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Living Off Rentals#294 - Turning a Cabin Property Into a Profitable, Purpose-Driven STR Brand - Eric MoellerJoining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who is redefining what it means to travel, disconnect, and create meaningful experiences through short-term rentals. Eric Moeller is the co-founder of Freewyld, a design-forward short-term rental brand that helps guests truly unplug through nature. From flipping his first house at 19, to navigating the 2008 crash, to building a business that blends hospitality with intention, Eric's story is one of resilience, clarity, and bold decisions. In this episode, we talk about the tough lessons he learned early in real estate, why he went all-in on...
2025-10-0148 min
Imaginary WorldsHow Jack Kirby Made His Mark on MarvelThe production design of the film Fantastic Four: First Steps is an homage to the early ‘60s comics created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. While Kirby is best known for his bold, fist-popping drawing style, he was also a great storyteller who redefined what comic books could be. He was appreciated by hardcore fans at the time, but he never got the same media attention as Stan Lee and wasn't compensated for the fortunes his characters made. I talk with Kirby experts Charles Hatfield, Mark Evanier, Randolph Hoppe, and Arlen Schumer about where we can see Jack Kirby's in...
2025-07-1640 min
Don't Retire...Graduate!Empowering Client Success: Kirby Ososki on the Heart of Financial ServicesWelcome back to another Diary of a Financial Advisor segment of Don't Retire... Graduate! . Our special guest is Kirby Ososki, a remarkable individual with 18 years of experience in the financial industry, currently working at BFG—not as a financial advisor, but as a Registered Client Service Associate. Kirby brings a distinct perspective to our industry, one that underscores the critical roles beyond advising that make substantial impacts on client satisfaction and financial success.
In our conversation, Kirby and I discussed her unconventional path into the financial industry and the evolution of her career. She shared how her journey began unexpectedly at...
2025-03-2709 min
ASCEND PodcastS2 - E54 - Expert Session - Dr. Lara Lomicka Anderson (University of South Carolina)Co-hosts Jared Tippets & Eric Kirby sit down with Dr. Dr. Lara Lomicka Anderson from the University of South Carolina to talk about a retention strategy on their campus. This episode was recorded at the National Symposium on Student Retention in early November 2024.* The mention or listing of a specific commercial product or service in this episode does not imply endorsement by the editors, nor discrimination against similar brands, products, or services not mentioned.
2025-01-2311 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E52 - Expert Session - Dr. Sharon Rea and Dr. Mike Freel (Bellevue University)In this episode co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby sit down with Dr. Sharon Rea and Dr. Mike Freel from Bellevue University to talk about retention strategies on their campus. This episode was recorded at the National Symposium on Student Retention in early November 2024.
2025-01-1610 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E50 - Expert Session - Leslie Tod (University of South Florida)In this episode co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby sit down with Leslie Tod from the University of South Florida to talk about retention strategies on her campus. This episode was recorded at the National Symposium on Student Retention in early November 2024.
2025-01-0913 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E48 - Expert Session - Dr. Ann Van Der Karr (Rutgers University - Newark)In this episode co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby sit down with Dr. Anne Van Der Karr from Rutgers University - Newark to talk about retention strategies on her campus. This episode was recorded at the National Symposium on Student Retention in early November 2024.
2025-01-0208 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E46 - Expert Session - Rusty Pettus (University of Alabama)In this episode, Eric Kirby sits down with Rusty Pettus from the University of Alabama to talk about retention strategies on his campus. This episode was recorded at the National Symposium on Student Retention in early November 2024.
2024-12-2612 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E44 - Expert Session - Stephanie Merritt and Susan Goldsmith (Tulsa Community College)In this episode co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby sit down with Stephanie Merritt and Susan Goldsmith from Tulsa Community College to talk about retention strategies on their campus. This episode was recorded at the National Symposium on Student Retention in early November 2024.
2024-12-1912 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E42 - Expert Session - Monika Rohde & Mohammed Moizuddin (New York Institute of Technology)Co-hosts Jared Tippets & Eric Kirby sit down with Monika Rohde and Mohammed Moizuddin from New York Institute of Technology to talk about retention strategies on their campus. This episode was recorded at the National Symposium on Student Retention in early November 2024.
2024-12-1213 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E40 - Expert Session - Dr. Danae Romrell (BYU-Idaho)Co-hosts Jared Tippets & Eric Kirby sit down with Dr. Danae Romrell from Brigham Young University-Idaho to talk about retention strategies on her campus. This episode was recorded at the National Symposium on Student Retention in early November 2024.
2024-12-0510 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E38 - Expert Session - Sarah Jurden and Kim Brooks (Bowling Green State University)Co-hosts Jared Tippets & Eric Kirby sit down with Sarah Jurden and Kim Brooks from Bowling Green State University to talk about retention strategies on their campus. This episode was recorded at the National Symposium on Student Retention in early November 2024.
2024-11-2811 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E36 - Expert Session - Dr. Shelley Dempsey and Dr. Lara Lomicka Anderson (University of South Carolina)Co-hosts Jared Tippets & Eric Kirby sit down with Shelley Dempsey and Lara Lomika Anderson from University of South Carolina to talk about retention strategies on their campus. This episode was recorded at the National Symposium on Student Retention in early November 2024.
2024-11-2113 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E34 - Expert Session - Dr. Joe CuseoDr. Joe Cuseo joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Joe Cuseo is Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Marymount California University. He was a 14-time recipient of the “faculty member of the year award” on his home campus—a student-driven award based on effective teaching and academic advising, a recipient of the “Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award” from the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, and a recipient of the “Diamond Honoree Award” from the American C...
2024-11-1459 min
Eric Roberts FitnessERF 763: Losing 80lbs Then Focusing On Muscle Building, Kirby’s StoryWork With Our Team 1:1 HERE https://bit.ly/ERFcoaching
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She talks about her journey losing 80lbs, but then also transitioning her journey more to muscle building!
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2024-11-091h 08Podcast Archives - Eric RobertsERF 763: Losing 80lbs Then Focusing On Muscle Building, Kirby’s StoryWork With Our Team 1:1 HERE https://bit.ly/ERFcoaching Join The Clubhouse HERE https://bit.ly/erfclubhouse Download Free Weekly Workout Program HERE https://bit.ly/weeklyworkoutserf FREE Calorie Calculator HERE https://bit.ly/erfcalorie-calculator 20% Off Legion Athletic Supplements Code “ERIC” HERE https://bit.ly/3lrMpp7 Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@ericrobertsfitness In this episode of the Eric Roberts Fitness Podcast we speak with one of our Australian Clubhouse members Kirby! …
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2024-11-091h 08ASCEND PodcastS2 - E32 - Persistence Scorecards (Data)In volume one of ASCEND to Higher Retention Rates, we discussed the value and power of having all new students complete a pre-arrival questionnaire (Tippets & Kirby, 2022). This allows us to capture lots of important insights about a student’s background, motivations, and commitment to higher education. Using the data from this survey, and combining it with other data collected from the application process, our peer mentors create “scorecards” for each student to help us prioritize our outreach and support.Many institutions have purchased sophisticated data analytic software that ingests data to predict the likelihood of a student persis...
2024-11-0309 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E28 - The Perch (Support)Even though they are second-year students and in theory know their way around campus, sophomores and transfer students often still find themselves getting the runaround, being bounced from office to office and center to center until they find what they need. To stop this runaround, we created a one-stop shop on campus to better serve our second-year students. Similar to The Nest (a one-stop shop for first-year students) that we described in our first book (Tippets & Kirby, 2022), we created The Perch to serve as a one-stop shop for our second-year students.
2024-10-1108 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E27 - Expert Session - Dr. Bryce Bunting (Brigham Young University)Dr. Bryce Bunting from Brigham Young University joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Bryce D. Bunting is an associate clinical professor, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education, and Director of the Office of First-Year Experience at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He began his work in education as a public school teacher and coach. He then earned graduate degrees in instructional design and educational psychology.He has worked in a variety of roles in student af...
2024-10-0352 min
Pixel Gaiden Gaming PodcastEpisode 136 - Club Hadouken - Ultimate Ghosts and Goblins (PSP) vs Kirby Superstar Ultra (DS)We're back for Episode 136!
In this episode Cody. Tim, and Eric catch up on the news + Battle Of The Systems - Ultimate Ghosts and Goblins (PSP) vs Kirby Superstar Ultra (DS)
8:54 - Quick Questions
25:48 - Patreon Song
30:25 - Tea Time With Tim - Aliexpress
55:01- Cody's Corner - Masterpiece Theatre
1:13:30 - News
2:29:56 - Battle Of The Systems - Ultimate Ghosts and Goblins (PSP) vs Kirby Superstar Ultra (DS)
News:
Cody – Full fledged Next Shmup! https://luckyredfish.com/tx...
2024-08-153h 22ASCEND PodcastS2 - E18 - Expert Session - Aaron Basko (University of Lynchburg)Aaron Basko from the University of Lynchburg joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his deep knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Aaron Basko is currently the Vice President of Enrollment and University Outreach at the University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA. He has more than 25 years of experience serving as an enrollment growth specialist and student success strategist. He is the author of seven books, including Find Your Purpose, Manage Your Career and How to Impress U.S. Universities, and has written for The Chronicle...
2024-08-0832 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E15 - Expert Session - Dr. Glenn Davis (Bowling Green State University)Dr. Glenn Davis from Bowling Green State University joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his deep knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Glenn Davis is Vice President for Student Engagement and Success at Bowling Green State University. In this role, Glenn collaborates with staff and faculty from across the university to ensure that all students graduate with the knowledge, skills, experience, and confidence they need to be successful on their chosen path. With Jillian Kinzie, Glenn co-edited Radical Reimagining for Student Success in Higher Education...
2024-07-2553 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E12 - Expert Session - Nii Abrahams (Butler University)Nii Abrahams from Butler University joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his deep knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Since Fall 2022, Nii Abrahams has served as the inaugural Director of the First Year Experience at Butler University in Indianapolis, where he partners across the 4 campus divisions to ensure all areas work cohesively to create a culture of well-being with intentional systems that cultivate belonging and connectedness for all first-year students on campus. He is extremely passionate about helping college students and young professionals discover, develop...
2024-07-1151 minASCEND PodcastS2 - E9 - Expert Session - Dr. Gill Hunter (Eastern Kentucky University)Dr. Gill Hunter from Eastern Kentucky University joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his deep knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Gill Hunter is Assistant Vice President of Retention and Graduation at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. Located just east of the Bluegrass of central Kentucky and in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, EKU is a regional university serving almost 15,000 students, nearly half of them the first in their families to attend college. Dr. Hunter is an English faculty member with 18 years...
2024-06-2747 min
R Weekly HighlightsIssue 2024-W15 HighlightsThe Nix and R train rolls on with automated caching, a collection of big improvements landing in webR, and how hand-crafted visualizations bring fundamental dplyr grouping operations to life.Episode LinksThis week’s curator: Jon Calder (@jonmcalder) (X/Twitter)Reproducible data science with Nix, part 11 – build and cache binaries with Github Actions and CachixwebR 0.3.1Visualizing {dplyr}’s mutate(), summarize(), group_by(), and ungroup() with animations: Visually explore how {dplyr}’s more complex core functions work together to wrangle dataEntire issue available at rweekly.org/2024-W15Supplement ResourcesBruno’s unit test involving {tidyselect} https://raw.githack.com/b-rodr...
2024-04-1051 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E104 - Wrap up episode for Season 1In this episode, ASCEND Podcast co-hosts Eric Kirby and Jared Tippets wrap up Season 1 and talk about themes and takeaways from the first season.
2024-02-0418 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E101 - Creating a culture of accountability (Culture)In this episode, Dr. Jared Tippets and Dr. Eric Kirby talk about the importance of creating a culture of accountability.
2024-01-1411 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E100 - Happy Holidays!Happy holidays from Jared and Eric. Thanks for your support of the ASCEND Podcast. We're going to take a break for a few weeks and then we'll be back with another episode on January 14.
2023-12-2402 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E98 - Expert Session: Dr. Steven Girardot (Georgia Tech)Dr. Steven Girardot from Georgia Institute of Technology joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his deep knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Steven P. Girardot is the vice provost for undergraduate education at Georgia Tech and has over twenty years of higher education experience and is a proud Tech alumnus, having earned both a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M.S. in Chemistry from Georgia Tech. He completed his doctorate in Chemistry at Emory University and a Master of Public Health (MPH...
2023-12-1438 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E96 - Expert Session: Dr. Jim Spain (University of Missouri-Columbia)Dr. Jim Spain from the University of Missouri-Columbia joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his deep knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Jim Spain earned a BS in Animal Sciences from North Carolina State University and completed his Master of Science and Doctorate in Dairy Science with an emphasis in dairy cattle nutrition at Virginia Tech. He joined the University of Missouri as an Extension Dairy Specialist in 1990. He has given 300+ invited talks on dairy cattle nutrition/management (MO, 35 states, 12 countries). He has been P...
2023-12-0750 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E94 - Expert Session: Dr. Mark Milliron, Dr. Angela Baldasare, Sarah Ball (National University)For this expert session co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby sat down with leaders from National University to capture their knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!In this episode you'll hear from Dr. Mark Milliron (President & CEO), Dr. Angela Baldasare (Deputy Chief of Staff and VP for Strategic Institutional Research & Planning), and Sarah Ball (AVP, Learner Experience).
2023-11-3058 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E90 - Expert Session: Dr. Ed Cabellon (Curry College)Dr. Ed Cabellon from Curry College joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his deep knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!With over 26 years in Higher Education, Dr. Ed Cabellon (pronounced "kah-bell-en") currently serves as Vice President of Enrollment Management at Curry College in Milton, MA. Known for his creative and collaborative leadership, Ed specializes in data-driven recruitment, retention, and graduation strategies. An authority on digital technology in higher education, Ed has conducted pivotal research, published extensively, and taught courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels...
2023-11-1641 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E88 - Expert Session: Dr. Kal Srinivas (Syracuse University)Dr. Kal Srinivas from Syracuse University joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her deep knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!As part of Syracuse University’s larger commitment to creating an inclusive student body, Dr. Kal Srinivas works with all schools, colleges and divisions to further the ideals of supporting all students with the underpinning concept being that all students receive the individualized services and support necessary for their success through graduation. As the director of student retention and success she assists campus sta...
2023-11-0939 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E84 - Expert Session: Dr. Michelle Ashcraft (Indiana Commission for Higher Education)Dr. Michelle Ashcraft from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her deep knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Michelle Ashcraft is the inaugural Senior Associate Commissioner and Chief Program Officer at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Michelle leads the K-12 Outreach, Career and Technical Education, Postsecondary Transitions and Success, and State Financial Aid teams to increase Indiana’s college-going rate, college completion rate, and in-state retention rate of college graduates. The teams align policies, programs and partnerships to...
2023-10-2654 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E82 - Expert Session: Dr. KayDee Perry (The University of Olivet)Dr. KayDee Perry from The University of Olivet joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her deep knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. KayDee Perry currently serves as the Associate Provost for Student Development at The University of Olivet. Olivet is a small, private, primarily residential institution located in south central Michigan, serving one of the most diverse student populations in the State of Michigan. Over her 11 years at Olivet, KayDee has served in a variety of roles including Chair of the Health and Human...
2023-10-1926 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E80 - Expert Session: The Southern Utah University (SUU) Student Success TeamIn this episode, Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby sit down with the Southern Utah University Student Success Team to talk about the ASCEND model.Featured in this episode are:Kelly Lid Stephens - Executive Director of Completion and Student SuccessAshleigh Zimmerman - Executive Director of Belonging and EngagementHeather Garcia - Director of Student Involvement & LeadershipBrandon Street - Director of Career & Professional DevelopmentKatie Murray - Parent and Family Services CoordinatorAnu Tufuga - College Transition Specialist at Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, HIRyan Bailey - Director of First-Year Experience and Student Retention, now at Utah Valley University
2023-10-1243 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E78 - Expert Session - Dr. Bridget Burns (University Innovation Alliance (UIA))Dr. Bridget Burns joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her deep knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Named one of the “Most Innovative People in Higher Education” by Washington Monthly magazine, Dr. Bridget Burns is the founding CEO of the award winning University Innovation Alliance (UIA), an national multi-campus national laboratory for student success innovation working to increase the number and diversity of college graduates across the country. Dr. Burns is a frequent keynote speaker, and her work has been highlighted in national outlets like The...
2023-10-0543 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E76 - Expert Session - Dr. James Winfield (Southern New Hampshire University)Dr. James Winfield joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. James K. Winfield serves as the associate dean for first-year experience, general education, and retention strategies at Southern New Hampshire University’s Global Campus. Winfield is a proud first-gen graduate with extensive experience in first-year programs, specifically facilitating first-year seminars, teaching, designing curriculum, and leading faculty development. His dissertation and research interests are focused on the career self-efficacy and academic major decisions of low-income, first-generation college students in a...
2023-09-2843 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E74 - Expert Session - Dr. Christine Salvesen (University of Arizona)Dr. Christine Salvesen joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Christine Salvesen serves as the Chief Retention Officer and Associate Vice Provost for Student Success & Retention Innovation at the University of Arizona. She leads several retention leadership groups, coordinates many campus-wide persistence and retention initiatives, and oversees a unit that supports the success of all undergraduates at the University of Arizona through strengths-based programming, evidence-based practices, and robust assessment. Dr. Salvesen has worked at the University of Arizona f...
2023-09-2141 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E72 - Expert Session - Dr. Amber Williams (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)Dr. Amber Williams joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Amber Williams is the Vice Provost for Student Success at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she provides oversight to various departments, encompassing Academic Advising, Career Development, First-Year Programs, and Undergraduate Research, among others. Under her astute leadership, UT has observed notable improvements in retention rates, persistence, graduation outcomes, and subsequent career trajectories. Leveraging her extensive experience in the field of higher education, Williams has implemented innovative, data-informed...
2023-09-1436 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E70 - Expert Session - Dr. Amelia Parnell (NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education)Dr. Amelia Parnell joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Amelia Parnell is vice president for research and policy at NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, where she leads many of the Association’s scholarly and advocacy-focused activities. Amelia writes and speaks frequently about topics related to student affairs, college affordability, student learning outcomes, and institutions’ use of data and analytics. Amelia’s policy and practitioner experiences include prior roles in association management, legislative policy analysis, internal audit, a...
2023-09-0741 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E68 - Expert Session - Dr. Beth Lingren Clark (University of Minnesota–Twin Cities)Dr. Beth Lingren-Clark joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Beth Lingren Clark is the Associate Vice Provost for Retention and Transition Programs in the Office for Undergraduate Education at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. She is responsible for leading the U’s retention strategy including many retention outreach efforts, co-leading APLUS governance and influencing its priorities and functions both locally and for system campuses, as well as co-leading international fee grant process to support international student success. She al...
2023-08-3141 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E66 - Expert Session - Dr. Drew Koch (John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education)Dr. Drew Koch joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Andrew (Drew) Koch is a husband and father of 6, hiker (when both body and time permit), aging lacrosse player, educator, son of immigrants, and Chief Executive Officer at the Gardner Institute. His 30+ year career in higher education has been dedicated to expanding access and success in both public and private colleges and universities. He has been a PI or co-PI on more than four dozen grants focused on...
2023-08-2448 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E64 - Expert Session - Dr. Terrell Strayhorn (Virginia Union University)Dr. Terrell Strayhorn joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Terrell Strayhorn is Professor of Education and Psychology at Virginia Union University (VUU), where he also serves as Director of the Center for the Study of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Principal Investigator of grant-funded The Belonging Lab. Since 2016, he owns and serves as president of a successful consulting firm that works with hundreds of corporations, colleges, schools, and leaders each year.
2023-08-171h 14ASCEND PodcastS1 - E62 - Expert Session - Dr. Monica Brockmeyer (Wayne State University)Dr. Monica Brockmeyer, Senior Research Fellow, Center for Urban Studies and Associate Professor, Department Computer Science at Wayne State University, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Monica Brockmeyer, Ph.D., an experienced and pioneering higher education leader and Founder of Change By Degrees consulting. Until the end of 2022, she was senior associate provost for student success at Wayne State University in Detroit, where she led the university to impressive gains in graduation rates. Under her leadership, the university in...
2023-08-1033 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E60 - Expert Session - Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart (Amarillo College)Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, President for Amarillo College, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, President for Amarillo College since 2014. Amarillo College was named the 2023 Aspen Prize Co-Winner for Community College Excellence.Russell’s leadership is focused on improving student success through systemic and cultural change centered on one word: LOVE. Under Russell’s leadership, Amarillo College developed the systemic Culture of Caring targeting removal of poverty barriers that was featured in The Atlantic (June 2018) and i...
2023-08-0340 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E56 - Expert Session - Dan Carpenter (Purdue University)Dan Carpenter, Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success Innovation at Purdue University, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dan Carpenter serves as the Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success Innovation at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. In this role he leads the Student Success Programs department whose various interconnected programs assist students in progressive stages of development; and have as their ultimate goals an increased rate of student degree completion, future employment or study, dedicated citizenship, and...
2023-07-2035 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E54 - Expert Session - Dr. Stephanie Foote (John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education)Dr. Stephanie Foote, Vice President for Teaching, Learning, and Evidence-Based Practices at the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Stephanie M. Foote is the Vice President for Teaching, Learning, and Evidence-Based Practices at the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education. Stephanie is also a lecturer at Stony Brook University Before joining the Institute staff, Stephanie was a Professor and founding director of the Master of Science...
2023-07-1347 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E52 - Expert Session - Dr. Jim Hintz (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)Dr. Jim Hintz, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Inclusion, and Belonging at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Hintz serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Inclusion, and Belonging at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is a part of the Student Affairs senior leadership team and is responsible for developing strategies to enhance student success, inclusion and belonging by leveraging and aligning curricular and co-curricular student experiences. ...
2023-07-0638 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E50 - Expert Session - Dr. Dhanfu Elston (Complete College America)Dr. Dhanfu Elston, Senior Vice President for Strategy and Chief of Staff at Complete College America, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dhanfu E. Elston, Ph.D. (pronounced: dah-NEE-foo) serves as Complete College America’s Senior Vice President for Strategy and Chief of Staff. He utilizes his national policy and campus expertise for practical application, implementation, scaling, and branding of student success and workforce aligned strategies across CCA’s Alliance of states, systems, and consortia. Previously, Elston led insti...
2023-06-2940 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E48 - Expert Session - Dr. Paul Dosal (University of Central Florida)Dr. Paul Dosal, Senior Vice President for Student Success at the University of Central Florida, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Paul Dosal joined the University of Central Florida as the inaugural Senior Vice President for Student Success in July 2022. In this position, he is responsible for Enrollment Management, Student Success and Advising, Career Readiness and Experiential Learning, Student Life, and Health and Well-Being. He serves as the university’s champion for creating and sustaining an integrated, com...
2023-06-2225 min
Delivering Marketing JoyEp. 448 with Eric Holtzclaw (Create Your Marketing Like a Magazine, Not a Catalog)Absolutely awesome conversation with Eric Holtzclaw today on Delivering #MarketingJoy! Kirby and Eric discuss why you need to look at your content like a magazine (not a catalog), why consistency is so powerful, and why entrepreneurship is NOT for everyone! Watch now and let us know what you think!
2023-06-2112 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E46 - Expert Session - Dr. Dale Whittaker (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)Dr. Dale Whittaker, Senior Advisor for Postsecondary Success and Pathways at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Dale Whittaker has worked for over three decades on the frontlines of public higher education in roles ranging from professor to president at some of the nation’s largest, fast-growing public research universities (Texas A&M, Purdue University, University of Central Florida). Now as Senior Advisor at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Dale supports the tra...
2023-06-1535 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E44 - Expert Session - Dr. Tim Renick (National Institute for Student Success at Georgia State University)Dr. Tim Renick, Executive Director of the National Institute for Student Success and Professor of Religious Studies at Georgia State University, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Timothy Renick is the founding Executive Director of the National Institute for Student Success and Professor of Religious Studies at Georgia State University. Between 2008-2020, he directed the student success efforts of the university, overseeing a 62% improvement in graduation rates and the elimination of all equity gaps based on students’ race, et...
2023-06-0849 min
The Safety GuruSafety Bonuses Leading to Life Changing Events with Steven KirbyIn this episode, Steven Kirby joins The Safety Guru to share his inspiring journey of resilience, hope, and purpose. Steven was involved in a workplace incident in 2011 that deeply affected him both physically and mentally. In our conversation, Steven shares his extraordinary story and reveals how he has transformed his personal life-changing events into a lifelong mission to inspire others. His message will undoubtedly prompt you to reflect on how to motivate individuals and organizations toward safer practices. Tune in to hear Steven's powerful story about safety bonuses leading to life-changing events.About the Guest:...
2023-06-0148 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E42 - Expert Session - Dr. Melinda Karp (Phase Two Advisory)Dr. Melinda Karp, Founder of Phase Two Advisory, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Melinda Karp is the founder of Phase Two Advisory, a small consultancy that works with broad access colleges and universities to apply the research on what works for student success to their individual contexts. Prior to founding Phase Two, she was the Assistant Director of the Community College Research Center, at Teachers College, Columbia University. There, she studied a variety of student success efforts...
2023-06-0144 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E40 - Expert Session - Dr. Bernie Savarese (University of Tennessee System)Dr. Bernie Savarese, Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Success at the University of Tennessee System, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Bernie Savarese joined the University of Tennessee System in 2021 as the associate vice president for student success and currently serves as the acting vice president for academic affairs, research, and student success. In this role, he works closely with the university’s chief academic, research, and student affairs officers, various state agencies an...
2023-05-2541 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E38 - Expert Session - Dr. Karen McGregor (Purdue Global)Dr. Karen McGregor, Executive Director of Student Success at Purdue Global, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Karen McGregor, Ph.D., serves as Purdue Global’s Executive Director of Student Success. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, McGregor has provided leadership in various areas of student support and the student experience, including academic advising, resident life, institutional effectiveness, and prior learning assessment. Throughout her career, McGregor has collaborated with faculty, academic leaders, and student support staff to...
2023-05-1842 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E36 - Expert Session - Dr. Blake Nemelka (HCA Healthcare)Dr. Blake Nemelka, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Clinical Operations at HCA Healthcare's Mountain Division, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Blake has not been able to get enough education in his life- attending Utah State, Vanderbilt, and Purdue universities, focusing on business and education administration. Blake was recently hired as the first Vice President of Academic Affairs and Clinical Operations at HCA Healthcare's Mountain Division. Before HCA, Blake worked in strategic enrollment management roles at Western...
2023-05-1138 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E34 - Expert Session - Dr. Jennifer Latino (Education Advisory Board (EAB))Dr. Jennifer Latino, Senior Director on EAB’s Strategic Advisory Services team, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Jennifer Latino is a senior director on EAB’s Strategic Advisory Services team. She spent the first 17 years of her career in higher education in a variety of student success roles across a diverse array of colleges and universities before moving to advisory and consulting work in 2016. In her current role, Jennifer enjoys engaging with EAB partners around topics such...
2023-05-0448 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E32 - Expert Session - Carolina Recchi (EdSights)Carolina Recchi, the co-founder and co-CEO of EdSights, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Carolina is the co-founder and co-CEO of EdSights, a company that utilizes artificial intelligence and behavioral science to help students persist. EdSights serves 100+ institutions and supports 1M students every week. Carolina started EdSights with her sister Claudia and their work was featured in multiple publications including the Chronicle of Higher Ed, Inside Higher Ed, and Forbes - who named the two sisters among the 30 m...
2023-04-2741 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E30 - Expert Session - Dr. Neil Burton (Clemson University)Dr. Neil Burton from Clemson University joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Neil Burton is the Executive Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development at Clemson University. His educational background includes a B.A. in Journalism from the University of South Carolina, a M.A. in English from Clemson University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Clemson University. Prior to assuming his current role in July 2011, Neil worked for the Cooperative Education Program at...
2023-04-2047 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E28 - Expert Session - Dr. Leslie Webb (University of Montana)Dr. Leslie Webb joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Leslie Webb brings an equity mindset and a high level of cultural consciousness to her work. Leslie is a relational leader and a steward of place and the student and staff experience. She focuses on helping units evolve to meet contemporary needs and solve the complex challenges of today. Leslie joined the University of Montana campus in August 2022 and serves as Vice Provost focusing on student success and...
2023-04-1344 min
The Inverted Castle: A Metroidvania Video Game PodcastKirby & The Adequate Looking Glass (Kirby & the Amazing Mirror)The hosts reflect on their experience in Kirby & the Amazing Mirror (HAL Laboratory, 2004, Game Boy Advance)
2023-04-0747 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E25 - Expert Session - Dr. Rick Sluder (Middle Tennessee State University)Dr. Rick Sluder joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share his knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!Dr. Sluder serves as Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean of University College at Middle Tennessee State University. He leads MTSU’s Quest for Student Success 2025, which includes enhancing faculty development, closing achievement gaps, increasing online offerings, and building a culture of service that supports learning. As Dean, he oversees work with undecided students, adult degree completion, corporate outreach, online learning, summer sessions, and academic outreach to high scho...
2023-03-3047 min
Geeks CrossingA Remake That's WORTH PLAYING?! - Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe ReviewNot too long ago the latest Kirby game just released, and it just so happens to be a remake to Kirby's Return to Dreamland for the Wii. The original game was already fun, yet some fans can't help but debate if the remake is better or not. Especially thanks to the new content provided. Eric does a quick review of Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe to see if it's worth checking out!
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2023-03-1910 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E17 - Financial Literacy Specialists (Affordability)Because finances are a major barrier for so many students to stay enrolled in college, we recommend that institutions hire a full-time Financial Literacy Specialist whose entire job it is to help students better understand their finances and to help as many students as possible meet the financial demands of higher education.Tune in to Jared and Eric talk about the benefit of starting a Financial Literacy Office or Financial Wellness Office.
2023-02-0506 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E11 - Teaching financial literacy (Affordability)Many college students are concerned about finances, debt, and jobs. Notwithstanding this concern, college students often lack the knowledge, experience, and training needed to manage their finances, establish a budget, apply for scholarships or Pell grants, or understand the nuances of loans. Therefore, out of necessity, increasing financial literacy has become one of the most critical steps in helping students stay in college. To increase financial literacy on campus, we recommend that campuses begin teaching these skills to first-year students immediately upon matriculation.
2022-12-2507 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E10 - Conducting a study to find out why students leave your institution (Data)We all have hunches as to why students withdraw based on our own experiences and conversations, but do we have actual data to back our beliefs? We wanted to know exactly why students were leaving our institution and so we decided the best way to find out was simply to ask. We got on the phone and started calling every single student who left our campus over a two-year period of time. We were not sure what to expect from this exercise but quickly discovered that our former students were very open to talking about their experience o...
2022-12-1812 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E9 - Weekly campaigns during the first ten weeks (Nudges)The research is very clear when it comes to the short window colleges and universities have to “seal the deal” with new students. Typically, students will decide whether or not they plan on continuing at your institution within the first six weeks. Our personal experience is that we have up until Thanksgiving break to help students get connected, feel at home, and decide they want to stay.In this episode we talk about how to help students get off to a great start. Campuses need to have a strategic and coordinated plan to communicate and nudge students along...
2022-12-1107 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E8 - Interest-based Groups (Engagement)In many situations students arrive on campus without knowing another student. This can be a real challenge for many, and if not given opportunities to engage and connect with other students, it will be difficult to retain these newcomers. Given the significant research conducted by Alexander Astin, Vincent Tinto, and others, helping students develop a sense of belonging, providing means for them to feel connected, and opening avenues for them to engage with other students should become a top priority for institutions of higher education. Unfortunately, too many colleges and universities wait until the student arrives on campus before...
2022-12-0410 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E7 - Shifting the Culture on Campus (Culture)Changing the culture of a campus to be more student-centered can be a monumental task. But, it is absolutely essential if you are hoping to make significant progress toward your goals of increasing retention rates. The challenge is, shifting the culture can be very hard, will take a tremendous amount of effort, and will take a few years to fully accomplish.In this episode, we talk about the change framework that we found to be most applicable and easily understood. The model comes from Harvard professor, John Kotter's book, Leading Change (1996). This easy to follow approach provides s...
2022-11-2716 minASCEND PodcastS1 - E1 - Introducing the ASCEND PodcastIntroducing the ASCEND podcast, where Dr. Jared Tippets and Dr. Eric Kirby share practical and proven strategies for increasing student retention, completion, and student success. New episodes will be released every Monday.
2022-10-2605 min
Gay for Play: A Video Game PodcastALIEN POYO-STAR (Kirby! w/ Alejandro Muñoz)"Category: Pink Round Puff he's the BALL... Alien SUPAstar!" Today we are talking about beloved Nintendo icon Kirby!!! Created by then-19-year-old Masahiro Sakurai (who later went on to create the Super Smash Bros. series), Kirby first hit the scene in 1992 with Kirby's Dream Land for the Nintendo Game Boy. Kirby was designed to be approachable to new and younger players unfamiliar with games, and since his inception Kirby has been known as a series with something to offer for everyone: beloved by newcomers and veteran players alike. Kirby superfan and artist Alejandro Muñoz...
2022-08-271h 16
Delivering Marketing JoyDelivering Marketing Joy Episode 401 with Eric DinglerHave you ever wanted to sell everything...and live like a nomad? Today on Delivering #MarketingJoy I talk with Eric Dingler who is doing just that with his family...while running his business!
2022-07-2718 min
All N: a Nintendo podcast#99: "Seasons of Kirby" w/ Matt "Shyguycity" MurrayThis week on All N: a Nintendo podcast! ♠️
★ 🤩 Intro, 5-star reviews and housekeeping
★ 🎮 What have we been up to? - 7:22
★ 📰 News - 18:54
★ 🍄 Top 5 Things Mario (2023) Can Learn From Mario (1993) - 50:25
★ 🏌️ Indie Showcase: Golf Club Wasteland - 1:22:54
★ 🌟 30 Years of Kirby w/ Matt "Shyguycity" Murray - 1:51:40
As always -- huge thanks to GrooveCube for the use of our theme song! Check them out over at: bit.ly/39SZ1Ne
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2022-04-303h 04
Geeks CrossingDid the New Kirby Game MEET EXPECTATIONS?! - Kirby and the Forgotten Land ReviewKirby and the Forgotten Land managed to captivate fans upon reveal, by introducing Kirby to the open world setting. With a new direction and mechanics waiting to explored, the game looked very promising. But did the game itself work out as well as it should've? Eric gives a quick review of the latest Kirby game to see if it's actually hype worthy.
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2022-04-0511 min
The Official Do Good Better PodcastThe Official Do Good Better Podcast Season Four Ep14: Cosmic Founder and Creative Director Eric Ressler"Because that's the way we've always done it." (That common response is cringeworthy.) Let's find a way to do good better. Let's start with your digital marketing. Let's start today. Cosmic Founder and Creative Director Eric Ressler has extensive expertise in brand development and digital strategy development and execution for profit-driven companies and social impact organizations. Over the years, he has delivered complex web and brand projects for national, international, and local brands. He is constantly exploring new ways to use design and technology to help his clients...
2021-11-0941 minPixel Gaiden Gaming PodcastEpisode 60 - ABP! (Always Be Punching) - Battle Of The Systems: Alternate Mascots: Kirby's Adventure (NES) vs. Psycho Fox (SMS)We're back for Episode 60
In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and Battle Of The Systems: Alternate Mascots: Kirby's Adventure (NES) vs. Psycho Fox (SMS)
We are doing news for the first monthly episode and then "catching up" later in the month.
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Quick Questions 5:54
Patreon 13:56
News 22:24
Eric's Take (Yoshi's Island) - 1:16:04
Tea Time With Tim (C64) - 1:21:30
Battle Of The Systems - Alternate Mascots: Kirby's Adventure (NES) vs. Psycho Fo...
2021-06-162h 44
The Business of MeetingsA Once in a Lifetime Experience with Kevin KirbyToday, we have the pleasure of speaking to another amazing person! We are delighted to have Kevin Kirby, the Executive Director of the MPI Foundation, joining us as our guest! Kevin started his career with companies like Universal and Disney and went on to work for Hard Rock International. He has a lot of knowledge and some great points to share today that will benefit everyone in our industry! In this episode, Kevin talks about his challenging transition from Universal to Disney, volunteering, building relationships, rebranding, and believing in yourself. Enjoy our conversation!
2021-06-0137 minGeeks CrossingWas the Kirby Show Worth Watching?In the early 2000s, an anime based off the Kirby series was made, and received very mixed opinions among videogame/anime fans (especially the Dub). Eric shares his thoughts on the show, to see if it was worth watching.
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2021-01-2210 min
Geeks CrossingWas the Kirby Show Worth Watching?In the early 2000s, an anime based off the Kirby series was made, and received very mixed opinions among videogame/anime fans (especially the Dub). Eric shares his thoughts on the show, to see if it was worth watching.
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2021-01-2211 min
Delivering Marketing JoyDelivering Marketing Joy Episode 289 with Eric DinglerThis time I talk with Eric Dingler about mistakes he sees people making on their websites...and how to fix them!
2020-05-2615 min
School Psyched!SPP 94 – Trauma with Dr. Kirby WycoffSPP 94 – Trauma with Dr. Kirby Wycoff
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2019-12-0200 min
Wild, Messy, Infinite LoveEpisode 20-VGS Pt. 2: Kirby; we are the Sum of our PartsKirby: an adorable cream puff, annnnnnnd an interpretation of yourself??? That's right! We all have a little cream puff inside us, waiting to take in the experiences around us and letting them do what they are meant to do, mold us into a closer image of our true selves. Check this episode out for more talk on the true self.
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2019-11-2043 min
Delivering Marketing JoyDelivering Marketing Joy #242 with Eric GranataOn this episode of Delivering Marketing Joy, we talk with Eric Granata from Robyn Promotions and he tells us what to look for in tech!
Kirby Hasseman is the host of this show and the CEO of Hasseman Marketing. You can find more information about him and his company at hassemanmarketing.com.
2019-06-1911 min
Imaginary WorldsJack Kirby's MarvelsAvengers: Infinity War brought together characters from across the Marvel universe, but many of them already shared a common bond -- their creator Jack Kirby. While Kirby is best known for his intense drawing style, he was also a great storyteller who worked with Stan Lee to redefine what a comic book character could be. But their relationship was fraught. I talk with comic book experts Charles Hatfield, Mark Evanier, Randolph Hoppe, and Arlen Schumer about where we can see Jack Kirby's influence on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And I explore Kirby's childhood at the Tenement Museum on the...
2018-05-0333 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 860 - Eric Platte (Sr. Director of Ticket Sales, Atlanta Hawks)Growing an account representative into a skilled sports sales professional is Eric Platte's goal at the Atlanta Hawks. Platte discusses his mindset in how to foster growth from each new hire to develop a pipeline of success for the Hawks organization. Platte talks about allowing the curtain to be pulled back on what selling in sports is, as well as the time commitment required up front of all employees. Twitter: @EricPlatte
2018-03-0534 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 851 - Eric Jackson (Founder, EMJ Capital)Eric Jackson has managed to create one of the more remarkable weekly emails to date, focused on the financing of media and technology. Jackson covers several topics in-depth, providing reasoning for his investment strategy as well as the different issues cropping up with various companies. Jackson discusses the recent departure of ESPN's John Skipper, focusing on those who might serve as heir-apparent, the Amazon Prime sports streaming model and Bill Simmons' success/failure of The Ringer. Twitter: @EricJackson
2018-01-2937 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 850 - Eric McElvenny (Motivational Speaker)Injured Marine Captain Eric McElvenny came back from Afghanistan, recovering from a below knee amputation, with a goal set to run an Ironman competition. He's now going for the world record for an amputee with zero sign of stopping. McElvenny discusses his return from injury, how he looked at staying positive, and what goals he has for the future beyond sport. Twitter: @EricMcElvenny
2018-01-2525 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 804 - Eric Kussin (Former SportsBiz CRO)To put it mildly, Eric Kussin's return to the podcast has been exactly 4 years apart (Ep. 218) with a lot of issues in-between. In 2015, Kussin suffered a hard drive crash of his brain as chief revenue officer of the Florida Panthers. Now on the road to recovery, Kussin shares his comeback story about mental health, and some of the things that sports sales professionals can do to improve theirs daily. Kussin also talks about his openness about his mental issues, including a blog post which was read over 45,000 times on LinkedIn. Twitter: @qsin34 Email: kussinwants2help@hotmail.com
2017-08-1749 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 669 - Eric LaPointe (Business Partnerships, Ticket Galaxy)Eric LaPointe hugs the small difference between the primary and secondary, working in both arenas. First with the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers in the primary side, and then transitioning over to ScoreBig and Ticket Galaxy, where he cultivates business partnerships on the secondary. A lot of it comes down to a small delineation in LaPointe's mind, as he explains that many of the apprehension against secondary use has less to do with fraud, and more from a misunderstanding of distribution channels. LaPointe discusses various options available on how a true partnership between a primary and secondary partner...
2016-07-0626 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 622 - Eric Nichols (Associate AD/CMO, South Carolina)When the legendary H.B.C. (Head Ball Coach) retires mid-season from your school, it can change a marketing plan in short order. South Carolina Associate AD/CMO Eric Nichols talks about the differences in a global and local sense, then examines how to best develop a marketing plan that will stand the test of time. A former president of NACMA, Nichols discusses his thoughts on drawing out audiences, including to sports that are 40 miles away from campus and aren't the highest of profiles. Nichols presents his case for why being at the National Sports Forum is vitally important...
2016-03-2126 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 592 - Eric Mastalir (Business Development, Amazon)Eric Mastalir has witnessed the digital buying convergence of the public through both the lens of sports and general commerce. Mastalir, who formerly was the Chief Commercial Officer of the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders FC, also served as Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at the San Jose Sharks and Vice President of Strategic Alliances at the Sacramento Kings. Mastalir shares some of his thoughts on corporate sponsorship activation, as well as understanding both engagement from the public and the business development end of the relationship. Mastalir also talks about how Amazon's digital systems may help transform the process of...
2016-01-1126 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 451 - Ticket Forum 15 (Kevin Wilson, Heather Lutz, Eric Leach)The podcast headed to Charlotte, North Carolina for Ticket Forum 15 and conducted a group interview with Kevin Wilson, Associate AD of Development - North Carolina Central University Athletics, Heather Lutz, Assistant AD of Marketing & Sales - University of Toledo and Eric Leach, Assistant General Manager, Bowling Green Hot Rods. Each brings something interesting to the table, especially on how to draw an audience, keep fans happy and live the brand every day. Special thanks to Ticket Return which facilitated the interviews as well as the location at the beautiful new Charlotte Knights' baseball park in downtown Charlotte, NC.
2015-02-0634 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 398 - Eric Fernandez (Managing Partner, PCG Digital)Eric Fernandez operates as the managing partner of PCG Digital, focusing his efforts of SportsDesk Media, which may actually revolutionize how data analytics are brought into a franchise. Fernandez talks about the role of analytics, as well as how it can help franchises seek further sponsorship opportunities by capturing fan buying habits. Twitter: @SportsDeskMedia
2014-10-0842 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 359 - Eric McKenzie (VP of Ticket Sales, San Diego Padres)The San Diego Padres are performing one of the more dynamic changes to ticket sales during the modern era, adopting a fan membership model which is typically in sports clubs overseas, but also adding their own sales focus mentality to the measure. Eric McKenzie discusses the ins and outs of this new process, as well as how the adoption has gone from a season ticket to a fan member in the mind of the fan being sold on the conversion. McKenzie also talks about the late Tony Gwynn, and his impact on San Diego sports. Twitter: @JEricMcKenzie
2014-07-0952 min
Tao of Sports PodcastTao of Sports Ep. 319 – Eric Edelstein (EVP/COO, Reno Aces)
Eric Edelstein represents one of the best success stories in the sports industry. In high school, Edelstein was already getting his teeth cut on how to work in sports with the Cleveland Indians, then parlayed that into an internship in Buffalo. Now, 15 years later, Edelstein is in charge of one of the premier AAA franchises on the West Coast, the Reno Aces, and has already put his fingerprints on the Aces sales culture and success for the upcoming season. Edelstein shares his wisdom, as well as mindset on hiring, firing and making sure that the office reflects th...
2014-04-0726 min