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SAC FLYThe Champion’s Voice: Resilience, Identity, and Mental Toughness with Dr. Jim AfremowIn this episode of SAC FLY, Blake sits down with world-renowned peak performance coach and sports psychologist Dr. Jim Afremow to explore the powerful mental game behind high performance in sports, leadership, and life. Drawing from his work with Olympic gold medalists, NFL players, MLB legends, and UFC champions, Dr. Afremow shares candid insights on building resilience, mastering self-talk, bouncing back from setbacks, and updating your identity after career-defining moments.
2025-07-0948 minSAC FLYFail, Love Hard, Lead Well: Raising Resilient Kids and Developing Authentic Leaders Through a Foundation of character; with Former NFL’er and Father of 8, Alex MoldenFormer NFL standout Alex Molden joins host Blake to share his journey from late-blooming football player to first-round draft pick, and ultimately, to father of eight and leadership coach. Alex recounts how overcoming a severe knee injury taught him resilience, and he explains why character always outweighs athletic ability, and why letting kids explore multiple sports—and fail—builds lifelong lessons more valuable than early specialization. Alex also opens up about the loneliness that can come with sudden success, the moment that reshaped his identity after football, and how he now channels his experiences into guiding others: from c...
2025-06-1150 minSAC FLYHow a Camcorder, a Sacred Weekday and Faith Have Led to a Life Well-Designed to Become the Best Version of Yourself, With Rod CruickshankIn this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Sac Fly, Blake sits down with Rod Cruickshank—co-founder of The Partners Group and Executive Chairman of the TPG Foundation—for a wide-ranging conversation on intentional leadership, fatherhood, legacy, and transformation. From building a values-driven company recognized as a best place to work, to navigating personal struggles and finding peace through faith, Rod opens up about what it really takes to design a life well-lived.
2025-05-1459 minSAC FLYUnbreakable: How belief, grit, and purpose defined the journey of hall of fame and legendary baseball coach, Pat Casey, and how his leadership pierced the hearts and minds of his players!In this powerful and heartfelt episode of SAC FLY, Blake sits down with one of college baseball’s most iconic figures—Coach Pat Casey. A three-time national champion, five-time Pac-12 Coach of the Year, and Collegiate Baseball Hall of Famer, Coach Casey's resume is legendary. But this conversation goes far beyond the diamond.Blake and Coach Casey explore the soul of leadership—what it means to coach people, not just players. They talk about the grind of building a culture from the ground up, the difference between teaching and coaching, and why discipline, faith, and gratitude are non-ne...
2025-04-1652 minSAC FLYHire Yourself, Lead with Humility, Coach with Enthusiasm, and other Gems from the Playbook of Life with Tim MorganIn this episode of SAC FLY host Blake St. Onge sits down with Tim Morgan, CEO of AAA Oregon & Idaho, former youth sports coach, and a dedicated leader. Tim shares his journey from reluctant Little League coach to a business leader who embraces servant leadership. They explore the parallels between coaching youth sports and leading a company—how collaboration, adaptability, and seeing the potential in others create winning teams.
2025-03-1948 minSAC FLYHow Taking Big Life Chances, Playing Offense, and a little Eminem Influenced the Leadership of one of PNW's Most Successful CEOsBlake St. Onge sits down with Joth Ricci, a seasoned business leader who has left his mark on iconic brands like Jones Soda, Stumptown Coffee, Dutch Bros, and Burgerville. Joth shares his journey from aspiring high school basketball coach to leading some of the Pacific Northwest’s most recognizable food and beverage brands. Blake and Joth dive into the parallels between coaching youth sports and leading in business, discussing the importance of mentorship, teamwork, and staying true to your core values. They explore the impact of youth coaching on personal and professional growth, the lessons learned from building winning te...
2025-02-1943 minSAC FLYControl the Controllables: Journeys of a Lumber Trader turned CEO of Sport OregonIn the inaugural episode of SAC FLY, host Blake St. Onge sits down with Jim Etzel, CEO of Sport Oregon, to explore the intersection of leadership, coaching, and grit. Jim shares his remarkable journey from growing up as the son of a coach to leading a prominent sports nonprofit, with stops in sports marketing, agency ownership, and even driving a UPS truck. Discover how lessons from the baseball diamond and basketball court shaped Jim's leadership style, his approach to teamwork, and his relentless drive to "control the controllables." From stories about his father’s unwavering dedication to life lessons le...
2025-01-2356 minSAC FLYTrailer: Welcome to SAC FLYWelcome to SAC FLY, the podcast that delves into the powerful connection between business leadership and coaching youth sports. Just as a sacrifice fly in baseball emphasizes teamwork over individual achievement, this podcast celebrates the selfless, strategic actions that help others succeed. Hosted by Blake St. Onge, we’ll hear from seasoned business leaders and youth coaches who recognize that genuine success lies in nurturing individuals, promoting teamwork, and cultivating resilience. We’ll share inspiring stories, effective strategies, and actionable insights designed to elevate your leadership abilities in life, business, and sports.
2024-12-0300 min
All Shine, No FlashSeason 2, Episode 43: Blake St. Onge, managing principal at CresaOn the newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash, Ann interviews Blake St. Onge, managing principal at Cresa, a commercial real estate agency. Despite his day job, Blake doesn’t hesitate when he says his most important title is “Dad.” He talks about prioritizing time with his wife and three boys and how he’s been able to shape his life so that certain hours of the day are dedicated to family. Blake also dives into what businesses are looking for in the current real estate market, changes since the pandemic and what trends are being seen in Portland and beyond.
2023-08-0140 min
Think Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastThank You and a Preview of Season 4That's a wrap on season 3 of the Think Beyond Space Podcast! Host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, gives a preview of next season and wishes all our listeners a great summer.
2022-07-2801 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastEmpowering Creators Through Virtual ProductionHost Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa's Portland office, is joined by Perry Loveridge, CEO of Picture This Production. Perry shares how in camera VFX/ XR production is the exciting new ability to shoot anywhere, any time and at any scale in a single, controlled location. This cutting edge tech uses large-scale LED backdrops and camera tracking tied to 3D rendering software to create the illusion of a subject in a virtual environment.
2022-07-1428 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastThe Future of Work is Agile and Decentralized with Amina Moreau, Founder of RadiousAmina Moreau, CEO and Founder of Radious.pro, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa Portland, on the podcast to discuss the benefits of work becoming decentralized.
2022-06-1641 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastHow Brandlive is Helping Shape the Future of Work With More Engaging, Interactive MeetingsSam Kolbert-Hyle, CEO of Brandlive, joins Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa, on the podcast to discuss how Brandlive's platform is helping some of the largest companies in the world shape the future of work. Learn more about Brandlive at https://www.brandlive.com/
2022-05-1939 min
Leadership in ActionLeadership In Action Live! (Special) - Leadership in Action - Episode #034This episode was recorded live with members of the Boston Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization at the chapter’s Podcast MANIA event in February 2022. This special episode features multiple members of the chapter including Mark Worster, Clemencia Herrera, Roger St. Onge, Kerri Garbis, Matt Rudnick, Wendy Pease, and Ryan Villanueva.
Takeaways:
“I can drop into almost any place in the world and find another EO member, that if I haven't met, will become a dear dear friend in a matter of minutes, it's just an amazing organization” - Mark Worster
“EO has opened a space for us...
2022-05-0343 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastHow Puppet is Building a Values-Driven Global Company with a People-First PerspectiveKatie Abbott, General Counsel for Puppet, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa's Portland office, to discuss how Puppet is taking a people first approach to building an engaged, global company.
2022-04-1228 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastMonique Claiborne, CEO of Greater Portland Inc., On How Downtown Portland Will Evolve For The New World of WorkMonique Claiborne, CEO of Greater Portland Inc. (GPI), joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, on the Think Beyond Space Podcast to discuss the mission of GPI and how the downtowns of the future will integrate the new world of work.
2022-03-2429 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastHow RealWear is Empowering Frontline Workers with Human Centered TechnologyAndrew Chrostowski, CEO & Chairman of RealWear, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa Portland, on the Think Beyond Space podcast to discuss transforming the work of frontline employees with RealWear's innovative wearable solutions.
2022-03-0326 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastHow Banfield Pet Hospital is Innovating to Deliver a Better World for PetsMony Iyer, Chief Operating Officer for Banfield Pet Hospital, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, to discuss how Banfield is leading the way in pet care innovation.
2022-02-1035 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastThank You & A Preview of Season 3That's a wrap on season 2 of the Think Beyond Space Podcast! Host Blake St. Onge from Cresa gives a preview of next season and wishes all our listeners a great holiday season.
2021-12-3001 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastEverything Can Change: How AAA Pivoted to Create a Flexible WorkplaceMarisa Hodes, Vice President of Human Resources for AAA of Oregon/Idaho, joins Cresa's Blake St. Onge to discuss how they pivoted to create a flexible workplace across their multi-function team.
2021-12-1626 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastCreating a Culture of Approachability for an Engaged Workforce with Stephanie Richmond, SVP of HR for Papa Murphy'sStephanie Richmond, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Papa Murphy's International, sits down with Cresa's Blake St. Onge for episode 5 of season 2. Stephanie discusses her career journey and how Papa Murphy's has implemented employee communication programs for a more engaged workforce.
2021-12-0226 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastHow Yakima Got Creative During the Pandemic to ThriveJoel Grabenstein, Vice President of Sales, Brand, and Product Management for Yakima products, joins host Blake St. Onge on the season 2 premiere of the podcast. Joel shares how Yakima has overcome the challenges of the pandemic, including constraints on the supply chain, to grow their business, and how they are ensuring a culture of flexibility and trust for their teams.
2021-10-0728 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastPortland Office Trends & Opportunities in the New WorkplaceSean Connors is a Senior Advisor for Cresa Portland. In this episode, host Blake St. Onge and Sean discuss the current state of the Portland office market, and opportunities for companies in the new workplace.
2021-08-0529 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastHow a Culture Rooted in Philanthropy Supports Employees through Uncertainty with Bob Speltz of The StandardBob Speltz is the Senior Director of Community Relations for The Standard. In this episode, host Blake St. Onge sits down with Bob to learn how The Standard's deep roots in Portland and their culture of philanthropy helped them support their 3,000 employees the past 15 months.
2021-07-2230 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastEvolving to a Hybrid Workplace with Colleen Murray, Director of Operations for Perkins & CoColleen Murray is a shareholder and the Director of Operations for Perkins & Co, on this episode host Blake St. Onge talks with Colleen about how they are evolving their workplace to a hybrid model to ensure they meet the needs of all employees.
2021-07-0841 minThink Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastKristen Zervis, VP of Talent & Culture for LegitScript, on Why to Create an Engaging, Inclusive Hybrid WorkplaceKristen Zervis is the Vice President of Talent & Culture for LegitScript, a Portland based company that helps organizations of all sizes help keep their services legal and safe. In this episode, Kristen talks with host Blake St. Onge about why they are creating an engaging, inclusive workplace.
2021-05-2735 min
Let The Right Films InEp. 30 - The Princess Bride: Children should know that breasts are good and greatOn this, our 30th full-length episode of Let The Right Films In, the crew welcomes Meghin Moore of Modern Vinyl and the Missaligned podcast (modern-vinyl.com/category/missaligned) to discuss one of the most quotable movies of our childhood. We talk Rob Reiner, Robin Wright, and fencers' favorite movies.
But first:
Megan leads us on a journey into the extended Kardashian universe.
Kayla wants to lie down like Ali Wong and be spared the pain of another Bryan Fuller cancellation (good luck, Star Trek).
Tyler has some then-fresh (but now artic cold) Luke Cage thoughts and ponders why the shark...
2016-10-1800 min