From Baseball to Banking: A Career Transition

Ep. 240: University of Toledo Baseball shaped his belief in showing up with pride—even when the scoreboard says otherwise. He shares how a blunt rejection from a scout and a cold-call to a bank exec changed his career path.

“You are going to be great at something,” a baseball scout informed him. “Just not baseball.” OUCH!

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