Small Ball Big Dreams w/ Joel Goldberg (E116)

May 29, 2025

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Stories have the power to inspire, influence, and drive us to take action. In this insightful episode, Joel Goldberg, keynote speaker, Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, and author, shares a unique perspective on baseball storytelling.

Through his storytelling, Joel celebrates the game and highlights the meaningful life lessons it offers beyond the field. He begins by sharing how his love for broadcasting began, why storytelling is important to him, and how it has evolved.

Joel also discusses balancing the demands of a sports broadcasting career with family life, offering honest reflections on the challenges and how he manages to stay connected with his family. Additionally, he shares the positive impact he hopes to achieve through his keynotes and books, such as Small Ball Big Dreams and Small Ball Big Results.

Timestamps:

[02:20] Who is Joel Goldberg?

[03:33] Is the world fake?

[16:25] Sports Broadcasting Career

[21:22] Navigating family & career

[28:31] Broadcasting inspiration

[33:24] Fatherhood

[39:09] Storytelling

[54:12] Impact from Joel’s work

Key Takeaways:

• You can't control what people think about you. ~Joel Goldberg [11:04]• Control the controllables. ~Joel Goldberg [34:34]• The breadcrumbs you leave behind, whether good or bad, follow you everywhere. ~Joel Goldberg [34:45]

People Mentioned and Other Resources:

1. Michael Jordan

2. LeBron James

3. Jackie Robinson

4. Small Ball Big Results: https://bit.ly/4jaEMuR

5. Small Ball Big Dreams: https://bit.ly/4kuzHi7

Keep In Touch with Joel Goldberg:

Website: https://www.joelgoldbergmedia.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goldbergkc

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Goldbergkc/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelgoldbergkc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelgoldbergkc/