At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua

Manuel Amezcua

Hosted by CEO and entrepreneur, Manuel Amezcua, At The Podium features conversations with high-performance people in sports, business, and life who have done the work most won't do to experience life in a way most never will. We recognize their unique sacrifices lessons and stories, all of which we celebrate with them At The Podium.

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Jul 21, 2022 • 47min

Overcoming the Odds to Achieve Something Great - An Inspiring Story of Perseverance | AJ Troup

AJ Troup is an LA-based actor and writer as well as a former college football player at Michigan State University. In this episode, AJ shares his journey from overcoming 3 ACL injuries, walking on to play football at Michigan State, how his first catch was a TD, and how he transitioned into a successful acting career. AJ shares the inspiration behind his powerful short film, "If Given the Chance" where he delivers a monologue to his absent father.Watch AJ's feature short film, If Given the Chance: https://www.ajtroup.com/new-page-1Check out our newest partner, LA-based apparel brand, Sport of Kings. Receive 20% off your order using promo code "podium"CONNECT WITH AJ TROUPWebsite: https://www.ajtroup.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajtroup19/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/troupstar19?lang=enLISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/31iAcsoSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3d7VUSx* * * * *CONNECT WITH MANNYPodcast: At The Podium with Manuel AmezcuaFinancial Planning Practice: Podium Risk ManagementWebsite: https://podiumriskmanagement.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/detroitmannyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyamezcua/NEW TO THE PODCAST?At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features interviews with the most innovative minds in business, sports, and entertainment to uncover the habits, disciplines, and mindsets that lead to successNew to The Podcast? At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features stories & tactical lessons from high performers in sports, business, and entertainment to help you take steps toward achieving your vision for life. Follow us on social media for clips and behind the scenes content:TikTokYouTubeInstagramLinkedinEnjoying the Show? Leave a rating to help us share the podcast with more listeners. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jul 12, 2022 • 55min

How He Turned a Passion into a Career Interviewing the World's Most Famous Athletes | Andy Frye

Andy Frye is a journalist and sports writer who has interviewed some of the biggest names in sports including Tom Brady, Shaq, Usain Bolt, Lindsey Vonn, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, and more. His work has been featured in ESPN, Forbes, and Rolling Stone. In this episode, Manny and Andy talk about how to turn your passions into a career and how Andy left his 9 to 5 to become a full-time writer. Andy shares the key principles that had led to his success and why being persistent is the #1 thing he recommends to any entrepreneur. Lastly, Manny and Andy talk about his new book, Ninety Days in the 90's, and Andy shares his inspiration behind it and what readers can look forward to in his first novel.0:00 - Say Hello to Andy Frye2:54 - When Andy decided to pursue his passion8:09 - How to turn a passion into a career15:39 - Landing his first Interview with a pro athlete19:15 - The #1 skillset entrepreneurs everlook30:24 - Why it's important to 'become a local'32:35 - Why are we still talking about authenticity???37:48 - Andy's most uncomfortable interview39:15 - The most fun interview Andy has ever done42:03 - The athlete Andy has been most impressed with43:56 - What was it like talking to Draymond Green???47:41 - Why you gotta check out Andy's bookCONNECT WITH ANDY FRYEWebsite: https://www.andyfrye.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-frye-962a0a14/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sportyfryeLISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/31iAcsoSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3d7VUSx* * * * *CONNECT WITH MANNYPodcast: At The Podium with Manuel AmezcuaFinancial Planning Practice: Podium Risk ManagementWebsite: https://podiumriskmanagement.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/detroitmannyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyamezcua/NEW TO THE PODCAST?At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features interviews with the most innovative minds in business, sports, and entertainment to uncover the habits, disciplines, and mindsets that lead to success.New to The Podcast? At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features stories & tactical lessons from high performers in sports, business, and entertainment to help you take steps toward achieving your vision for life. Follow us on social media for clips and behind the scenes content:TikTokYouTubeInstagramLinkedinEnjoying the Show? Leave a rating to help us share the podcast with more listeners. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jun 30, 2022 • 49min

Becoming the Best Version of Yourself and Raising Children to Be Champions | Samantha Amezcua

Manuel and Samantha Amezcua are a dynamic husband and wife duo. Manuel Amezcua serves as the CEO @ MassMutual Great Lakes and is the Founder of the Podium Group and Samantha Amezcua serves as the CEO of the Amezcua Family Enterprise and works within the Amezcua home. Together, these two CEOs talk about how to gain clarity and confidence in yourself so you can show up as your best for your teammates and your family. They talk about parenting tips and share the lessons they are instilling in their children to help them grow to be independent, respectful, and high-performing young adults. Lastly, they talk about the stigma behind women who work within the home and why you need to treat your household like your business by building systems, investing in coaching, and focusing on the daily habits that lead to success.CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA AMEZCUALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthaa...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_humanadvo...LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/31iAcsoSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3d7VUSx* * * * *CONNECT WITH MANNYPodcast: At The Podium with Manuel AmezcuaFinancial Planning Practice: Podium Risk ManagementWebsite: https://podiumriskmanagement.com/Instagram: New to The Podcast? At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features stories & tactical lessons from high performers in sports, business, and entertainment to help you take steps toward achieving your vision for life. Follow us on social media for clips and behind the scenes content:TikTokYouTubeInstagramLinkedinEnjoying the Show? Leave a rating to help us share the podcast with more listeners. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jun 23, 2022 • 29min

Sales Strategies, Common Mistakes, and the Future of Training for Financial Advisors | Joey Davenport

Joey Davenport is the President and Co-Founder of the Hoopis Performance Network (HPN). In this conversation, Joey shares the #1 mistake advisors are making and how to tactically correct it. He and Manny discuss how to increase advisor retention and ONE THING advisors typically stop doing in year two that they shouldn't. Lastly, Joey talks about the importance of internships and mentorship and how one of his first interns became a billionaire - with a B. SHOW NOTES:0:00 | Introduction to Joey Davenport1:28 | The Famous 4 Q's8:06 | Joey's Band, Hot LZ9:47 | The Story Behind the Hoopis Performance Network16:02 | Joey's Advice to Entrepreneurs26:42 | The WHY Behind HPN35:24 | Is Cold Calling Dead?40:00 | What Every New Advisor Needs to Succeed54:30 | The 1 Thing Joey Would Have Done Differently Building HPN56:48 | Joey Mentored a Future BillionaireJOEY DAVENPORTHoopis Performance Network: https://hoopis.com/portfolio-items/joey-davenport/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeydavenport/LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/31iAcsoSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3d7VUSx* * * * *CONNECT WITH MANNYPodcast: At The Podium with Manuel AmezcuaFinancial Planning Practice: Podium Risk ManagementWebsite: https://podiumriskmanagement.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/detroitmannyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyamezcua/NEW TO THE PODCAST?At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features interviews with the most innovative minds in business, sports, and entertainment to uncover the habits, disciplines, and mindsets that lead to success.#podcast #business #successNew to The Podcast? At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features stories & tactical lessons from high performers in sports, business, and entertainment to help you take steps toward achieving your vision for life. Follow us on social media for clips and behind the scenes content:TikTokYouTubeInstagramLinkedinEnjoying the Show? Leave a rating to help us share the podcast with more listeners. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

May 12, 2022 • 54min

Transforming Losses into Lessons with Ty Mopkins

Ty Mopkins is a creative designer and brand consultant who has collaborated with some of the world's biggest brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Fila, Starter, and New Era Cap company.In this episode of At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua, Ty shares his story of growing up in Detroit and the important life lessons he learned from his mom and his community. He shares the story of a Starter jacket being stolen from him as a kid and how it came full circle when he designed and sold out of the jacket 20 years later. Ty talked about his perspective on losses and how losses are really lessons if we choose to learn from them. Lastly, Ty shares stories of collaborating with brands like Mr. Alans and Starter and he shares his dream collaboration he hopes to accomplish one day. Tune in to hear Ty Mopkins on designing and SELLING OUT of the starter jacket that was STOLEN from him as a kid.TY MOPKINSWebsite: https://www.ty-mopkins.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tymopkins/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-mopkins-7803645a/LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/31iAcsoSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3d7VUSx* * * * *CONNECT WITH MANNYPodcast: At The Podium with Manuel AmezcuaFinancial Planning Practice: Podium Risk ManagementWebsite: https://podiumriskmanagement.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/detroitmannyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyamezcua/NEW TO THE PODCAST?At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features interviews with the most innovative minds in business, sports, and entertainment to uncover the habits, disciplines, and mindsets that lead to success.New to The Podcast?At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features stories & tactical lessons from high performers in sports, business, and entertainment to help you take steps toward achieving your vision for life.Follow us on social media for clips and behind the scenes content:TikTokYouTubeInstagramLinkedinEnjoying the Show? Leave a rating to help us share the podcast with more listeners.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

May 5, 2022 • 47min

The #1 Lesson that Launched him from the NFL into his own Successful Businesses | Bennie Fowler III

Bennie Fowler III is a retired NFL Wide Receiver, Super Bowl Champion, former Michigan State Spartan, and now an entrepreneur and leadership coach and consultant.In this episode, Bennie Fowler and Manuel Amezcua talk about the importance of relationship capital and how to build relationship capital with the right people. They talk about Bennie's transition from pro sports to the business world and how being a PRO makes success more predictable in any situation. Lastly, Manny and Bennie chat about Bennie's future, what's in store next, and how Bennie goes about making decisions on where he is going to invest his time. Listen to Episode 34 of At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua, NFL WR Bennie Fowler III, What it Means to Always Be a PROABOUT BENNIE FOWLER IIIFrom undrafted free agent to Superbowl Champion and 8-year veteran of the NFL, Bennie Fowler supports Executives, Leaders and Organizations to step into the inﬁnite potential through the power MVP Leadership. Bennie Warren Fowler, III, the founder and president of Inﬁnite Potential LTD, is an eight-year veteran of the National Football League. He began his career as an undrafted free agent signed by the Denver Broncos in 2014. Bennie was a member of the 2016 Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 Championship Team and may be best remembered for having hauled in the ﬁnal pass of soon to be Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. Currently, Bennie is a member of the San Francisco organization. Bennie has 13 plus years of experience working with and being around high-performing teams and individuals.Over the past two years, Bennie has worked with over 200 small business owners and CEOs while still being a part of the National Football League. As a certified executive and leadership coach, certiﬁed through Co-Active Training Institute, Bennie has completed over 300 hours of coaching using his MVP Leadership method framework (Mindset/Vision/Performance). The framework and tools used, including the Quantum Endeavors coaching model, have a 100% client-company re-engagement rate and a 100% client assessed growth rate. Bennies services include executive leadership coaching, the development of high-performance teams and cultures, as well as training and coaching for wellness and resilience and motivational speaking.LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/31iAcsoSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3d7VUSx* * * * *CONNECT WITH MANNYPodcast: At The Podium with Manuel AmezcuaFinancial Planning Practice: Podium Risk ManagementWebsite: https://podiumriskmanagement.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/detroitmannyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyamezcua/NEW TO THE PODCAST?At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features interviews with the most innovative minds in business, sports, and entertainment to uncover the habits, disciplines, and mindsets that lead to success.New to The Podcast? At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features stories & tactical lessons from high performers in sports, business, and entertainment to help you take steps toward achieving your vision for life. Follow us on social media for clips and behind the scenes content:TikTokYouTubeInstagramLinkedinEnjoying the Show? Leave a rating to help us share the podcast with more listeners. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Apr 28, 2022 • 50min

Why Success Requires Long-Term Thinking | Dr. Steven Kalkanis

Steven Kalkanis, M.D., CEO of the Henry Ford Medical Group (HFMG) and Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer of Henry Ford Health System, provides strategic leadership and direction over the 1,900-member HFMG physicians and researchers responsible for all aspects of clinical performance across 40 specialties. In this episode, Dr. Kalkanis speaks on mentorship, the important role mentors have played in his life, and how to be a mentor for others. Steven tells Manny about his 15-year experience in medical school and what it taught him about enjoying the journey rather than focusing on the end destination. They talk about Henry Ford's presence in Detroit and the ways the medical group is contributing to the community wellness in Detroit. LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/31iAcsoSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3d7VUSxABOUT DR. STEVEN KALKANISDr. Kalkanis joined Henry Ford in 2004 as a board-certified neurosurgeon after completing neurosurgical residency training at the Harvard - Massachusetts General Hospital program. In May 2014, he was named chair of Henry Ford’s Department of Neurosurgery, which is nationally recognized for research and clinical excellence.An internationally recognized brain tumor expert, Dr. Kalkanis serves as president of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the largest association of its kind and as a Director of the American Board of Neurological Surgery, the profession's highest honor.Actively involved in clinical trials and research, Dr. Kalkanis leads a translational research laboratory investigating the molecular genetic differences between short- and long-term brain tumor survivors with the goal of refining future personalized medicine treatment protocols.* * * * *CONNECT WITH MANNYPodcast: At The Podium with Manuel AmezcuaFinancial Planning Practice: Podium Risk ManagementWebsite: https://podiumriskmanagement.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/detroitmannyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyamezcua/NEW TO THE PODCAST?At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features interviews with the most innovative minds in business, sports, and entertainment to uncover the habits, disciplines, and mindsets that lead to success.New to The Podcast? At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features stories & tactical lessons from high performers in sports, business, and entertainment to help you take steps toward achieving your vision for life. Follow us on social media for clips and behind the scenes content:TikTokYouTubeInstagramLinkedinEnjoying the Show? Leave a rating to help us share the podcast with more listeners. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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