The Hitstreak

Episode 43 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!    This week we're joined by Nick's old coach, Jeff Forehand! We're talking baseball, life leadership, and so much more. You don't want to miss this one, folks!Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!    About our Guest: Forehand attended Belmont University, where he played for the Belmont Bruins baseball team.  Forehand was named the head coach of the Trevecca Nazarene University baseball team for the 2001 season, where he won 211 games in 6 seasons. In 2015, Forehand was named to the Trevecca Hall of Fame.  After being named the 15th coach in the history of the storied Lipscomb program in 2007, Forehand has racked up over 500 collegiate wins and sits as the winningest skipper in the program’s NCAA era with a 369-391 record.  His overall record as a collegiate head coach is 598-562-1 in 21 seasons. He earned his 500th career win on March 24, 2017 with a 4-1 decision over Evansville – which also happened to be the same team he recorded his first career win as skipper of the Bisons on Feb. 11, 2007. During his tenure, Forehand has led the Bisons to two ASUN Championships and the only two  NCAA Tournament appearances in program history in 2008 and 2015.  A lifelong resident of the city of Nashville, Forehand and his wife, Karen, have two sons, Gant and Brooks.  Follow and contact:  lipscombsports.com

Episode 42 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!    This week we're joined by Brandie Barclay, Founder of the "Powersoul Experience." Tune in as we talk about re-inventing yourself, overcoming the opinions of others, and much more!  Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!    About our Guest: Brandie Barclay is an influential woman who co-host’s the ‘She’s So Right Show’ on the Patriot 960 am, a Certified Christian Life-Coach, and the Founder of the ‘PowerSoul Experience’.   PowerSoul Experience is a large christian, conservative women’s community in Arizona that Brandie created to strengthen women through biblical truth, and empower intolerance of government overreach.   Brandie has become Gubernatorial Candidate Kari Lakes’ prominent prayer officiant, even praying at the home of Former President Trump in Mar-a-lago.  She uses her platforms to embolden Americans to arise and speak out fearlessly for truth, giving encouragement on how to still love life in a broken world.   Follow and contact:  Instagram: @brandiebarclay   brandiebarclay.com

Episode 41 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!    This week we're joined by Carey Bringle, Nashville Pitmaster, and blue ribbon entrepreneur. We're talking about overcoming failure, the challenges of starting your own business, and so much more!  Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!    About our Guest: Nashville native, Pitmaster Carey Bringle, has been competing in barbecue contests for more than 27 years, and he has the blue ribbons to prove it. With a deep southern background built around family values and appreciating a good meal, Bringle founded Peg Leg Porker in 2013. Peg Leg Porker is named after Bringle himself and his greatest win, a cancer battle that he triumphed at the age of 17. With his win, he lost his leg, which led him to create a new name and only added more fire to his passion for success.   Upon opening its doors in the heart of Nashville, Peg Leg Porker was quickly named one of the hottest BBQ Joints in the country by numerous media outlets including Food Network, The Travel Channel, BBC, Southern Living Magazine, Texas Monthly, GQ, Garden and Gun Magazine and many more.   Peg Leg Porker is known for its juicy, smoked to perfection pork ribs drenched with a spicy dry seasoning *after* being smoked. Its homemade yet playful sides like Kool-Aid Pickles and Pork Rind Nachos are some of the items where Peg Leg Porker makes it feel and taste like home  Follow and contact:  Social: @peglegporker

Episode 40 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!    This week we're joined by Justin Cross, US Navy Veteran, turned entrepreneur. We're talking about his companies, Earn Your Booze and Earn It All, the Founder's Mentality, how to Earn It, and so much more.  Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!    About our Guest: Justin Cross is a US Navy Veteran, turned Aerospace Engineer, turned entrepreneur. Justin was an award-winning aerospace engineer working within Classified Flight Test Programs on Edwards, AFB, CA when he decided to venture off on his own. He sold his newly-built home, ditched his masters degree only 3 classes shy of graduation, and moved his family out of state to pursue a life of entrepreneurship.   Since founding the company Earn Your Booze in 2017, Justin and his company have been featured in Men's Health Magazine, The Small Business Journal, Chilled Magazine, Liquor.com and more.   Justin found a niche creating Fitness events, programs, and apparel for some of the world's largest spirit brands such as Milagro Tequila, Hendricks Gin, Absolut Vodka, Ketel One Vodka, Bulleit Bourbon and more.   Always looking for ways to spread his "EARN IT" mentality, Justin is now launching earnitall.com as the parent company of Earn Your Booze, along with an online "How to Earn It" coaching group and corporate wellness, with industry experts such as Gunnar Peterson, Bobby Maximus, Jennifer Wheeler and Adam Jeremiah.  In 2022-2023, Earn It All will be joining and featuring NFL teams and players who as Justin says, "define what it truly means to Earn It All on and off the field."  Follow and contact:  Instagram: justin.j.cross | weearnitall | earnyourbooze  Website: earnyourbooze.com

Episode 39 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!    This week we're joined by Jeremy Weber, serial entrepreneur and long time friend of Nick Hiter. We're diving into the importance of a Personal Brand, and how to leverage it, to help you make more money!  Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!    About our Guest: Jeremy Weber is a founding member and the Director of Brand Strategy Services at Brand Builders Group. Over his 17+ year career, he has founded, sold, and helped to grow multiple companies. His work as a personal brand strategist has supported New York Times bestselling authors, TED speakers, celebrity influencers, a Shark Tank investor, and 7-figure entrepreneurs across many industries.  Follow and contact:  Socials: @thejeremyweber brandbuildersgroup.com

Episode 38 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!    This week we're joined by Marcus Whitney, Serial Entrepreneur and Minority Owner of the Nashville Soccer Club. We're talking Innovation in Healthcare, starting the Nashville Soccer Club, serial entrepreneurship, and more!  Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!    About our Guest: From college-dropout, waiter to self-taught, successful entrepreneur.   Marcus Whitney is a Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors (JHI), the most active early-stage healthcare venture capital firm in America. Of JHI’s funds, Marcus leads Jumpstart Nova, the first healthcare venture fund in America investing exclusively in Black founded and led startups.   Marcus is also co-founder and minority owner of Major League Soccer team, Nashville Soccer Club.   Marcus is the author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book "Create and Orchestrate", about claiming your Creative Power through entrepreneurship. His work has been featured by Entrepreneur, CNBC, Inc., NPR, Fast Company, and The Atlantic.    Marcus is a member of the board of Celtic Bank, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, Instruction Partners, OZ Arts, and Launch Tennessee.   Marcus actively competes in Jiu-Jitsu, and trains on the competition team at Renzo Gracie Nashville. He is married and has two adult sons.  Follow and contact:  Social: @themarcuswhitney marcuswhitney.com

Episode 37 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!    This week we're joined by The American Sheriff, Sheriff Mark Lamb. Today we're talking about Leadership, Marketing, Family, Values, and everything in-between!  Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!    About our Guest:   Sheriff Mark Lamb was elected as the 24th Sheriff of Pinal County on January 1st, 2017. Sheriff Lamb oversees a county the size of Connecticut, and manages more than 600 employees within the Sheriffs Office, with a budget of over $50 Million.   As a constitutional conservative, Sheriff Lamb is a strong supporter of our 2nd Amendment rights and the enforcement of all of our laws, including fighting human and drug trafficking at our southern border. Sheriff Lamb is determined to protect the rights and freedoms of the people whom he serves.  Follow and contact:  Instagram: @americansheriff  Truth Social: @americansheriff  Facebook: Sheriff Lamb Twitter: @sherifflamb1

Episode 36 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!    This week we're joined by The One, The Only, The Real Brad Lea. We're talking about his book, being grateful, the secret of a winning mindset, and so much more! You don't want to miss this one, folks.  Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!    About our Guest:   Brad Lea built LightSpeed VT into a multi-million dollar global tech company from scratch. As its founder and CEO, his vision led to LightSpeed VT becoming the world’s leading interactive training system – a system that he’s proud to share with others. In addition to being a CEO, Brad also hosts the top-rated podcast "Dropping Bombs" and is the author of the best-selling book, "The Hard Way."  Brad has helped numerous companies and individuals generate millions, including heavy hitters such as Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, Grant Cardone, Tom Hopkins, World Series Poker, Top Chef, Chase Bank, and many more. He’s also been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Inc. Magazine, GCTV, and is a regular guest on several top-rated podcasts. Follow and contact:  Social: @therealbradlea  bradlea.com

Episode 35 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!    This week we're joined by Brendan Benson, co-founder of The Raconteurs, talking about family, parenting, getting sober, and his time with the band.  Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!    About our Guest:   Brendan Benson finds himself in an enviable spot as he enters the third decade of a remarkably creative, consistently idiosyncratic career - an accomplished frontman, musician, songwriter, producer, and band member. Benson's first new LP in seven years, DEAR LIFE marks his most inventive and upbeat work thus far. An 11-track song cycle about life, love, family, fatherhood, and the pure joy of making music. Produced and almost entirely performed by Benson at his own Readymade Studio in Nashville, the album sees the Michigan-born, Nashville-based artist reveling in a more modernist approach than ever before. Imbued with revitalized ambition and confidence, DEAR LIFE is Brendan Benson at his very best.  Beginning with 1996's now-classic debut, ONE MISSISSIPPI and its masterful 2002 follow-up, LAPALCO, Benson has always infused classic craftsmanship with contemporary invention. Along with his own critically acclaimed canon, Benson is co-founder - with Jack White, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler - of The Raconteurs. The band first convened in 2006, winning worldwide acclaim, GRAMMY Award nominations, and a chart-topping smash single "Steady As She Goes," with their now-classic debut album, BROKEN BOY SOLDIERS. After more than a decade, The Raconteurs returned to action in 2019 with their critically acclaimed, chart-topping LP, HELP US STRANGER, highlighted in part by songs Benson had initially considered for his own LP, "Only Child" and "Somedays (I Don't Feel Like Trying)." Follow and contact:  Instagram: @brendanbensonmusic  brendanbenson.com

Episode 34 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!    We've had my son as a guest, now tune is as we welcome my dad on the show, Mickey Hiter! We're talking about work ethic, self-employment, career changes, and more!  Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!    About our Guest:   AS A BASEBALL PLAYER • All City catcher at Antioch High School• Played College baseball at David Lipscomb University• Played for the League Champions - Nauta Line in the Tri-State Adult Baseball League with his father Wayne Hiter who's a member of the Old Timers Baseball Hall of Fame and 30 years later with his son Nick Hiter the 2002 SANDLOTT Wood Bat League Most Valuable player.  AS A COACH• Between 1987 and 2002 his team Twitty City Hallmark won over 500 games, played in 6 world series and in 1998 won the NABF High School Division World Championship• More than 60 players he has coached have gone on to play College or professional baseball.• Mickey has been a baseball instructor at Hit After Hit Baseball Academy and his instructional baseball videos have eclipsed 2.6 million views on YouTube.  AS A BUSINESS MAN • Enjoyed a 20 year career as a music performer, writer and music publisher. Published the song "1982" by Randy Travis which was nominated song for CMA Song of the year. Mickey produced albums that included such artists as Garth Brooks, Doug Stone, BJ Thomas, The Oak Ridge Boys and others.• Sold music interests to open SANDLOTT Baseball a Baseball sanction that develops elite baseball travel team events. SANDLOTT Baseball hosts approximately 200 teams from 17 states, Puerto Rico and Canada annually. • Mickey is President of SANDLOTT Baseball and Manager of the Old Timers Baseball Facility at Shelby Park and Jack Lavender Field at Seven Oaks Park since 1999.  HONORS • Honored in 2002 by the Old Timers Baseball Association with the annual  "Mr. Baseball" award for his contributions to Amateur baseball. • In 2019 Metro Parks and the city of Nashville TN. Honored Mickey by naming Field #2 at Shelby Park “Mickey Hiter Field”. • Mickey is a Past President of the Old Timers Baseball Association Follow and contact: FB | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin - @mickeyhiter and @sandlottsports Website: sandlotter.com