Betting On Yourself
Michael Redd, former NBA All-Star turned world-class investor, unpacks the stories of successful entrepreneurs and athletes who risked everything to get where they are today. Betting On Yourself explores how these incredible successes built their legacies by taking their success into their own hands.
Episodes
62 episodes
Gary Vaynerchuk: Proving Them Wrong
Being nice at all costs will do nothing but leave you with resentment at the end of the day, which is why today’s guest advocates for practical optimism and kind candor instead. In this inspiring episode of Betting on Yourself, we are joined by...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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28:33
Wil Schroter: Learning From the Bets You Lose
Betting on yourself takes courage and you might not always win, but if you take the losses and try to persevere, the wins will be so much sweeter. Today’s guest has truly gone through it all regarding founding startups and is refreshingly hones...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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44:53
Cuttino Mobley: You Have a Responsibility to Bless Others
Today is a very special episode as we welcome to the podcast NBA legend and friend of the host, Cuttino Mobley. Cuttino mentored our host during their playing days, and after giving us his definition of ‘betting on yourself,’ he talks about the...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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36:40
Dan Cnossen: Choose Your Perspective
You can't control what happens to you in life, but you can control how you choose to respond. Today, we are joined by a true American hero who knows this all too well: former US Navy SEAL Commander Dan Cnossen. Thanks to his sheer mental resili...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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33:18
Corey Arvinger: Lead Through Your Actions, Not Your Words
"If you don't believe in yourself, who else will?" Inspired by his hardworking single mom, Corey Avinger has been betting on himself since day one, whether in school, sports, or business. After constantly being in the minority before college, t...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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39:47
Doug Ulman: Anything Is Possible
Welcome back to Betting on Yourself! Today’s guest, Doug Ulman, who has survived cancer, not once, but three times, has used his unique experience to make a profoundly positive impact on the world by making a career out of fighting cancer. Doug...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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32:20
Don Yaeger: Cultivating Curiosity
Our guest today is none other than Don Yaeger, the multiple New York Times bestselling author, inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, and so much more! In this episode, Don shares his journey of accidentally falling into journ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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34:52
Nick Potts: Some Level of Almost Arrogance
Nick Potts was financially stable and working in a job that he loved when he got the itch to start his own thing. Armed with valuable experience from working in the healthcare sector and driven by his desire to have a meaningful impact on peopl...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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34:07
Lacey Picazo: Setting Your Own Table
Joining us in conversation today is Lacey Picazo, award-winning creative and Founder of ZoCo Design. In this episode, Lacey fills us in on why we need to set our own table and approach entrepreneurship with humility. We discuss the implications...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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44:57
David Meltzer: Elevating Others to Elevate Yourself
Traditional capitalism forgets an important variable: happiness. Today's guest believes that the true purpose of business is to uplift the experience of existing, not to make owners wealthier or produce ever-cheaper goods and services, but to e...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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38:52
David Shands: Playing to Your Strengths
The road to success in the world of entrepreneurship is not easy, and it is definitely not clear. It takes a strong determination and commitment to your goals to navigate the unknown territories we will encounter along the way. Today, our guest...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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25:03
Jason Y. Lee: Shedding the Need for Validation
It can be tricky knowing when to bet on yourself, especially if you're at the start of a successful career and feel an inner calling to change course drastically. No one knows this better than today's guest Jason Y. Lee. Jason is the founder of...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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38:32
Ron Jordan and Tom Krouse: The Power of Partnerships
Today's episode is all about how coming together can create a rising tide for everyone, and building bonds that can support us all as we move forward through the uncertainties of life and business. Joining Michael on the show today is Tom Krous...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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38:19
Coach Scoonie Penn: How to Walk Into the Unknown (and Win)
Title: Coach Scoonie Penn: How to Walk Into the Unknown (and Win)Artist: Michael Redd Scoonie Penn, former college and professional basketball player, Director of Player Development at the Ohio St...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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38:50
Thaddeus Young: Doing Whatever it Takes
Title: Thaddeus Young: Doing Whatever it TakesArtist: Michael Redd Thaddeus Young is a legendary Georgia Tech Alum, Power Forward for the San Antonio Spurs, accomplished entrepreneur, and founder of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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47:25
T.J. Ford: The Willingness to Risk Everything
Title: T.J. Ford: The Willingness to Risk EverythingArtist: Michael Redd T.J. Ford, former NBA point guard, founder of the T.J. Ford Academy, and -- most importantly -- my ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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50:12
Tzvi Twersky: If You Don’t Bet On Yourself, Who Will?
Title: Tzvi Twersky: If You Don’t Bet On Yourself, Who Will?Artist: Michael Redd Tzvi Twersky, legendary marketer in the sports world and now sports marketing lead at Tik Tok, joins Michael on the podcas...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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31:10
Iyin Aboyeji: The Challenges are Always The Opportunities
Title: Iyin Aboyeji: The Challenges are Always The OpportunitiesArtist: Michael Redd Iyin Aboyeji, named one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine, and co-founder of Andela, Fl...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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42:09
Coach Chris Holtmann: Choose to Challenge Yourself
Title: Coach Chris Holtmann: Choose to Challenge YourselfArtist: Michael Redd Chris Holtmann, Head men’s Basketball coach at The Ohio State University and former All-Americ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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40:41
Kevin Poston: Don’t Cheat Yourself
Title: Kevin Poston: Don’t Cheat YourselfArtist: Michael Redd Kevin Poston, legendary sports agent for over 30 years, sports marketing expert, named by Sports Illustrated as one of the most influential m...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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38:49
Jim Tressel: Becoming Yourself
Jim Tressel, President of Youngstown State University and formerly head football coach of the Youngstown State Penguins and the Ohio State Buckeyes, joins Michael on the podcast today.“It’s important to study others, but to become yourse...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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45:52
Maverick Carter: The Master of Branding
Maverick Carter, founder of SpringHill Company, where he creates some of the most culturally-inspired brands, entertainment, and products, joins Michael on the podcast today.“It’s not about being able to do whatever we want to d...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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31:08
David Lee: Don’t Be Afraid to Think for Yourself
David Lee joins Michael on the podcast today. David is Executive Vice President at Samsung Electronics, Head of Samsung Next, an accomplished startup investor, and formerly a corporate attorney at Google.“Growing up, my dad was an entrep...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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53:00
Alex Bente: The Sports Tech Investor
Alex Bente, former competitive tennis player, co-founder of leAD Sports (the world’s leading sports tech investment platform), and Principle of ADvantage Sports Tech Fund joins Michael on the podcast today.“My great-grandfather was the f...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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33:14
Dionte’ Johnson: Do What You Can Control
Today, Michael welcomes Dionte’ Johnson on the podcast. He’s a former fullback for the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals and The Ohio State University Buckeyes, entrepreneur, founder of the Columbus, OH sneaker boutique Sole Classics and the brand develo...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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38:46