
Gridiron and Growth Podcast
A podcast inside the minds of business champions, hosted by Super Bowl champions Bennie Fowler & Ryan Harris
Episodes
49 episodes
Season 1 Wrap-Up - From NFL to Podcast Hosts: Ryan Harris and Bennie Fowler’s Journey
What unexpected lessons can NFL players teach us about podcasting, entrepreneurship, and life's ups and downs?In this season finale of Gridiron and Growth Podcast, hosts Ryan Harris and Bennie Fowler reflect on their jou...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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8:23

Locker Room Stories You've Never Heard: Ryan Harris & Bennie Fowler Unfiltered
What cardinal sins in football can teach us about life and leadership?In episode 47, former NFL players Ryan Harris and Bennie Fowler dive deep into the lessons learned from their football careers and how those translate into life after...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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22:06

Growth: Patricia Duncan - Behind the Presidential Lens | E46
How can one woman's journey from self-doubt to self-belief inspire a generation and change the course of history through the lens of a camera?Patricia Duncan, an award-winning photographer and author, shares her remarkable jou...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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35:28

Growth: How to Captivate Any Audience - Jeff Davenport | E44
What secret techniques do top communicators use to effortlessly captivate any audience, leaving them hanging on every word?In episode 45, co-hosts Bennie Fowler and Ryan Harris welcome Jeff Davenport, a speaking coach and communi...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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1:00:21

Growth: Keith Roberts - The Zen of Entrepreneurship | E 44
How can entrepreneurs maintain their identity and avoid burnout while building successful businesses?In episode 44, co-hosts Bennie Fowler and Ryan Harris sit down with Keith Roberts, a serial entrepreneur and executive coach. Keith sha...
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Episode 44
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36:42

Growth: Michelle Trail - Financial Literacy 101 | E43
How can financial awareness lead to a more fulfilling career?In episode 43, Michelle Trail, Account Executive at Oracle and founder of the Traillionaires Foundation, shares her journey of breaking barriers in the tech world and creating...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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40:59

Gridiron: Romi Bean - From Broncos Cheerleader to Award-Winning Sports Anchor | E42
What does it take to transition from NFL cheerleader to award-winning sports broadcaster?In episode 42, Romi Bean, former Denver Broncos cheerleader turned Colorado Broadcaster of the Year, shares her remarkable journey from the sidelin...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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46:15

Gridiron: Todd Davis' Winning Strategy After Football | E41
How does a linebacker's strategic thinking on the field translate to strategic investments off the field?In episode 41, former Denver Broncos linebacker Todd Davis shares his journey from undrafted free agent to Super Bowl champion...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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26:53

Growth: Krista Gano - Improv, Acting, and the Business of Entertainment | E40
How can the art of storytelling in film and television crack people open and teach us about ourselves?In episode 40, co-hosts Ryan Harris and Bennie Fowler sit down with Krista Gano, a multi-faceted talent in the entertainment...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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42:05

Growth: David Mandell - How to Build a Company From Scratch | E39
What does it really take to be a successful CEO and navigate the challenges of building a company from the ground up?Co-hosts Bennie Fowler and Ryan Harris sit down with David Mandell, a serial entrepreneur, multiple-time founder, and n...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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43:08

Gridiron: Drew Shore - Lessons Learned in 9-Year NHL Career | E38
Which skills allowed Drew Shore to become an NHL Pro?In episode 38, Drew sits down with co-host Ryan Harris and Bennie Fowler to share key moments of his playing career, including struggles with coaches, the intense physicality of playo...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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35:12

Gridiron: Stephen Hauschka - The Pressure of Kicking in the NFL | E37
How do NFL kickers maintain their confidence in a position where they handle a lot of pressure in their role?In episode 37, co-hosts Ryan Harris and Bennie Fowler sit down with Stephen Hauschka, a 13-year NFL veteran, Super Bowl champio...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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28:03

Gridiron: Super Bowl Champs Explain why the OTAS removal proposal is a Wrong Call
How does the NFLPA's proposal to remove OTAs impact player performance, team dynamics, and overall league competitiveness?In this episode, co-hosts Bennie Fowler and Ryan Harris discuss the NFLPA's controversial proposal to remove Organ...
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Season 1
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15:18

Gridiron: Brandon Brooks: How He Transitioned from NFL to Goldman Sachs | E36
What lessons can we learn from a Super Bowl champion's transition from the NFL to the business world?In episode 46, co-hosts Bennie Fowler and Ryan Harris sit down with Brandon Brooks, a Super Bowl champion with the Philadelphia Eagles a...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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32:27

Growth: Craig Wortmann - How To Make Successful Sales | E35
Could the art of storytelling be the most potent weapon for a salesperson?In episode 35, co-hosts Bennie Fowler and Ryan Harris sit down with Craig Wortmann, an entrepreneur, professor, and the founder of Sales Engine. Craig shares his ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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23:22

Gridiron: Mark Friend - Transition from Wrestler to Businessman | E34
How can the wrestler's ability to perform under pressure translate to success in business?In episode 34, co-host Ryan Harris and Bennie Fowler sit down with Mark Friend, a former Division 1 wrestler at Penn State who has succe...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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26:51

Growth: Peter Banko - The Mindset of a Successful CEO | E33
How can aspiring CEOs face the challenges of leadership while maintaining a strong sense of purpose, empathy, and self-awareness?Co-host Ryan Harris and Bennie Fowler sit down with Peter Banko, the CEO of Baystate Health. Pete...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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34:29

Growth: Tiffany Wachtler - Spreading Kindness Through Business | E32
How can businesses use kindness to positively impact their employees, customers, and communities?In episode 32, Tiffany Wachtler joins co-host Ryan Harris and Bennie Fowler in the gridiron. She is the founder of Kindness Concierge and sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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27:21

Growth: Matt McCall - Storytelling in Pitching Startups | E31
How can you improve your pitch to get more funds? In episode 31, co-hosts Bennie Fowler and Ryan Harris dive deep into the world of venture capital with Matt McCall. With 28 years of experience backing over 80 companies and generating over 70 b...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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49:08

Growth: Erik Mitisek - Aligning Values and Mission | E30
What if the key to success lies not just in what you do, but in the people you surround yourself with?In episode 30, we shared with Erik Mitisek, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Denver Startup Week, he opened up about his...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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30:18

Growth: Jeff Legwold - Writing Championship Teams | E29
What does it take to be a successful journalist in the ever-changing industry of sports media? In episode 29, co-host Ryan Harris and Bennie Fowler sit down with Jeff Legwold, a legendary sports writer who has covered the NFL for ov...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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37:13

Gridiron: Cory Sandhagen - The Fighter's Mindset | E28
What does it take to mentally prepare for a high-stakes fight?In episode 28, co-hosts Bennie Fowler and Ryan Harris sit down with professional MMA fighter Cory Sandhagen. Cory shares a real perspective into the world of professional fig...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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23:23

Gridiron: Brandon Lloyd - Build Your Own Player | E27
What does it take to transition from an NFL career to the corporate world?What does it take to transition from an NFL career to the corporate world?In episode 27, co-hosts Bennie Fowler and Ryan Harris sit down with 11-year NFL veter...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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38:28

Growth: Mark Labriola - Lessons from American Idol | E26
How can rejection on a reality show lead to success and personal growth?In episode 26, Mark Labriola shares his remarkable journey from being a top 98 contestant on American Idol to becoming the CEO and founder of a production company. W...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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39:50

Gridiron: Nate Jackson - From D3 to Big League | E25
What does it take for an undrafted player to make it into the NFL and build a successful six-year career?In episode 25, Nate Jackson, a former NFL tight end, shares his journey from being an undrafted free agent to becoming a six-year ve...
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42:55
