Best James Ferreira Podcasts (2024)

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EP198: Becoming Coachable with Mike Claudio 59:36

6h ago59:36

59:36

Eric sits down with Mike Claudio of WinRate Consulting. Mike shares his journey of becoming a leader, his approach to helping contractors improve and grow in their business, and how he has continuously evolved his coaching approach. The two also talk about self-development, the importance of coachability, the value of having multiple coaches, and h…

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EP197: It’s More Than Just A T-Shirt with Tyson Matayas and Ron “Slayer” Yelenich 51:53

3d ago51:53

51:53

Many contractors often overlook the power of something as simple as a company t-shirt. It can have a major impact on how you’re perceived and the success of your business. Eric sits down with Tyson Matayas and Ron “Slayer” Yelenich to discuss the importance of team uniforms, dress code policies, and branding for establishing a professional image, f…

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EP196: Conspiracy Files: Trump’s Close Call 1:13:27

1h ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Eric sits down with Tyson, Slayer, and Matyas to discuss the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13th, 2024. They discuss their initial reactions, where they were when they first heard the news, and how the event has impacted them. They also explore the political rhetoric surro…

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Marcelo Ferreira (2) - Windy Hill Tennis Academy 1:08:32

2h ago1:08:32

1:08:32

We follow up our previous conversation with Marcelo and talk about - how can tennis stay relevant with the rise of pickleball and padel - what does it take to make a Blue Chip player - wide-ranging discussion on all things tennis recruiting Marcelo is the Director of Windy Hill Junior Tennis Academy. Prior to that, Marcelo was the head coach at Pep…

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EP195: Mind & Muscle: Intentional Growth with Kathy Jo Ferreira and Monte Butler 1:18:32

10h ago1:18:32

1:18:32

Eric sits down with Kathy Jo Ferreira and Monte Butler to discuss their third annual 4x4x48 challenge—a physical and mental endurance challenge in which participants run 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours. They share their planning process, navigation challenges, memorable moments, food and rest management, and the overall experience of the journey…

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EP194: The One Thing I Would Change About the Mindset of a Pond Contractor with Kent Wallace 24:12

16d ago24:12

24:12

Do you know the secret to building a pond that thrives for years? It’s working with Mother Nature. When it comes to pond building, many contractors do it in a standardized, one-size-fits-all manner without properly considering the unique characteristics of each pond. Kent Wallace wants to change this mindset of pond contractors. He wants contractor…

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EP193: Modern Marketing for Residential Contractors w/ Savannah Gresham 1:13:18

8h ago1:13:18

1:13:18

The landscape of marketing is evolving, and to keep up with these changes, contractors need to ditch outdated marketing tactics and embrace a modern approach. In this episode, marketing expert Savannah Gresham shares modern marketing strategies for residential contractors. She talks about sales, communications, and marketing to people on a needs-ba…

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Marcelo Ferreira (1) - Windy Hill Tennis Academy 59:30

12d ago59:30

59:30

Marcelo Ferreira is the Director of Windy Hill's Tennis Academy. Prior to moving to Atlanta, Marcelo was the Head Coach at Pepperdine and the associate head coach at Texas Tech. Marcelo played college tennis at Georgia College. Marcelo shares his story of building one of the top tennis academies in the nation in only a few years. Follow Marcelo on …

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EP192: The Premiere Wet Workboot for The Pond World w/ Shawn Langton of Kujo Yardwear 1:17:28

7d ago1:17:28

1:17:28

Eric sits down with Shawn Langton, the founder of Kujo Yardwear. Shawn is taking the aquatic industry by storm with his innovative new boot line designed specifically with the needs of people in the pond world in mind by providing comfortable, durable footwear. Shawn shares his story of growing up in construction and identifying the gap in the mark…

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EP191: Putting Word of Mouth to Work w/ Luan Nguyen 1:08:49

9d ago1:08:49

1:08:49

In the world of contracting, word of mouth can be the difference between a booming business and a bust. Today's guest is Luan Nguyen, CEO of Deck Bros, a Nebraska-based company that skyrocketed from zero to $5 million in revenue in just under five years. Luan has cracked the code to growing his business by harnessing the power of word-of-mouth, and…

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EP190: Koi Fest w/ Brian Fitzsimmons & AJ Mandell 43:59

21d ago43:59

43:59

Eric sits down with Brian Fitzsimmons & AJ Mandell to discuss plans for the annual Koi Fest event happening on August 23rd and 24th. They share some exciting details about the event, like the variety of koi sizes and breeds available for viewing and purchase, live koi auctions, new vendor showcases, interactive workshops, etc. They also discuss the…

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The New Hotspot in Ontario Real Estate w/ Henry Dang 54:05

1M ago54:05

54:05

Real Estate continues to be a hot topic within Canada as the Bank of Canada decreased its interest rate for the first time in over 4 years, having many people coming out of hibernation and sparking up new interest in real estate in Canada.Henry Dang joins the podcast in June to go over his journey in real estate and what trends he is finding right …

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EP189: The Last Koi Magazine Standing w/ James Rothwell of Maru Koi 1:05:25

28d ago1:05:25

1:05:25

In a digital world where everything is online, James Rothwell of Maru Koi is bucking the trend through his print magazine, Maru Koi, which is dedicated to the koi hobby. In this episode, James discusses the journey of launching Maru Koi magazine, the challenges he faces in keeping the magazine running, and the support he gets from the people in the…

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EP188: How To Overcome A Sales Slump w/ Christopher Phillips 57:48

1M ago57:48

57:48

How to get out of a sales slump as a contractor? Christopher Phillips turned his business around after hitting a sales slump. Christopher had been doing well in his business from 2020 to the end of 2023, but then his sales suddenly dried up. He wasn’t getting any new jobs. Eric and Christopher discuss what caused the sales slump and how Christopher…

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John Parsons (No-Ad No Problem host) - Episode 101 43:46

2M ago43:46

43:46

We discuss the recent NCAA Settlement and its potential impacts on College Tennis with John Parsons, host of the No-Ad No Problem podcast & blog. We also touch on the changes taking effect next season and some quick thoughts on the recent NCAA Championships in Stillwater, Okla. You can find John... Twitter (X): @jtweetstennis Instagram: @noadnoprob…

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EP187: Creative Repurposed Concrete Garden Walls with Nick Ivey 1:07:29

1M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Have you ever seen an old driveway or building get torn down? Today’s guest, Nick Ivey, has found a cool way to reuse that broken-up concrete. He repurposes those concrete pieces to make beautiful walls of them. He discusses with Eric how to make cool and unique garden walls out of old concrete instead of expensive stone. In this episode, they talk…

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EP186: Saving Sick Fish w/ Dr. Erik Johnson 1:55:55

2M ago1:55:55

1:55:55

Eric and Leslie sit down with Dr. Erik Johnson. Dr. Erik is a veterinarian who has written many books on tropical fish, pondfish, goldfish, and Koi health and husbandry. After disappearing from the aquarium scene for over a decade, Dr. Erik is back with a new book called Saving Sick Fish. In this episode, he provides insights on the proper manageme…

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EP185: Exposing Weakness w/ Duncan Farrow 59:02

2M ago59:02

59:02

Do you feel afraid to admit or expose your weaknesses? Eric and Duncan talk about how overcoming that fear can actually make you stronger. Both Eric and Duncan have Enneagram Type 8 personalities, which makes it difficult for them to expose their weakness. They tell you that exposing your weaknesses is the quickest way to fix them and become better…

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NCAA 2024 Women's Tennis Team National Championship Press Conference Mashup 44:13

2M ago44:13

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NCAA 2024 Women's Tennis Team National Championship Press Conference Mashup

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NCAA 2024 Men's Tennis Team National Championship Press Conference Mashup 58:40

2M ago58:40

58:40

NCAA 2024 Men's Tennis Team National Championship Press Conference Mashup

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The Personal Touch on Branding & Sales w/ Roland Ross 1:06:53

2M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

This May, we have Roland Ross from the Zahnd Real Estate team on the Broker Breakdown discussing a ton of amazing topics! Branding is obviously something everyone is trying to perfect, whether it's owning your own business, running your social media, to the sales world where both me and Roland are from, you always have to put your own twist on thin…

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Wayne Bryan - Episode 100 1:04:28

2M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Wayne Bryan, father of the legendary doubles team - the Bryan Brothers, shares his insights on raising high achieving athletes, students and artists. Wayne articulates his thoughts on how to generate passion for tennis, and the importance of attending college and pro tennis matches.

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EP184: How to Travel Japan to Purchase Koi w/ KoiTrips.com - Fitzsimmons, Waddington, AJ, & Kosuke of Shintato Koi Farm 39:29

2M ago39:29

39:29

Have you ever wanted to visit Japan and see/buy the beautiful koi they have there? A company called KoiTrips makes it easy to travel to Japan just for the koi! Eric is with Brian, Tim, AJ, and Kosuke of KoiTrips.com. They give some fascinating information about what it takes to travel to Japan to find the right koi that you're looking for. In this …

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EP183: Lift Up Landscapers w/ Michelle Esau 1:13:51

3M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Are you trying to grow your business but struck with marketing? Are you tired of feeling like your ads are just floating out there without giving the results you expected? Facebook ads expert Michelle Esau from Lift Up Landscapers shares different marketing strategies you can use to grow your business. She talks about Facebook ads, targeting strate…

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Discussion with Jin Xue 39:19

2M ago39:19

39:19

This podcast episode features Jin Xue of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in conversation with Mona Fawaz and Yvonne Rydin about her article “A critical realist theory of ideology: Promoting planning as a vanguard of societal transformation”. This paper was nominated in 2023 by the journal Planning Theory for the AESOP Best Paper Prize. Se…

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James Shaughnessy, 3D Analyst - Episode 99 58:31

2M ago58:31

58:31

James Shaughnessy (aka Sawinski) is the leading expert in 3D tennis analysis. Sawinski talks about how 3D analysis is used to identify problems in stroke mechanics and how it can be used to improve technique. Instagram: @repo_code CONTACT: jim@scio3dsports.com BIO: Owner of SciO 3D Sports- SCiO manufactures the ARIEL Computerized Exercise System or…

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EP182: Doing It Different Aquariums & Ponds w/ Lucas Bretz 1:09:37

2M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Today, we have YouTube sensation Lucas Bretz from LRB Aquatics on the show. Lucas is doing aquariums differently and with great success. He discusses the importance of embracing natural processes in aquarium maintenance and shares his unique approach to natural, no-filter aquarium maintenance. In this episode, they talk about: Importance of buildin…

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EP181: Personal Branding for Contractors w/ Isaac Mashman 1:22:50

2M ago1:22:50

1:22:50

Personal branding is a powerful way for contractors to grow their business and attract more clients. In this episode, personal branding expert Isaac Mashman talks about personal branding, and how it can help you with your business. He discusses how personal branding is more than just logos, shares tips and strategies for personal branding, and how …

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Colombia ITF Experience - Episode 98 1:01:11

2M ago1:01:11

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In April we journeyed down to Colombia to experience ITF tournaments, red clay and South America. We share our thoughts on the trip and what we took away from the experience. We will follow up with several videos - so please subscribe to our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@payersplayerspodcast7340 ITF Calendar: https://www.itftennis.com/e…

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EP180: Behind The Curtain of Oase Living Water w/ CEO Thorsten Muck 44:07

3M ago44:07

44:07

Eric sits down with Thorsten Muck, the CEO of Oase Living Water. The two talk about Thorsten’s journey to Oase, the challenges and successes he’s experienced in his seven years as CEO, merging with other companies, and how COVID-19 affected them. Thorsten also shares insights into his life running a global business and talks about the tendency of w…

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EP179: The Power of Assumptions with Yelenich & Matyas 58:20

3M ago58:20

58:20

We all make assumptions every day without even realizing it. And sometimes, most of the assumptions we make have a bad connotation. So, while assumptions can get you in trouble, Eric discusses the flip side of it—the power of assumptions. He sits down with Slayer and Tyson to talk about how assumptions can be good too and explores the power of assu…

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EP178: Undergravel Suction Grid Technology w/ Jason Steele & Mark Yori 41:46

3M ago41:46

41:46

At first, Jason was skeptical of underground suction grid technology. He thought it’s not going to work. It’s going to clog up. It’s going to be a maintenance nightmare. But after testing it in his pond for five years, he found it worked well. Eric is at the water garden expo and sits down with Jason Steele and Mark Yori to discuss undergravel suct…

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The Eclipse Over the Economy w/ Alex Leite 53:28

4M ago53:28

53:28

April our lives were taken over by this Eclipse everyone was talking about but another eclipse we were not talking about was the eclipse over the economy we have seen over the past few years. With the increasing cost of everything in our lives right now, Alex sits down with us this month and goes over the trajectory of the mortgage world and what h…

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EP177: Fighting Fitz’s Fish Ponds w/ Brian Fitzsimmons 27:56

3M ago27:56

27:56

Today’s guest, Brian Fitzsimmons from Fitz’s Fish Ponds, has built a successful business of building ponds and breeding and selling koi fish, but these days, he is focusing his energy on something else. He is going to take on Eric as part of the finsNfury charity boxing match on August 17th for Brian Barczyk’s Legacy Aquarium. Tune in to find out B…

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EP176: Quitting the 5 AM Club w/ Johnny Buck 1:11:14

3M ago1:11:14

1:11:14

Do you believe there is a need to wake up at 5 AM every day to be successful? Today’s guest, Johnny Buck, found this isn’t sustainable long term. As an entrepreneur, athlete, and coach, he was burning the candle at both ends just to keep up. In this episode, he shares his decision to quit the 5 AM Club and take a more flexible approach to mornings …

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EP175: Cichlid Breeding Chronicles with Living Legend John Niemans 1:25:38

4M ago1:25:38

1:25:38

Eric sits down with Cichlid legend John Niemans to discuss his encyclopedic knowledge of cichlids. They discuss John’s experiences over 30+ years of keeping and breeding cichlids, lessons he’s learned along the way, breeding and fishkeeping tips for different cichlid groups like Africans, New World cichlids, Asians, and more. If you’re passionate a…

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Combating the Affordability Crisis w/ Kim Pham 50:10

4M ago50:10

50:10

Affordability is a hot topic ending 2023 and continues to be a major talking point into the first quarter of 2024. From the auto industry to insurance, real estate, and grocery stores, we are seeing the affordability of everyday life diminish more and more. Kim Pham returns this month and discusses some of the issues in her industry, Automotive, an…

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EP174: Aging and Exiting The Pond Industry w/ The Pond Monster, Mark Gibson & Mike Miller 1:11:37

4M ago1:11:37

1:11:37

As pond professionals get older, it’s natural to start thinking about retirement. But leaving behind a career you’ve poured your heart into for decades is no easy task. Eric sat down with three industry veterans—The Pond Monster, Mark Gibson, and Mike Miller—to get their insights on aging in the industry and how to make an exit. In this episode, th…

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Joao Riquelme Yanez - Episode 97 59:39

4M ago59:39

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Joao shares his tennis journey from being a top ranked junior in Chile to playing college tennis at UT San Antonio and in Chile. He has experience coaching tennis in Chile, Switzerland and the US, and is currently working at Tucker Tennis Academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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EP173: Fins & Fury w/ The King of DIY Joey Mullen 1:34:03

4M ago1:34:03

1:34:03

Joey Mullen, the undisputed King of DIY, is here to make the aquarium hobby a lot more exciting with the upcoming charity boxing event – Fins N Fury. Joey details about the boxing match, a charity event for raising funds for late Brian Barczyk’s Legacy Aquarium. He also opens up about his long YouTube career and gives some gold nuggets about YouTub…

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Tomas Descarrega - Episode 96 44:13

4M ago44:13

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Episode 96 - Tomas Descarrega Born and raised in Rosario, Argentina, Tomas he was ranked #1 in Argentina in the 12U, 14U, and 16U. He played college tennis at LSU and West Florida. Tomas is currently a teaching pro at Tucker Tennis Academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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EP172: Inside The Coast Tropical Fish Club with Ross Freeman 1:36:16

5M ago1:36:16

1:36:16

Do you know there’s a Fish Club local to around you? Today’s guest, Ross Freeman, is the President of the Coast Tropical Fish Club located in California. He has been a member of the club for over 15 years and has held various volunteer roles during that time. Ross gives an inside look at what goes on during a typical meeting of the club, the upcomi…

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EP171: Atlantic Water Gardens & Oase Merger w/ Jeff Weemhoff 58:32

4M ago58:32

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Eric sits down with Jeff Weemhoff to discuss the fascinating story behind the merger of Atlantic Water Gardens and Oase. Jeff helped grow Atlantic into a $12 million+ business as its founder and president. In 2018, Atlantic merged with global water feature leader Oase to form Atlantic Oase. During the discussion, Jeff provides a behind-the-scenes l…

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Ross Pytko, UC Santa Cruz - Episode 95 52:32

5M ago52:32

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Ross is the 1st year head coach of the Men's and Women's tennis teams at UC Santa Cruz, the only D3 program in the UC system. Ross has an unbelievable and unique tennis journey.

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EP170: Pond Professional Alliance Debut w/ Craig McBride & Ana Arntson 45:59

5M ago45:59

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Craig McBride and Ana Arntson sat down with Eric to discuss the debut of a new community for pond builders — the Pond Professional Alliance (PPA). Via PPA, they aim to bring together people from all walks of the water feature world through an unbiased platform free from manufacturer influence. They share that over 200 people have already joined the…

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Cooper Woestendick - Episode 94 52:23

5M ago52:23

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Cooper Woestendick (Olathe, KS) is currently ranked #13 ITF, and recently competed in the Junior Australian Open where he made the QFs in singles and won the Doubles title with his partner Max Exsted (Savage, MN). Cooper shares his junior tennis journey from training with his dad in Kansas City to his current residence at the USTA National Campus i…

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EP169: Pond Builder of The Stars with Steve Sandalis 1:27:32

5M ago1:27:32

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Today’s guest, Steve Sandalis, has been crafting water features and landscapes for the stars of Hollywood for over 20 years. From Jeff Probst to Tom Brady, Steve has transformed countless celebrity backyards into works of natural art. Listen in as Steve discusses some of his most high-profile projects over the years and opens up about the challenge…

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EP168: Graybeard Pond Building Advice w/ Demi Fortuna 1:17:49

5M ago1:17:49

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In this episode, renowned pond builder and industry veteran Demi Fortuna shares his Graybeard experience and hard-earned wisdom gained from four decades of working in the pond industry. Demi is the founder of August Moon Designs and director of product information at Atlantic-OASE. From early challenges installing ponds with limited resources to pi…

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EP167: Mastering Your Mindset: The Key To Unlocking Your True Potential w/ Shane Boyd 1:24:53

5M ago1:24:53

1:24:53

Are you struggling to grow your business because of limiting beliefs and negative self-talk? Today’s guest, Shane Boyd, discusses the connection between mindset and results and how even small changes in your mindset can dramatically grow your business results. Shane is a marketing and mindset coach who has helped countless entrepreneurs overcome li…

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Maria Cercone, USTA Southern Section - Episode 92 1:00:57

5M ago1:00:57

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We discuss the latest updates to USTA junior competition, with a focus on the Southern Section. http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/By Robert and Scott

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