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Join the founders of MGM Coaching, Carl Montante III and Evan Giokas, as they discuss business, life, people, conation, and more. A relationship that started in 2017 by a random golf pairing has led to business and friendship. We'd love for you to join us and learn how you can maximize your life, both professionally and personally. We'll be serious, and we'll slack off, but we promise to make whatever we talk about interesting. We've started families and businesses in our 20's and we're on a ...
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Hosted by David Pfalzgraf, the managing partner of the law firm Rupp Pfalzgraf, LLC, Empire State Entrepreneurs is a fun and informative venue to feature clients, strategic partners, community leaders, and team members to talk about relevant issues for entrepreneurs and business owners throughout New York State. Guests of the podcast offer dynamic insight into the many stages of business ownership, along with opportunities to understand the legal issues surrounding entrepreneurship in NYS.
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Evan Goikas and CJ Montante from MGM Coaching
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Evan Goikas and Carl (CJ) Montante III bring an immeasurable wealth of energy to every room they are in. They are experts in communication, and that's clear from the moment they begin a conversation. This episode of Empire State Entrepreneurs is no exception - the great minds behind MGM Coaching take Dave through a journey of self-discovery and giv…
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The MGM Show Episode #11, The College Confidence Coach (Solutions)
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Today, the MGM Show is discussing the Solutions portion of the College Confidence Coach Program. The biggest question answered: When should you start developing your College Application? If I had to guess, it's way earlier than you think! Reach out to us today, and let's chat! Contact: info@mgmcoach.com carl@thecccoach.com Website: www.mgmcoach.com…
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The MGM Show Episode #12, Why do people have the "Sunday Scaries?"
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The Sunday Scaries is a real thing. That feeling on Sunday night when you think to yourself, "I don't want to go to work tomorrow." Have you ever stopped to think, "Why?" Find your ISV and watch The Sunday Scaries go away. We discuss this in CCC and we discuss this in MGM. Think about the life you want to live, then go build it. info@mgmcoach.com w…
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The MGM Show Episode #10, The College Confidence Coach (Strategies)
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Welcome to the MGM Show Episode #10! Today, we are discussing The Strategies portion of our other business, THe College Confidence Coach. Last episode, we talked about Discovery, which is Part 1, so today is Strategies, which is Part 2! Finding your right fit school is obviously crucial to what we do at CCC, but the way we actually get to the appli…
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One thing is certain: Buffalo is lucky to have Nagendra Raina. His journey to becoming the president of Buffalo Games is a story for the ages, and he shares that exciting odyssey with us here in Episode 7. Highlights include: - Growing up in New Delhi - Losing a parent at a young age - Using loss to build resilience and courage - Math, Science, and…
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The MGM Show Episode #9, The College Confidence Coach (Discovery)
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Attention High School Parents! As your seniors embark on their final year before college, the excitement is palpable—but so is the stress. At The College Confidence Coach, we understand that these next few months can be overwhelming for students and parents alike. With applications looming, high school seniors across the country are navigating one …
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As the Chief Information Officer for M&T Bank, Mike Wisler has been to every corner of the Western world, but found answers a lot of the questions that life had raised along the way in the unlikeliest of places. Highlights of the conversation include: - Bringing Middle Ohio to Buffalo - A startup that became an international enterprise - Modernizin…
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Jamie Obletz took a position at Delaware North just as business in that industry was coming to a screeching halt. On this episode of Empire State Entrepreneurs, Jamie and Dave discusses how he dealt with the adversity and ushered the Sportservice division to new heights. Highlights include: Heading to NYC for grad school Working at J.P. Morgan The …
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On this episode, host Dave Pfalzgraf welcomes Sharon Cryan, The creative, motivated mind behind FoodNerd. The revolutionary snack products at FoodNerd offer children a full compliment of key nutrients, supporting healthy habits at a young age. "We're on a mission to redefine what kids eat today, tomorrow, and in the future. We craft a variety of ta…
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The MGM Show Episode #8, Changing of the Guards
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Changing of the Guards: This week's episode explores the critical importance of balancing conative and affective awareness in succession planning and organizational changes. As the generational divide widens between Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, we're seeing growing affective and conative strain, making succession planning increasing…
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Frank Ewing is the CEO of AML Rightsource, a global leader in financial crime prevention and third-party compliance. According to their website, Frank is, "...a thought leader and innovator in the global anti-financial crimes and regulatory management space and is always focused on providing the best service and experience for our clients." Listene…
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Navigating the College Admissions process is difficult. Point blank. It's confusing. Applications. Writing an essay. Picking which school is for you. How will your decision affect the rest of your life? These are all things that make it so difficult. The College Confidence Coach is your one-stop-shop for all of it. Financial help. Application help.…
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The MGM Show Episode #6, Golf and Conation
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The MGM Show Episode #6, Golf and Conation In this episode of The MGM Show, we dive deep into the fascinating intersection of golf and conation. Conative, the third part of the mind, alongside cognitive and affective, plays a crucial role in your performance on the golf course. We'll explore how understanding and harnessing the power of conation ca…
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The MGM Show Episode #5, Company Culture and Fact Finding
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What was originally planned as an episode focusing on The Conative Action Mode of Fact-Finder quickly turned into an episode discussing work culture and infrastructure. You CANNOT create CULTURE at your company WITHOUT CONATION! Reminder: Fact-Finder relates to one's instinct and NEED for facts, figures, data, research, and information. We hope you…
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Juweria Dahir of Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
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Juweria Dahir is a gift to the Buffalo entrepreneur community. She has developed a passion for data, evidence-based decision making, and listening, and has applied that passion to improve access to crucial networking opportunities for small businesses in underserved populations as the Director of Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the B…
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John Gavigan's energetic presence has helped grow Western New York's reputation as an incubator for dynamic startup businesses. His time as Executive Director of 43North solidified John as an expert in guiding startups to the next level, and since then, he has worked tirelessly to continue the success of entrepreneurs regionally, nationally, and in…
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The MGM Show Episode #4, The ABC's of MGM
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Welcome back to Episode 4 of The MGM Show! We've got something exciting in store for you today as we mix things up a little. Our incredible listeners have given us some valuable feedback about Evan and Carl using terms, phrases, and words that might not be widely known. We truly appreciate this fine feedback and are thrilled to announce that we've …
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The MGM Show Episode #3, Mike Arcuri
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HEADS UP! There will be a bit of static during this episode! It's brief and not often, but we're still learning how to produce a badass podcast for you all! We apologize in advance! Welcome to The MGM Show Episode 3, where we dive deep into the journey of Mike Arcuri! Mike started his career off in Finance and has pivoted to being a Chef! He went f…
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The MGM Show Episode #2, Unveiling the Three Areas of the Mind: Keys to Fulfillment and Success
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Join hosts Carl and Evan as they explore the three areas of the mind in this captivating episode. Discover why understanding these areas is crucial for achieving long-term fulfillment and success in various aspects of life, including careers, relationships, education, and more. Throughout the episode, Carl and Evan encourage listeners to reflect on…
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Join hosts Carl and Evan in the debut episode of our podcast, "The Genesis," as they dive into the fascinating world of MGM Coaching. Discover the goals and missions that drive this dynamic company, where they are committed to empowering individuals through conative transformation. Carl and Evan share their personal backgrounds, unveiling the uniqu…
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