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We are bringing you the official fantasy football podcast of the CFL! Subscribe now to have Pat Steinberg, Jeff Krever and Hannah Nordman help you set your CFL fantasy rosters every single week of the season.
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The Ken Valdez Approach has a little bit of this, a little bit of that and a whole lotta music from artists spanning multiple genres, well known to obscure, you’re bound to love. We will learn about these fascinating people behind the music and their journeys as they navigate their way through this interesting time in the music business. We also feature live, intimate performances you won’t find anywhere else! Come hang with us!
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The Mentor Me Podcast is a place to learn from business leaders, pastors, entrepreneurs, thought leaders and much more. One of my mentors said “If you don’t make a plan, you’ll fit into somebody else’s”. Let’s plan on growing & getting better together. On the Mentor Me Podcast, I invite guests from different areas of life to help give me a new perspective, a better way to do things or maybe just a way they’ve found that works for them. The whole idea for the Mentor Me Podcast was created for ...
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Steve Augeri has blown minds with his music and voice. From the incredible rock n' roll band Tall Stories to bringing something new and different to Tyketto and taking on the impossible task of filling the iconic shoes of Steve Perry in the legendary band Journey, Steve has been there and done that. Now he's embarking on his first solo venture with…
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EP 39 - Todd La Torre of Queensryche
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When Todd La Torre joined Queensryche over a decade ago, not only did he have the task of replacing a legendary and distinct voice in heavy metal but he also had to get out of his comfort zone of being behind the drums or even behind the scenes and step out front to lead the sonic assault these veterans have delivered for forty years. Get to know t…
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Trev Lukather might be the son of a legendary guitar god but he is blazing his own trail and making a sound all his own. Check out this fun conversation. While he is certainly his own man, its good to know the proverbial apple doesn't fall far from the tree.By Ken Valdez
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Stevie Salas is a legendary guitarist who is also a best selling author, filmmaker and philanthropist. His body of work reads like a who's who with prominent names like Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Billy Gibbons and Justin Timberlake just to name a few. His movie "Rumble - The Indians Who Rocked The World" is also one of the greatest documentaries of …
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Michael Sweet is the outspoken lead singer/guitarist for Stryper. Listen to a candid talk with the frontman of the band who is quite possibly the most polarizing in the heavy metal/rock landscape.By Ken Valdez
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EP 35 - Jesse Damon of Silent Rage and Damon’s Rage
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Jesse Damon is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist whose career has spanned well over 30 years. From Silent Rage, a band who caught the attention of Gene Simmons and is one of the most criminally underrated bands ever to his latest project called Damon's Rage, listen to his stories about the Sunset Strip scene in the 80s and how he came t…
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St. Paul Peterson is a world class, world renown musician as well as producer, educator, podcast host and that's just the tip of the iceberg. He is the youngest in a family of world renown musicians who have played with a who's who of artists. From Purple Rain to Peter Frampton and so much more, listen as we dive into the mind of one of the truly g…
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Chris Duarte is a bonafide guitar hero. Heralded by many to be one of the truly great guitarists of our time, hear how he got his start, adventures of being one of the biggest road dogs in the biz and how he came to discover his love and appreciation of the blues while navigating the world of prog rock. His focus and dedication to his craft are rea…
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Moriah Formica has one of those voices that begs for double and even triple takes. Her band, an all female hard rock machine called Plush, are winning over die hard rock fans and ushering in an all new generation of rockers. From her time on The Voice to touring with the likes of Slash and Alice In Chains, this young siren's star is rising!…
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Tommy Baldwin is one of the most versatile musicians around today. His prowess defies his young age. Listen as Tommy recalls being a full time gigging musician by the time he was 12 years old to the chance encounter with legendary King's X bass player/frontman Dug Pinnick that changed his life forever. His story is one of persistence and triumph ov…
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Britt Lightning is the guitarist for one of the most well known and well respected all female rock n' roll bands in history, Vixen. She is also one of the heads of the infamous Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp. Listen how this young woman from Boston has become a rockstar, business woman, adventurer among other things. Also, hear how one audition with Lad…
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Jeff Scott Soto is one of the truly great singers of our time. His career has spanned nearly 40 years. From being the frontman for guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen to filling the shoes of a legend in Journey to the Trans Siberian Orchestra and that is just the tip of the iceberg. If that's not enough, his solo career is also massive and very impres…
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Orianthi is without a doubt one of the premier guitarists in the world today. She has showcased her talents on a global scale performing with the likes of Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana and Alice Cooper just to name a few, however, that is just the tip of the iceberg. She is a multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter/artist who has a live DVD and …
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Brandon Gibbs has led a life that seems like it was based on a movie. Born and raised in a small midwest town with dreams of being a rockstar, he has gone on to front some incredible super groups while also writing, recording and performing his own music. His story is will leave a smile on your face while you raise those rock fists and horns!…
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From one iconic Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame band to another (Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band and Chicago) and then some, Dawayne Bailey has been there, done that, blew more than a few minds along the way with his brilliant guitar work and has more than a few stories to tell.By Ken Valdez
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Bill Allen is an actor and musician who has lived an extraordinary life. Listen to stories about Rad, the movie that garnered a cult following and is now a true piece of pop culture and his character Cru Jones along with other film adventures. Also, we discuss his best friend Brandon Lee and of course, there's the music! Let's walk this sucker!…
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Django Knight has a tremendous work ethic that is undeniable. With an infectious sound that combines his musical influences to create something new, moving and has a little something for everyone, this young man is destined for greatness!By Ken Valdez
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Hailing from Yorkshire in the UK, Loz Campbell is bringing her brand of rock n' roll to the masses. This young and fiery entertainer is on an upward trajectory and gaining loyal fans along the way!By Ken Valdez
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From Fishbone to Morris Day And The Time to Sexual Chocolate (yes, THAT Sexual Chocolate) to Freak Juice, Tori Ruffin is the real deal!By Ken Valdez
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James "Fluff" Harley is a producer, mixer, engineer and heartthrob, it says so on his t-shirt! From the new Korn record to the latest/posthumous release from the icon Prince, to my latest release "Saints And Sinners" and so many places in between, Fluff is truly one of the good guys in this crazy music world! Hear from the man himself who believes …
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EP 20 - Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters
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Billy Bob Thornton (Bud) and JD Andrew make up The Boxmasters. In this episode, they talk about their incredible bond with their fans because they are fans of music themselves and how even after 12 records their desire and passion are as potent as ever!By Ken Valdez
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Walter Trout is a blues/rock legend whose life really should be made into a movie. Hear about his trials and tribulations, highs, lows and the fight for his life in a very emotional, heartfelt interview!By Ken Valdez
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Lance Lopez is a guitar virtuoso whose talent has lead him to play with iconic names on iconic stages. Hear how he came to be a blues/rock force along with some amazing stories from the road. Also, learn what lead him to Nashville, TN and the fight of his life.By Ken Valdez
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As I look back and reflect on my 2021 goals like many of us are right now, I fell short of many of my goals. One of my goals for the Mentor Me Podcast was to record and publish 40 podcasts in 2021. I only did 20. And I started to ask myself why I only did half the amount of podcasts I wanted and the answer I kept coming to was that I only put in en…
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#21 Fans First & Being Unique in Business with Jesse Cole
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Welcome back to another episode of the Mentor Me podcast! I'm very excited to share this episode with you. The guest on today's podcast is Jesse Cole, president of Fans First Entertainment. Jesse is also the author of "Find Your Yellow Tux", which I just finished reading and is an incredible book.Jesse owns two baseball teams under Fans First Enter…
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#20 MENTOR ME MONDAY - 5 Minutes Coach Doug Novak; Discovering Your Path
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On this episode of the Mentor Me podcast, I pulled up a previous clip of Coach Doug Novak speaking about how he discovered his path to coaching. Many of us are not in our ideal job, career, or spot in life we'd like to be. Coach Novak talks a bit about how he discovered his passion for coaching which was birthed out of playing & being around the ga…
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#19 Deploying Empathy with CEO of WD-40, Garry Ridge: Mentor Me Podcast
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On this episode of the Mentor Me Podcast Garry Ridge, CEO of WD-40 & I talked about the importance of deploying empathy to your team and people around you and how that is vital to creating a great culture. Garry also defines leadership and gives some great stories behind how he has made WD-40 culture to where it is today. Hope you enjoy this episod…
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#18 YOU ARE THE DIFFERENCE MAKER with Jeb Blount
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On this episode of the Mentor Me Podcast, I had the pleasure of having a conversation with sales guru, author and speaker, Jeb Blount. In this conversation, we chat about the importance of using social media as a tool to help in your sales tool belt. We also talked about the importance of being a sales manager who brings value. The sales person is …
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#17 Jeb Blount: Succeeding in Sales Today
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On this episode of the Mentor Me Podcast, I had the pleasure of having a conversation with sales guru, author and speaker, Jeb Blount. In this conversation with Jeb Blount, we spoke about how COVID has changed the sales game and all techniques. With way more Zoom meetings, video calls and social selling, the game is changing a bit. We also talk abo…
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#16 Paul Angone: Questions in Your 20's and How to Navigate Your 20's
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In this episode of the Mentor Me Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Paul Angone. Paul Angone is one of the leading voices in the nation on helping millennials navigate all of life's questions and decisions. Paul is also a leading voice on getting generations to work better together. Paul is the best-selling author of the new book 101 …
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#15 Rich Diviney: Navy Seal on The Importance of Humor & Building Attributes vs. Skills
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Welcome back to the Mentor Me Podcast! Today's episode is with Rich Diviney. Rich Diviney has 20+ years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer where he completed more than 13 overseas deployments – 11 of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. Throughout his career, he achieved multiple leadership positions, including the Commanding Officer of a Navy SEA…
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#14 Anthony Iannarino Part 2: Bringing Your Personality to Work & Telling Your Customer What They Need to Hear
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When I told my brother I'd be interviewing Anthony Iannarino on the Mentor Me Podcast, he told me "Oh really?! He is a sales legend!" When my brother told me that, I knew this was going to be a great conversation. Anthony Iannarino is an international speaker, best-selling author and leader in the sales industry. Many people in the sales industry l…
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#13 Anthony Iannarino Part 1: Bring Value in Sales & Understand Their Business
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When I told my brother I'd be interviewing Anthony Iannarino on the Mentor Me Podcast, he told me "Oh really?! He is a sales legend!" When my brother told me that, I knew this was going to be a great conversation. Anthony Iannarino is an international speaker, best-selling author and leader in the sales industry. Many people in the sales industry l…
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Sari Schorr is a vocal powerhouse with an incredible band and incredible songs. She has maintained a 40 year career in the music business by staying true to herself and utilizing the gift of her amazing voice. Hear about her time with legends as well as thoughtful, heartfelt insights delivered the way only she can. Enjoy this magic conversation!…
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When two incredible solo artists come together to create a group there is no telling what will happen. Lucky for us, The Imaginaries created a record that showcases their artistry and songs that has a little something for everyone. It's genre defying and infectious. Check out their music and this conversation to learn more about this husband and wi…
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Ally Venable is young woman who is blazing her way in this biz wielding a guitar, fusing blues and rock music with big, big hooks and is inspiring women of all ages to follow their passions and that girls can rock just as hard if not harder than the guys! Check out the music and conversation with this inspirational artist!…
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Here is part two with Lee Richter! This episode I had the pleasure of having business innovator, entrepreneur and best-selling author Lee Richter on the Mentor Me Podcast. Lee helps others overcome challenges in their business. And she has the stage to do so because she has grown multiple businesses herself! Lee has been recognized in the Top 100 W…
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#11 Lee Richter Part 1: "Batteries Included" & the Importance of Positive Mindset
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This episode I had the pleasure of having business innovator, entrepreneur and best-selling author Lee Richter on the Mentor Me Podcast. Lee helps others overcome challenges in their business. And she has the stage to do so because she has grown multiple businesses herself! Lee has been recognized in the Top 100 Women Business Leaders as well as be…
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Marty Schwartz is quite possibly the most recognizable guitarist on the internet. His viral instructional videos on YouTube as well as his courses on martymusic.com have made him a bit of a household name. Whether you play guitar or not, chances are you've seen him on your computer screens or on your devices. Find out how Marty gained his notoriety…
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EP 13 - Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
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From being a viral internet sensation to the leader of the new generation of blues players, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram is the real deal. Listen to this young man speak truth, tell it like it is and show us how he is linking the past with the present and bringing the blues into the future and to places it's never gone before!…
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Hamilton Loomis's sound consists of R&B, funk, soul, blues and rock all mixed together to create something so honest, uplifting and groovin' enough to make your body move a whole lot! Hear about his humble beginnings and how his views on the music biz have changed within the last few years as he's gone from a signed artist to indie innovator. Throw…
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This week's guest is none other than Ronnie Baker Brooks. Son of blues icon Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie has been carrying the Brooks torch while blazing his own trail in the blues and music business. Hear what it was like growing up around blues royalty, his take on modern day blues artists and even a crazy encounter in Nashville that was quite eye openi…
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#10 Ken Coleman: Finding Your Sweet Spot in the Career You Were Made For
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Welcome back to the Mentor Me podcast, I’m your host Trevor Hall and today I’ve got an incredible guest for you. He is America’s Career Coach, helping you to find the “sweet spot” you belong in for your career. His name is Ken Coleman.Ken is the #1 national bestselling author of The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to the Car…
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Amanda B. Perry is a new comer to the Minneapolis music scene. With a rich, sultry voice and beautiful piano driven songs she is gaining new fans every time she plays. Enjoy the music and fun conversation on this episode of The Approach!By Ken Valdez
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Joanna Connor has been called "The Queen Of Blues Rock" by many in and out of the biz. Listen how a viral YouTube video lead to notoriety and tales about her brand new record 4801 South Indiana Avenue produced by guitar hero Joe Bonamassa.By Ken Valdez
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#9 James Schramko - Making Time for Your Plan, Not Someone Else's
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James Schramko is the CEO of SuperFastBusiness. He helps entrepreneurs grow their business and profits as well as getting to enjoy their lives along the way. Many entrepreneurs get caught up and wrapped in their business they often forget the reason they started was to do what they enjoy and work on their own hours. Along with SuperFastBusiness, Ja…
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#8 Robin Dreeke: Former FBI Agent on How to Build Trust and Strong Relationships
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The Mentor I got to have a conversation with is Robin Dreeke. Robin spent 4 years in the U.S. Naval Academy to get his Bachelor of Science in political science. Following that, Robin spent 21 + years as an FBI Special Agent and Head of Counter Intelligence Behavioral Analysis Program and recently retired from the FBI in 2018. To put that in English…
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Sarah Grace is one of the kindest, most thoughtful, fun and intelligent young women I have ever encountered. She has a youthful enthusiasm that is infectious and a passion that resonates throughout everyone she encounters...then there's the music. She is a multi instrumentalist, an incredible songwriter and her voice ushered her to NBC's "The Voice…
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#7 Dr. John Delony: What Anxiety Is and the Importance of Great Relationships
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I recently had the chance to sit down with John Delony a.k.a. Dr. D, who is a leading voice on relationships & emotional wellbeing and Dr. is a Ramsey Personality for Dave Ramseys Team. Dr. John Delony just recently came out with an Amazon best-selling book called "Redefining Anxiety: What It Is, What It Isn't, and How to Get Your Life Back". Anxie…
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Purple Rain was an iconic movie. It made Prince a superstar and it woke the world up to the Minneapolis sound. How and where did it come about? We discuss this and so much more with the legendary Jellybean Johnson, the man who in my opinion is one of the architects of the sound that put Minneapolis on the map. We talk about his band The Time, Princ…
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