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If You Don't Grind
by If You Don't Grind
The "If You Don't Grind" Podcast was created to help people recognize the ability for greatness inside of themselves and to empower them to work to achieve it. Hosted by J.T. Rogan, “If You Don’t Grind” features hard working individuals, from a variety of backgrounds, who achieve success no matter the circumstances, because "If You Don't Grind", YOU DON'T SHINE!
Episodes
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10+ Year NFL Veteran Josh Johnson Shares on Perspective, Growth, & Leadership
From Oakland Technical High School to USD to 15 years playing professional football, Josh shares his journey and his learnings from an adult life consisting of understanding, playing, and coaching the game of football. Josh details how his formative high school and college years set the table for...
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Dave Sulfaro Grinds And Makes Plays!
Michigan Alum, Dave Sulfaro, proudly talks about his grind from community college to rubbing shoulders with 1st Round NFL Draft Picks and head football coaches. Dave highlights his hunger and ambition to do his absolute best while working in the world of sports. #IfYouDontGrind / linkedin.com/grind
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Professional Lacrosse Player Turned Fundraiser Cam Bell Talks Improvement, Accountability
Cam Bell was a walk-on college lacrosse goalie who worked his way into becoming a professional lacrosse player. Along the way, he found ways to keep taking his performance to the next level. Cam talks about constant improvement and commonalities between success in sports and success in his...
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USD Teammate Josh Sutchar Talks the Blocking and Tackling of Success
The fundamentals of success in football are referred to as blocking and tackling and few know literal and metaphorical blocking and tackling like Josh. He shares his football experience and how he got started in the fitness & strength training programming business that led him to success with...
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CEO and Former D1 QB John O’Korn Talks Success and Service
After playing QB at some of the best high school and college programs in the country, John reflects on lessons learned and lives impacted through the sport of football. John also talks about a willingness to grind and how his family instilled him with work ethic. The interview wraps up with...
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MCB talks PR, Sports, Life & Culture
A well-versed PR expert with experience in many industries, Mike Chavez Booth is in the running for Most Interesting Man in the World. In this episode, we exchange stories about interactions and hard work while Mike breaks down the nuances of how he achieves success in multiple professions, often...
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San Diego Sports Personality Craig Elsten Speaks on Hustle, Grind and Ambition
Craig Elsten has covered the San Diego sports scene on camera, on radio, in print, via podcast and seemingly via any way sports content is consumed. He talks about how he stayed in the game and worked to find his path towards his current role as CMO of the best San Diego sports institution, the…
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Pat Raymond Talks Scripts & Movies
Hollywood Producer Pat Raymond describes some of the secret sauce in movie making along with how he got the recipe! (Hint: Hard work, dedication, and passion) Pat reflects on his upbringing and his growth inside of the film industry. Lots of good insights and dialogue about achieving at a high...
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Ph.D. Brent Koplitz Talks Chemistry in the Classroom, Lab and in Life
Accomplished Chemistry professor and researcher reflects back on the path to becoming personally and professionally successful. Undertaking new ventures, unforeseeable challenges, and the relatively great unknowns of science were unable to deter Brent from leading a life of fulfillment. Highly...
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Author, Strongman, Inspirer Logan Gelbrich Shares Experiential Insights
Friend and former Torero Logan Gelbrich does hard work on a regular basis. He shares knowledge from his diverse array of experiences while constructively laying out the case for pursuing difficult progress in life. The dialogue in the episode reflects on lessons learned through sport and how they...
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Lifetime Grinder and Long Odds Overcomer, Josh Denton Talks Compassion, Service, & Wellness
One of the most undersized athletes to grace a Division 1 football field, Josh Denton talks about how he earned his playing opportunities in high school and college prior to ensuring that others maximized their own collegiate opportunities. Josh overcame familial struggles and significant…
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Justin Cessante, Football Development Innovator, Keeps It Real
In an industry of predators trying to take advantage of athletes and their positions of power, Justin has proven himself to be a unicorn. His intelligence, strategy, and compassion have shown themselves to be remarkably unique. We discuss the impact that he has had, and continues to have, on…
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Marketing Expert George Thorne Talks About Getting and Keeping Customers
George Thorne is a very accomplished marketing professional who has worked with many of the biggest brands in the world. In this episode, he deconstructs marketing through his 7 points of power while delivering anecdotes to amplify the value and purpose of his message. This interview looks at...
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Former NFL QB and "The QB School" Founder, Dr. J.T. O'Sullivan, Talks Football, Education & Educating Others
J.T. O'Sullivan runs one of the internet's best resources for learning about the sport of football. His education has been made possible by his decade-long career in the NFL coupled with his worldwide travels and his ongoing education. We talk football coaching, football administration, and the...
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Former NFL RB Talks Resilience and Earning Excellence
With Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees under his belt from Stanford and Penn respectively, Jeremy Stewart knows a bit about being great. Jeremy discusses his football career in high school & college as well as what it took to become an NFLer. We talk about Jeremy’s athletic success and his…
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Expert Fundraiser, Daniel Hack, Talks Gratitude and Personal Growth Description:
Having raised over $20 million as a fundraiser, Daniel reflects on the keys to building relationships and accomplishing greatness. Daniel describes his morning routine and how he continues to challenge himself to grow regularly. Daniel's unique greatness is unveiled through his grateful way of...
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Stanford Football Standout and XFL Innovator Sam Schwartzstein Talks Smartly About Football AND Grinding!
Sam opens the show discussing his grind and his family's commitment to both his athletic and academic success. From there, Sam details his experience with the XFL and how he sees the NFL game evolving. The show ends with some nuanced football talk and general appreciation for people like George...
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Dr. Joe LaPlaca talks about the role of vision in athletic competitive greatness
The importance of vision in sports is often overlooked, pardon the pun. Dr. Joe LaPlaca is helping athletes of all ages and ability levels with finding the winning edge through strengthening their vision and optical talents. Dr. Joe talks about how he helps athletes to gain the edge that comes…
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Versatile Content Creator & Inspirer Troy Ritchie Talks About Having Fire
In between producing his 4 AM micro-podcast and publishing a book, Troy Ritchie helps others with confidence, sales improvement, personal branding and more. In this episode we discuss his message of empowerment for the youth and why he has felt compelled to create shareable content for others....
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Marketing Guru Jacques Spitzer "Rain-drops" Knowledge
A self-made marketing success, Jacques Spitzer talks about his work ethic, his strategic approach to marketing, and his investment into his company's employees (hint: It's all about the relationships). Jacques also reflects on having one of the most successful direct action marketing campaigns in...
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ESPN Insider Adam Schefter Talks Football and Family
Adam talks about all sorts of stuff during our conversation. He talks about the pride he has in his kids, the art of breaking news, pulling his hamstring while racing a 24 year old, his career as a writer, and his experience as an honorary captain for a Michigan Football game. Adam also reflects…
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USC Trojans OL Coach Tim Drevno Talks Ball
Coach Drevno talks about his journey from low paid, entry level coach to coaching in the Super Bowl. Drevno shares tips on his coaching philosophy and how that has spilled into his parenting style. He discusses how USC is dealing with COVID-19 before talking about USD memories and his strong...
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Health and Wellness Pro Trevor Love
Trevor shares his experience, knowledge, and insights related to a multitude of best practices for healthy living. Trevor’s experience in sports performance and integrative medicine make him a great source for wisdom. Tips on supplementation, nourishing your body to prevent coronavirus, shopping...
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Former USD Torero and NFLer Eric Bakhtiari
Eric details his progression from unrecruited high schooler to NFL linebacker. Along his journey, he discovered the upper limits of his work ethic/grind and how he could best share that with others. Eric breaks down what from his NFL experience and mentorship of his siblings has allowed him to...
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Football player turned agent, Brian Hannula, talks about the professional grind
Brian worked his way up the ranks despite doubts and uncertainties from others. After working on record-setting deals and first round draft pick contracts, Brian now reflects on what got him to where he’s at and what he wants to do in the future. #IfYouDontGrind / linkedin.com/grind
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3 NFL Brothers - The Glasgows - Graham, Ryan, and Jordan Speak on Football, Family, and Life
Three gifted athletes from the same family talk about taking the same path to the NFL. All brothers attended the University of Michigan where they were walk-on football players who then earned scholarships before being drafted into the NFL. The brothers talk about the discipline, resilience, and...
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Former Navy SEAL Instructor and College Football Player, JP Bolwahnn, Talks Action and Achievement
JP continues to achieve whatever he focuses on. We talk about his transition from being a Navy SEAL, and a Navy SEAL instructor, to strength trainer to college football player and then his acclimation into the civilian workforce. JP now works on equipping others with a focus and discipline…
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Football Loving Family Man Jansen Petagna Talks Transferable Skills
Chosen as one of college football’s 40 most talented people under the age of 40, Jansen possesses an incredible work ethic and unrelenting determination. He talks about his journey to achieving unprecedented success in college football before transitioning careers into the real estate industry in...
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Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer and former NFLer Ben Hannula
Ben Hannula comes from a family of great athletes and he talks about his NFL time, his obsession with human performance and how he became so freakishly athletic himself. Ben shares experiences from his unique personal training background and how he + his wife Sarah are enabling athletes to…
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Host J.T. Rogan Talks About The Mindset of An Elite Competitor and Chasing Athletic Greatness.
This episode focuses on deliberately working towards your goals with a plan of action. Gathering positivity and inspiration from whatever sources best suit you, refusing the negativity that inevitably comes your way, and achieving greatness for yourself regardless of the circumstances are all...
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Executive Director of Big Ten's Association of Students, Aidan Sova
Aidan Sova came up from poverty inside of single family household to become the Executive Director of The Association of Big Ten Students, an organization representing over 500,000 students. Aidan talks about his hunger to succeed in life, what his passions are, when everything changed for him…
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MMA Fighter Joey Pierotti Talks About His Journey
Joey Pierotti (12-2 record professionally) went from state championship wrestler to MMA fighter. Along the way he has overcome obstacles and hurdles which have set him up for success in the prime of his fighting career. A firefighter, dad, husband and professional fighter, Joey simply is all…
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A Solo Podcast on the Inspiration of "If You Don't Grind"!
J.T. details the approach to life, the mindset, and the gratitude-oriented disposition that can yield immeasurable benefits in your life. The positive thoughts, words, and actions that manifest fulfillment in life are arrived at intentionally. This episode is designed to equip you with tools for...
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Former XBox Chief Marketing Officer Mike Nichols Talks Grit & Grind
A 23 year veteran of Microsoft, Mike Nichols reflects on his rise from new hire to Chief Marketing Officer for XBox. Mike's details how his hard work and commitment to whatever he applies his focus towards has resulted in significant personal and professional success. Mike also divulges what...
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96 year old WWII Veteran Bill Davis reflects on a life well-lived
In light of the global pandemic, a relatively unknown man of character and integrity joins the podcast. Bill remembers back to the days of The Great Depression and when the draft was instituted for World War II. He also details how he managed to climb the ladder professionally with Boeing while...
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The Tax Man Cometh! Joseph Bailey talks tax ethics and winning in life.
Bloomberg Tax & Accounting Analyst, and CPA, Joseph Bailey shares his insights on how to achieve greatness in life. Joseph was a Nevada state wrestling champion and he gives back his wrestling expertise by coaching high schoolers in Virginia. Joseph speaks on refusing to quit and surrounding...
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Sports Agency Founder & CEO Kevin Lustig Drops Knowledge
Kevin explains the inspiration for his work ethic and how he connects so well with people upon initially meeting them. Kevin gets into why he created a sports agency and how he has been able to achieve a decent amount of success in a short period of time. Kevin reflects on past learnings and...
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Honorary Michigan Football Team Member Larry Prout Jr. Talks About Toughness
Larry joins the podcast to talk about how he remains so positive despite having had over 100 surgeries prior to graduating college. Larry inspires many people across the country with his positive attitude and his commitment to making the most of every day. #IfYouDontGrind / linkedin.com/grind
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Triple Amputee Alex Montoya Inspires Others
Author, motivational speaker, and beacon of positivity Alex Montoya shares insights about his journey from his birthplace in Columbia to today where he owns and operates A-Motivational Communications. Alex remarks on his upbringing where he first learned to use prosthetics, and he refused to...
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Former D-2 Soccer Standout and US Navy Veteran Stuart Gallant talks overcoming failure and succeeding in life
Stuart sheds light on how he went from being overlooked to being a nationally recognized contributor in collegiate soccer. His competitiveness led to attempting to become a Navy SEAL. His “Hell Week” SEAL training failure has led him to finding his purpose and fulfillment in life. Stuart doesn’t...
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The Athletic’s Nicole Auerbach Talks College Athletic Issues
Nicole starts by articulating how she arrived at The Athletic. From there, the episode details Nicole’s career path and her growth as a journalist. The last half of the interview focuses on collegiate athlete issues and Nicole’s expertise in that space. #IfYouDontGrind
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Educator and Entrepreneur Ryan Morgan Keeps It Real
The previously self-appointed “Ghetto Robin Hood”, Ryan Morgan, shares how he went from a life of crime to a life of fulfillment and gratitude. Ryan‘s upbringing included drug dealing and armed robbery before he turned his life around through education and football. Ryan’s pursuit of education...
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Washington Redskins OC Scott Turner
The newly appointed Offensive Coordinator for the Washington Redskins talks about the coaching profession and how to be successful in such a competitive industry. Being a quarterback and quarterbacks coach himself, Scott discusses the work ethic of youth quarterbacks and how youth coaches can…
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Executive Director of Women In Sales Everywhere (WISE), Alex Adamson
Alex shares her journey from the University of Michigan as a member of their water polo team to becoming a VP of partnerships for one of the best sales staffing companies in the country. Alex also shares with J.T. her thoughts on the role of women in the sales industry + what WISE is doing to...
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Los Angeles Clippers Assistant Coach Rex Kalamian
J.T. and Rex have a basketball-centric conversation about the importance of fundamentals, having integrity + core values, and the most impactful coaching influences in Rex’s career. Rex talks about coaching Russell, Harden, Durant, Kawhi, KG and others. #IfYouDontGrind / linkedin.com/grind
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Special Forces Navy SEAL discusses his learnings from his time in the Armed Forces
J.T. joins a long-time friend, "Joe", to talk about experiences from the life of a Navy SEAL. The two of them discuss similarities had between elite athletic competitors and high-skilled, well-trained special forces. Joe also talks about why he wants to protect his identity and how he prefers not...
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Well-established Dealmaker, Agent, and "Career Guidance" Expert Sandy Montag
Sandy joins J.T. from The Montag Group's White Plains, NY office to reflect on his best practices and client management from roughly 40 years in the business. Sandy shares stories about negotiating deals with Electronic Arts to create the Madden football video game franchise along with what he's...
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Former USD Torero Basketball Standout & Convicted Point Shaver, Brandon Johnson
Old friends reconnect as Brandon and J.T. recount their times together at USD and where life has taken them since their playing days at the University of San Diego. Brandon speaks on the difficulties he created for himself by accepting money in exchange for affecting the outcome of games…
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Sleep Medicine Specialist and Sleep Coach, Dr. Meeta Singh
One of the world's leading sleep medicine experts reveals keys to improving your nightly sleep. The interview dives into how to combat jet lag, tactics to manage an erratic competitive athletics schedule and where the opportunities exist for elite performers to improve their sleep. Dr. Singh...
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Ford CEO Jim Hackett
The brilliant leader of Ford Motor Company joins J.T. at Ford Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. They talk Michigan Football, competitive fitness, strategically sound decision-making and the yet to be released Ford Mustang Mach-E. Jim and J.T. exchange dialogue about living with an attitude of...
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The "If You Don't Grind" Podcast was created to help people recognize the ability for greatness inside of themselves and to empower them to work to achieve it. Hosted by J.T. Rogan, “If You Don’t Grind” features hard working individuals, from a variety of backgrounds, who achieve success no matter the circumstances, because "If You Don't Grind", YOU DON'T SHINE!
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