It's Not The Duck

Larry Schmittou is a sports Legend. He was my baseball "Coach" in college and Vanderbilt had winning teams long before the Corbin Era under Schmittou. Coach started from humble beginnings coaching in youth baseball leagues in Nashville, TN and later moving to High School and soon College as a request to help build the Vanderbilt baseball program beginning with only one sc

On the anniversary of Trent Madison's death, I interview myself, quite raw and vulnerable, in an effort of reflection, personal survival and to encourage any of you that has lost your child, or what to do when your friend or another family member loses their son or daughter. Charles Scotti discusses what is helpful to a grieving parent during such great sorrow, as well as the i

Jared Allen is the perfect guest the week of the Super Bowl. He wants to be remembered as a great father, a great husband and as someone who lived his faith. He says the Bible is “his new Playbook.” Jared’s professional career, was stellar and he is in his 4th consecutive year as a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee finalist. His 12-year NFL career established him as one of t

Casey Alexander, of Belmont University, could be one of the best basketball coaches in College Basketball today. His early success at Lipscomb University and his recent Coaching achievements at Belmont University speak loudly both to his technical skills, as well as his ability to be a "players coach", a mentor who loves his players. His early roots began at Brentwood Aca

Roy Kramer has impacted the game of college football probably more so than any person ever. What better way than to immerse yourself into the middle of the college football season than hearing from “the Dean” of College Football, “the Godfather” of College Football and deservedly named such. Coach shares how he moved from a college football Coach to Vanderbilt’s athletic

Glen Poulos has decades of sales experience living in Canada. His book, “Never Sit in the Lobby”, provides both men and women guidance on successful sales techniques on “what to do” and equally important “what not to do”. It doesn’t matter if you are selling in Canada, the US or somewhere on the continent of Africa, selling a product requires the same training everywh

Pete Rose, the greatest player to ever play the game of baseball, and should be in the Hall of Fame. His records include hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at bats (14,053), singles (3,215) and outs (10,328). He won three World Series, three batting titles, one MVP Award, two Gold gloves and the Rookie of the year in 1963. He also made 17 All-star appearances at an unequaled five

Bruce had an exceptional management career in voluntary benefits and was recognized for his achievements by his entrance into the Aflac Hall of Fame in 2021. Born and raised mainly in the Atlanta, Georgia area, his exceptional work habits began at fourteen years old framing houses and buying his first car in 1966 for $100, a 56 Chevy. “No one ever gave me anything so I figured yo

Wayne, is Scotti’s longest running friend going back to the 4th grade. It's critical to be “well read " and can be the ultimate game changer to find that “common interest” with your prospect in sales. He shares his immense knowledge as a student of music history, of playing his guitar, and the impact it has on our wellbeing. We dive into what it takes to be success

Chris Skibbie, affectionately known as just “Skibbie”, was born in Japan as an Army brat and later moved to Germany for her teenage years following her Dad's military assignment. She grew up understanding discipline and structure from a father who started first in the US Army and later joined the Civil Service training troops in NATO on engineering equipment. Skibbie tells