Building Excellence

Hosted by Bailey Miles

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Oct 2026

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Welcome to the Building Excellence Podcast with Bailey Miles. The mission of this show is all about sharing inspiring stories from some successful athletes, coaches, business minds, and thought leaders to help you build excellence in your life, leadership, and legacy.

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October 12, 2026Episode 28352 min

Brad Soucie - Former Virginia & Liberty Basketball Coach on The Discipline that Builds Confidence in Leaders & Players

Coach Brad Soucie is a veteran college basketball coach whose career spans decades of experience at the highest levels of collegiate basketball. He has worked alongside respected coaches, including Tony Bennett at the University of Virginia and Ritchie McKay at Liberty University, where he has contributed to player development, program building, and team culture. As a former college player at Eastern Michigan, Soucie helped the Eagles reach the NCAA Tournament in 1986 and made eight three-pointers in a first-round game against Pittsburgh. Beyond basketball, Soucie is recognized for his character and faith, receiving the Fellowship of Christian Athletes' John Lotz Barnabas Award in 2021. His career reflects a commitment to developing players, building relationships, and making a lasting impact on and off the court.

October 5, 2026Episode 28244 min

Mayor Yemi Mobolade - The Remarkable Story of a Nigerian Immigrant to Mayor of Colorado Springs

#282: Mayor Yemi Mobolade is the 42nd Mayor of Colorado Springs and a Nigerian immigrant whose remarkable journey to public leadership began with entrepreneurship, faith, community development, and a deep commitment to serving others. After moving to Colorado Springs in 2010, Yemi founded a church, co-founded multiple businesses and community organizations, served in economic development and city government, and helped unite more than 100 churches through COSILoveYou. In 2023, he made history as the city’s first elected Black mayor and first immigrant mayor, winning as an independent political outsider. As mayor, he has focused on public safety, infrastructure, housing, economic growth, and strengthening neighborhoods while championing a philosophy of collaboration and bringing people together to solve problems. At the heart of Mayor Mobolade’s story, however, is not his title or accomplishments, but the character of the man behind them—a husband, father, servant, and man of deep faith who believes leadership begins with humility and a willingness to serve others. His life is a testament to what can happen when faith, courage, integrity, and a genuine desire to make a difference guide the way you lead and live. Enjoy the show!

September 28, 2026Episode 28152 min

Greg Sands - Texas Tech Men's Golf Head Coach on Humility, Competitiveness, & Relationships

#281: Greg Sands is the longtime head coach of Texas Tech Men’s Golf and one of the most accomplished coaches in collegiate golf. Since taking over the Red Raiders program in 2001, Sands has transformed Texas Tech into a perennial national contender, leading the program to 27 team tournament titles, 33 individual tournament victories, 27 NCAA Regional appearances, and 17 NCAA Championship appearances. Under his leadership, Texas Tech has produced numerous All-Americans and Big 12 standouts, including three-time First-Team All-American and 2023 Big 12 Player of the Year Ludvig Åberg. Sands was inducted into the Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame in 2021, was named the GCAA Central Region Coach of the Year, and served as the United States head coach at the 2021 Arnold Palmer Cup. But perhaps what makes Sands' story most compelling goes beyond the wins and championships. For more than two decades, he has developed young golfers into elite competitors while emphasizing academics, character, preparation, and the habits required to perform at the highest level. His players have gone on to professional golf, including PGA TOUR success, while Texas Tech has consistently remained one of the nation's top collegiate golf programs. On this episode Coach Sands shares what he has learned about developing people, building a championship culture, handling pressure, and pursuing excellence not just in golf, but in leadership and life. Enjoy the show!

September 21, 2026Episode 28052 min

Jason McCann - Co-Founder & CEO of Vari on Innovation, Crisis, & Building a Global Brand

#280: As the co-founder and CEO of Vari®, Jason McCann’s mission is to help companies create environments that elevate people, cultures, and communities. A lifelong entrepreneur, Jason has more than 30 years of experience building and running successful companies. He learned the importance of putting the customer first early-on while working in his mother’s hair salons as a child. Jason co-founded Vari (formerly known as VariDesk) in 2013, and the brand quickly became synonymous with sit-stand desks. Under his leadership, the company grew at an incredible pace, expanded to over 4 million users of its products across 120 countries. Today, Vari has grown into a workspace innovation company with a full suite of over 300 products and offers workplace strategy, design, installation, and transformation services, providing everything high-growth businesses need to unlock the potential of their workforce. In 2019, they launched VariSpace, a multi-tenant ideation center, showroom, and campus designed to elevate the way businesses approach office. VariSpace is a space-as-a-service offering fully furnished suites, and flexible lease terms to enterprise-level clients. In 2021, Jason won CEO of the Year from D CEO Magazine, the award for 2016’s fastest growing company in the Dallas area at the annual SMU Cox Dallas 100™ Awards Ceremony. In 2017, he received EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year. He is a board member of The Real Estate Council and a member of Eric’s Club, a distinguished and select group of University of Houston’s Hilton College that build a legacy of student inspiration. Jason is actively involved in his local community and regularly speaks to students about entrepreneurship, servant leadership, and culture. For more on Jason check out social as well vari.com and varispace.com Enjoy the show!

September 14, 202643 min

Hal Donaldson - President & CEO of Convoy of Hope on how Kindness & Generosity turned Tragedy to Worldwide Transformation

#279: Hal Donaldson is the president and CEO of Convoy of Hope, a global, faith-based, nonprofit organization that works with communities to address root causes of poverty and hunger. According to Forbes, Convoy of Hope is among the 50 largest charities in the United States. Through its disaster responses and community development programs, Convoy has distributed more than $2.5 billion worth of food and supplies to more than 250 million people and currently feeds more than 677,000 children every school day. Hal is an award winning journalist & speaker, as well as received numerous public service awards. He is also the author of the great book What Really Matters: How to care for yourself and serve in a hurting world. He has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts in biblical studies from Bethany University. For more on Hal, his book, & Convoy of Hope you can check out social as well as www.haldonaldson.org and www.convoyofhope.org Hal was great as well patient during some technical difficulties, but I know you will be inspired and tremendously impacted by Hal’s story. Enjoy the show!

September 7, 2026Episode 27758 min

Scott Spiezio - MLB Player & 2x World Champion on The Hardest Comeback

#277: Scott Spiezio is a two-time World Series champion and former Major League Baseball player who spent 12 seasons with the Oakland Athletics, Anaheim Angels, Seattle Mariners, and St. Louis Cardinals. He is the only father-son duo to win a World Series ring with the same organization (St. Louis Cardinals). An All-American at the University of Illinois and the school’s career home run leader, Spiezio is best known for his pivotal home run in Game 6 of the 2002 World Series that helped lead the Angels to their first championship. After reaching the highest level of professional baseball, however, Spiezio's life began to unravel through alcohol addiction and substance abuse. His struggles eventually cost him his career and brought significant personal and professional consequences. Rather than hiding from that chapter of his life, Spiezio has increasingly made his story one of honesty, accountability, recovery and helping others. His new memoir, The Hardest Comeback , chronicles that journey—from childhood and baseball success to addiction, losing nearly everything, and finding a path forward to redemption. His book is one of the most fascinating books I’ve ever read. His story is also the subject of the documentary SPIEZIO, premiering on September 10 in St. Louis as the city celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Cardinals' 2006 World Series championship and then will be streaming on Re-Discover TV. Scott is also available for public speaking and personal appearances. For more on Scott his book and speaking check out ScottSpiezio.com as well as social media. For his new documentary check out spiezio.info Enjoy the show!

August 31, 2026Episode 27648 min

Arun Gupta - CEO of NobleReach Foundation, Venture Capitalist, & Bestselling Author on The Mission Generation

#276: Arun Gupta is a venture capitalist, educator, author, and mission-driven leader who has spent more than two decades operating at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, national security, and public service. He is the CEO of NobleReach Foundation and previously spent 18 years as a Partner at Columbia Capital, where he helped lead investments in cybersecurity, AI, government technology, and cloud infrastructure. Arun also teaches entrepreneurship and venture capital at Georgetown University and Stanford University, and is the author of the national bestseller Venture Meets Mission and co-author of The Mission Generation . A graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Business School, Arun is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and leaders use innovation not simply to create financial success, but to solve some of the most important challenges facing society. For more on Arun check out social as well as www.noblereach.org Enjoy the show!

August 24, 2026Episode 27548 min

Daniel Coyle - New York Times Bestselling Author, Speaker, & Journalist on The Science & Skill of Deep Practice & Flourishing

#275: Daniel Coyle is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and journalist whose work focuses on how individuals and teams develop excellence, build strong cultures, and reach their full potential. He is the author of The Culture Code , The Talent Code , and The Little Book of Talent , and has studied some of the world’s highest-performing organizations, including Navy SEALs, the San Antonio Spurs, Pixar, and other elite teams. Coyle serves as an advisor to organizations across business, sports, education, and the military, helping leaders create cultures where people can perform at their best. His work has made him one of the leading voices on leadership, teamwork, talent development, and the science behind high performance. His newest book Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, & Fulfillment, is out now. For more on Daniel you can check out www.danielcoyle.com as well as social media. Enjoy the show!

August 17, 2026Episode 27459 min

Dr. Mark Brouker - Former US Navy Captain Founder of Brouker Leadership Solutions on Lessons From The Navy

#274: Captain Mark Brouker, United States Navy (Retired), is a thought leader, keynote speaker, professor, coach, consultant, facilitator, pharmacist, and proven leader who is passionate about helping others on their leadership journey. He has more than twenty-five years of leadership experience, fifteen of which were in C-suite-level positions. The recipient of numerous military and civilian leadership awards, he held a wide array of leadership positions both during and after his naval career. He served as commanding officer at one of the largest naval hospitals worldwide and as chief of staff for Navy Medicine West, responsible for ten hospitals spanning the West Coast to the Indian Ocean and health care for eight hundred thousand patients. After transitioning from the military, Captain Brouker founded Brouker Leadership Solutions, a company dedicated to helping leaders succeed on their leadership journeys. He has presented to thousands of professionals in twenty-one countries, and his clients include Fortune 500 companies, professional and military organizations, and top universities. Brouker volunteers as an executive coach at The Honor Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps U.S. Navy SEALs and other Special Operations Forces transition from the military environment to the corporate environment. For more information, please visit: www.broukerleadershipsolutions.com. Enjoy the show!

August 10, 2026Episode 27351 min

Steve Scalzi - Detroit Pistons Assistant & Motor City Cruise Head Coach on the People, Principles, & Practices that Drive Sustained Success

#273: Steve Scalzi is an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons and now the Head Coach of the Motor City Cruise. He brings extensive experience in coaching, player development, leadership, and team building at the highest levels of basketball. Throughout his career, Scalzi has worked within highly competitive collegiate and professional environments, developing a deep understanding of what it takes to build strong teams, cultivate a winning culture, and maximize individual potential. His stops include Boston College, Northeastern, OKC Thunder, Phoenix Suns, and the Detroit Pistons. He has coached players like Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, Devin Booker, Cade Cunningham, and Jalen Duran. He has coached alongside Darko Rajakovic, Scott Brooks, Billy Donovan, Mark Daigneault, Monty Williams, & BJ Bickerstaff, as well as Sam Presti. His experience provides valuable insight into leadership, organizational culture, performance, and the pursuit of excellence, principles that extend well beyond the basketball court. Today, he brings that perspective to Building Excellence to discuss the people, principles, and practices that drive sustained success. For more on Steve you can check out the Detroit Pitons and motor City Cruise Website, as well as Linkedin. Enjoy the show!