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Welcome to the Student of the Game Podcast with host, Brad Noll, realtor, entrepreneur, and athlete. This season, Brad will bring you inspiring conversations with accomplished business leaders and entrepreneurs who will share their journeys to success. He will explore the challenges they've faced, the triumphs that made their efforts worthwhile, and the mentors who guided them along the way. Join us this season as we learn from the best and work together to achieve success in life and business. Let's win TOGETHER.

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August 21, 202643 min

Falling in Love with Practice with Delaney Noll

Brad Noll sits down with his daughter Delaney Noll, a Homestead High School basketball player in the class of 2028 with multiple Division I offers, for a conversation that has almost nothing to do with the offer list and everything to do with the person behind it. Delaney unpacks the values that guide her, believe, basketball, and bloodlines, and the family values she was raised on: love God, family first, work hard, tell the truth, and serve others. This is a story about the unglamorous middle. Delaney talks about missing an AAU tryout and landing on the "F team," being called a ball hog from the top of the bleachers after a near-perfect half, and sitting out six games with a stress reaction. Every setback lit a fire. Along the way she found a trainer who thought her dad was crazy, a sports psychologist who taught her visualization, and a drawing habit that keeps her identity bigger than her sport. For entrepreneurs, leaders, and parents, Delaney is a walking lesson in fundamentals. When your values are clear, your decisions get easier. Adversity only wins if you decide to play the victim. And culture, whether on a team or in a business, is measured by what people choose to do together when no one is making them. As Brad puts it, in the game of life, relationships win. Key Takeaways ● When your values are clear, your decisions become easy. Delaney's family values and her own "believe, basketball, bloodlines" give her a filter for every hard choice. ● Adversity is fuel if you refuse to be the victim. Getting stuck on the "F team" flipped a switch and made Delaney one of the hardest workers in her class. ● Rest is a discipline, not a weakness. Being "forced to rest" is a lesson most burned-out leaders never learn until it is too late. ● Your identity is bigger than your platform. Basketball is Delaney's vehicle, not her whole self, which is why drawing, faith, and mission work matter as much as reps in the gym. ● Culture is chosen, not commanded. Real team culture shows up when players hang out because they want to, not because a coach tells them to. ● You have to earn the right to be hard on someone. Great coaches and leaders push hard because they have first invested in the relationship. ● Preparation creates separation. The work you put in during the quiet, unseen span of time is what separates you when it counts. Connect ● Student of the Game Podcast: https://www.nollteam.com/podcast ● Brad Noll on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradnoll24/ ● Noll Team Real Estate: https://www.nollteam.com ● Delaney Noll on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laney_noll/ X: https://x.com/DelaneyNoll?lang=en About Noll Team Real Estate Since 2003, Noll Team Real Estate has been helping people in the Fort Wayne area find the freedom to live the lifestyle they want. Despite changing markets and business tactics, we have remained true to this better and improved business model by focusing on building relationships and serving others in everything we do. Whatever stage of life you are in, our goal is to provide you with the wisdom and tools necessary when buying or selling a home. We put you first to ensure an enjoyable and profitable experience. #StudentOfTheGame #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #MasterTheFundamentals #RealEstate #RealProducers #Mindset #WinAtLife #FallingInLoveWithPractice #FortWayne #RelationshipsWin Mentioned in this episode: Work with Noll Team Real Estate Today! Noll Team Real Estate

August 7, 202643 min

How Judy Filler Built Community and Purpose with One Hope Wine

Brad Noll sits down with Judy Filler, an independent wine representative for One Hope Wine, for a conversation that starts by popping a bottle of 90-point sparkling brut and ends with a masterclass on building a business around purpose. Judy is a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based representative for One Hope Wine, a purpose-driven wine company that donates a portion of proceeds to nonprofits. A Ball State graduate with a legal administration degree, she spent years as a stay-at-home mom raising four children before joining One Hope after becoming an empty nester, drawn to its mission of community and giving back. Judy shares how a serendipitous Facebook discovery led her to a company that had already given back over 12 million dollars to 50,000 nonprofits, and how she turned a self-proclaimed introvert's discomfort into a top-13 finish company-wide. Along the way, she and Brad unpack the fundamentals that carry across any career: relationships, consistency, service before selling, and following through on what you say you'll do. The throughline is simple but powerful. Judy doesn't sell wine, she builds relationships with wine as the vehicle, creating Napa Valley experiences that turn a room of strangers into a community. Whether you sell wine, t-shirts, or homes, this episode is a reminder that the more consistently you show up and serve people, the more your business, and your purpose, will grow. Key Takeaways ● Purpose is the differentiator. One Hope gives back with every bottle, not one month a year, and that mission is what pulled Judy in and keeps her passionate. ● You are always in the people business. Judy says it best: wine is the vehicle, but relationships are the destination. The principle transfers to any product or service. ● Master the fundamentals. Judy's four non-negotiables are relationships and listening, consistency, service before selling, and follow through on doing what you say you'll do. ● Consistency compounds. No single tasting or interaction builds a business. Showing up every day, one foot in front of the other, is what creates results over years. ● Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Once Judy exhausted her warm market, stepping out of her comfort zone is where the magic started and transactions became experiences. ● Fall in love with the practice. The wine tasting is where the magic happens, but Judy loves the daily reach outs and new connections that make it possible. ● Winning at the game of life evolves. For Judy, it's raising kind, goal-driven kids, becoming friends with her adult children, being present for grandkids, and staying goal-driven in a new season. Connect ● Student of the Game Podcast: https://www.nollteam.com/podcast ● Brad Noll on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradnoll24/ ● Noll Team Real Estate: https://www.nollteam.com ● Judy Filler on Instagram (Sips by Judy): https://www.instagram.com/sipsbyjudy About Noll Team Real Estate Since 2003, Noll Team Real Estate has been helping people in the Fort Wayne area find the freedom to live the lifestyle they want. Despite changing markets and business tactics, we have remained true to this better and improved business model by focusing on building relationships and serving others in everything we do. Whatever stage of life you are in, our goal is to provide you with the wisdom and tools necessary when buying or selling a home. We put you first to ensure an enjoyable and profitable experience. #StudentOfTheGame #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #MasterTheFundamentals #RealEstate #RealProducers #Mindset #WinAtLife #OneHopeWine #FortWayne #ServeOthers #RelationshipsWin This podcast was produced by Truth Work Media — helping businesses and organizations tell their story through strategic podcast production. Learn more: https://truthworkmedia.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Work with Noll Team Real Estate Today! Noll Team Real Estate

July 24, 202640 min

Building More Than Houses: Christine Lyons on Impact, Fundamentals, and Affordable Home Ownership

Brad Noll welcomes Christine Lyons, Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne, for a conversation about what it really takes to move a mission forward. With over 20 years of business development experience, a background that includes work at a restoration company doing rebuilds, and a relationship with Habitat that stretches back to her high school service hours, Christine brings a rare blend of construction know-how and heart to the work of building homes and building community. Together, Brad and Christine dig into how Habitat actually works, from the 30-year mortgages at three percent to the sweat equity hours and financial literacy classes that set families up for long-term success. They talk about the roughly 30 homes Habitat is building this year across Allen, Huntington, and Wells counties, the revitalization happening at Renaissance Point, and the gap between a typical Fort Wayne rent and a Habitat family's mortgage. It is a clear-eyed look at affordable home ownership from the people doing the work. Underneath the numbers, this is a masterclass in the fundamentals. Christine breaks down why consistency, communication, and relationships beat transactions every time, why she would rather invite someone into the mission than simply ask for a check, and how one 10-year-old's excitement over finally having an address captures everything Habitat is about. Key Takeaways ● Fundamentals never change. Strategies and tactics shift with the times, but consistency, communication, and doing what you say you will do are the non-negotiables in fundraising and in any business. ● Stop being transactional. When you meet someone only to close a donation or a sale, people see it coming. Lead with connection and let the relationship come first. ● Invite people into the mission, not just the checkbook. A volunteer day on the job site, working alongside a future homeowner, does more than any ask. Impact is where it is at. ● Walk the walk. Christine is a monthly donor to the organization she represents. Credibility comes from living the mission you invite others to support. ● Home ownership changes mindsets and futures. Moving a family from renting to owning builds instant equity, confidence, and stability, and often breaks a generational cycle. ● Vision creates ripple effects. When a leader casts a bigger vision, it reaches the team, the families, the donors, and the volunteers. Where there is no vision, the people perish. ● Communication is memorization. If the other person cannot repeat back what you said, you did not really communicate. Connect ● Student of the Game Podcast: https://www.nollteam.com/podcast ● Brad Noll on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradnoll24/ ● Noll Team Real Estate: https://www.nollteam.com ● Christine Lyons on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-lyons1/ ● Habitat for Humanity Ft Wayne: https://habitatgfw.com/ About Noll Team Real Estate Since 2003, Noll Team Real Estate has been helping people in the Fort Wayne area find the freedom to live the lifestyle they want. Despite changing markets and business tactics, we have remained true to this better and improved business model by focusing on building relationships and serving others in everything we do. Whatever stage of life you are in, our goal is to provide you with the wisdom and tools necessary when buying or selling a home. We put you first to ensure an enjoyable and profitable experience. #StudentOfTheGame #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #MasterTheFundamentals #RealEstate #RealProducers #Mindset #WinAtLife #FortWayne #HabitatForHumanity #AffordableHousing #RelationshipsWin #ServeOthers This podcast was produced by Truth Work Media — helping businesses and organizations tell their story through strategic podcast production. Learn more: https://truthworkmedia.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Work with Noll Team Real Estate Today! Noll Team Real Estate

July 10, 202642 min

From Mowing Yards to Owning the Business: Zach Kessie on Fundamentals, Grit, and Building a Landscaping Company

Brad Noll sits down with Zach Kessie of Clounie Landscaping, Inc. for a conversation about the long, unglamorous road that turns a seventh-grader mowing a construction company's yard into the owner of a landscaping business. Zach traces his path from Warsaw, where he likely would have followed the ortho manufacturing route, to a single chance in seventh grade that pointed his life in an entirely different direction. What follows is a study in fundamentals. Zach worked every rung of the ladder, mowing, cleaning the shop, laboring, and cleaning up job sites, before being told he wasn't going to be much of a carpenter. Rather than take that as a dead end, he took the advice to go back to school and came back as a project manager. It's a story about paying attention, staying humble, and letting the basics carry you further than talent alone ever could. For entrepreneurs and aspiring leaders, Zach's journey is a reminder that there are no shortcuts. Every skill compounds, every job teaches something, and the willingness to start at the bottom is often what makes ownership possible down the road. Key Takeaways ● Start where you can get in the door. Zach's entire career traces back to one seventh-grade chance to mow a construction company's yard. Sometimes the smallest opening changes everything. ● Master every rung of the ladder. From mowing to cleaning the shop to laboring, Zach learned the business from the ground up, and that foundation made ownership possible. ● Feedback isn't rejection. Being told he wouldn't be a great carpenter didn't stop Zach, it redirected him toward school and, eventually, a project manager role. ● Full circle takes patience. The kid who mowed the yard came back to buy a landscaping business in the same industry. Long games reward those who stay in them. ● Humility is a fundamental. Willingness to do the unglamorous work is often what separates those who build something from those who stall. Connect ● Student of the Game Podcast: https://www.nollteam.com/podcast ● Brad Noll on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradnoll24/ ● Noll Team Real Estate: https://www.nollteam.com ● Zach Kessie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-kessie-47322215/ ● Clouniie Website: https://clounieland.com/ About Noll Team Real Estate Since 2003, Noll Team Real Estate has been helping people in the Fort Wayne area find the freedom to live the lifestyle they want. Despite changing markets and business tactics, we have remained true to this better and improved business model by focusing on building relationships and serving others in everything we do. Whatever stage of life you are in, our goal is to provide you with the wisdom and tools necessary when buying or selling a home. We put you first to ensure an enjoyable and profitable experience. #StudentOfTheGame #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #MasterTheFundamentals #RealEstate #RealProducers #Mindset #WinAtLife #Landscaping #SmallBusiness #FortWayne This podcast was produced by Truth Work Media — helping businesses and organizations tell their story through strategic podcast production. Learn more: https://truthworkmedia.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Work with Noll Team Real Estate Today! Noll Team Real Estate

June 26, 202644 min

Family, Fitness and Lighting the Way in Senior Care with Bobby Petras

When Bobby Petras's sister showed up to Thanksgiving dinner with a case of wine, an easel, and an org chart, nobody at the table had any idea they were about to quit their jobs and bet everything on an assisted living company. Seventeen years later, that company, Priority Life Care, employs more than 3,700 people across 65 communities in over a dozen states. In this episode of Student of the Game, Brad Noll sits down with Bobby Petras, Owner of Priority Life Care, to trace the road from a small Ohio mill town with a dirt-basement childhood to arena football in Fort Wayne to building one of the region's most remarkable entrepreneurial stories. Bobby pulls no punches on what it actually took: cashing in a 401k twice, refinancing the house three times, selling furniture, and getting fired three weeks before finding out his first daughter was on the way. His philosophy is simple and unsentimental. If you want to start a business, jump out of the plane without the parachute, because a backup plan is just a plan to fail. He breaks down the three rules that run his company (talk, listen, and don't be an asshole), why obsessive attention to your own health is a direct line to business performance, and how empathy became the engine of a business that serves people in their hardest seasons. The conversation also turns personal and a little wild, from Bobby's two-year quest to play college basketball in his forties at the University of St. Francis, to the locker room lessons that turned teammates into family, to the legacy he's chasing as a father. Whether he's coaching young athletes through Mad Apple, giving back through the Bobby and Brandy Petras Foundation, or quoting the advice his dad delivered on the side of the road, Bobby makes the case that hard work pays off, the how works itself out, and relationships win. Key Takeaways ● Burn the ships. If you start a business with a backup plan, you've already prepared yourself to fail. Commit fully and figure the rest out. ● Master three fundamentals. Talk, listen, and don't be an asshole. You can be wildly successful without being unkind, and empathy is the engine of a service business. ● Put your oxygen mask on first. Taking care of your health and mind isn't selfish; it's the prerequisite for taking care of everyone else. ● Fall in love with practice. The willingness to do the unglamorous daily reps, before and after, is what separates the great from the good in sports and in business. ● Focus on the why and the what, not the how. The how tends to work itself out when you're clear on what you want and why it matters. ● Conflict resolution is a career skill. The locker room teaches you to work with people you have nothing in common with, which is exactly what every job demands. ● Give people a tangible blueprint. When kids can see one person who did it, success stops feeling impossible and starts feeling inevitable. ● Relationships win. Nobody gets where they're going alone, and the people who speak life into you deserve their flowers. Connect ● Student of the Game Podcast: https://www.nollteam.com/podcast ● Brad Noll on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradnoll24/ ● Noll Team Real Estate: https://www.nollteam.com ● Bobby Petras / Priority Life Care: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-petras-a29061136/ ● Priority Life Care: https://www.prioritylc.com/ About Noll Team Real Estate Since 2003, Noll Team Real Estate has been helping people in the Fort Wayne area find the freedom to live the lifestyle they want. Despite changing markets and business tactics, we have remained true to this better and improved business model by focusing on building relationships and serving others in everything we do. Whatever stage of life you are in, our goal is to provide you with the wisdom and tools necessary when buying or selling a home. We put you first to ensure an enjoyable and profitable experience. #StudentOfTheGame #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #MasterTheFundamentals #RealEstate #RealProducers #Mindset #WinAtLife #FortWayne #RelationshipsWin #HardWorkPaysOff This podcast was produced by Truth Work Media — helping businesses and organizations tell their story through strategic podcast production. Learn more: https://truthworkmedia.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Work with Noll Team Real Estate Today! Noll Team Real Estate

May 29, 202642 min

Bringing Comfort, Hope, and Confidence with Erica Hyatt from Breastie Boxes

Brad Noll sits down with Erica Hyatt, founder of Breastie Boxes and a five-year breast cancer survivor, to talk about turning a life-altering diagnosis into a mission that has now reached more than 3,700 patients across Northeast Indiana and beyond. Erica was a 39-year-old elementary teacher and mom of four when a routine high-risk MRI led to a stage two HER2-positive diagnosis in 2021. Nine months into survivorship, she and a friend set out to assemble 20 care packages. That small act of service quickly snowballed into a community-fueled nonprofit. This conversation goes beyond the boxes. Erica unpacks the gaps she experienced as a patient, the difference between solitude and isolation, and why hope is the most underrated tool in any hard season. She talks about the messy, beautiful work of building an organization from scratch with no nonprofit experience, the discipline of saying no to protect what matters, and the emotional weight of leading in a space where the people you serve are hurting. Whether you run a small business, lead a nonprofit, or are simply navigating a hard chapter, Erica's story is a masterclass in empathy, intentionality, and showing up one step at a time. As she puts it, "We could either let cancer eat us, or we could eat it." That mindset is the through line of everything she has built. Key Takeaways ● Out of your pain comes your purpose. Erica turned a stage two diagnosis into a mission that has reached thousands of patients, proving that the hardest seasons can produce the most meaningful work. ● Empathy and perspective are non-negotiable fundamentals. Whether you run a nonprofit, a small business, or a team, knowing the people you serve well enough to anticipate their needs is what separates good from great. ● Fill the gap. Erica did not invent a new product; she identified what was missing from patient care and built something tangible to meet that need. Great operators in any industry do the same thing. ● Hope counteracts fear. You cannot always control outcomes, but you can control mindset. As Erica says, "What bad could happen from having hope?" ● Healthy boundaries prevent burnout. The first two years she said yes to everything and paid for it. Rest, intentional no's, and even a weekly mahjong game are how she keeps her tank full. ● You can only learn as fast as you can. Growing fast and humbly admitting you do not have it all figured out are not opposites. They are how sustainable organizations get built. ● Relationships win. From Brad's wife Lindsay sparking the introduction, to mentors like Krista Lehman and Michelle Ditton helping Erica navigate the nonprofit world, every meaningful chapter of this story traces back to people. ● Win the moment. Lou Holtz's WIN, "What's Important Now," is the same advice Erica gives newly diagnosed patients. One appointment, one chemo session, one step at a time. Connect ● Brad Noll on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradnoll24/ ● Noll Team Real Estate: https://www.nollteam.com ● Breastie Boxes: https://www.breastieboxes.com About Noll Team Real Estate Since 2003, Noll Team Real Estate has been helping people in the Fort Wayne area find the freedom to live the lifestyle they want. Despite changing markets and business tactics, we have remained true to this better and improved business model by focusing on building relationships and serving others in everything we do. Whatever stage of life you are in, our goal is to provide you with the wisdom and tools necessary when buying or selling a home. We put you first to ensure an enjoyable and profitable experience. #StudentOfTheGame #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #MasterTheFundamentals #RealEstate #RealProducers #Mindset #WinAtLife #BreastieBoxes #BreastCancerAwareness #FortWayne #Nonprofit #Resilience #Community #OutOfPainComesPurpose Mentioned in this episode: Work with Noll Team Real Estate Today! Noll Team Real Estate

May 15, 202648 min

Wisdom for the Road with Mitch Kruse

Mitch Kruse grew up in a family that helped invent the modern collector car auction. By 18 he was the youngest licensed Realtor in the country. By 20 he had sold the first car to ever change hands for a million dollars cash, delivered to Tom Monahan at home plate in Tiger Stadium. By 27, an IRS raid and a recession nearly took it all down. What happened next is the heart of this conversation. Brad Noll sits down with Mitch Kruse to walk through a story most Fort Wayne entrepreneurs have heard about but never heard told. From the 1971 Auburn auction behind a Dairy Queen that drew 15,000 people, to building 50 annual collector car events, to selling the company to eBay in 1999, Mitch unpacks the fundamentals that built the business: listening, locking eyes, marketing with intention, and serving people before profit. But this is more than an auction story. It is a story about changing the scorecard from money to wisdom, from religion to relationship, and from striving for flawless to surrendering to the Restorer. Whether you are running a small business, leading a team, or chasing a dream, Mitch's framework for the house of leadership and the practice of authenticity will give you something to chew on long after the episode ends. Key Takeaways ● Change the scorecard. Mitch's uncle asked him a question that changed his life: have you ever thought about changing the scorecard from money to wisdom? Wisdom is God's heart intersecting with street smarts. ● Relationship beats remuneration. People before profit is not a slogan, it is a strategy. The world flocks to people who put others' needs ahead of their own. ● Communication is the dying art that will define the next decade. Listening, eye contact, tone, and presence are becoming the most valuable skills in a culture that has forgotten them. ● Authenticity is the most powerful word in a postmodern culture. The more people deconstruct, the more they reward consistency. Be the same person on stage, at home, and alone in the car. ● Perfect practice makes perfect. John Wooden was right. Ask yourself: what process would I do if the end result did not matter? That answer tells you what you love. ● Surrender the old, surrender the pieces, surrender the new. You cannot self-restore. The Restorer takes the basket case apart and rebuilds it piece by piece. ● Build the house of leadership on humility, wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. The rare and beautiful treasures inside are relationships. ● Generosity replaces greed. A greedy heart is never satisfied. A generous heart is free. Connect ● Student of the Game Podcast: https://www.nollteam.com/podcast ● Brad Noll on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradnoll ● Noll Team Real Estate: https://www.nollteam.com ● Mitch Kruse: https://www.mitchkruse.com About Noll Team Real Estate Since 2003, Noll Team Real Estate has been helping people in the Fort Wayne area find the freedom to live the lifestyle they want. Despite changing markets and business tactics, we have remained true to this better and improved business model by focusing on building relationships and serving others in everything we do. Whatever stage of life you are in, our goal is to provide you with the wisdom and tools necessary when buying or selling a home. We put you first to ensure an enjoyable and profitable experience. #StudentOfTheGame #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #MasterTheFundamentals #RealEstate #RealProducers #Mindset #WinAtLife #FortWayne #CollectorCars #Auctioneer #Wisdom #Restoration #RelationshipsWin #FaithInBusiness Mentioned in this episode: Work with Noll Team Real Estate Today! Noll Team Real Estate

April 17, 202652 min

How To Build a Community From Scratch with Jon Good

Jon Good, owner and publisher of Fort Wayne Real Producers and national training director for 130 markets, shares how selling Cutco knives at 18 launched an entrepreneurial journey that transformed the real estate community. From athlete to business owner, Jon unpacks the fundamentals of adding value, taking steps of faith, and closing the integrity gap between intention and action. Key Takeaways ● Add value always: your clients owe you nothing, it is your job to earn the relationship ● The integrity gap is the space between what you say you will do and what you actually do; high performers minimize it ● Activity is king: consistent effort drives consistent results in any business ● Step through open doors; if it is not the right one, it will close on its own ● Stop competing, start collaborating; 85% of homes are co-brokered, and relationships win ● Study success by sitting down with high performers and learning their stories ● Follow the proven blueprint; steal with intention, practically everything (SWIPE) ● Identify the top producers first, then focus your energy on building those relationships ● Winning at life is defined by faith, family, and giving without expectation of return Guest Info Jon Good ("Johnny Bueno") Owner and Publisher, Fort Wayne Real Producers National Training Director, Real Producers (130 markets) Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana Resources ● Real Producers Magazine: www.realproducersmag.com ● The N2 Company (parent company): www.n2co.com ● Cutco Cutlery: www.cutco.com ● Vector Marketing: www.vectormarketing.com ● Bethel University (Mishawaka, IN): www.betheluniversity.edu ● University of Notre Dame: www.nd.edu ● Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: www.naphill.org ● NOLL Team Real Estate: www.nollteam.com ● Lou Holtz (WIN philosophy): www.louholtz.com Connect Student of the Game Podcast ● Host: Brad Noll, Noll Team Real Estate ● Website: https://www.nollteam.com Guest: Jon Good ● Fort Wayne Real Producers: www.realproducersmag.com/fort-wayne ● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-good-216277ba/ Also, check out the Moving Fort Wayne podcast for real estate-specific content. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOrL7ofkyBukIS3YKE9H1A and the Audio: https://movingfortwayne.captivate.fm/listen Hashtags #StudentOfTheGame #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #MasterTheFundamentals #RealEstate #RealProducers #Mindset #WinAtLife #FortWayne #RelationshipsWin #AddValueAlways #Cutco #FaithInBusiness This podcast was produced by Truth Work Media — helping businesses and organizations tell their story through strategic podcast production. Learn more: https://truthworkmedia.com/

April 3, 202652 min

Beyond Strategy: The Real Foundations of Success with Tyler Davis

This week, Brad speaks with Tyler Davis, owner of Triumph Studios. From navigating personal adversity and overcoming substance misuse to building a thriving business, Tyler breaks down the real foundations of success that go far beyond strategy. They discuss what it truly means to master the fundamentals of small business ownership, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, strong team dynamics, and authentic client relationships. Tyler talks about the role of preparation in facing challenges head-on, and why passion and consistency are essential for long-term growth. Noll Team Real Estate SINCE 2003, Noll Team Real Estate HAS BEEN HELPING PEOPLE IN THE FORT WAYNE AREA FIND THE FREEDOM TO LIVE THE LIFESTYLE THEY WANT. DESPITE CHANGING MARKETS AND BUSINESS TACTICS, WE HAVE REMAINED TRUE TO THIS BETTER AND IMPROVED BUSINESS MODEL BY FOCUSING ON BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND SERVING OTHERS IN EVERYTHING WE DO. WHATEVER STAGE OF LIFE YOU ARE IN, OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE WISDOM AND TOOLS NECESSARY WHEN BUYING OR SELLING A HOME. WE PUT YOU FIRST TO ENSURE AN ENJOYABLE AND PROFITABLE EXPERIENCE.

November 14, 202546 min

Winning with People: Mastering Team Culture with Matt Ransbottom

This week, host Brad Noll shifts gears from the field to the front office to take a closer look at the people side of performance and how great leadership off the field drives success. Brad talks with Matt Ransbottom, HR Manager at OmniSource, to break down what coaches and sports business leaders can learn from strong human resource practices. They dive into how building the right culture, hiring the right team, and managing transitions, both onboarding and offboarding, can make or break your organization. Matt shares practical strategies for aligning your core values with how you recruit and lead, creating an environment where athletes, staff, and businesses can thrive. Noll Team Real Estate SINCE 2003, Noll Team Real Estate HAS BEEN HELPING PEOPLE IN THE FORT WAYNE AREA FIND THE FREEDOM TO LIVE THE LIFESTYLE THEY WANT. DESPITE CHANGING MARKETS AND BUSINESS TACTICS, WE HAVE REMAINED TRUE TO THIS BETTER AND IMPROVED BUSINESS MODEL BY FOCUSING ON BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND SERVING OTHERS IN EVERYTHING WE DO. WHATEVER STAGE OF LIFE YOU ARE IN, OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE WISDOM AND TOOLS NECESSARY WHEN BUYING OR SELLING A HOME. WE PUT YOU FIRST TO ENSURE AN ENJOYABLE AND PROFITABLE EXPERIENCE.