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Join the founders of MGM Coaching, Carl Montante III and Evan Giokas, as they discuss business, life, people, conation, and more. A relationship that started in 2017 by a random golf pairing has led to business and friendship. We'd love for you to join us and learn how you can maximize your life, both professionally and personally. We'll be serious, and we'll slack off, but we promise to make whatever we talk about interesting. We've started families and businesses in our 20's and we're on a path and following a dream to create something bigger than we ever could imagine.

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July 10, 20261 hr 1 min

MGM #75 - Career Changes, Full Circle Moments, and Becoming a Father with Brendan Tenney

Episode #75 - Career Changes, Full Circle Moments, and Becoming a Father with Brendan TenneyEpisode HighlightBrendan went from not getting into the colleges of his choice, to studying Finance at Xavier University, to working in Corporate Finance, to pivoting to education because he kept feeling a nagging feeling like he was being pulled in a different direction. Tune in to this episode of The MGM Show to hear how he completely changed his career, married the girl of his dreams, and is now expecting his first child! What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeKey takeaway #1 — Life works out the way it's supposed to Key takeaway #2 — Don't run or hide from that feeling in your gut Key takeaway #3 — Find what you love to do and do that thing all the time About Our GuestBrendan Tenney, Assistant Director of Admissions @ Canisius High SchoolLinks & Resources:https://www.canisiushigh.org/Official Apparel Partner of The MGM ShowThe MGM Show is proud to partner with Donald Ross Sportswear, the Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show.Donald Ross is known for premium golf and lifestyle apparel designed for performance, comfort, and timeless style—perfect for the course, the office, or anywhere in between.MGM Show listeners receive 20% off Donald Ross apparel. Use Code: MGM20Visit: https://donaldross.comConnect with MGM CoachingMGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/The MGM Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themgmshow_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/Email: podcast@mgmcoach.comConative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more.

July 3, 20261 hr 7 min

MGM #74 - Putters, Taps Rooms, and Entrepreneurship with The Tony and Mike Tuber

Episode #74 - Putters, Taps Rooms, and Entrepreneurship with The Tony and Mike TuberEpisode HighlightHappy 250th Birthday, America, and welcome to the show, Tony and Mike Tuber. The MGM Show's most recent partner is T Squared Putters. A family-owned and operated business right here in Buffalo, NY, just a quick 20-minute drive south of the city. Tune in today to hear about how the business + Tees and Taps was started, who is responsible for what, and what it's like working with your brother on a daily basis! What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeHighlight #1 — Pitch Competitions and Starting a Business in College Highlight #2 — How Tees and Taps began with a tree putting a hole through the roofHighlight #3 — What 1 Year looks like for T Squared and the Tap Room Official Apparel Partner of The MGM ShowThe MGM Show is proud to partner with Donald Ross Sportswear, the Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show.Donald Ross is known for premium golf and lifestyle apparel designed for performance, comfort, and timeless style—perfect for the course, the office, or anywhere in between.MGM Show listeners receive 20% off Donald Ross apparel. Use Code: MGM20Visit: https://donaldross.comOfficial Putter Partner of The MGM Show The MGM Show is proud to partner with T Squared Putters, the Official Putter Partner of The MGM Show. T Squared Putters hand-mills every putter from solid billet in its family-owned shop in Orchard Park, New York—never cast—for a truer roll and more confidence on the greens. MGM Show listeners receive 15% off T Squared Putters. Use Code: MGM15 Visit: https://tsquaredputters.comConnect with MGM CoachingMGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/The MGM Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themgmshow_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/Email: podcast@mgmcoach.comConative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more.

June 25, 20261 hr 12 min

MGM #73 - Turning Passion into a Business with Alternate Golf Logos

Episode #73 - Turning Passion into a Business with Alternate Golf Logos (Ryan Gabel)Episode Highlight Ryan Gabel started his career in sales. For the next 10ish years, he stayed in sales. Then, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor, leaned into his passion during COVID, and now he's designing logos for clubs all across the country.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeKey takeaway #1 — How Ryan starts a new projectKey takeaway #2 — Is AI going to hurt his business?Key takeaway #3 — How a brain tumor led to his now careerAbout Our Guest - Ryan Gabel Founder, Alternate Golf Logos InstagramWebsiteOfficial Apparel Partner of The MGM ShowThe MGM Show is proud to partner with Donald Ross Sportswear, the Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show.Donald Ross is known for premium golf and lifestyle apparel designed for performance, comfort, and timeless style—perfect for the course, the office, or anywhere in between.MGM Show listeners receive 20% off Donald Ross apparel. Use Code: MGM20Visit: https://donaldross.comConnect with MGM CoachingMGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/The MGM Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themgmshow_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/Email: podcast@mgmcoach.comConative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more.

June 22, 202649 min

MGM #72 - Blue Collar Work and a Family Business with Nick Cortese

Episode #72 - Blue Collar Work and a Family Business with Nick Cortese Episode HighlightEver think about going into the trades? Have you ever thought that if you didn't go to college, you'd just be viewed as "not smart enough"? In today's episode, we hear from Nick Cortese, VP of Cortese Construction Services, about what it's like to run a family business and how you can create immense value and wealth for yourself without even attending college. Tune in today! What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeKey takeaway #1 — What it's like working in a 3rd generation family businessKey takeaway #2 — How getting into thousands of dollars of debt isn't always the best optionKey takeaway #3 — You can create immense wealth from working with your hands About Our Guest Nick Cortese, VP of Cortese Construction Services Links & Resources: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HammertimeTVBuffaloWebsite: https://cortese.net/Official Apparel Partner of The MGM ShowThe MGM Show is proud to partner with Donald Ross Sportswear, the Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show.Donald Ross is known for premium golf and lifestyle apparel designed for performance, comfort, and timeless style—perfect for the course, the office, or anywhere in between.MGM Show listeners receive 20% off Donald Ross apparel. Use Code: MGM20Visit: https://donaldross.comConnect with MGM CoachingMGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/The MGM Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themgmshow_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/Email: podcast@mgmcoach.comConative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more.

May 22, 202643 min

MGM #71 - Playing 117 Holes of Golf for Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo w/ Andy Lashua and Jamie Miller

Episode #71 - Playing 117 Holes of Golf for Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo w/ Andy Lashua and Jamie MillerEpisode HighlightOn Tuesday, May 26th, 17 golfers will be playing 117 holes of golf with the goal of raising $1,000,000 for Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo. Today, we have the Chief Development Officer of Kaleida Health, Andy Lashua, and the original founding member of 117 Holes, Jamie Miller, on to discuss the event's history and showcase what will be done this year! We hope you enjoy.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeKey takeaway #1 — Buffalo can rally like no other cityKey takeaway #2 — Josh Allen's commitment and support to the Buffalo CommunityKey takeaway #3 — Yes, we get to golf 117 holes, but this is all about the children and families who get treated at Golisano Children's Hospital of BuffaloHow to Participate in 117 HolesDonate Here: https://secure3.convio.net/chobf/site/TR?pg=personal&fr_id=1100&px=1016641Official Apparel Partner of The MGM ShowThe MGM Show is proud to partner with Donald Ross Sportswear, the Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show.Donald Ross is known for premium golf and lifestyle apparel designed for performance, comfort, and timeless style—perfect for the course, the office, or anywhere in between.MGM Show listeners receive 20% off Donald Ross apparel. Use Code: MGM20Visit: https://donaldross.comConnect with MGM CoachingMGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/The MGM Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themgmshow_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/Email: podcast@mgmcoach.comConative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more.

May 8, 202648 min

MGM #70 - Parenting, Travel Sports, and The Buffalo Sabres

Episode #70 - Parenting, Travel Sports, and The Buffalo SabresEpisode HighlightConation is used in everyday life. Whether it's with parenting, managing a household, getting kids to travel sports on time, or connecting with people over the love of The Buffalo Sabres, learning about your Conative Mind is THE MOST valuable gift you can give yourself. Tune in to episode 70 of The MGM Show to hear us talk about why that is!What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeKey takeaway #1 — When playing sports, intangibles matter almost just as much, if not more, than what is shown in the scoresheetKey takeaway #2 — Partners/Spouses must absolutely understand each other ConativelyKey takeaway #3 — Are travel sports becoming too much?Official Apparel Partner of The MGM ShowThe MGM Show is proud to partner with Donald Ross Sportswear, the Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show.Donald Ross is known for premium golf and lifestyle apparel designed for performance, comfort, and timeless style—perfect for the course, the office, or anywhere in between.MGM Show listeners receive 20% off Donald Ross apparel. Use Code: MGM20Visit: https://donaldross.comConnect with MGM CoachingMGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/The MGM Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themgmshow_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/Email: podcast@mgmcoach.comConative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more.

May 1, 202658 min

MGM #69 - Making the Right College Decision and Saving Hundreds of Thousands on Tuition

Episode #69 - Making the Right College Decision and Saving Hundreds of Thousands on TuitionEpisode HighlightIt's no surprise that college costs have gotten out of control over the last couple of decades. That is why The College Confidence Coach is here for you. On top of saving you what could be hundreds of thousands of dollars on tuition, we are here to help your child with the decision-making process. At 17/18 years old, it's a daunting decision. We help break it down in simple forms. Deep dive into the reasons why we are making certian decisions. Then help each student through the ENTIRE application process. Learn more about The College Confidence Coach hereWhat You’ll Learn in This EpisodeFinding Your Right-Fit School Changes Everything:Discover why choosing a college that truly aligns with who your child is, not just their GPA or test scores, is the single most important decision in this process, and how College Confidence Coach makes that the north star of everything they do.The Three-Part Mind Alignment That Most Families Miss:Learn how aligning all three parts of a student's mindset is the secret to uncovering their right-fit path, and why skipping this step leads so many families down an expensive, stressful road to the wrong destination.How the Right Process Can Save Your Family Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars:Find out how a tried-and-true college coaching process doesn't just reduce stress, it can literally save families enormous amounts of money by helping students land where they're meant to be the first time around.Official Apparel Partner of The MGM ShowThe MGM Show is proud to partner with Donald Ross Sportswear, the Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show.Donald Ross is known for premium golf and lifestyle apparel designed for performance, comfort, and timeless style—perfect for the course, the office, or anywhere in between.MGM Show listeners receive 20% off Donald Ross apparel. Use Code: MGM20Visit: https://donaldross.comConnect with MGM CoachingMGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/The MGM Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themgmshow_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/Email: podcast@mgmcoach.comConative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more.

April 24, 202647 min

MGM #68 - The Best Hiring Practice for your Organization

Episode #68 - The Best Hiring Practice for your OrganizationEpisode HighlightHiring needs to be viewed through a completely different lens. For too long, companies have asked only two questions: Can this person do the job? And do I like this person?But the better question is this: Is this person a Conative Match for the role?In this episode, MGM Coaching breaks down how employers can make smarter hiring decisions, reduce costly mis-hires, and better protect the investment they make in their greatest asset: their people.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeKey takeaway #1 — Why not using Conation in hiring is a mistake Key takeaway #2 — How MGM Coaching approaches hiring Key takeaway #3 — What you can do in order to start protecting your investmentOfficial Apparel Partner of The MGM ShowThe MGM Show is proud to partner with Donald Ross Sportswear, the Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show.Donald Ross is known for premium golf and lifestyle apparel designed for performance, comfort, and timeless style—perfect for the course, the office, or anywhere in between.MGM Show listeners receive 20% off Donald Ross apparel. Use Code: MGM20Visit: https://donaldross.comConnect with MGM CoachingMGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/The MGM Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themgmshow_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/Email: podcast@mgmcoach.comConative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more.

April 17, 202653 min

MGM #67 - Mind Over Miles: Show Up With Purpose

Episode #67 - Mind Over Miles: Show Up With PurposeEpisode HighlightOn today's episode, we have Max Montante and Nick Ennis of The Mind Over Foundation to talk about their 3rd Annual Mind Over Miles: 24 Hour Challenge. This year's event is coming up on May 9th and 10th in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY! We invite you all to come out, bring a friend, and enjoy some laps!What You’ll Learn in This Episode:[Key takeaway #1] — Movement is medicine[Key takeaway #2] — Suppression of expression leads to depression [Key takeaway #3] — Finding people to help push you goes a long way!How can you help The Mind Over Foundation?Follow on Instagram Donate to Mind OverRegister for Mind Over Miles! Official Apparel Partner of The MGM ShowThe MGM Show is proud to partner with Donald Ross Sportswear, the Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show.Donald Ross is known for premium golf and lifestyle apparel designed for performance, comfort, and timeless style—perfect for the course, the office, or anywhere in between.MGM Show listeners receive 20% off Donald Ross apparel. Use Code: MGM20Visit: https://donaldross.comConnect with MGM CoachingMGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/The MGM Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themgmshow_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/Email: podcast@mgmcoach.comConative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more.

April 10, 20261 hr 0 min

MGM #66 - Welcome to The Masters

Episode #66 - Welcome to The Masters Episode HighlightThe 90th Masters Tournament is upon us, and Evan and Carl are excited, to say the least. Tune in to hear about Evan's trip to Augusta National this past Tuesday, Carl's one and only trip in 2016, and everything in between! Notes:The Merchandise Operations The Concessions Operations Best places to watch golf Traditions vs. The Modern Day Tune in for more and more! Official Apparel Partner of The MGM ShowThe MGM Show is proud to partner with Donald Ross Sportswear, the Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show.Donald Ross is known for premium golf and lifestyle apparel designed for performance, comfort, and timeless style—perfect for the course, the office, or anywhere in between.MGM Show listeners receive 20% off Donald Ross apparel. Use Code: MGM20Visit: https://donaldross.comConnect with MGM CoachingMGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/The MGM Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themgmshow_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/Email: podcast@mgmcoach.comConative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more.