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If You Don't Grind

  • *Inaugural Guest* Big Cat from Barstool Sports

    9 FEB 2020 · Dan Katz, aka Big Cat, welcomes J.T. into the Pardon My Take studio at Barstool Sports headquarters. The conversation focuses on Big Cat's journey from "the worst real estate professional in history" to being the host of the most popular sports podcast in America. Dan and J.T. talk about a variety of topics ranging from the early days of Barstool Sports to Dan thinking that J.T. hated him. #IfYouDontGrind / linkedin.com/grind Time Stamps 0:00-0:30 - Intro/ Entrance music 0:30 - 2:02 - If You Don’t Grind summary 2:02- 3:12 - Big Cat Introduction (Dan Katz from Barstool Sports, Pardon My Take) 3:12 - 6:20 - Big Cat’s College Days at Wisconsin… Early Career Days in Real Estate 6:20 - 7:10 - Being Versatile and ‘Swiss Army Knife’ at Work 7:10 - 8:24 - Why Big Cat is “Worst Real Estate Professional Ever” and His Work Passion Revelation 8:24 - 14:20 - Big Cat’s Early Barstool Days and Leaving Real Estate 14:20 - 16:20 - Evolution of Barstool 16:20 - 17:03 - Big Cat’s “What’s Next” Mindset 17:03 -18:27 - LINKEDIN JOB ADVERTISEMENT 18:27 - 20:18 - Big Cat’s Work Ethic & Luck Pertaining to Chicago Teams Winning Championships 20:18 - 24:11 - Barstool Van Talk Launch and Cancellation 24:11 - 25:50 - Managing Personal Relationships and Networking 25:50 - 27:40 - First Time J.T. & Big Cat met at the Univ. of Mich. w/ Football Coach Jim Harbaugh 27:40 - 29:17 - Ways to Learn From and Handle Relationships (ex: J.J Watt) 29:17 - 31:09 - Working with PFT Commenter (Pardon My Take Co-Host) 31:09 - 33:00 - Summary of ‘The Corp’ with Alex Rodriguez 33:00 - 35:40 - Maintaining Success in Sports Media and His ‘Grateful’ Perspective on Fans 35:40 - 36:54 - Height Debate and Wrap-Up 36:54 - 38:25 - Thank You to Big Cat, LinkedIn Jobs and WHAT’S NEXT
    38m 28s
  • Music Industry Veteran Mikey Eckstein

    10 FEB 2020 · Mikey talks about his journey to becoming a fixture in the Detroit music scene. Mikey discusses managing artists, how he helped to throw Eminem a surprise 30th birthday party, maintaining professional relationships, why he chooses to work for himself, and how he achieves success in his multiple business ventures. #IfYouDontGrind / linkedin.com/grind
    35m 24s
  • World-class Athlete and Competitor Kirk Gibson

    10 FEB 2020 · This episode focuses on Kirk's unrelenting positive mindset and his battle to help find the cure for Parkinson's. Kirk talks about how he transformed his mindset to go from being a .225 hitter with the Detroit Tigers to batting .300 the following season. Kirk also discusses his upbringing and what environments stoked his competitive nature. #IfYouDontGrind / linkedin.com/grind
    39m 25s
  • Ford CEO Jim Hackett

    10 FEB 2020 · 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 gratitude and how to best live in the service of others. #IfYouDontGrind / linkedin.com/grind
    30m 3s
  • Sleep Medicine Specialist and Sleep Coach, Dr. Meeta Singh

    10 FEB 2020 · 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 details elements of the Washington Nationals' 2019 World Series Championship run and the role sleep played in their success . #IfYouDontGrind / linkedin.com/grind
    34m 12s
  • Former USD Torero Basketball Standout & Convicted Point Shaver, Brandon Johnson

    10 FEB 2020 · 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, otherwise known as point shaving. Brandon details his journey out of prison to playing competitive basketball and now sharing his cautionary tale about the potential pitfalls that can await college athletes. #IfYouDontGrind / linkedin.com/grind
    49m 48s
  • Well-established Dealmaker, Agent, and "Career Guidance" Expert Sandy Montag

    10 FEB 2020 · 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 learned from decades of working with many of the most talented experts in the broadcasting and entertainment industries. Sandy details the value of a stable home life, the importance of real, personal business interaction, and more. #IfYouDontGrind / linkedin.com/grind
    34m 31s
  • Special Forces Navy SEAL discusses his learnings from his time in the Armed Forces

    10 FEB 2020 · 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 to take individual credit for Navy SEAL accomplishments. #IfYouDontGrind / linkedin.com/grind
    37m 57s
  • Los Angeles Clippers Assistant Coach Rex Kalamian

    10 FEB 2020 · 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
    25m 35s
  • Executive Director of Women In Sales Everywhere (WISE), Alex Adamson

    10 FEB 2020 · 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 empower women to achieve success. #IfYouDontGrind / linkedin.com/grind
    26m 29s

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...

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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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