The Self-Belief Podcast

Keith Baldwin
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We interview business leaders and people of influence in Metro Detroit to discuss their journey to a position of influence in their industries. The times where they had to draw on their reserves of self belief and the solutions they found are investigated with them. Overall, you will get to know our guests on a human level and understand the individual qualities they have that helped shape their behavior and choices on their journey.

  1. Rob Kjellberg - Owner of Zmash Padel Club in Sterling Heights

    DEC 11

    Rob Kjellberg - Owner of Zmash Padel Club in Sterling Heights

    In this episode hear how Rob not only opened a business but how he opened a business based on a sport most Americans have never heard of' in an already crowded racquet space. Rob initially came to America to play tennis in college where he was #1 ranked and after returning to Sweden he started playing padel instead as the sport swept Europe. After vocalizing his desire to bring padel to America he teamed up with the correct people to help make that dream a reality. From educating your customers, to setting the right culture and managing staff from a long distance, there were plenty of challenges for him. Hear how Rob's sport background dealing with pressure and the experience of moving to a different country alone at a young age has helped shape him as an entrepreneur. If you want to try padel and have not been to the club before then call Zmash Padel and mention this podcast and you get a court and all equipment free for an hour. An instructor will debrief you on the basics of how to play. www.zmashpadel.com We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries. If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating. Please feel free to contact us at hosts@selfbeliefpodcast.com Instagram - theselfbeliefpodcast Facebook - Self Belief Podcast www.selfbeliefpodcast.com sponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses accept payments in the most efficient and cost effective way possible www.regalpayments.com Office Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver

    55 min
  2. "It's not about getting by, it's about getting better". Amanda Treppa - Democratic candidate for State Senate District 10.

    NOV 15

    "It's not about getting by, it's about getting better". Amanda Treppa - Democratic candidate for State Senate District 10.

    "It's not about getting by, it's about getting better".  Hear Amanda, who is running for Michigan's Senate in the 10th district, talk about her vision and solutions for helping to make her constituents lives better. We not only talk about her plans, but also about her past and the experiences that shaped her. From dealing with an umempathetic situation at work when she had a miscarriage and then post partum depression, Amanda has personal reference points as she looks to make workplaces even better for women and families. Her district lies within the two counties of Oakland and Macomb and she discuss the challenges both district face collectively and how solutions can be found even when it feels both counties are opposed on an issue. Get to know Amanda and what shapes her decisions as she looks to earn peoples support to help her shape policies that will benefit District 10 and beyond. www.treppaformichigan.com We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries. If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating. Please feel free to contact us at hosts@selfbeliefpodcast.com Instagram - theselfbeliefpodcast Facebook - Self Belief Podcast www.selfbeliefpodcast.com sponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses accept payments in the most efficient and cost effective way possible www.regalpayments.com Office Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver

    1h 13m
  3. Paul Bhatti - CEO of Kronk Boxing Gym in Detroit

    OCT 27

    Paul Bhatti - CEO of Kronk Boxing Gym in Detroit

    Paul came to America from England 20 years ago working in an industry completely unrelated to sports. Now, after a successful career, he is combining his business acumen and skills of team leading with his love of boxing to bring back Detroits iconic Kronk brand and gym. Hear how Paul developed over the years and how when people and passion for growth are aligned then success happens, regardless of the product and service.  Taking that formula and combining it with his passion of boxing and the world famous Kronk name, Paul is excited to launch and open the new gym this Fall. Kronk already has a pro fighter, Hunter Lee, and the gym will have a pro aspect in the evenings and a community fitness aspect in the mornings and afternoons. If you have ever wanted to 'throw your hat in the ring' to run a business aligned with your lifelong passion then this is an episode you need to hear so you can gain the know how of the steps to do that strategically. We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries. If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating. Please feel free to contact us at hosts@selfbeliefpodcast.com Instagram - theselfbeliefpodcast Facebook - Self Belief Podcast www.selfbeliefpodcast.com sponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses accept payments in the most efficient and cost effective way possible www.regalpayments.com Office Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver

    53 min
  4. Forest Bakery - The 3 person partnership shares their recipe for success regarding their products, work life balance and aligned goals

    MAY 20

    Forest Bakery - The 3 person partnership shares their recipe for success regarding their products, work life balance and aligned goals

    Hear how Jo, Kyle and Humna came together from different experiences in Detroits food scene to open a highly successful bakery in Oak Park. Forest bakery is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 -2 but those limited hours require a full week of prep and dedication to produce the high quality products they have become known for. Hear how they were very intentional with their business plan so that they would have a work life balance that works for them. This includes not wanting to hire employees and a focus on sustainability and quality, not on continued growth and expansion. I hope you enjoy this episode and if it makes you suitably hungry, make sure you stop by Forest bakery and get a danish, croissant, banana bread, earl grey tea cake or any of a number of items. We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries. If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating. Please feel free to contact us at hosts@selfbeliefpodcast.com Instagram - theselfbeliefpodcast Facebook - Self Belief Podcast www.selfbeliefpodcast.com sponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses accept payments in the most efficient and cost effective way possible www.regalpayments.com Office Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver

    51 min
  5. Justin Craig, owner of Run Detroit on running.....and running a business

    MAY 6

    Justin Craig, owner of Run Detroit on running.....and running a business

    It can be said running a business is like running a marathon however running a business or a marathon does not have to be grueling slog like that phrase infers.  Here we talk to Justin about his love of running itself as well as starting up a business in downtown Detroit before downtown started to regenerate. Hear Justin talk honestly about business challenges and how his store has evolved from a fight to survive, to innovative sales and marketing techniques with Garmin watches 10 years ago, to now having the mission statement of aiming, "to inspire physical, mental and social well-being through movement and connection". Run Detroit is more than just a store, it is a meeting place for people to come move and connect together and every Saturday morning at 8am there is a group run where people can chose to do 3, 6 or 10 miles. From newbies to experienced runners, come check out a Saturday run and meet Justin where he can answer any question for you......just don't ask him about movies as I found out! Run Detroit is at 1948 Division st in the Eastern market in Detroit We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries. If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating. Please feel free to contact us at hosts@selfbeliefpodcast.com Instagram - theselfbeliefpodcast Facebook - Self Belief Podcast www.selfbeliefpodcast.com sponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses accept payments in the most efficient and cost effective way possible www.regalpayments.com Office Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver

    1h 4m
  6. Awenate Cobbina - CEO of Shinola.

    07/02/2024

    Awenate Cobbina - CEO of Shinola.

    Awenate speaks about what made him leave a great role at the Whitehouse to come to Detroit with the Pistons initially before taking a role with the Bedrock Manufacturing group where he became CEO and is heading up the Shinola brand. His journey is one of always demanding more from himself and never accepting staying 'comfortable' whether that was in his role at the NFL, The Whitehouse or The Pistons. Take a listen to this episode with Awenate and you will understand why he is a respected leader in the Detroit business community and how he got there. He also talks about his plans for the future and the expansion of Shinola Hotels. We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries. If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating. Please feel free to contact us at hosts@selfbeliefpodcast.com Instagram - theselfbeliefpodcast Facebook - Self Belief Podcast www.selfbeliefpodcast.com sponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses accept payments in the most efficient and cost effective way possible www.regalpayments.com Office Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver

    54 min
  7. Cam Crowder - How to venture into the world of Venture Capitalism

    06/25/2024

    Cam Crowder - How to venture into the world of Venture Capitalism

    Cam shares his candid insights from leaving college early to help run his familys Tim Hortons franchises. While there he found more efficient ways to serve customers in the drive through and he also started considering other food related technologies that could increase efficiency. During COVID the decision was made to sell the franchises and Cam went full time into investing in start ups in the food industry, which was something he had been learning about the past few years. With the right research and connections made Cam was able to join venture groups for not a huge monetary investment and he has grown from there learning many things along the way. We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries. If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating. Please feel free to contact us at hosts@selfbeliefpodcast.com Instagram - theselfbeliefpodcast Facebook - Self Belief Podcast www.selfbeliefpodcast.com sponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses accept payments in the most efficient and cost effective way possible www.regalpayments.com Office Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver

    54 min
  8. Connie Smith - From growing up in foster care, to becoming a foster parent.......and running a PR firm

    06/18/2024

    Connie Smith - From growing up in foster care, to becoming a foster parent.......and running a PR firm

    Hear Connie not only talk about her career but about what it was like growing up in foster care. At 10 years old she had to make a mature decision about her living arrangements and ever since Connie has been decisive in her choices and with her strong work ethic and drive she progressed in the news and TV industry. During COVID, she was home with her 6 kids and realized she didn't want to go back full time to the role she had built for herself in TV. She wanted more flexibility and that led her to set up her own PR firm, High Five PR. Connie's story is inspiring and impressive and you will get a lot of potential take aways in the areas of attitude, drive, determination and work ethic. We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries. If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating. Please feel free to contact us at hosts@selfbeliefpodcast.com Instagram - theselfbeliefpodcast Facebook - Self Belief Podcast www.selfbeliefpodcast.com sponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses accept payments in the most efficient and cost effective way possible www.regalpayments.com Office Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver

    59 min
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We interview business leaders and people of influence in Metro Detroit to discuss their journey to a position of influence in their industries. The times where they had to draw on their reserves of self belief and the solutions they found are investigated with them. Overall, you will get to know our guests on a human level and understand the individual qualities they have that helped shape their behavior and choices on their journey.

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  • Creator
    Keith Baldwin
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Self-Belief Podcast
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    The Self-Belief Podcast