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Brian Roberts, CEO of Synergy Wealth Solutions, is a passionate leader for one of the largest MassMutual firms in the Midwest. He leads with compassion to motivate, empower, and inspire high performers. In each episode Brian will be sitting down with some exceptional individuals to talk about their passions and the incredible things that they do. Our guests are made up of the most passionate speakers and thought leaders across the country, and their stories will inspire you to do more and be the best version of yourself.

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    #9 - Laird Veatch

    Mizzou Athletic Director Laird Veatch shares leadership lessons from more than 30 years in college athletics, including how to guide teams through change, build trust, and make difficult decisions transparently. Introduced by Brian Roberts, Veatch discusses the changing college sports landscape, NIL and direct compensation for athletes, Mizzou Athletics' priorities, and the importance of addressing problems early. He also explains why he emphasizes trust, transparency, visibility, and a "no drama" culture when leading an athletic department. This speech offers practical insights for leaders managing change, building teams, and aligning people around shared goals. What You'll Learn - Why trust is the foundation of an effective team - How to address problems early instead of letting them grow - Why Laird Veatch sets a "no drama" standard for his team - How Mizzou Athletics is responding to major changes in college sports and NIL - Why transparency about budgets and priorities matters - How leaders can stay visible, available, and candid with their people   Timestamps 0:00 Brian Roberts introduces Laird Veatch 1:49 Laird Veatch's background and return to Mizzou 3:25 Leading through change 5:30 Managing team cohesion during transition  6:47 Build the right team first 7:28 Why trust matters  9:07 Address problems directly and early 11:01 Creating a "no drama" culture 11:31 Aligning different interests around common goals 12:31 Transparency about budgets and priorities 13:13 Why football is Mizzou Athletics' top priority 14:51 Gaining buy-in from different constituencies 15:15 Leadership through visibility and availability 16:45 Being genuine, open, and honest

  2. Oct 5 ·  Video

    #8 - Mike Matheny

    Mike Matheny, four-time Gold Glove winner and former St. Louis Cardinals manager, joins The Brian Roberts Podcast for a conversation about leadership, mentorship, Christian faith, and surviving a life-threatening brain hemorrhage in 2024. After 13 seasons in Major League Baseball and leading the Cardinals to the 2013 World Series, Matheny understands the responsibility of leadership. In this interview, he explains how a personal board of nine trusted advisors helps him navigate decisions, receive honest feedback, and grow as a husband, father, and leader. He also shares how those relationships helped him prepare for his interview to manage the Cardinals. The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Mike recounts spending 20 days in the ICU, having his children arrive to say goodbye just in case, and experiencing peace through his faith while facing an uncertain future. He reflects on the support of his wife, family, and friends, and why urgency and impact now guide how he invests his time. Whether you lead a business, coach a team, or raise a family, this episode offers practical lessons on humility, accountability, asking for help, and surrounding yourself with people who will challenge you to grow. Subscribe to The Brian Roberts Podcast for more conversations about leadership, purpose, and the people who shape our lives.   What you'll learn  - How Mike built a personal board of nine trusted advisors. - What to look for in mentors who encourage you and tell you the truth. - Why trusted relationships require vulnerability - What grandparenthood has taught him about love and responsibility. - Why urgency and impact now guide his priorities. - How mentors challenged him to speak openly about his faith.   Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - Welcoming Mike Matheny and defining leadership 1:13 - Mike Hansen and a personal board of advisors 3:29 - Choosing mentors and preparing for the Cardinals interview 6:38 - Vulnerability, trust, and asking for help 8:28 - The three friends Mike leans on most 10:53 - A brain hemorrhage and 20 days in the ICU 13:49 - Facing death with faith, family, and peace 18:35 - Fatherhood, grandparenthood, and consistent love 20:03 - Living with urgency and impact 22:59 - Learning to speak openly about his faith   #MikeMatheny #BrianRobertsPodcast #StLouisCardinals #Cardinals #MLB #Baseball #GoldGlove #BaseballLeadership #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Mentorship #PersonalGrowth #Accountability #Faith #ChristianFaith #FaithAndLeadership #BrainHemorrhageSurvivor #Resilience #Fatherhood #Purpose

  3. Sep 1

    #7 - Sal Frisella

    Sal Frisella joins the Brian Roberts Podcast at 1st Phorm headquarters in St. Louis for a conversation about leadership, company culture, family, discipline and building a meaningful legacy. Sal explains why he wants to be remembered not merely as a successful businessman, but as a great man, husband, father, friend and leader. Timestamps:  3:16 - Leadership only works by example 7:38 - Changing yourself before changing the world 9:16 - What championship cultures have in common 10:38 - Why work-life balance is not 50/50 15:21 - Sal's daily routine as a businessman, father and husband 21:39 - Working with Andy Frisella 25:44 - Mike Matheny's influence as a mentor 30:23 - The message Sal wants his children to hear 34:32 - Rapid-fire questions 37:09 - The legacy Sal Frisella wants to leave

  4. Aug 6 ·  Video

    #6 - John Ruhlin

    Brian marks the two-year anniversary of the passing of his close friend, John Ruhlin. They dive deep into the philosophy of "Giftology", the art of using strategic, thoughtful gifting to build powerful, long-term business and personal relationships. John shares his story from baling hay on a farmhouse in Ohio to becoming the number-one sales representative in Cutco history.   Timestamps: 2:30 – From Ohio Farm to Cutco: John's blue-collar roots and learning grit. 3:16 – The Lightning Bulb Moment: Pitching his girlfriend's father and uncovering the secret to referrals. 6:55 – ROI vs. ROR (Return on Relationship): Why business is a relationship game, not a transaction game. 11:07 – The Brooks Brothers Story: Spending personal income to create an unforgettable experience for a mentor. 14:30 – The Golden Rules of Gifting: Why you should never put your logo on a gift or send gifts during the holidays. 24:45 – The Giftology System: Overcoming execution challenges and accessing the full blueprint.

  5. Jul 6 ·  Video

    #5 - Craig Berube

    In this episode, we sit down with Craig Berube, the Stanley Cup-winning head coach of the St. Louis Blues, to discuss the evolution of leadership in the NHL and the "ordinary people doing extraordinary things" mindset that fueled the 2019 championship run. Timestamps: 1:05 – How NHL Leadership Has Changed 03:47 – Building Trust 06:56 – Transitioning from Player to Coach 08:58 – Winning the Stanley Cup 10:50 – The Binnington Effect 12:38 – Learning to Win in Boston 13:26 – Why "Team First" Culture Starts at the Top 14:49 – Two Things You Can Control 16:05 – Practice Fights and Lessons from Mike Keenan

  6. Jun 1

    #4 - Austin Hatch

    In this inspiring episode of the Brian Roberts Podcast, we sit down with Austin Hatch, a young man who miraculously survived two horrific plane crashes. Austin opens up about the incomprehensible loss of his family members in crashes that occurred when he was just eight and sixteen years old. He details his grueling recovery from a level seven traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how he emerged from a two-month coma with a "go big or go home" mindset instilled by his late father. Timestamps: 2:58 - The unimaginable first plane crash 4:55 - The tragic second crash 6:41 - How Austin's dad taught him to simply rise to the occasion 9:35 - A level seven Traumatic Brain Injury recovery 14:17 - Coach John Beilein's incredible integrity 17:01 - Choosing faith and perseverance 18:24 - Meeting his wife Abby 20:56 - Austin's foundational advice for anyone facing adversity 22:41 - Defining G.R.I.T.

  7. May 4

    #3 - Eli Drinkwitz

    Brian Roberts sits down with Eli Drinkwitz, head coach of the Missouri Tigers. Coach Drinkwitz shares his candid thoughts on the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on college football, how the role of a head coach has evolved from focusing on X's and O's to becoming a CEO and a connector for the team, and the pressure-cooker environment of the SEC.   Timestamps:  1:01 - Thoughts on NIL & the Transfer Portal 4:34 - The Changing Role of a Head Coach 6:02 - Mizzou's Approach to Player Development 10:15 - Leadership, Truth, & Holding Players Accountable 12:14 - Competing in the SEC "Shark Tank" 17:24 - Handling Public Criticism & Social Media 21:34 - Coach Drinkwitz's Core Values & Creed 28:29 - Rapid Fire Questions & The Future of Mizzou

  8. Apr 25

    #2 - John O' Leary

    In this episode of the Brian Roberts Podcast, host Brian Roberts sits down with best-selling author and world-class inspirational speaker John O'Leary. John shares the harrowing and miraculous story of his childhood, where a gasoline explosion left him with severe burns over 100% of his body and a grim 109% mortality rate.   Timestamps: 2:09 - John's first motivational speech 4:18 - The devastating childhood gasoline explosion 5:16 - Understanding the impossible odds 6:39 - The lonely ambulance ride 12:48 - Jack Buck 18:33 - Playing piano with no fingers

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Brian Roberts, CEO of Synergy Wealth Solutions, is a passionate leader for one of the largest MassMutual firms in the Midwest. He leads with compassion to motivate, empower, and inspire high performers. In each episode Brian will be sitting down with some exceptional individuals to talk about their passions and the incredible things that they do. Our guests are made up of the most passionate speakers and thought leaders across the country, and their stories will inspire you to do more and be the best version of yourself.

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