Winners Find a Way

Trent M Clark
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Trent Clark is a serial entrepreneur and three-time Major League Baseball World Series Coach who brings his business and sports insights to interview leaders of business and sport. His guests bring their stories of overcoming adversity, sacrificing for the greater good, and finding a Way to Win.

  1. APR 3

    WINNERS FIND A WAY *SPECIAL* - MENTAL TOUGHNESS & WINNING

    Coach Trent shares what it really takes to win—through discipline, daily choices, and mental toughness. Key Takeaways You choose daily: discipline or regret Discipline is short-term. Regret lasts longer Winners execute—no excuses Interested people talk. Committed people act What you repeat daily = who you become Coach Trent's Core Message Winning isn't about talent. It's about the choices you make every day. If you want better results, you need better discipline—and consistency. Action Steps Choose one daily discipline Make it non-negotiable Remove one thing holding you back: → Stop it → Adapt it → Delegate it Quote of the Episode "Winners, when shown data that they are losing… find a way to win." Resources & Links TEDx: The Pain Exchange Book: Leading Winning Teams Book a call: https://calendly.com/trentclark/15min Email: trent@leadershipity.com Listen & Watch LinkedIn Live (Thursdays) YouTube (Leadershipity Channel) Spotify & Apple Podcasts About the Show Winners Find A Way helps leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs win—through discipline, mindset, and action.

    46 min

  2. MAR 20

    WINNING WAYS - Part 2 of 2 with Host: Coach Trent, HOW TO WIN

    Winners don't guess their way to success—they execute with intention. In Part 2 of Winning Ways: How to Win, Coach Trent brings it back to fundamentals: Win the day Stack the days into weeks Stack the weeks into months And build a life—and business—that wins consistently Execution isn't occasional. It's daily. 🧠 The Daily Discipline That Separates Winners Most people stay busy. Winners stay focused. 👉 The standard: Write down your Top 5 priorities daily Execute the Top 3 that move the needle Schedule them into your calendar intentionally Multiply that across a team—and now you're operating at a completely different level. Consistency compounds into elite performance. 🧩 Clarity Creates Execution 🏗️ The Pyramid of Leadershipity Elite teams are built on a strong foundation: Foundation Integrity Humility Core Strength Stability Spiritual alignment (values-driven leadership) Quality standards Team DNA (ACES) Coachability Adaptability Responsibility Dependability Leadership Execution Accountability Communication Visibility Authenticity Get this right, and you don't just build a team—you build a winning culture. 👥 Great Teams Don't Need the Best Players—They Need the Right Ones Effort Multiplies Everything The Five Behaviors of Winning Teams Alignment Over Agreement Simplification is the Real Superpower If you're stuck, overwhelmed, or your team isn't executing at the level you need— 👉 Book a 15-minute call with Coach Trent 👉 Get clarity. Build alignment. Start winning again. 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipity 🎧 Podcast: https://podcast.winnersfindaway.us/podcast

    30 min
  3. Winning Ways - How to Win

    MAR 13

    Winning Ways - How to Win

    The difference between people who talk about winning… and people who actually win. In this Winning Ways solo episode, host Trent M. Clark breaks down the habits, mindset, and daily disciplines that separate high performers from everyone else. Drawing from decades in professional sports, entrepreneurship, and leadership coaching, Trent shares lessons learned from championship environments—lessons that apply directly to business, leadership, and life. From the power of hyper-learning to the reality of the Pain Exchange, this episode challenges listeners to take ownership of their habits, their discipline, and their results. Because winners don't stumble into success. They train for it daily. Key Takeaways from This Episode 1. Champions Are Hyper-Learners 2. Coaching Accelerates the Journey 3. The Pain Exchange: Discipline vs Regret   4. Beware the Four Losing Behaviors   5. Winners Take Responsibility for Results 6. Interested vs Committed 7. Winning Starts with the Day   Trent's Weekly Challenge Ask yourself one simple question: What is one habit you need to stop doing immediately? It might be: Sleeping in Procrastinating Poor preparation Lack of communication Remove that one behavior this week. Small habit changes create massive long-term results. Support the Olympic Mission Trent also highlights the journey of USA Skeleton athlete Andy Whittier, who is pursuing his Olympic dream while serving in the U.S. Army. Support Andy and learn more about his upcoming book "Life Head First." Resources Mentioned Leading Winning Teams – Trent M. Clark Bloom Growth Coaching System Andy Whittier Olympic Support Mission Connect with Trent M. Clark Podcast: https://podcast.winnersfindaway.us/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GAwyvYA7OY1L2JOjegX7D Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/winners-find-a-way/id1578413577 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipity Website: https://Leadershipity.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentmclark/ 🎁 FREE RESOURCE – Download Trent's Pyramid of Leadershipity here: https://pyramidofleadershipity.trent-clark.com/pyramid-of-leadershipity

    24 min
  4. Give a Damn: Why Caring Companies Win in Business | Justin Ricklefs

    MAR 7

    Give a Damn: Why Caring Companies Win in Business | Justin Ricklefs

    The Brands That Win Care More. In baseball, you can feel when a team cares. You walk into the clubhouse… You watch how players treat the equipment manager… You see the energy in batting practice. You know immediately. The same thing happens in business. Customers can feel when a company actually gives a damn. And when they do… they become your biggest promoters. In this episode of WINNERS FIND A WAY, Trent Clark sits down with Justin Ricklefs, founder of Guild Collective and author of Give a Damn, to talk about the real competitive advantage in business today: human connection. Justin shares how brands win when they stop shouting about their products… and start telling stories that connect with people. This conversation covers: • Why your brand story matters more than your marketing budget • The biggest mistake companies make when communicating with customers • Why Chick-fil-A, Nike, and Apple dominate through emotional connection • How great leaders build companies that people actually care about • The power of customer delight in a noisy marketplace As Justin says: "Your brand is the story people tell about you when you're not in the room." Winners Find a Way_ Guest-Justi… The question every leader should ask is simple: What story are people telling about your company? ABOUT THE GUEST Justin Ricklefs is the Founder and CEO of Guild Collective, a Human-First brand agency helping organizations grow through clarity, connection, and creativity. Before launching Guild Collective, Justin spent years working in sports organizations including the Kansas City Chiefs, helping build partnerships and revenue through strategic storytelling. Justin is also the author of Give a Damn: The Catalyst for Caring Companies, a book that challenges businesses to rediscover the power of caring about customers, employees, and community. He lives in Kansas City with his wife Brooke and their five children. RESOURCES MENTIONED Justin Ricklefs Website: https://guildcollective.com Book: Give a Damn Connect with Justin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinricklefs/ WATCH / LISTEN TO THE EPISODE 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipity 🎧 Podcast Page https://podcast.winnersfindaway.us/podcast    Our friend Andy Whittier is chasing his Olympic dream in Skeleton for the 2026 Winter Olympics — a sport where athletes race head-first down an ice track at nearly 80–90 mph. Olympic athletes often fund much of this journey themselves. If you'd like to support Andy and the mission, you can contribute here: 👉 Support the Olympic Journey https://trent-clark.com/olympic--2026

    59 min
  5. Baseball Hall of Fame: Fixing a Broken Voting System |DAVID GUE

    FEB 27

    Baseball Hall of Fame: Fixing a Broken Voting System |DAVID GUE

    Baseball is generational. I grew up listening to Tigers games on the radio. The game meant something. It still does. So when the Hall of Fame misses on greatness — it matters. In this episode, I sit down with baseball historian and author David W. Gue to challenge the current voting system and ask a bold question: Are we honoring excellence… or protecting narratives? 🧠 What We Cover The Voting Problem The Barry Bonds Debate Tommy John & The Forgotten Greats 🔥 Leadership Takeaway If a system doesn't reward performance, it loses credibility. That's true in baseball. That's true in business. Leaders fix broken systems. Winners find a way. 👤 About the Guest David W. Gue is the author of The Baseball Hall of Fame: A Fan's Statistical Analysis, advocating for a fair, measurable Hall of Fame voting process. 🎧 Watch or Listen 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipity 🎙 Podcast: https://podcast.winnersfindaway.us/podcast 👉 Learn more about Trent's Bloom Growth coaching framework here: https://www.bloomgrowthcoach.com/coaches/trent-clark/   Support the Olympic dream: 👉 https://trent-clark.com/olympic--2026

    59 min
  6. The Wild World of Youth Sports & Raising Resilient Kids | Gary Thrapp

    FEB 20

    The Wild World of Youth Sports & Raising Resilient Kids | Gary Thrapp

    We've built elite athletes. But are we building strong humans? In this episode of WINNERS FIND A WAY, I sit down with Gary Thrapp — youth sports advocate, author, and owner of Beyond The Baseline — to talk about where youth sports is headed… and what it's costing us. This conversation isn't soft. It's real. About Gary Thrapp With over 40 years in youth sports, Gary Thrapp has facilitated more than 50,000 games at his facility in Davenport, Iowa 9a8ef877-a0eb-478f-9c46-23d2842… . He's the owner of Beyond The Baseline, a premier basketball and volleyball event center, and author of The Wild World of Youth Sports. Gary focuses on: Leadership development Character formation Community engagement Creating equitable opportunities for kids He works on the front lines of youth development every single day 9a8ef877-a0eb-478f-9c46-23d2842… . And what he's seeing should get every parent's attention. What We Covered 1️⃣ NIL & The Business of Youth Sports The money conversation isn't going away. But when recruiting replaces development… When metrics replace fundamentals… When ego replaces effort… We have a problem. We talked about: NIL filtering down to youth levels The transfer portal mindset Winning vs. developing Recruiting talent vs. building skill 2️⃣ The Hidden Epidemic: Phones & Attention Gary told a story that hit me hard. A third grader asked him: "Why are you making us work while the adults are staring at their phones?" That's leadership. From a third grader. We discussed: Attention spans collapsing Coaches competing with TikTok Parents missing the moments The competitive edge of focus If you want your child to have an advantage? Put the phone down. 3️⃣ Developing a Success Map Gary's book Developing Your Success Map centers on one powerful idea: Ask kids what matters to them. Not what matters to you. We talked about: Purpose Dreams Monthly and daily goals Asking questions instead of lecturing You don't build resilience by talking at kids. You build it by engaging them. 4️⃣ Character > Highlight Reels You can recruit talent. Or you can develop it. You can chase wins. Or you can build people. The scoreboard isn't the ultimate measure. Character is. Resources Mentioned GaryThrapp.com BeyondTheBaseline.net The Wild World of Youth Sports (Available on Amazon) 9a8ef877-a0eb-478f-9c46-23d2842… Leading Winning Teams (Trent M. Clark) 🎧 Watch & Listen 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipity 🎙 Podcast Page: https://podcast.winnersfindaway.us/podcast  And if you believe in building disciplined, resilient athletes — support the Olympic journey here: 👉 https://trent-clark.com/olympic--2026 If you care about your kids. If you coach. If you lead. This one's for you. Because winners don't drift. Winners Find A Way.

    56 min
  7. Why Direct Response Marketing Still Wins (and Scales Fast) John Dwyer

    JAN 30

    Why Direct Response Marketing Still Wins (and Scales Fast) John Dwyer

    Most companies don't have a marketing problem — they have a response problem. In this episode of WINNERS FIND A WAY, Trent Clark sits down with direct-response master John Dwyer to unpack why incentives, personalization, and execution still outperform brand-only marketing — and how even small businesses can scale fast without massive budgets. About the Guest John Dwyer is a world-renowned direct-response marketer and Founder of The Institute of Wow. His work spans global brands like Disney, McDonald's, Kellogg's, Hilton, and challenger brands that needed fast, measurable growth. He's also known for his legendary campaign that featured Jerry Seinfeld for an Australian financial institution — built not on branding fluff, but bold response-driven strategy. John's philosophy is simple: 👉 Don't make people fall in love with your brand first — 👉 Get them to experience value, then loyalty follows. Key Moments & Ideas Why direct response ≠ infomercial marketing Disney's "Plus One" philosophy and how it applies to leadership How personalization turns customers into advocates The psychology behind incentive-based marketing Facebook lead contests that generate red-hot, self-qualified leads Why most businesses hear great ideas — but never implement them The difference between branding spend and measurable ROI How Seinfeld said "yes" after relentless (and smart) persistence Resources Mentioned 🌐 https://theinstituteofwow.com 🌐 https://leadscontest.com John Dwyer media & bio: https://theinstituteofwow.com/media-resources-2/   🎯 If your growth feels stuck, stop guessing and start responding. ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipity 🎧 Listen on the Podcast: https://podcast.winnersfindaway.us/podcast

    32 min
  8. Trust, AI, and Beating Goliath in Business | Gal Borenstein

    JAN 23

    Trust, AI, and Beating Goliath in Business | Gal Borenstein

    Trust is the real currency of leadership—and most leaders are bankrupt. About the Guest Gal Borenstein is the Founder of the Borenstein Group and a globally respected voice in branding, digital strategy, and trust-based leadership. A former military journalist, immigrant entrepreneur, and author of multiple books—including Don't Believe the Hype and Beating Goliath with AI—Gal brings uncommon clarity to what really drives growth in a noisy, AI-driven world. In this conversation, Coach Trent and Gal go deep on: Why trust builds brands—not marketing How COVID and remote work fractured leadership credibility Why AI is a tool, not a replacement for judgment How small businesses beat giants by staying nimble What leaders must do now to re-earn trust internally and externally This episode is a masterclass in leadership reality—no hype, no fluff, just truth. Resources Mentioned Don't Believe the Hype – Gal Borenstein Beating Goliath with AI – Gal Borenstein Activate – Gal Borenstein What Really Counts – Gal Borenstein The Borenstein Group LinkedIn (connect with Gal to receive a free ebook) If this episode challenged your thinking: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipity 🎧 Listen to all episodes: https://podcast.winnersfindaway.us/podcast 📞 Book a 15-minute call with Coach Trent and get the Flourish Growth Playbook Winners don't wait. Winners find a way.

    50 min
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Trent Clark is a serial entrepreneur and three-time Major League Baseball World Series Coach who brings his business and sports insights to interview leaders of business and sport. His guests bring their stories of overcoming adversity, sacrificing for the greater good, and finding a Way to Win.

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  • Creator
    Trent M Clark
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    253
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    Clean
  • Show Website
    Winners Find a Way