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Join Benny Fisher in Episode 82 of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, featuring an intimate conversation with the legendary Pirates Baseball pitcher Steve Blass. Dive deep into a narrative woven with trials, triumphs, and the untold stories that shaped a legend. Key Moments: 00:00 - Introduction Join Benny Fisher and Steve Blass as they unravel the legendary pitcher’s life, career, and defining moments on The Big Fish Cares Podcast. 03:43 - A Friendship with Roberto Clemente Steve shares heartfelt memories of his bond with Clemente, a relationship that transcended the baseball field and aided his transition to a major league player. 05:15 - Mentorship from Bob Friend Discover how Steve’s first roommate played a pivotal role in shaping his approach to fans and the game. 09:35 - Bonding with Clemente The journey of building trust and a deep connection with the iconic Clemente forged through humor and persistence. 11:16 - Cleveland Indians Nostalgia Steve and Benny, fans from different eras, reminisce about their beloved Cleveland Indians and the unforgettable lineups. 13:32 - The 1971 World Series Magic Relive the electrifying moment when the Pirates faced the Orioles, and Steve delivered a performance for the ages, celebrated by his father on the field. 15:58 - Honoring Clemente Steve reflects on the profound honor and sorrow of delivering the eulogy for his dear friend Roberto Clemente. 17:56 - A Childhood Dream Realized Step into Steve’s shoes as he lives his dream since age 10, proving his mettle from the minor leagues to the grand World Series stage. 21:50 - The Unraveling Witness the emotional roller coaster of Steve’s career highs plummeting into inexplicable challenges on the mound. 25:54 - Weathering the Storm Amidst career turmoil, the unwavering support of family emerges as the silent, steadfast pillar of Steve’s journey. 27:48 - The Search for Redemption Even as his pitching prowess wanes, the support from the Pirates and teammates shines a light in the dark times. 29:46 - The Cincinnati Walk A poignant reflection on a career low, walking the streets of Cincinnati after a devastating game against the Braves. 36:02 - A New Chapter Post-baseball, Steve channels his competitive spirit into the corporate world, winning accounts and earning respect. 37:14 - The Sales Pitch Drawing parallels between resilience in sports and sales, Steve shares insights into bouncing back from losses. 40:38 - The Announcer’s Booth Steve’s storytelling prowess finds a new home as he becomes a beloved color announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates. 49:15 - The No-Hitter Euphoria Experience the escalating excitement of a no-hitter through Steve’s eyes, a favorite moment in baseball. 53:33 - Legacy Reflections Steve contemplates his legacy, a life filled with joy, a deep love for baseball, and the city of Pittsburgh. 55:37 - Prediction for the Future of Baseball Insights and predictions about the evolving landscape of major league baseball. 1:04:10 - Parting Wisdom Steve imparts words of wisdom for the younger generation, underscoring the richness found in kindness and taking time for others. Connect with The Big Fish Cares Podcast Dive deeper into insightful conversations and untold stories. Subscribe and join a community where authenticity, resilience, and inspiration reign supreme.

Join Benny Fisher and Ryan Scialabba in a revealing episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, where Ryan unveils his unfiltered journey marked by trials, triumphs, and transformation. From the highs of house flipping with his father, the lows of excessive alcohol use, and the awakening to authentic living, every moment is raw and real.

Joining Benny on episode 58 is Cameron Herold, the mastermind behind the exponential growth of hundreds of companies. As the founder of the COO Alliance and the Invest In Your Leaders course, Cameron is a dynamic consultant who has coached some of the biggest names in business, including Sprint Telecom and a monarchy in the Middle East. Known as the "CEO Whisperer", Cameron has a reputation for guiding his clients to double their profits and revenue in just three years or less. Cameron's entrepreneurial journey began at a young age, and by 35, he had helped build his first two $100 million dollar companies. But his greatest achievement came as the COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, where he engineered the company's spectacular growth from $2 million to $106 million in revenue and from 14 to 3,100 employees - all in just six years. Cameron is not just a successful business leader, but also a captivating speaker. The current publisher of Forbes magazine, Rich Karlgaard, stated "Cameron Herold is the best speaker I've ever heard...he hits grand slams”. When he's not on stage, Cameron continues to teach through his Second In Command podcast and his bestselling books, including Vivid Vision, Meetings Suck, Free PR, Double Double, and The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs. Cameron is a top-rated international speaker and has been paid to speak in 26 countries and on all 7 continents, including Antarctica in early 2022. He is also the top-rated lecturer at EO/MIT's Entrepreneurial Masters Program and a powerful and effective speaker at CEO and COO leadership events worldwide. Connect with Cameron below: 480-747-1959 https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance https://www.facebook.com/cameronherold/ https://www.facebook.com/COOAlliance/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronherold https://www.linkedin.com/company/coo-alliance/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVxhPgUCzGQQw0XuT9EeAFg https://twitter.com/cooalliance Links referenced during episode: https://www.dropbox.com/s/azdvjx00vdxik4r/Chapter%2012%20-%20The%20Roller%20Coaster%20Ride%20of%20Entrepreneurship.pdf?dl=0 https://theresanaiforthat.com/ai/dreamai/ https://everwandertravel.com/2025-vivid-vision/ https://investinyourleaders.com/

Joining Benny on Episode 41 is friend and contracting colleague, Mike Goldenstein. Mike is the VP of Revenue at ROOFLE, a tool that helps contractors give their customers real time estimating tools. Mike & Benny discuss their faith and the importance of taking a step back during the busy week to connect with God and like minded groups. They also discuss parenting, foster care, adoption, and the emotional mindsets throughout parenthood. Mike shares his origin story through his career & faith, and how the two have intersected for him today. Connect with Mike at mikeg@roofle.com!

Joining Benny on episode 35 is Steve Sims, also known as “The real life Wizard of Oz”, Steve is the author of “Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen”, and “Go For Stupid - The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals”. Steve is the visionary founder of the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest. Just some of the extraordinary experiences that Steve and his team have made possible for his A-list clientele include: • Closed a museum in Florence for a private dinner party for 6 at the feet of Michelangelo’s David and had Andrea Bocelli come in and serenade the guests • Taking a submarine trip to the Titanic • Becoming James Bond for a weekend in Monte Carlo • Hanging out and jamming with celebrity recording artists, such as Guns & Roses drummer Matt Sorum and playing guitar with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons • Taking private cooking lessons with the world’s finest executive chefs • Trekking on a luxury safari in the Amazon & Serengeti • Joining a filmed marine conservation expedition to the Pacific Islands • Heading out on the legendary Sardine Run in Southern Africa • Singing live on stage with legendary rock band Journey • Having Florida Georgia Line sing “Happy Birthday” in a private backstage concert • Meeting and greeting renowned recording artists and celebrities • Enjoying a walk-on role on a hit TV show • …and the list goes on • Been featured in Ivy League publications, including: Forbes, The Wall St. Journal, South China Post and The London Times and over 50 others • Invited to speak regularly at Luxury Clubs, Entrepreneurial Groups & Universities worldwide, and even had the honor to Speak at Harvard – TWICE! • Worked for Royalty, Presidents, A-list celebrities, the rich and famous and the richer and unknown. • Consulted for major award shows, credit card companies, luxury brands and even consulted for well-known consultants • Did we mention he’s even spoken at the Pentagon? Learn more about Steve and his adventures & offerings at https://www.stevedsims.com/

Joining Benny on today's episode is friend & Videographer / Content Creator, Cody Dulski. Cody is the owner and lead videographer of Solventless Dreams, a Pittsburgh video production company. Cody has been doing video work with the Big Fish for a few years, and even helped roll out the The Big Fish Roofing's drone inspections and training for the entire team. Benny & Cody chat about the importance of creating video content in today's digital world, as well as covering some of their recent adventures together at VeeCon. Follow Cody & his production company, Solventless Dreams: https://www.solventlessdreams.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dulski https://www.instagram.com/solventlessdreams

Manager Jon joins Benny on today's episode, and talks about the in's and out's of his journey from a high school YouTuber, to content creator, and becoming a personal branding coach. Jon shares stories about his origin stories, including working with Mike Tyson as well as the Mayweather family! Benny & Jon cover topics like NFTs, bitcoin, and the power & importance of establishing a personal brand. Anyone interested in creating consistent social media content for themselves or their business should tune in! Keep up with Manager Jon on Instagram! @ManagerJon | http://instagram.com/managerjon

On today's episode we welcome back our resident contracting & quantum mechanics expert, Chad Wall! Benny & Chad dive deep into topics like quantum physics, teleportation, the future of the Metaverse, and about the life of a contractor. This episode is wishfully sponsored by Monster Energy, Chad downs multiple energy drinks throughout. (Let's make that sponsorship happen!)

Joe Rosen has an insatiable passion for all things real estate. He also has an addiction with sharing every bit of knowledge and experience he has with buyers and sellers, giving them the protection, negotiation tactics, and marketing strategies to set them apart in the market. Joe & Benny originally met from their shared interests in baseball cards and business. On today's episode we hear about Joe's origin stories from his time in the United States Military, and how those lessons helped him throughout his entrepreneurial journey. Learn more about Joe and his very informative podcast, The Joe Rosen Show, below! Facebook: @thejoerosenshow https://www.facebook.com/thejoerosenshow/ Instagram: @thejoerosenshow Youtube: Joe Rosen @thejoerosenshow Website: FindFloridaHouse.com

Dan Costantino is a real estate investor & entrepreneur who grew up in the city of Pittsburgh, and now owns hundreds of properties throughout Western PA. Benny & Dan discuss the in's and out's of real estate investing and Dan offers up some tips for anyone who is looking to break into the market. This is a valuable episode for anyone interested in real estate investing, as Dan's stories offer insight into what to watch out for and how he made it work for him. If you'd like to learn more about Dan and his accomplishments, checkout his website and social media channels below. Website: https://www.412ah.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateDannyC Instagram: @dancostantino_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-costantino

Joining Benny on today's episode is friend and EOS coach, Ken Kooistra. As a professional EOS Implementer® (EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System®), Ken helps businesses achieve companywide alignment on their unified vision. gain real traction against that vision, and creates healthy teams and culture through masterful EOS implementation. In part 1 of a 6 part series, Benny and Ken discuss the first step in the EOS Model, which is "Vision" - and how crucial this piece is to the success of everything that follows. Entrepreneurs, business owners, leadership teams - this episode is for you! Interested in EOS? Connect with Ken to get started! Facebook: @KenKooistraEOSImplementer https://www.facebook.com/KenKooistraEOSImplementer/ Instagram: @kenkooistraeosimplementer https://www.instagram.com/kenkooistraeosimplementer/ LindedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenkooistra/ Website: https://www.eosworldwide.com/ken-kooistra

Today we welcome back Chad Wall, a Project Manager, at The Big Fish Contracting Company. Benny & Chad dive deep into contracting stories, ghost stories, and even Chad's well informed obsession with quantum physics. There's a little bit of everything in this episode, and you don't want to skip this one! Chad's Links: Home Depot Resignation Rap: https://youtu.be/hwt8VBq49FI Mapping the Multiverse: https://youtu.be/4v9A9hQUcBQ How Time Becomes Space: https://youtu.be/KePNhUJ2reI Black Holes & Time: https://youtu.be/qph51qUgwgU

Today's episode is a special one, as Benny welcomes 3 of his team members from The Big Fish Contracting Company! Tommy Campbell, Chad Wall, and Dan Ogrosky. The guys talk about how they got hired at The Big Fish, their personal journey through each of their careers, life, and more!

Joining Benny on today's episode is Marc Kania, of The Big Fish Contracting Company. Marc embodies all of our company's core values. His journey from the service industry to working his way up to the head of our sales team is an inspiring story of worth ethic, dedication, and resiliency. Marc's mind set on the job is just another reflection of when a job is too tough for other contractors, it's just right for us.

Joining Benny on today's episode is friend and fellow business owner, Joseph Hughes. Joseph owns a digital marketing company that focuses on helping contractor businesses grow, by teaching them how to utilize digital platforms to scale their company. Benny & Joseph chat through their learnings as a business owners, and the increased need for more and more digital content. You can learn more about Contractor Dynamics at www.contractordynamics.com.

Benny & Jim O'Brien are back for Part 5 of their sports series - showcasing stories from Jim's incredible career covering professional sports, and in particular his Pittsburgh sports writing. On today's episode they talk about Pittsburgh Steeler hall of fame players including: Mel Blount, Joe Greene, Jack Lambert, Kevin Greene, Jerome Bettis, and Troy Polamalu. Fans of the 70's Steel Curtain teams and those who have watched the Steelers since the 90's will enjoy Jim's stories of these historic players!

On today's episode, Jim O'Brien & Benny continue with part 3 of their sports series, where they exchange stories of interactions with Pittsburgh sports icons; such as Jim's interviews with Art Rooney, Jack Lambert, Franco Harris, and stories about Jim's longtime good friend Rocky Bleier. Diehard Steeler fans will love this kind of historic storytelling!

On the inaugural episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast I am joined by my friend & creative marketing guru, Chris Callen. Chris is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of DBM Agency, as well as a photographer, filmmaker, and musician. Chris tells us about his origin stories of breaking into the Advertising industry and how the Creative arts have fueled his life & career from an early age. I love to hear the stories & journeys of influential people from any industry or walk of life. Our goal here at The Big Fish Cares Podcast is for listeners to find inspiration in these stories, so that they can use them to fuel their own journeys, as we are hooked on helping! Connect with Chris Callen: Chief Creative Officer, DBM Agency www.dbm.agency Instagram: @chriscallenx