The MGM Show
Join the founders of MGM Coaching, Carl Montante III and Evan Giokas, as they discuss business, life, people, conation, and more. A relationship that started in 2017 by a random golf pairing has led to business and friendship. We'd love for you to join us and learn how you can maximize your life, both professionally and personally. We'll be serious, and we'll slack off, but we promise to make whatever we talk about interesting. We've started families and businesses in our 20's and we're on a path and following a dream to create something bigger than we ever could imagine.
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MGM #64 - The MGM Show has an Official Apparel Partner!
<h2>Episode #64 - The MGM Show has an Official Apparel Partner!</h2><h3>Episode Highlight</h3><p>The MGM Show has partnered with Donald Ross Sportswear as the official Apparel Partner of the show! At its core, Donald Ross Sportswear is about more than the game of golf—it’s about bringing timeless style and all-day comfort wherever life takes you. With two tailored fits—Sport and Classic—and an expanding product range, Donald Ross offers wardrobe staples that transition effortlessly from work to play, day to night. Our garments are made to move with you.</p><p>Key takeaway #1 — Physical S...
MGM #63 - Building Confidence and The Buffalo Sabres Cannot Be Stopped
<h3>🎙️ Episode #63 - Building Confidence and The Buffalo Sabres Cannot Be Stopped</h3><p>Episode Highlight:</p><p>Culture, Confidence, and Clarity aren't just needed for your business. It's needed for anyone in any situation. Look at the Buffalo Sabres. Tune in to hear how we intertwine MGM Coaching with the Buffalo Sabres and why leadership and organizational culture are vital for teams to not only survive, but thrive. </p><p><br></p><p>📚 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:</p>The Buffalo Sabres are a wagonWhy MGM Coaching loves what we do Who is MGM's Ideal Client?<br/><p><br></p>...
MGM #62 - Doing What You Want, Taking Risks, and Parenting with Jon Lilley
<h3>🎙️ Episode #62 - Doing What You Want, Taking Risks, and Parenting with Jon Lilley</h3><p>Episode Highlights:</p>Canisius High School Baseball and how we met Respecting your coaches, teammates, teachers, and elders Careers not always happen on a linear line - there are twists and turnsTaking (calculated) risksLeaning on your partners, mentors, family, and other relationships Asking questions when you don't know something! Parenting through actionPutting yourself in uncomfortable positions to grow, learn, and develop5 Questions with CJ! Lils flipped the script and interviewed me! <br/><h3>🎤 About Our Guest Jon Lilley:</h3><p>Real estate isn’t just about...
MGM #61 - Dream It. Build it. Live it.
<h3>🎙️ Episode #61 - Dream It. Build it. Live it. </h3><p>Episode Highlight:</p><p>Big changes, big reflections, and big vision in this episode of The MGM Show. CJ and Evan dive into growth—both personal and professional—while celebrating milestones that remind us why intentional living matters.</p><p>This episode also relives the story of how CJ and Evan met, considering it is the 8th anniversary of the Golf Macker! </p><h3>📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</h3>Moved into our new office at The Walker Center Williamsville Business Exchange is here (WBX) The Lawley Sales Summit 2...
MGM #60 - How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything with Steve Procknal
<p>🎙️ Episode #60 – How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything with Steve Procknal</p><h3>🎧 Episode Highlight</h3><p>In this episode, we sit down with Steve Procknal to explore what it truly means to live well — not just longer, but better. We talk about staying active, prioritizing movement, traveling with purpose, and training your body to remain useful for life. This conversation challenges the idea of wellness as a trend and reframes it as a daily commitment to longevity, capability, and freedom.</p><h3>📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</h3><p>• Why movement is non-negotiable</p><p>Steve explains ho...
MGM #59 - Welcome to 2026, The Year of Strength
<h3>🎙️ Episode #59 - Welcome to 2026, The Year of Strength</h3><p>Episode Highlight:</p><p>Evan and CJ sit down to kick off 2026, discussing it as the Year of Strength, being kind, and showing gratitude. Then we get into goal planning on how you can make 2026 the best yet. </p><p>📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</p>We have dubbed 2026 as the Year of Strength Be a kind human Show gratitude often Be happy with what you have while continuing to grow <br/><h3>🔥 Connect with MGM Coaching</h3><p>MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/</p><p>MGM Instagram...
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[Day 12] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Culture that Wins with MGM Coaching
<h1>The 12 Days of Podcasting </h1><p>Presented by MGM Coaching</p><h3>Episode #12: Culture that Wins with MGM Coaching</h3><p>Workplace Culture needs more investment. We aren't recommending investing more money. We're recommending investing more time and effort. You simply must invest time and effort into building your workplace culture because, without it, you're working on borrowed time. Tune in today to hear how Workplace Culture wins. </p><p>Highlights</p>Giving your employees empowerment Building a strong culture Freedom is having the power to do things your way Building up the physical space Hearing no: How do y...
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[Day 11] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Your Vision for 2026 with Connor Cox
<h1>The 12 Days of Podcasting </h1><p>Presented by MGM Coaching</p><h3>Episode #11: Your Vision for 2026 with Connor Cox</h3><p>Connor is different than most guests we have had on The MGM Show. That is because he is still a Senior in high school. Connor is a student with us at The College Confidence Coach, and he is on easy street for the rest of his senior year. Why? Because for the last year +, Connor has been dedicated to learning about himself, focusing on his future, and working hard when his classmates were just sitting around. Now, he h...
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[Day 10] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Bringing Joy Back to Work with Sara Cowan
<h1>The 12 Days of Podcasting </h1><p>Presented by MGM Coaching</p><h3>Episode #10: Bringing Joy Back to Work with Sara Cowan</h3><p>Sara Cowan began as a client of The College Confidence Coach. A loving mother who enrolled her daughter for college guidance with our other company. Through the first couple of meetings, she started to show interest in what the company did. Now, 6 months later, we're coworkers, and in her words, she has immense joy in what she does all day long now. Tune in to hear how you, too, can find joy in your day and w...
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[Day 9] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Creating Meaningful Relationships with RJ Gicewicz
<h1>The 12 Days of Podcasting </h1><p>Presented by MGM Coaching</p><h3>Episode #9: Creating Meaningful Relationships with RJ Gicewicz</h3><p>RJ grew up an athlete in an athletic family. In high school, he made the bold decision to commit fully to hockey. That leap paid off in a big way: elite competition, representing Team USA, getting drafted to the Junior League, and competing as a Division I athlete. But the journey wasn’t without adversity. Concussions. Neck surgeries. Setbacks that could have ended it all. Instead of letting those moments define him, RJ transformed them into fuel. He lea...
