What’s the Mathematics – Special Edition: NIL Panel Discussion

In this special edition of What’s the Mathematics, we hosted a dynamic live NIL panel discussion at Truxton Trust featuring three respected voices in the sports business world: Isaac Conner, Buck Fitzgerald, and D’Juan Epps.

With a strong audience of clients, staff, and community leaders in attendance, the conversation explored the rapid evolution of Name, Image & Likeness—from its early beginnings to where it stands today, and where it may be headed next.

Our panelists shared candid insights on athlete branding, recruiting, transfer portal realities, agent representation, financial literacy, compliance challenges, and the growing business ecosystem surrounding college athletics. They also discussed how families, athletes, and institutions can better prepare for the changing landscape ahead.

This episode offers real perspective from professionals working directly in the game—covering the opportunities, risks, and future trends shaping NIL at every level.

If you want to understand the business of sports and where college athletics is headed, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Listen now on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Daily Planning: As Simple as ABC

Success rarely happens by accident—it’s built through intention, structure, and consistent daily habits. In this rebooted episode of What’s the Mathematics, I break down one of the most practical lessons I learned through FranklinCovey: how to simplify your day using the ABC method of planning.

This episode explores how to prioritize what matters most, eliminate distractions, and create momentum by focusing on high-value tasks first. Whether you’re leading a business, building a career, managing family responsibilities, or simply trying to gain control of your schedule, this framework can help you win the day.

We’ll discuss:

•  How to identify your true priorities 
•  The power of planning before the day begins 
•  Why urgent is not always important 
•  How simple discipline creates long-term success 
•  Turning busy days into productive days 

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck in the weeds, this episode offers a timeless system to help you move with purpose.

Because when you plan with intention, success becomes measurable.

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Season 6 | Episode 2
Featuring Mike Adair, Founder of Reds Burritos

What does it really take to walk away from success, bet on yourself, and build something bigger than a paycheck?

In Episode 2 of Season 6, host Jeff McGruder sits down with Mike Adair to discuss the entrepreneurial journey behind building Reds Burritos and the mindset required to grow from founder to leader.

Mike shares the pivotal moment he realized financial success alone wasn’t enough, why purpose matters, and how he made the leap into entrepreneurship. He also gives honest insight into one of the hardest lessons every business owner faces: learning to trust others, hire the right people, and let go in order to scale.

This episode is packed with real talk for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone navigating growth, risk, and the pursuit of fulfillment.

💡 In this episode:
 • Choosing passion over comfort
 • Building a business from the ground up
 • Why hiring is every founder’s growth challenge
 • Letting go to level up
 • Leadership lessons from scaling a brand
 • Betting on yourself when it matters most

🎧 Available next week on Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all streaming platforms.

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Season 1 of What’s the Mathematics is where it all started—real conversations centered on the decisions, risks, and relationships that shape our lives and careers.

Before the Founder’s Edition, this season laid the foundation by exploring how everyday people, professionals, and leaders think through challenges, opportunities, and growth. It’s not about equations—it’s about the mindset, discipline, and experiences that add up over time.

This reboot brings those conversations back with fresh perspective—because the math never changes, but how we understand it does.

In our first episode of What’s the Mathematics, we sit down with Brad Doerschuk, CEO of InFocus Clinical Research, a global clinical research organization at the forefront of advancing treatments for retinal diseases and vision loss.

Brad breaks down the real-world “math” behind clinical research—from how therapies move through the pharmaceutical pipeline to the global coordination required between biotech companies, physicians, and patients. We dive into the high-stakes world of ophthalmology trials, where innovations like gene therapy and advanced drug delivery systems are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible—including the potential to slow, restore, or even cure blindness. 

This episode explores how specialized firms like InFocus play a critical role in bringing life-changing treatments to market—managing everything from clinical trial design and patient recruitment to regulatory strategy and global execution. 

If you’ve ever wondered how medicine, business, and innovation intersect on a global scale, this conversation gives you a front-row seat to the mathematics behind it all.