TUNED Talks

In TUNED Talks, former global CEO Kevin Cramton and his mentor, legendary sports leader Dick Schultz, explore what it truly takes to succeed and live life in TUNE. Each episode uncovers the four essential keys to a resilient life, providing listeners with hard-won wisdom.

TUNED Talks is a business podcast hosted by Kevin Cramton, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kevin Cramton hosts TUNED Talks, a business show with 12 episodes published.

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  Meet the Man that Saved USA Basketball, Named the Chicago Bulls, and Built the Pheonix Suns

  Jul 17, 20261 hour

  In this episode, Kevin Cramton and Dick Schultz sit down with Jerry Colangelo on how he named the Chicago Bulls, built the Phoenix Suns, and brought baseball to Arizona. Jerry traces the path from Chicago Heights to youngest NBA GM, then the Suns buy at $44.5 million and sale for over $400 million. He covers the Diamondbacks' four-year World Series run, USA Basketball gold in Beijing, London, and Rio, and major Phoenix real estate deals built on trust. The conversation closes on faith, family, and why being right 51% of the time is enough when the map is blank.CHAPTERS: 00:02:24 Welcome Jerry Colangelo 00:04:04 Chicago Heights Beginnings 00:06:34 Wilt Chamberlain and Illinois 00:07:24 Joan and Young Life 00:10:51 Baseball Arm Injury 00:13:26 Birth of the Chicago Bulls 00:16:44 How the Bulls Got Named 00:18:16 Youngest GM in Sports 00:19:55 Betting on Phoenix 00:22:26 Painting Your Own Portrait 00:24:07 Buying and Selling Suns 00:26:36 Almost NBA Champions 00:28:58 Bringing Baseball to Phoenix 00:32:18 World Series in Four Years 00:34:48 Real Estate and Relationships 00:36:26 The $600 Million Desert 00:39:03 Taking Over USA Basketball 00:42:21 Four Olympic Gold Medals 00:44:00 Choosing Coach K 00:48:19 Legends of the Hardwood 00:53:15 Preparing Young People 00:55:48 Right 51% of the Time 00:58:12 Family Faith and Legacy

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  Horst Schulze On Leadership, Faith And Purpose

  Jun 22, 202653 min

  In this episode, the hosts talk with Horst Schulze about the difference between managing clutter and leading with high intent. Schulze traces lessons from his teenage hotel apprenticeship, his move to America, and the leadership choices that shaped Ritz-Carlton and Capella. He argues that excellence starts with purpose, honest self-assessment, clear standards, and an environment where employees want to serve the vision. The conversation also covers marriage, faith, ethical decisions, immigrant drive, and his advice for young people preparing for a changing world. CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Leadership And High Intent 00:00:46 Meet Horst Schulze 00:02:24 Capella And Excellence Wins 00:03:12 Purpose Beats Clutter 00:05:40 The Boston Occupancy Excuse 00:07:21 Leaders Start With Destination 00:09:49 Leaving Home For Hotels 00:11:24 Come Create Excellence 00:13:06 Defining Yourself First 00:14:39 High Intent Through Crisis 00:17:57 Purpose Drives Function 00:18:46 Moving To America 00:22:00 Immigrants And Excellence 00:23:47 Admit The Mistakes 00:27:42 Leaving Unethical Leadership 00:29:20 Refusing The Promotion 00:31:48 Starting Ritz-Carlton 00:34:13 Excellence Without Compromise 00:36:37 Management Versus Leadership 00:43:57 Building Capella Hotels 00:46:21 Advice For Young Leaders 00:49:50 Don't Be A Chair 00:51:26 Decisions Determine Destiny

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  How Lin Rogers Turned $35,000 into a Billion Dollar Empire

  Apr 20, 202641 minS0

  <p>Lin Rogers built a billion-dollar electrical empire from $35,000, eight men, and two trucks. He breaks down scaling, surviving Black Tuesday, and why the trades are AI-proof for decades. He gets real about faith, family, putting 100 kids through college, and the covenant he made with God when he started.01:26 He Started at 1903:37 Amazon Called Him First04:49 COVID Almost Killed It06:24 900 Trucks by 202707:14 One Building: $350 Million08:30 “What Don’t We Own?”09:30 His Dad Was Broke10:22 “What Chases This Man?”10:58 A 25-Year Bet11:21 Home Depot Changed Everything12:32 Licensed in 50 States13:21 “I’m Actually a Banker”14:52 Money Stopped Mattering15:25 Seven Kids One Empire17:29 Every Son Digs D...

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  How to Survive the New AI First World - Eva Ados on Entrepreneurship, AI & Democratizing Investing

  Apr 20, 202648 minS0

  <p>Eva Ados left Greece after watching the 2008 financial crisis destroy hardworking families overnight and decided to bet on American meritocracy. Now the COO and Chief Investment Strategist at ER Shares, she breaks down the immigrant edge in entrepreneurship, the skills you'll need to survive the AI era, and how her team is democratizing access to private equity investments like SpaceX and OpenAI through a single ETF.00:00 — Welcome & Introduction02:16 — Eva's Journey: From Competitive Swimming to Wall Street05:46 — Aristocracy vs. Meritocracy: Why Europe Falls Short08:27 — Dick's Take: The Global Perspective from Asia10:47 — The Immigrant Advantage: Why Immigrants Build Better Companies13:28 — What Skills Will...

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  7 Lessons From the Man Who Helped America Become an Energy Superpower Again

  Dec 10, 20251h 3mS0

  <p>This episode uncovers the unbelievable true story of the CEO who quietly helped spark America’s modern energy comeback, from Hollywood roots and Olympic memories to becoming CEO at just 28 years old. Hans shares raw lessons on leadership, culture, mentorship, faith, and resilience learned across decades of navigating the most volatile industry on earth. He reveals the inside story behind horizontal drilling innovation, U.S. energy independence, and the strategic battles shaping America’s future. This conversation is packed with wisdom on people, purpose, fatherhood, legacy, and building organizations that endure for generations.00:00 The Hollywood Story That Started It All0...

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