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 All00:37 “I Want to Meet Her One Day” – The Mirror Photo Manifestation01:15 The Phone Call That Led to a Marriage at First “Yes”02:20 How Grace Kelly’s Career Began Because His Mother Quit Hollywood03:00 From Tulsa Roots to NYSE Boardrooms04:12 The Aviation Pioneer & the First U.S. Marshal in Oklahoma05:26 Chosen by Universal Studios… Then Choosing Family Over Fame06:44 The Wild Story of Two People Who Had Already Met Twice08:03 Love Story Ends, Marriage Begins – And He Takes the Red Eye to Prove It09:32 President Eisenhower, A Movie Premiere, and a Proposal Ultimatum11:14 Why Universal Launched a National Search to Replace His Mother12:05 Stepping Into Leadership: From Venezuela Oil Camps to Tulsa Boardrooms13:10 The “Accidental” CEO Promotion at Age 2814:22 Running a Cyclical Empire: Oil Prices, Crashes, and Comebacks15:40 The Mentorship That Saved a Young CEO17:00 Peter Drucker’s Warning That Changed His Leadership Forever18:20 “Your People Are Your Only Strategic Advantage”19:31 Why Culture Beats Strategy Every Single Time20:45 America’s Energy Comeback: The Inside Story22:07 How Horizontal Drilling Re-Engineered America’s Future24:11 Why the U.S. Became the #1 Energy Producer in the World25:45 Rare Earth Wars, China, and America’s Hidden Vulnerability27:20 The Innovation You Haven’t Heard Of: Next-Gen Geothermal29:04 How Mentorship Connects the NCAA, Ford, and a Billion-Dollar Drilling Firm30:37 The Crisis No One Talks About: The Loneliness of Modern Men32:01 The Spiritual Thread Running Through Every Business Decision33:24 Why People Only Follow Leaders Who Show They Care34:56 The True Advantage Every Human Wants: To Be Loved and Respected36:22 What Jesus’ Leadership Model Reveals About Modern CEOs37:50 Tulsa vs. Austin BBQ: The Final Debate39:02 The Most Underrated Trait Every Great CEO Has40:10 Final Message: Faith, Leadership, Legacy

In this powerful interview, CBS legend Gary Bender shares 47 years of lessons learned from calling iconic moments with Michael Jordan, learning from coaching giant John Wooden, and witnessing the emotional Dan Jansen Olympic Heartbreak firsthand. He reveals untold stories involving Jim Valvano, Roger Staubach, Johnny Unitas, Bob Costas, Pat Haden, and the behind-the-scenes realities of a life spent at the highest levels of sports broadcasting. Bender also opens up about faith, preparation, pressure, perseverance, and how his career—from the Final Four, to the NFL, to the Olympics—was shaped by discipline, listening, trust, and divine timing.00:00 – How Legends Are Made01:10 – Jordan’s Rise and First Shot03:45 – Breaking Into the Networks06:20 – Michael Jordan Behind Scenes08:02 – John Wooden’s Career-Changing Advice10:15 – Jim Valvano’s Extraordinary Philosophy12:00 – The Dan Jansen Heartbreak14:05 – Sneaking Past Olympic Security16:22 – Calling Games Under Pressure18:40 – Lessons From Johnny Unitas21:05 – Roger Staubach’s Leadership Secrets23:18 – Bob Costas and Broadcast Excellence25:30 – The Faith Guiding His Career28:44 – Never Quitting in Hard Seasons31:10 – Finishing Strong in Life33:22 – Why Relationships Define Greatness36:11 – Bender’s Legacy and Mentorship39:00 – Final Lessons for Leaders

TRX CEO and former Goldman Sachs & TPG private equity partner "Jack" details his radical career pivots, from engineering professor to billion-dollar Wall Street dealmaker, and finally to fitness industry leader. He shares his #1 warning that "you'll run out of health before you run out of money," busting myths about aging and muscle-building while detailing his "binary" approach to parenting and the "zero discipline" diet that keeps him fit at 60. This conversation provides a masterclass in living a good life through intellectual curiosity, lifelong community, and the "kid in a candy store" mindset required to master life's transitions.00:00 Goldman Vet's #1 HEALTH WARNING 00:32 Welcome to Tuned Talks 00:39 TPG King to TRX CEO 02:58 Jack's First Career Pivots 05:01 The "Magical Moment" 06:30 3-Year Goldman Grind 08:27 Why Are People Afraid? 09:52 "Kid in a Candy Store" of a Job10:17 His Wife, The Secret Weapon11:08 Wealth is for Impact 12:42 Partner is #1 Decision 15:07 The "Binary" Wall Street Dad 17:53 Raising 3 Wall Street Sons 19:39 Moving 15 Lifelong Friends 22:31 Community is #1 23:50 Pivot to Wellness 24:26 Health Before Money Mantra 26:14 Acquiring TRX, Fighting at 50 27:14 Decide "Every Day" 28:32 Small, Consistent Decisions 30:12 The "Zero Discipline" Diet 31:02 Stop "Killing Yourself" 33:23 "NONSENSE": Building Muscle at 60 36:12 Your Brain is a Muscle 39:58 Harvard's Happiness Class 41:24 Antidote to AI Fear 42:51 "CRUSH THE FIRST JOB" 44:58 "I Didn't Know My Job" 46:30 Power of Mentorship 50:48 100-Year-Old Sub Hunter 52:14 70-Year-Old SEAL "Crushes" 54:12 "Never Think You're Too Old"

At 96, former NCAA and U.S. Olympic Committee leader Dick Schultz sits down with Kevin Cramton to talk about staying “in tune”. From leading global organizations to worshipping with underground CEOs in China, Schultz shares how discipline and humility shaped every season of his life. This episode captures the rare blend of wisdom and conviction from a man who never stopped learning, leading, or listening to God’s plan.01:02 – How to Fix Relationships That Fall Out of Tune04:50 – Why Titles Fade but Relationships Don’t06:53 – The Dangerous Lie of “Retirement”09:21 – How a Teen Coach Became the NCAA’s Leader by Accident11:03 – The Verse That Changed How Leaders Plan Their Lives13:01 – The Real Secret to Staying Sharp for 80 Years14:48 – The Faith Moment That Redefined His Leadership16:58 – Why Doing Good Isn’t Enough to Get You There18:33 – What CEOs in China Taught Him About Worship and Courage21:34 – The Hidden Hunger Inside the World’s Most Powerful Leaders23:34 – The Night 50 CEOs Worshiped in the Dark27:24 – The Final Four Story You’ll Never Forget29:55 – The One Rule His Father Taught That Changed Everything30:05 – Keep Moving Forward — Even When the World Says Stop

Dick Schultz and Kevin Cramton discuss why leaders shouldn't face challenges alone, emphasizing the need to build a strong support network. They share specific strategies for connecting with others, such as Kevin's story of bonding with a Ukrainian billionaire over a Monet painting and Dick's advice to ask penetrating questions and listen intently. The conversation also covers practical leadership tactics, including the importance of getting honest feedback from your team and understanding the difference between deep, fair-weather, and transactional relationships.01:01 How to Handle Challenges03:32 Build the Right People Team07:44 Ask Questions and Listen10:55 The Power of Connection15:30 Three Tiers of Relationships25:01 Trust: Earned or Given?32:09 True Servant Leadership42:05 Building Credibility With Your Team45:55 The Importance of Self-Awareness54:53 Don't Let Your Ego Win

In this episode of Tuned Talks, former NCAA head Dick Schultz and author Kevin Cramton explore the lessons learned from a vocation in high-stakes coaching and leadership. They discuss the proverbial truth that persistence often beats raw talent, illustrated with personal stories about legendary coach John Wooden and the evolution of basketball. This conversation offers practical career advice on maintaining a healthy family balance and the importance of adaptability to avoid hitting a professional plateau.00:58 Mentoring The Next Generation01:38 The Secret to Coaching02:58 Effort Beats Raw Talent04:28 Recruiting "Go-Get-Em" Guys07:08 Why "C" Students Win08:45 My Best Career Advice09:06 How The Game Changed11:02 Wilt Chamberlain's Illegal Dunk14:35 NBA's International Takeover15:42 The Real "Dream Team" Story18:35 Remembering My Friend, John Wooden20:16 John Wooden's Beard Rule23:52 Getting Wooden To Return29:10 The Career-Family Balance34:22 A Spouse Is Key40:01 Letting Your Kids Choose47:11 "Test Drive" Your Career51:31 The Most Important Skill54:22 Why Problems Are Good

In this episode Kevin Cramton talks with his mentor Dick Schultz, who he calls his "real life Yoda," about his incredible life journey through America's biggest changes. Dick shares amazing stories from growing up during the Great Depression, like how his dad started a brand new frozen food locker business, and how as a coach he led his Iowa basketball team to a huge upset win against number one ranked UCLA and John Wooden. They then compare those simpler times to today's complicated world of college sports, discussing how big money and rules like the transfer portal have changed everything for players and coaches.00:00 Welcome to Tuned Talks00:58 Meeting a Real Life Yoda02:30 Growing Up in Hard Times04:16 Dad's New Business Idea07:48 Learning to Adapt11:56 The Ice Box Business13:59 A Father's Life Lessons18:26 Working Together20:22 Old School Fun and Movies23:08 The Importance of Team Sports26:06 First Coaching experience with the Junior High Team27:54 “Field of Dreams” baseball moment32:18 Becoming a College Coach34:03 Beating the Number One Team and John Wooden37:01 Mentoring Players40:06 The Challenges of Recruiting42:05 How College Sports Have Changed44:58 Ideas to Fix College Sports52:01 The Future of College Conferences55:30 Paying for All the Other Sports01:03:46 The Pressure on Young Athletes01:06:54 Letting Kids Follow Their Own Dreams