2020 has been a tough year for a lot of people, we know that. However, for MANY people, tough times aren’t exclusive to 2020.

KINDNESS IS KEY!

What qualities make a great entrepreneur? #TheGroundFloor is thrilled to welcome guest contributor, Myles Cutler, for this week’s edition to discuss how he became a CEO while still being a college student.

Myles is the CEO of FRY’D Brands and a fellow Ohio University Bobcat. Growing up, Myles always had a huge passion for business and sports, so once he visited and heard about the sports management program at Ohio University he knew that he had to become a Bobcat. Myles is now 22 years old beginning his senior year at Ohio University while also working full-time as the CEO of his own quick service brand, FRY'D!

I am very excited to welcome Myles to #TheGroundFloor!

Life shouldn't be easy.

It’s important to own & celebrate your failures. If you can accept failing, you have already taken a step towards success.

Ask for help. Learn every step of the way.

This edition of #TheGroundFloor is exciting as it is the first podcast edition. I’m thankful to my friend, Matt Scoletti, for having me on his podcast called “Livin The Dream”.

In this podcast we talk about:

• What it takes to be happy

• Esports (& Lost Tribe Esports)

• Depression

• Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh

• My New Summer

• Life

• & more!

Enjoy this week’s edition of #TheGroundFloor!

What is your dream job? Do you have what it takes to land your dream job at 26 years old?

#TheGroundFloor is thrilled to welcome guest contributor, Jesse Goleman, for this week’s edition. Jesse landed his dream job at 26 and he shares his secrets in this week’s blog!

Jesse is currently the goalkeeper coach at Northeastern University and the owner of Goleline, a strength and conditioning company tailored to the needs of goalkeepers. Jesse also currently holds the position of Director of Goalkeeping at Valeo FC. Jesse founded Goleline in the summer of 2019. Prior to that, Jesse has coached at Centenary University (NJ), Chatham University, Seton Hill University and Carlow University. During his assistant coaching stints, Jesse has coached over 20 all-conference selections, and one conference player of the year. In 2016, he was also on the coaching staff of the year. Jesse has also served in positions including Campus Recreation Coordinator at Centenary University, Youth & Teen Athletics Coordinator at the Pittsburgh JCC and Fitness Director at The X Health & Fitness Club in Pittsburgh.

In the first video blog interview of #TheGroundFloor, Andrew Exler sits down with David Kaplan, General Assignment Reporter at WTAE in Pittsburgh. David shares a bit of his story growing up & how he got into his career.

David highlights the advice he wish he could go back and tell his younger self, especially noting that everything will work out in the end.

#TheGroundFloor is excited to welcome guest contributor, Jordyn Kay! Jordyn is the Director of Staff Engagement at a place that is very close to my heart, Emma Kaufmann Camp.

Join Jordyn in this week’s blog post where she details her approach on what it takes to be a leader, with some helpful tips!

When starting your own business, it’s easy to make every excuse not to take the time to step-back and review your progress. Thanks to some great advice, I’ve made sure to journal how far I have come in business & life.

Are you ready to start tracking how far you’ve come or have you already started? Whether it be in regard to your business, education, career progress, leadership positions, etc., it is key to track where you are.

Enjoy this weeks blog post of #TheGroundFloor with some my top tips when it comes to knowing where you are!

The world lost an icon, Kobe Bryant, on Sunday, January 26th, 2020. I didn’t personally know Kobe. He didn’t know me. Why is this loss impacting me so much? Are we allowed to mourn someone we don’t know?

Sports are powerful. This was the toughest blog I have had to write to date but I believe the points that are highlighted are important. Enjoy this week’s post of #TheGroundFloor!

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut? Have you experienced moments of elation where you felt like you could not be stopped? “Peaks & Valleys” is a phrase that always came up in conversation throughout my career and helped me constantly move forward.

In this week’s post in #TheGroundFloor, I discuss some personal experiences, while also offering my support to those who need it most. Enjoy!