Kurt Kristynik's guest appearances

Kurt Kristynik

Man Overseas Podcast

The Coaches Roundtable

Donald Trump

John Milton

Matthew McConaughey

Wes Anderson

Matt Meiers

Michael Green

Tim Lee

Brandon Nelson

Stephen Smith

Charles Bolden

Matt Kelly

Joe White

Nicholas Bayerle

Chris Monroe

John Hawrylack

OwlTail

I’ve wanted Kurt Kristynik as a guest on the podcast for a long time. Interestingly, as Vice President of Buffaloe Floors, Kurt runs a 3rd generation family business—a bit of a black swan considering America's startup craze.Thinking back. I've respected Kurt's business acumen since the day I invited him to speak at our real estate organization almost 20 years ago. A presentation he nailed, by the way, due to his effective communication skills, humility and relatability.Kurt is also Director of Rake City Cypress Baseball, an organization he started from scratch in Spring 2017. The program, located in Cypress, Texas, is where he and wife, Marti, raise their son, Cole, and daughter, Chance.In his spare time, Kurt likes to deer hunt, fish and bar-b-que with friends &amp; fam. In addition to his role as Director of Rake City Cypress Baseball, he operates three high school travel teams every fall and summer.Yet none of that is why I wanted Kurt on the podcast. Don't get me wrong. Operating &amp; growing a family business is no small feat. Nor is building an elite baseball program or raising a beautiful  family.But for me, you sit beside Kurt, talking baseball, drinking beers—with or without respect for an arbitrary twenty-one number—or have him pull you "under his giant wing" to remind you the importance of where you came from.Of tradition.Of why relationships don't die, they deepen.Of keeping in contact—regardless where you happen to be in the world.Most importantly, it's Kurt's presence. His way of being that elevates those around him.It's a presence that's always conveyed to me: "You go be you, 'lil bro,' I trust you. Together, we'll get this thing figured out."By the way, Rake City isn't a place, although Alex Bregman may beg to differ. He and several teammates started calling Albuquerque, New Mexico, "Rake City," due to the amount of hitters his hometown produced.For the uninitiated, "rake," in baseball parlance, means frequently barreling that MF!  If you need help there, this episode isn't for you. Rake City "prided themselves on playing the game the right way, producing great teammates and young men who are going to be ready for the next levels of baseball and life."

I’ve wanted Kurt Kristynik as a guest on the podcast for a long time. Interestingly, as Vice President of <a href="https://buffalofloors.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Buffaloe Floors,</a> Kurt runs a 3rd generation family business—a bit of a black swan considering America's startup craze.Thinking back. I've respected Kurt's business acumen since the day I invited him to speak at our real estate organization almost 20 years ago. A presentation he nailed, by the way, due to his effective communication skills, humility and relatability.Kurt is also Director of <a href="https://rakecitycypress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rake City Cypress Baseball</a>, an organization he started from scratch in Spring 2017. The program, located in Cypress, Texas, is where he and wife, Marti, raise their son, Cole, and daughter, Chance.In his spare time, Kurt likes to deer hunt, fish and bar-b-que with friends &amp; fam. In addition to his role as Director of Rake City Cypress Baseball, he operates three high school travel teams every fall and summer.Yet none of that is why I wanted Kurt on the podcast. Don't get me wrong. Operating &amp; growing a family business is no small feat. Nor is building an elite baseball program or raising a beautiful family.But for me, you sit beside Kurt, talking baseball, drinking beers—with or without respect for an arbitrary twenty-one number—or have him pull you "under his giant wing" to remind you the importance of where you came from.Of tradition.Of why relationships don't die, they deepen.Of keeping in contact—regardless where you happen to be in the world.Most importantly, it's Kurt's presence. His way of being that elevates those around him.It's a presence that's always conveyed to me: "You go be you, 'lil bro,' I trust you. Together, we'll get this thing figured out."By the way, Rake City isn't a place, although Alex Bregman may beg to differ. He and several teammates started calling Albuquerque, New Mexico, "Rake City," due to the amount of hitters his hometown produced.For the uninitiated, "rake," in baseball parlance, means frequently barreling that MF! If you need help there, this episode isn't for you. Rake City "prided themselves on playing the game the right way, producing great teammates and young men who are going to be ready for the next levels of baseball and life."

Everyday I'm Raking: Business, Leadership, Relationships with Kurt Kristynik

Chris McKnight

On this episode we are joined by Tim Lee, Chris McKnight, and Kurt Kristynik. They discuss team chemistry, everyday drills they do, and so much more!

On this episode we are joined by Tim Lee, Chris McKnight, and Kurt Kristynik. They discuss team chemistry, everyday drills they do, and so much more!

Episode 21 (Tim Lee, Chris McKnight, and Kurt Kristynik)