On That One Podcast, Bedros sits down with Pat Manning, CEO of Rock Financial, to discuss his journey from working at UPS to building a successful alternative lending company. Manning shares the mindset that helped him transition from employee to entrepreneur, why Rock Financial moved away from traditional marketing, and how referral partnerships became the foundation of the business. He also explains how alternative lending works, how businesses can access capital quickly, and why entrepreneurs should plan for funding before they actually need it.

Your child’s feet may be the foundation of their athletic performance—and ignoring foot mechanics could lead to recurring injuries.

In this episode, we dive into sports medicine, proper foot mechanics, orthotics, injury prevention, and what every sports parent should know to help young athletes stay healthy and perform at their best.

We explore how the foot naturally pronates and supinates to provide stability and shock absorption, why properly prescribed orthotics can improve alignment and movement, and how issues like shin splints, knee pain, and structural problems may be connected to the way an athlete’s feet function.

We also discuss the role parents play in youth sports—from avoiding unnecessary pressure and overtraining to prioritizing rest, recovery, nutrition, and enjoyment. Plus, discover why early sport specialization can increase the risk of overuse injuries and why strengthening the feet, ankles, core, and opposing muscle groups can make a major difference.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why foot mechanics matter for athletic performance
• How orthotics can support proper alignment and movement
• Signs that a young athlete may need a professional assessment
• How to reduce the risk of shin splints and knee pain
• Why rest and recovery are essential for young athletes
• The risks of early single-sport specialization
• How foot and ankle strengthening can improve stability
• What parents should look for when choosing athletic footwear
• Why listening to your child matters more than constantly analyzing performance

In this video, Andrea Carpenter, president of The Transition Strategists, discusses her firm's role in guiding family business owners through the complex process of transitioning their companies to the next generation.