Becoming Self Made isn’t for dreamers—it’s for doers. Brought to you by Relay Financial and hosted by bestselling author and money expert Mike Michalowicz, this video-first podcast dives into the real stories of founders and entrepreneurs who built their businesses from the ground up—and kept pushing when the stakes got higher.
Each episode goes beyond the “how I did it” playbook to uncover the raw moments, hard-won lessons, and transformations that come with scaling something real. It’s equal parts gritty, insightful, and funny—because being self made isn’t just about business growth, it’s about who you become along the way.
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Becoming Self Made isn’t for dreamers—it’s for doers. Brought to you by Relay Financial and hosted by bestselling author and money expert Mike Michalowicz, this video-first podcast dives into the real stories of founders and entrepreneurs who built their businesses from the ground up—and kept pushing when the stakes got higher.
Each episode goes beyond the “how I did it” playbook to uncover the raw moments, hard-won lessons, and transformations that come with scaling something real. It’s equal parts gritty, insightful, and funny—because being self made isn’t just about business growth, it’s about who you become along the way.
Built on Belief: Jesse and Emily Cole on the Savannah Bananas’ Rise from Rejection to Entertainment Revolution
Becoming Self Made
40 minutes
1 week ago
Built on Belief: Jesse and Emily Cole on the Savannah Bananas’ Rise from Rejection to Entertainment Revolution
Jesse and Emily Cole, Co-Founders of The Savannah Bananas, have built one of the most inspiring success stories in sports and business.
In this episode of Becoming Self Made, host Mike Michalowicz sits down with Jesse and Emily to uncover how they turned a struggling baseball team into a global entertainment phenomenon, one built not on profit, but on fans. From embracing rejection as their greatest teacher to creating a company culture rooted in joy, creativity, and community, the Coles share the powerful lessons that fueled their journey to one of the most successful teams in baseball, regardless of the league.
You’ll hear how the Savannah Bananas broke every rule in traditional baseball, the impact of applying Mike’s Book Profit First during their lowest moment, and the personal sacrifices behind Jesse and Emily balancing business, purpose, and family.
Becoming Self Made
Becoming Self Made isn’t for dreamers—it’s for doers. Brought to you by Relay Financial and hosted by bestselling author and money expert Mike Michalowicz, this video-first podcast dives into the real stories of founders and entrepreneurs who built their businesses from the ground up—and kept pushing when the stakes got higher.
Each episode goes beyond the “how I did it” playbook to uncover the raw moments, hard-won lessons, and transformations that come with scaling something real. It’s equal parts gritty, insightful, and funny—because being self made isn’t just about business growth, it’s about who you become along the way.
