Episode 58 - From Hustle to Hope — A Story of Second Chances and Finishing Strong with Brian "Baldy" Wheeler

In Episode 58 of Men Pursuing More, host Roger Maupin sits down with Brian “Baldy” Wheeler for a powerful conversation about resilience, redemption, and purposeful leadership. Brian shares his journey growing up near St. Louis, navigating instability in high school, and finding direction through football—from his senior year in Chester, Illinois to playing at the University of Missouri. He opens up about youthful hustle, hard lessons that led to federal probation, and becoming a father at 23, experiences that reshaped his path in business and life. The conversation also highlights Brian’s work providing meals for Minnesota Gopher Athletics and his close, values-driven relationship with Head Football Coach P.J. Fleck, where trust, consistency, and second chances are lived out daily. From surviving the 2008 economic crash to launching a BBQ restaurant, serving on city council, and living out his faith, Brian’s story is a reminder that when purpose meets opportunity, men can rewrite their story and pursue more.

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Podcast Produced by: KB PODCASTS

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