<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Boss Conversations w/ Kyle Bird]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Boss Conversations</b> is a podcast spotlighting entrepreneurs, business leaders, and creatives in entertainment who are building, scaling, and redefining success. Each episode dives into real stories, practical strategies, and the mindset required to lead, grow, and win in today’s world.</p>]]></description><link>www.joyparkstudiostx.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:03:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/dwlEgm1v.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Kyle Bird]]></author><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:37:19 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Kyle Bird]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship]]></category><itunes:author>Kyle Bird</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Boss Conversations&lt;/b&gt; is a podcast spotlighting entrepreneurs, business leaders, and creatives in entertainment who are building, scaling, and redefining success. Each episode dives into real stories, practical strategies, and the mindset required to lead, grow, and win in today’s world.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Kyle Bird</itunes:name><itunes:email>mrkylebird@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ce09d348-0f67-4abd-9a6c-0e78c9cf911a/logos/bc7c73ea-ed8d-4ca8-b178-06da2833e75f.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Business of Safety: Leadership, Culture & Communication | Jack Jackson | Boss Conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of <b>Boss Conversations</b> — the podcast where business, leadership, and real-world experience meet.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Kyle Bird sits down with Jack Jackson, founder of Zion Safety &amp; Consulting, to discuss how he built a consulting career that took him across 46 states and multiple countries working with major companies in manufacturing, safety, and leadership development.</p><p></p><p>From his early days working with Toyota and Johnson Controls to becoming an internationally recognized speaker and consultant, Jack shares the lessons that shaped his journey in business, communication, and corporate leadership.</p><p></p><p>If you’re an entrepreneur, consultant, business leader, or someone looking to grow professionally, this episode delivers practical insight from nearly 20 years of real-world experience.</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">15d2f5d0-d4f2-417d-bcc1-d6463c6982b4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kyle Bird]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/134ffe08953fcec5a09e5677db825882c4d9c67fc694136ee69fd8420005186a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxNWQyZjVkMC1kNGYyLTQxN2QtYmNjMS1kNjQ2M2M2OTgyYjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjZTA5ZDM0OC0wZjY3LTRhYmQtOWE2Yy0wZTc4YzljZjkxMWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWU3ZjhhMmNlMjdjMDJmZTZjOGU3OGEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNjVmMzNmZWJmYmQzNWRlNDhkMGVjL2t5bGUtYmlyZHMtc3R1ZGlvLTZxenNhLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yN19fNS00LTE5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="69398926" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ce09d348-0f67-4abd-9a6c-0e78c9cf911a/episodes/15d2f5d0-d4f2-417d-bcc1-d6463c6982b4/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to another episode of &lt;b&gt;Boss Conversations&lt;/b&gt; — the podcast where business, leadership, and real-world experience meet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kyle Bird sits down with Jack Jackson, founder of Zion Safety &amp;amp; Consulting, to discuss how he built a consulting career that took him across 46 states and multiple countries working with major companies in manufacturing, safety, and leadership development.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From his early days working with Toyota and Johnson Controls to becoming an internationally recognized speaker and consultant, Jack shares the lessons that shaped his journey in business, communication, and corporate leadership.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re an entrepreneur, consultant, business leader, or someone looking to grow professionally, this episode delivers practical insight from nearly 20 years of real-world experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ce09d348-0f67-4abd-9a6c-0e78c9cf911a/logos/bc7c73ea-ed8d-4ca8-b178-06da2833e75f.png"/><itunes:title>The Business of Safety: Leadership, Culture &amp; Communication | Jack Jackson | Boss Conversation</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABA’s Fan Experience and 2027 in Vegas! | Damon Cannon | Boss Conversation Clip]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Discover how the Austin team clinched victory in the final seconds against the dominant Buffalo squad. Plus, get a sneak peek into the upcoming championship weekend in Las Vegas, packed with events like a three-on-three tournament, an all-star game, and more. Don't miss out on this unforgettable fan experience!</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">755c9e90-56dc-45bb-ae5c-c9de1aa35a09</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kyle Bird]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:23:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c8f0a54b1d8f72b19f54c34f908ea3baf1c38b5745cc18befb91d48bdf5ef7a3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NTVjOWU5MC01NmRjLTQ1YmItYWU1Yy1jOWRlMWFhMzVhMDkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjZTA5ZDM0OC0wZjY3LTRhYmQtOWE2Yy0wZTc4YzljZjkxMWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWU3ZjhhMmNlMjdjMDJmZTZjOGU3OGEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNGI2NWVmMjE5MTQ0ODQ3NTE5MTIxL2t5bGUtYmlyZHMtc3R1ZGlvLTZxenNhLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yNV9fMjItNTEtNDIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="10968232" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ce09d348-0f67-4abd-9a6c-0e78c9cf911a/episodes/755c9e90-56dc-45bb-ae5c-c9de1aa35a09/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Discover how the Austin team clinched victory in the final seconds against the dominant Buffalo squad. Plus, get a sneak peek into the upcoming championship weekend in Las Vegas, packed with events like a three-on-three tournament, an all-star game, and more. Don&apos;t miss out on this unforgettable fan experience!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:43</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ce09d348-0f67-4abd-9a6c-0e78c9cf911a/logos/bc7c73ea-ed8d-4ca8-b178-06da2833e75f.png"/><itunes:title>ABA’s Fan Experience and 2027 in Vegas! | Damon Cannon | Boss Conversation Clip</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABA vs G-League: Cannon's Challenge | Damon Cannon | Boss Conversation Clip]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the comparison between the ABA and G-League first teams. Damon Cannon expresses confidence in the ABA's ability to compete with the G-League and emphasizes the hunger and determination of players from smaller schools.</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fefc91b2-74c8-4bdc-a7a8-96dd2180dbbb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kyle Bird]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9a75f4d3b02c2a60047ea2e84ce035b8f18cf335b7df8e7f14834d6cf93875f0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZWZjOTFiMi03NGM4LTRiZGMtYTdhOC05NmRkMjE4MGRiYmIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjZTA5ZDM0OC0wZjY3LTRhYmQtOWE2Yy0wZTc4YzljZjkxMWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWU3ZjhhMmNlMjdjMDJmZTZjOGU3OGEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwZmQ0MTc5ZTZiOGEwMzQzNmI0MDRkL2t5bGUtYmlyZHMtc3R1ZGlvLTZxenNhLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yMl9fNS01Ny0xMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="5696931" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ce09d348-0f67-4abd-9a6c-0e78c9cf911a/episodes/fefc91b2-74c8-4bdc-a7a8-96dd2180dbbb/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the comparison between the ABA and G-League first teams. Damon Cannon expresses confidence in the ABA&apos;s ability to compete with the G-League and emphasizes the hunger and determination of players from smaller schools.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:02:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ce09d348-0f67-4abd-9a6c-0e78c9cf911a/logos/bc7c73ea-ed8d-4ca8-b178-06da2833e75f.png"/><itunes:title>ABA vs G-League: Cannon&apos;s Challenge | Damon Cannon | Boss Conversation Clip</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ABA President EXPOSES What Really Happens in Professional Basketball | Damon Cannon]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What does it really take to build a professional basketball league from the ground up?</p><p>In this episode of Boss Conversations, Kyle Bird sits down with Damon Cannon, President of the American Basketball Association, to discuss the untold side of professional basketball, leadership, media, opportunity, and community impact.</p><p>From managing over 100 teams nationwide to helping athletes earn second chances through basketball, Damon shares the realities of operating one of the largest professional sports leagues in America.</p><p>The conversation dives into:</p><ul><li>The difference between the ABA and NBA</li><li>Why media is the future of sports leagues</li><li>How basketball changes communities</li><li>The pressure of leading a national organization</li><li>Why ABA players can compete with anyone</li><li>The business behind sports ownership</li><li>The future of the ABA in Las Vegas</li><li>And why Damon believes the ABA could compete with the G-League right now</li></ul><p>This is more than basketball.<br />This is about opportunity, leadership, and building something bigger than yourself.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6462f747-2836-49d9-b57b-a8da1500be2e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kyle Bird]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/749491288240686e1441dc0422a4dc05fedbe65abe9e3c80af18c4d3e8ee5e22/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2NDYyZjc0Ny0yODM2LTQ5ZDktYjU3Yi1hOGRhMTUwMGJlMmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjZTA5ZDM0OC0wZjY3LTRhYmQtOWE2Yy0wZTc4YzljZjkxMWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWU3ZjhhMmNlMjdjMDJmZTZjOGU3OGEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwZDZhNGE2ODQ0YWQwYTI4NWM0ZDAzL2t5bGUtYmlyZHMtc3R1ZGlvLTZxenNhLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yMF9fMTAtMS0xNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="66346152" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ce09d348-0f67-4abd-9a6c-0e78c9cf911a/episodes/6462f747-2836-49d9-b57b-a8da1500be2e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What does it really take to build a professional basketball league from the ground up?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Boss Conversations, Kyle Bird sits down with Damon Cannon, President of the American Basketball Association, to discuss the untold side of professional basketball, leadership, media, opportunity, and community impact.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From managing over 100 teams nationwide to helping athletes earn second chances through basketball, Damon shares the realities of operating one of the largest professional sports leagues in America.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation dives into:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between the ABA and NBA&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why media is the future of sports leagues&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How basketball changes communities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The pressure of leading a national organization&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why ABA players can compete with anyone&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The business behind sports ownership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The future of the ABA in Las Vegas&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;And why Damon believes the ABA could compete with the G-League right now&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is more than basketball.&lt;br /&gt;This is about opportunity, leadership, and building something bigger than yourself.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ce09d348-0f67-4abd-9a6c-0e78c9cf911a/logos/bc7c73ea-ed8d-4ca8-b178-06da2833e75f.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The ABA President EXPOSES What Really Happens in Professional Basketball | Damon Cannon</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scaling and Auditing Your Business | Charmian Stephens | Boss Conversations]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Unlock the secret to scaling your business without falling apart. What if the number one killer of growth isn't what you expect and how to fix it before it’s too late? If you're tired of hitting growth plateaus, or worse, seeing your customer experience crumble as you expand, this episode is your game-changer.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7d7fe3ec-7edf-4d4e-a705-c6e43948c8dc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kyle Bird]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 02:06:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fc5a82635abd718e73d28ff46dbd826ff4020e585f795fea38cc82322badf5fb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ZDdmZTNlYy03ZWRmLTRkNGUtYTcwNS1jNmU0Mzk0OGM4ZGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjZTA5ZDM0OC0wZjY3LTRhYmQtOWE2Yy0wZTc4YzljZjkxMWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWU3ZjhhMmNlMjdjMDJmZTZjOGU3OGEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwYmM0OWQxN2EyOTM4ODhlMGQxYzU4L2t5bGUtYmlyZHMtc3R1ZGlvLTZxenNhLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xOV9fNC0yLTUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="6364830" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ce09d348-0f67-4abd-9a6c-0e78c9cf911a/episodes/7d7fe3ec-7edf-4d4e-a705-c6e43948c8dc/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Unlock the secret to scaling your business without falling apart. What if the number one killer of growth isn&apos;t what you expect and how to fix it before it’s too late? If you&apos;re tired of hitting growth plateaus, or worse, seeing your customer experience crumble as you expand, this episode is your game-changer.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ce09d348-0f67-4abd-9a6c-0e78c9cf911a/logos/bc7c73ea-ed8d-4ca8-b178-06da2833e75f.png"/><itunes:title>Scaling and Auditing Your Business | Charmian Stephens | Boss Conversations</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Systems Over Hustle | Boss Conversations w/ Chamian Stephens]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the very first episode of <b>Boss Conversations</b>.</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Charmian Stephens, a business coach who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs scale and grow their businesses worldwide.</p><p></p><p>From being fired from corporate America to building a thriving coaching business, Charmian shares the real truth about entrepreneurship—what works, what doesn’t, and what most people get completely wrong.</p><p></p><p>If you’re serious about growing your business, this episode will shift how you think, build, and execute.</p><p><b>This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a blueprint.</b></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b8300512-9d18-46a8-88dd-91c7002f9980</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kyle Bird]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cbebab31334356d87dc3e07516e7f65d398738c64c4997dc334feff31048c350/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiODMwMDUxMi05ZDE4LTQ2YTgtODhkZC05MWM3MDAyZjk5ODAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjZTA5ZDM0OC0wZjY3LTRhYmQtOWE2Yy0wZTc4YzljZjkxMWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWU3ZjhhMmNlMjdjMDJmZTZjOGU3OGEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwMjUzOTdlZmUyNWVkZDA3YzY1NmYxL2t5bGUtYmlyZHMtc3R1ZGlvLTZxenNhLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xMl9fMC05LTI3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="51333059" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ce09d348-0f67-4abd-9a6c-0e78c9cf911a/episodes/b8300512-9d18-46a8-88dd-91c7002f9980/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the very first episode of &lt;b&gt;Boss Conversations&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I sit down with Charmian Stephens, a business coach who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs scale and grow their businesses worldwide.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From being fired from corporate America to building a thriving coaching business, Charmian shares the real truth about entrepreneurship—what works, what doesn’t, and what most people get completely wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re serious about growing your business, this episode will shift how you think, build, and execute.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a blueprint.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:44</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ce09d348-0f67-4abd-9a6c-0e78c9cf911a/logos/bc7c73ea-ed8d-4ca8-b178-06da2833e75f.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Systems Over Hustle | Boss Conversations w/ Chamian Stephens</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>