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.