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Larry Schmittou: The Man Who Brought Baseball Back to Nashville & Built a Bowling Empire

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Step into the incredible journey of Larry Schmittou, a Nashville sports legend whose passion for baseball led to an unexpected but remarkable legacy in bowling and entertainment.

From coaching high school baseball to founding the Nashville Sounds, Larry’s visionary leadership helped redefine sports and recreation in Music City.

In this episode, we explore:
⚾ How Larry brought professional baseball back to Nashville
🎳 His transformation from baseball to revitalizing the bowling industry
🏆 The key to building community-focused businesses that thrive
💡 The business lessons behind sports, entertainment, and resilience
🤝 How passion, teamwork, and customer experience create lasting success

Larry’s unmatched commitment to innovation and community shines through—from navigating the challenges of COVID-19 to ensuring that Nashville remains a hub for sports, family entertainment, and connection. His journey is a testament to the power of vision, perseverance, and leadership in shaping a city’s cultural and sporting landscape.

📢 Don't miss this episode! Listen now, subscribe, and share your thoughts!

Want to Connect with Strike & Spare?

🎳 Website: Strike & Spare Bowling
📱 Facebook: Strike & Spare Entertainment
📱 Instagram: @strikeandspare

Charge Forward Podcast Links:

🎙️Podcast Page: Charge Forward Podcast
📱 Facebook: Charge Forward Podcast
📱 Instagram: @ChargeForwardPodcast
📱 TikTok: @ChargeForwardPodcast
📱 X: @ChargeForwardX
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

💳 Charge Forward Solutions – Merchant Services: Charge Forward Solutions
📈 Sense Development – Executive & Data Services: Sense Custom
🌟 Rosemary Salazar – Virtual Assistant Services: Find A Way with Rose
🎥 HitLab Studios – Podcast Studio: HitLab Studio

💡 New episodes drop every Thursday!

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Chapters

1. Introduction to the Charge Forward Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Meet Larry: A Nashville Legend (00:06:00)

3. Early Days in Sports and a Daring Bet (00:30:00)

4. Coaching, Baseball Dreams, and Community Impact (01:00:00)

5. The Creation of the Bowling Center and Overcoming Challenges (01:40:00)

6. Lessons from Successful Teams and Players (02:20:00)

7. Handling Unexpected Business Challenges (03:00:00)

8. The COVID Impact on Bowling Centers (03:30:00)

9. Bringing Passion and Innovation to Bowling (04:10:00)

45 episodes

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Content provided by Jim Cripps. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jim Cripps or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Step into the incredible journey of Larry Schmittou, a Nashville sports legend whose passion for baseball led to an unexpected but remarkable legacy in bowling and entertainment.

From coaching high school baseball to founding the Nashville Sounds, Larry’s visionary leadership helped redefine sports and recreation in Music City.

In this episode, we explore:
⚾ How Larry brought professional baseball back to Nashville
🎳 His transformation from baseball to revitalizing the bowling industry
🏆 The key to building community-focused businesses that thrive
💡 The business lessons behind sports, entertainment, and resilience
🤝 How passion, teamwork, and customer experience create lasting success

Larry’s unmatched commitment to innovation and community shines through—from navigating the challenges of COVID-19 to ensuring that Nashville remains a hub for sports, family entertainment, and connection. His journey is a testament to the power of vision, perseverance, and leadership in shaping a city’s cultural and sporting landscape.

📢 Don't miss this episode! Listen now, subscribe, and share your thoughts!

Want to Connect with Strike & Spare?

🎳 Website: Strike & Spare Bowling
📱 Facebook: Strike & Spare Entertainment
📱 Instagram: @strikeandspare

Charge Forward Podcast Links:

🎙️Podcast Page: Charge Forward Podcast
📱 Facebook: Charge Forward Podcast
📱 Instagram: @ChargeForwardPodcast
📱 TikTok: @ChargeForwardPodcast
📱 X: @ChargeForwardX
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

💳 Charge Forward Solutions – Merchant Services: Charge Forward Solutions
📈 Sense Development – Executive & Data Services: Sense Custom
🌟 Rosemary Salazar – Virtual Assistant Services: Find A Way with Rose
🎥 HitLab Studios – Podcast Studio: HitLab Studio

💡 New episodes drop every Thursday!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to the Charge Forward Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Meet Larry: A Nashville Legend (00:06:00)

3. Early Days in Sports and a Daring Bet (00:30:00)

4. Coaching, Baseball Dreams, and Community Impact (01:00:00)

5. The Creation of the Bowling Center and Overcoming Challenges (01:40:00)

6. Lessons from Successful Teams and Players (02:20:00)

7. Handling Unexpected Business Challenges (03:00:00)

8. The COVID Impact on Bowling Centers (03:30:00)

9. Bringing Passion and Innovation to Bowling (04:10:00)

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