Ahead In The Count

Author: BIP Wealth

On top of over 25 years of professional baseball experience, the BIP Wealth baseball division has established successful careers as financial advisors, helping newly drafted to recently retired players meet their financial goals. Take away something fresh, or find clarity on what was confusing before in the intersection of life on and off the field on Ahead in the Count, presented by BIP Wealth, with Nolan Alexander.
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Ahead In The Count Ep. 106 - Overcoming Angry August
Episode 4
Friday, 5 September, 2025

Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth. Episode Description Former MLB pros Chase Murray and Jeremy Hermida share their firsthand experiences of what it's like to navigate the final stretch of a 162-game season. Key Topics Covered: "Angry August" Phenomenon The term that perfectly captures the late-season clubhouse dynamics Strategies to maintain professionalism and team chemistry when tensions run high Three Different Season Scenarios: Teams in playoff contention and the excitement of the hunt Clubs fighting for wild card spots and monitoring scoreboard watching Organizations out of contention Mental Approaches to Season's End: The challenge of maintaining focus when some players are "raking" and others are struggling How playoff-bound teams shift from individual stats to team-first mentality The psychological boost that comes with a "fresh start" mentality in October Off-Season Preparation: Financial planning and budgeting for the months ahead Mapping out training, living arrangements, and social commitments The importance of evaluating what worked and didn't work during the season Navigating wedding season and family time during the off-season Please like, subscribe, and rate this podcast episode of Ahead in the Count! To contact the hosts, send an email to jhester@bipwealth.com, kschmidt@bipwealth.com, cmurray@bipwealth.com, or jhermida@bipwealth.com