Michael Richards

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/influence-of-on-143817240 🏋️‍♀️ Is music helping or hindering your lifting? EdD Michael Richards discusses available research on music and lifting. Michael has been a strength and conditioning coach since 2017, working with youth, middle/high school, D3 college, D1 college, and professional football. He has also been a weightlifting coach since 2019, starting with T3 Barbell in Avon, Ohio, and moving to the Attitude Nation with Jon North, and a weightlifter (2025 Masters Pan American Champion (30-35 age bracket) and best lifter). He has just finished his Doctorate of Education in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Enjoy! ❤️ Join Evidence Strong Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrong ▶️ Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bG 🖼️ Weightlifting research infographics: https://evidencestrong.com ✉️ Follow Michael Richards: 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/coachmike311 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@MikesGarageGym 🔹 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4JBmnV47-ty6N0znmgeQdqe6xw-Y7IL1 🔹 https://www.tiktok.com/@mikesgaragegym 🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-richards-edd-c-cscs-ep-c-a40603152/ 💪 Follow Evidence Strong: 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/evidence_strong 🔹 https://x.com/EvidenceStrong All the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

In this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott is joined by Michael Richards, a transformational leader with deep expertise in private equity, technology, and software. Michael shares insights from his extensive career spanning Deloitte, KPMG, and leadership roles as CFO, COO, and Chief Transformation Officer. He discusses his work as an Operating Partner at Symphony Technology Group and the strategic execution of carve-outs like RSA Security. This conversation explores the complexities of post-deal transformation, the challenges of execution, and the impact of AI on business evolution. Key Topics Covered: 1. Michael Richards’ Career Journey Started as an accountant and auditor at Deloitte. Early exposure to private equity through work with KKR during post-Soviet economic transitions. Progressed from consulting at Deloitte and KPMG to leading post-deal execution roles in private equity-backed firms. Current role in media technology, overseeing product and enterprise transformation. 2. Private Equity & Post-Deal Execution Differentiating private equity styles: control-oriented investing vs. passive exposure. The role of private equity operating teams in driving execution. Importance of having a strategic plan before acquisition and ensuring leadership alignment post-close. 3. Defining Post-Deal Success Private equity’s primary success metric: ROI upon exit. Execution success hinges on structured governance, operational focus, and adaptability to market conditions. The importance of aligning CEO and leadership team to transformation goals. 4. Challenges in Strategy Execution The risk of post-deal neglect: why continuous monitoring and accountability matter. Silos between deal teams and operating teams can hinder execution. The need for programmatic, milestone-driven tracking of transformation initiatives. 5. Leadership & Team Buy-In for Transformation Importance of fostering a growth mindset and culture of adaptability. Key leadership traits: servant leadership, transparency, and action-driven management. Balancing internal execution with strategic external consulting support. 6. Keeping Post-Deal Momentum Effective communication strategies: town halls, one-on-ones, milestone tracking. The role of structured program management in sustaining momentum. 7. AI’s Impact on M&A & Business Transformation AI’s role in reducing administrative burdens and optimizing operations. How AI-native solutions can enhance product transformation and internal efficiencies. The shift towards AI-driven value creation within private equity-backed firms. 8. The Future of M&A in 2025 M&A activity hinges on interest rates and capital supply dynamics. Increasing emphasis on operational expertise in private equity firms. A shift from financial engineering to value-driven, strategic transformation. 9. Advice for Young Professionals Interested in Private Equity & M&A Gain expertise in finance, accounting, legal, or strategy to build a strong foundation. Understanding business models and value creation is critical to success in private equity. Final Thoughts & Takeaways: The post-deal phase determines whether value is created or lost. Strategic planning, leadership alignment, and disciplined execution drive successful transformations. AI and technology continue to reshape how businesses optimize post-acquisition strategies. Connect with Michael Ri

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/leadership-in-104128061 🏋️‍♀️ Coaches are leaders whether they want to be or not. But how does one become a good leader, and what does it mean in the context of weightlifting? Michael Richards discusses what leadership entails, the various types of leaders, and the different styles leaders can implement. Michael serves as a strength and conditioning coach for the US Air Force Special Warfare School in San Antonio, in addition to being a weightlifter and weightlifting coach. This interview covers types and styles of leadership with specific examples in real-life Olympic weightlifting scenarios so you can apply it to your coaching practice. Enjoy! Join Evidence Strong Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrong Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bG Weightlifting research infographics: https://evidencestrong.com Follow Michael Richards: https://www.instagram.com/coachmike300 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-richards-edd-c-cscs-ep-c-a40603152 Follow Evidence Strong: https://www.instagram.com/evidence_strong https://twitter.com/EvidenceStrong All the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/music-during-or-99645081 🏋️‍♀️ On or off? Ever wondered if the music could enhance your weightlifting performance? Join the years-long debate between some coaches and athletes on whether music helps or hinders your weightlifting training? In this interview, Michael is sharing insights from his extensive thesis research that aims to settle this battle once and for all. Michael Richards is a dedicated strength and conditioning coach for the US Air Force Special Warfare candidate course. As a passionate researcher, Michael is immersed in the fascinating study of the effects of music on athletic performance, exploring the intricate interplay between melodies and strength training. Balancing his coaching duties, pursuit of a doctorate, and fatherhood, Michael brings a unique blend of practical experience and scholarly inquiry to the world of fitness and sports science. Enjoy! List of references mentioned by Michael: https://evidencestrong.com/does-music-influence-sports-performance Join Evidence Strong Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrong Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bG Weightlifting research infographics: https://evidencestrong.com Follow Michael Richards: https://www.instagram.com/coachmike301 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-richards-edd-c-cscs-ep-c-a40603152 Follow Evidence Strong: https://www.instagram.com/evidence_strong https://twitter.com/EvidenceStrong All the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

Welcome to It's Gone, a Sports Ethos fantasy baseball podcast hosted by Britton Allan. The reigning TGFBI champion, Michael Richards, joins the podcast this week to discuss all the recent injury news and repercussions, James Outman, Pet Rocks, and Michael's TGFBI Champion drafting strategy! 0:40 May I Introduce Michael Richards 5:00 Rhys Hoskins' knee 6:30 Darick Hall 7:40 Raisel Iglesias 9:19 AJ Minter 11:22 Matthew Liberatore 12:03 Jake Woodford's Reserve Whiskey 14:02 James Outman 16:20 Pet Rocks 19:32 Impact Prospects 21:24 Kyle Stowers 22:21 Anthony Volpe 26:29 Oscar Colas 30:39 Sal Frelick 31:50 We Loved the World Baseball Classic 36:72 Gavin Stone 42:10 TGFBI Reigning Champion's Drafting Strategy and Early Round Picks Thank you for listening and please follow Michael on Twitter @MPRichards1981 and Britton @BrittonAllan. Have a great weekend! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes! PropUp on ThriveFantasy this NBA season! Use code ETHOS at signup for a 100% deposit match bonus and win big cash by simply flexing DFS prop knowledge on the biggest names on the board! Manscaped is BACK, baby! Just like the NBA! Use coupon code HOOPBALL20 to get 20% off and free shipping on your purchase at Manscaped.com! Want more codes? We got 'em! ExpressVPN is offering 3 BONUS months on every 12-month membership purchase by using this special link: https://www.expressvpn.com/hoopball

I talk with Michael Richards about prospects - prospects - prospects! And then talk some Zero Dark 30 and Relegation MLB Fantasy Commish Store Follow Michael @MPRichards1981 Follow me @dynastyonestop Check out Fantasy Baseball Commish here Check out my writing at FantraxHQ here Support the pod: https://anchor.fm/commissionersoffice/support This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commissionersoffice/support

Episode #14 of the Down In The Dirt Podcast, is part 2 of my conversation with Strength and Conditioning Coach, Michael Richards, owner of Elite Athletic Performance LLC. Michael and I continue our conversation from last week where in this episode we will touch on weighted ball training and how it has been the cause of the velocity jump in the MLB. He goes on to debunks some myths that go along with weighted ball training, along with how to protect your UCL and what factors may cause it to tear. Michael and I also talk about the importance of preparation and how the way you prepare in the gym is a direct correlation of the success you can expect to have on the field. Michael tells us why baseball players should be lifting weights and how this can improve an athletes athleticism. Michael ends the show by giving you guys advice on how to build your own strength program and even offers his remote strength training program if that is something you're interested in signing up for! 4:25 Weighted Ball Training 23:20 Factors about UCL’s tearing 25:30 The Key to Preparation 30:45 Should Baseball Players Lift Weights 47:55 Remote Training / How to Build your Own Program 56:20 Instagram questions 1:04:15 Quick Fire Questions As always thank you for your support, and if you haven’t already, please rate and review the show! Follow Michael at https://www.instagram.com/eaperformancellc/ Follow Michael on Twitter https://twitter.com/EAPerformance_?lang=en Follow EAP on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/eliteathleticperformancellc/ https://www.eaperformancellc.com ________________________________ DON’T CLICK THIS! http://bit.ly/2VGyP31

Episode #13 of the Down In The Dirt Podcast, is part 1 of my conversation with Strength and Conditioning Coach, Michael Richards, owner of Elite Athletic Performance LLC. Michael talks about what lead him down the road into strength and conditioning and how what he learned from his own career, he helps kids apply to their own life. He understands the importance of taking responsibility of your career in your own hands and making smart decisions so that you don’t jeopardize it. Michael talks about how EAP became established as one of the premier training facilities and what Elite means to him. Michael takes us through the process of what a kids program will look like once he steps through his door for the first time, and the evolution of strength training when it comes to understanding the movements of the body. 7:31 Introduction to who Michael Is 12:10 Taking your career in your own hands 20:20 How EAP got established 25:40 Assessing kids 32:50 Evolution of strength training over the years As always thank you for your support, and if you haven’t already, please rate and review the show! Follow Michael at https://www.instagram.com/eaperformancellc/ Follow Michael on Twitter https://twitter.com/EAPerformance_?lang=en Follow EAP on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/eliteathleticperformancellc/ https://www.eaperformancellc.com Thank you to the sponsors of the show Jigsaw Massage https://jigsawmassage.com/ Be sure to follow them at https://instagram.com/jigsawmassage?igshid=u4insdbahxqy Use Discount code “CARSONLEE” ________________________________ DON’T CLICK THIS! http://bit.ly/2VGyP31

Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In this episode, Gerry has a chance to talk to Michael Richards, a strength/baseball coach and entrepreneur who has worked in the private sector for almost twenty years and now owns and operates a booming facility and business in Arkansas. From the jump the two talk about the business side of things and what it takes to get a business off the ground in the world of strength and conditioning and sports performance. Michael explains how he got his foot in the door as a young strength coach in the late 1990's and goes on to give a breakdown of the changing culture of marketing and how coaches and trainers had to market their businesses/programs before the days of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. From there, the conversation turns to the keys to running the operations of a facility and some learning lessons Michael has experienced while trying to blend the life of a strength coach and business man. The strength training and sports performance portion of the conversation discusses the importance of strength training for all athletes and the idea that things do not change much from sport to sport in strength training. Above all else athletes should get strong and fast and then finish off their work with whatever specifics their sport demands of them. From business, owning a private facility or training athletes and what it takes to get strong this episode has it all for coaches, aspiring business owners and athletes alike! Get A 7 Day FREE TRIAL On Onlystrength! - https://www.onlystrength.training/podcastoffer Support the show