The Words Matter Podcast PDX Episode Four

Guests: Reggie Guyton and Tony Hampton

Hosted by Christopher Rivers

Produced by The PAC West Group

Two Portland basketball legends turned business and community leaders join host Christopher Rivers for a real conversation on competition, leadership, and legacy.

Reggie Guyton, a serial entrepreneur of more than 30 years, and Tony Hampton, Founder and Managing Principal of AVH Consulting, share how their journeys from the hardwood to the boardroom have been fueled by faith, mentorship, and resilience. Together, they co-host the Runn It Back Podcast, where sports, business, and life lessons collide.

In this episode, they unpack how growing up in Portland’s basketball culture shaped their work ethic, how they’ve navigated success in corporate and entrepreneurial spaces, and what fatherhood and faith have taught them about true legacy.

This is leadership through experience. This is what it means to run it back with purpose.

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In this powerful Episode 5 of The Words Matter Podcast, host Christopher Rivers sits down with longtime sports marketing executive Jim Gatto for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about family, resilience, legacy, and reinvention.

Jim takes us back to his early days, reflecting on the role basketball and family played in shaping his path, including the impact of his time at Elmira College and the lasting lessons passed down from his father.

He shares what first drew him into sports marketing and how that curiosity eventually led to a 25-year career at adidas, where he helped negotiate some of the most iconic endorsement deals in basketball history.Jim opens up about the highs and lows of the industry, including navigating adversity, stepping away, and ultimately reinventing himself as Founder and President of Leap Marketing Group.

He reflects on leadership, relationship building, and the importance of integrity over time.The conversation also turns personal, as Jim speaks about the grounding influence of his wife Rachel and his children Jack and Grace, shares stories about Kobe Bryant, ABCD Camp memories, and even a fun alternate path that once had him considering culinary school.This episode is a reminder that legacy is built through character, consistency, and the people who stand with you when it matters most.#WordsMatterPodcastPDX#WordsMatter#JimGatto

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In this powerful episode, host Christopher Rivers sits down with Jordan Blue, campus supervisor, assistant basketball coach, personal trainer, leadership mentor, and author of Emotions Into Motion.

Jordan opens up about the defining moments that shaped his purpose, including a life-altering concussion that led to two weeks in the hospital and a journey through depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Through faith, mentorship, and self-reflection, Jordan turned pain into purpose.

His mission today is to serve as a catalyst for others while guiding young people and adults alike to turn their emotions into growth and action. From his leadership work at Central Catholic High School to his motivational platform Execute Your Blueprint, Jordan is helping people rediscover who they are beyond labels and limitations.

This conversation dives deep into resilience, healing, and the power of authenticity. reminding us that we’re all capable of transformation when we commit to the work.

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