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In this week's Big 12 mailbag, Pete Mundo discusses the disaster awaiting BYU and the Big 12 Conference in 2026 at the hands of Notre Dame and an awful College Football Playoff model. Plus, can the Big 12 surprise with College GameDay appearances next season? That and more of your questions! Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more. 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ 💬 Join the FREE HCS Forums: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Introducing Sales Expert Shelby Sapp: The Simple Sales Framework You Can Use in Work, Money, and Relationships (Follow THIS Method to FINALLY Get The Life You Deserve) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty We’re not failing at life. We were just never taught how to speak up, handle rejection, and confidently ask for what we want. Today, Jay sits down with sales leader and entrepreneur Shelby Sapp to unpack why sales isn’t about convincing others, but about understanding people, building trust, and believing in yourself. Shelby shares how the skills that helped her go from door-to-door sales to building a thriving business are the same skills we use every day: advocating for ourselves, navigating rejection, and communicating our value. She reframes sales as a mindset shift, from seeing “no” as failure to seeing it as feedback, explaining why learning how to sell is really about learning how to think, speak, and lead with confidence. Jay and Shelby break down the core principles that make sales applicable to every area of life: identifying leverage, creating real value, keeping things simple, and having the courage to ask for what you want. Shelby explains why people don’t buy products, they buy solutions, outcomes, and relief and how rejection becomes easier when you stop taking it personally. They also dive into the deeper mindset shifts that separate those who stay stuck from those who grow. Shelby challenges the idea that confidence comes before action, revealing instead that confidence is built by doing uncomfortable things repeatedly and overcoming rejection. Jay reflects on how sales skills teach resilience, the ability to keep showing up with belief even after setbacks, and why handling rejection well can unlock opportunities in every part of life. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Sell Without Feeling Manipulative How to Communicate Your Value Clearly How to Handle “No” Without Taking It Personally How to Ask for What You Want (and Get It) How to Identify What Truly Motivates People How to Stop Overexplaining and Keep It Simple How to Create Momentum When You Feel Stuck Progress isn’t about perfection, it’s about momentum. Trust yourself enough to ask, to act, and to keep going. The skills you build today will shape the confidence, freedom, and purpose you step into tomorrow.  With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here.  Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:23 You’re Already Using Sales in Your Every Day Life  02:53 The Power of the Reframe  04:42 The Core Sales Skills Everyone Needs 08:03 Sales Isn’t Manipulation, It’s Emotional Leadership 12:59 One Connection Can Change Everything 17:41 Building a High-Income Skill is Essential  19:51 Why Mindset Is the Real Advantage 21:35 A Simple Sales Process That Actually Works 27:31 The Most Memorable Thing You’ve Ever Been Sold 30:55 How to Spend Money More Mindfully 34:44 How to Get Started in Sales (Even If You’re Scared) 35:42 Are Networking Events Worth Your Time? 39:39 There’s No Limit to What You Can Earn 43:15 How to Create a Major Salary Jump 46:19 Jobs That Sharpen Your Sales Skills 47:49 The Mindset That Keeps People Stuck 49:35 The Power of Believing in Yourself  51:59 How to Sell Any Product Effectively 56:44 Sell Me This Pen 01:02:41 Why Assumptions Kill Sales 01:04:09 How to Handle Rejection Without Losing Momentum 01:07:27 How to Reframe Any Objection 01:12:07 The Right Way to Ask for a Raise 01:15:44 What Employers Are Really Looking For 01:20:06 It’s Not a No, It’s a Lesson 01:21:22 How to Talk About Your Wins Without Ego 01:23:24 The Most Challenging Deal of All 01:25:29 Why the Best Sellers Preempt Objections 01:27:12 Why We Struggle to Invest in Ourselves 01:30:57 Shelby on Final Five  Episode Resources: Shelby Sapp | https://shelbysapp.com/  Shelby Sapp | https://www.instagram.com/shelby.sapp/  Shelby Sapp | https://www.youtube.com/@Shelbysappyt  She Sells | https://shesellsremote.com/  She Sells | https://www.instagram.com/shesellsacademy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo breaks down who’s rising toward contender status, who’s slipping, and which teams are starting to flash real warning signs in this week’s Big 12 Basketball Stock Report: Buy, Sell or Hold. Which programs helped their stock? Which teams should fans be worried about? And who’s stuck in neutral heading toward February? Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more. 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ 💬 Join the FREE HCS Forums: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo breaks down Kansas vs. BYU and what we learned from this Top-15 Big 12 showdown. What did the Jayhawks prove? What does this result mean for BYU? And how does this game reshape the Big 12 race moving forward? 👉 Subscribe for independent Big 12 coverage 👉 Join the FREE HCS newsletter: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo is joined by HCS basketball columnist Matthew Postins to break down the Big 12 landscape and debate whether the league is becoming top-heavy in basketball. With a clear top tier of teams that look like legitimate Final Four contenders, is there a concerning drop-off behind them? 👉 Subscribe for independent Big 12 coverage 👉 Join the FREE HCS newsletter: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo explains why the Big 12 should consider launching its own network, and then breaks down the best and worst non-conference and conference games on the 2026 Big 12 football schedule. Plus, which matchups are must-watch? Which ones miss the mark? Let’s dive in! 👉 Subscribe for independent Big 12 coverage 👉 Join the FREE HCS newsletter: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Which Big 12 basketball coaches are feeling the heat as we approach the halfway mark of conference play? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo gives his list of coaches who could be getting fired after the season wraps up. There are three coaches in particular that Mundo is keeping an eye on. Plus, Mundo talks about Texas Tech football compared to Houston basketball, way-too-early Top 25's in college football for the Big 12 and much more! Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more. 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ 💬 Join the FREE HCS Forums: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo breaks down who’s rising toward contender status, who’s slipping, and which teams are starting to flash real warning signs in this week’s Big 12 Basketball Stock Report: Buy, Sell or Hold. Which programs helped their stock? Which teams should fans be worried about? And who’s stuck in neutral heading toward February? Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more. 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ 💬 Join the FREE HCS Forums: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big 12 basketball has it all right now. Pete Mundo is joined by Big 12 basketball columnist Matthew Postins to break down a wild week in the conference, including questions surrounding Bill Self’s health, Bobby Hurley’s surprising comments about home-court advantage, and Arizona rising to No. 1 in the country. The guys also preview one of the biggest games of the season as Texas Tech hosts Houston, plus what it all means for the Big 12 moving forward. 👉 Subscribe for independent Big 12 coverage all season 👉 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ 👉 Check out the Heartland College Sports forums: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Big 12 football schedule is officially out — and there’s a lot to unpack. Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo breaks down the Big 12 football schedule, reacting to the biggest winners, losers, and key takeaways, plus one takeaway for every Big 12 team. In this episode: Four big-picture takeaways from the Big 12 scheduleWinners and losers based on schedule difficulty and timingWhat the schedule means for the Big 12 title race and College Football Playoff hopesTeam-by-team thoughts on how each program fared Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all year. 👉 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/ 👉 Join the HCS Forums for Big 12 discussion: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's the move? A 16-team College Football Playoff? Or a 24-team College Football Playoff? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains what's best for the Big 12 and whether or not the conference should side with the Big Ten or the SEC. Plus, Mundo answers the rest of your Big 12 football and basketball questions in this mailbag episode! Who are the best new rivalries in the Big 12 Conference?! Which transfer portal classes does Mundo like that best?! That and more! Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more. 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ 💬 Join the FREE HCS Forums: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After another loaded weekend of Big 12 basketball, Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo breaks down his Buy, Sell and Hold teams based on momentum, confidence, and what actually matters going forward. Which teams helped their stock? Who should fans be worried about? And which programs haven’t changed the outlook yet? Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more. 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ 💬 Join the FREE HCS Forums: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The transfer portal continues to reshape the Big 12, and after another busy week, here are the Top 3 winners and losers from Week 2 of the Big 12 transfer portal. Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo breaks down the Week 2 winners and losers in the Big 12 transfer portal, including which teams nailed their additions, which rosters still have holes, and what it all means heading toward the 2026 season SIGN up for our FREE 3x weekly Big 12 newsletter here: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2013905/1964875/ Who helped themselves the most in Week 2? And which programs came up short and had the top losses? 👉 Subscribe for independent Big 12 & college football coverage 👉 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports forums: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big 12 Basketball is loaded, but there are huge questions atop the conference standings, like who really is the best team in the league? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins discuss why we may have to wait until later in the season to get a feel for what the top of this league actually looks like. We also discussed the week that was in the league, with the best wins, worst losses and who has the best chance to impress coming up this weekend in a busy Saturday that includes a Top 15 match up in Lubbock, Texas. Please consider a 5-star rating and review on the podcast if you are a new or long-time listener! Thank you! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Big Ten has dominated the College Football Playoff in recent seasons and it’s raising real questions about the future balance of power in college football. SIGN up for our FREE 3x weekly Big 12 newsletter here: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2013905/1964875/ In this Monday Mailbag episode, Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo dives into whether Big Ten CFP dominance could eventually push the SEC toward another realignment move, including speculation around whether the league might target a major brand like Miami. Plus, we hit several more Big 12 fan questions on the transfer portal, the future of realignment, NIL, and what comes next for college football’s power structure, including the College Football Playoff future. 👉 Subscribe for independent Big 12 coverage all year 👉 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports forum: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/ 👉SHOP HCS: https://hcs.myswaggymerch.com/#!/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy