Ahead In The Count

About Ahead In The Count

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.

Publisher

BIP Wealth

Category

business · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Oct 2020

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

163 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Postseason Paydays: Playoff Rosters, Player Pool Shares, the Mr. October Effect, and What Could Be Next

   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. The MLB postseason is here, and on this episode of Ahead in the Count, host Nolan Alexander pulls back the curtain on the money side of October baseball. Joining him are two members of the BIP Wealth Baseball Division based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and fellow Stanford baseball alumni: former MLB catcher John Hester, CFP®, and Brendan Domaracki, who spent 17 years in MLB front offices with the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks. Together they break down how postseason rosters are set, how the MLB playoff player pool is funded and split, why clubhouses vote on playoff shares, and what the "championship season" clause in player contracts means for bonuses. They also discuss how a breakout October can turn into a bigger contract, and what back-to-back massive player pools could signal for the game's financial health heading into collective bargaining talks this offseason. What You'll Learn •    The September 1 eligibility rule that determines who can make an MLB postseason roster •    How teams reset their 26-man rosters between postseason series •    Why specialists earn spots on playoff rosters •    Where the postseason player pool comes from and how playoff shares are divided by round •    How players vote on full and partial playoff shares inside the clubhouse •    Why front offices stay out of the playoff share vote •    Why most performance bonuses stop at Game 162, and which award bonuses still apply •    How postseason heroics become leverage in free agency and contract talks •    What record-level player pools could mean for the upcoming MLB CBA negotiations John Hester, CFP® is a former Stanford baseball player and Major League Baseball catcher who now advises professional players and their families in the BIP Wealth Baseball Division from the firm's Scottsdale, Arizona, office. Brendan Domaracki is a wealth consultant in the BIP Wealth Baseball Division. A Stanford baseball alumnus, he spent 17 years in MLB front offices with the Seattle Mariners (2016–2026) and Arizona Diamondbacks (2009–2016), working with players across every level of an organization before joining Hester in Scottsdale. Related Episode Inside the MLB Playoff Pool with Jeremy Hermida and John Hester : https://traffic.libsyn.com/bipwealth/editsplayoffpoolnew_atic_template_mixdown_01.mp3

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   From the Diamondbacks, to the Mariners, and now BIP Wealth's Baseball Division. Meet Brendan Domaracki

   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. In This Episode Brendan's path from Tampa travel ball to Stanford baseball, and what a cross-country recruiting decision taught him about evaluating opportunities Earning Stanford's Most Inspirational Player award and a trip to the 2008 College World Series in Omaha Breaking into pro baseball with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2009 and climbing into amateur scouting Life inside the MLB Draft war room with boards, logistics, and high-stakes decision-making The move to the Seattle Mariners and a decade as Director of Player Personnel under Jerry Dipoto How draft-day pressure and short decision windows mirror the financial decisions players and families face Lessons on communication, relationships, and simplifying complexity on the field and with client finances Why Brendan left the game for BIP Wealth's Baseball Division, and what "why now" means for players weighing big life and career decisions Balancing a front-office career with fatherhood, and how that shapes his approach to client families Guest Bio Brendan Domaracki joins BIP Wealth's Baseball Division as a Wealth Consultant after nearly 20 years in professional baseball. A Stanford University alum, he began his front-office career with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2009 before spending the past decade with the Seattle Mariners, most recently as Director of Player Personnel. He works alongside longtime friend and fellow Stanford alumnus John Hester, CFP®, in BIP Wealth's Scottsdale, Arizona office. Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. To get in touch with a member of today's show, visit bipwealth.com. CONTACT For more information: jhester@bipwealth.com, kschmidt@bipwealth.com, cmurray@bipwealth.com, jhermida@bipwealth.com Visit: BIPWealth.com

3. 

   28 Aug 2026

   Trump Accounts Explained: What Every Parent Needs to Know

   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. What You'll Learn in This Episode What a Trump Account is and how children born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028 qualify for a $1,000 government contribution How the account grows through tax-deferred compounding over the child's lifetime with potentially 60+ years of runway The conversion to a traditional IRA at age 18, and why the exact mechanics are still being finalized Early withdrawal rules and penalties, including the first-time homebuyer exception and why you'll still owe income tax even when the 10% penalty is waived Trump Account vs. 529 plan: how to decide which bucket fits your family's goals Tax treatment differences: why 529 withdrawals for education are completely tax-free, while Trump Account withdrawals are taxed as income Recent 529 plan expansions, including qualified use for K-12 private school, professional certifications, and the ability to roll over unused funds into a child's Roth IRA What's next, including recent guidance from the Treasury Secretary on allowing pre-tax employee/payroll contributions to Trump Accounts, similar to a 401(k) Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. To get in touch with a member of today's show, visit bipwealth.com. CONTACT For more information: jhester@bipwealth.com, kschmidt@bipwealth.com, cmurray@bipwealth.com, jhermida@bipwealth.com Visit: BIPWealth.com

Who has been a guest on Ahead In The Count

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• Kyle Schmidt
• Chase Murray
• John Hester
• Jeremy Hermida
• Larry Hermida

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

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5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

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88

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0

Engagement

60

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