Thinking about starting a brand? This episode will give you the reality most people skip. What if the skills that made you successful as an athlete are exactly what make you valuable in business? In this episode of What’s Next!, Bryan sits down with former professional soccer player and Pioneer…
Everyone says to "follow your passion." But what if that's the advice holding you back? In this clip, Matt Granados explains why building a business around passion alone can leave you feeling frustrated and unfulfilled. Passion comes and goes, but purpose gives you something bigger to work toward. If you're…
Imposter syndrome hits almost every athlete when they step into entrepreneurship. The mistake? Thinking you need to fake confidence. You don't. The answer is to stay coachable. In sports, you relied on coaches to help you improve. Business is no different. Find mentors. Ask questions. Accept feedback. Then put your…
Athlete entrepreneurs: Stop trying to do everything yourself. One lesson from soccer legend Marcelo Balboa that every new entrepreneur needs to hear: The best teams win because every player has a role that matches their strengths. Business works the same way. Your job isn't to be great at everything. Your…
Most entrepreneurs waste time trying to do everything themselves. If you're an athlete transitioning into entrepreneurship, this mindset can hold your business back. The best leaders don't master every role—they build teams that complement their strengths. Learn why focusing on your strengths, delegating effectively, and trusting experts can help you…
Growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens when you learn from what worked, what didn’t, and what needs to change. One of the simplest ways to build momentum in business is to create a system for accountability. Whether you’re leading a business, managing a team, or working toward your next big…
Are you building a business... or just buying yourself another job? One of the biggest mindset shifts I want entrepreneurs to understand is this: if your income stops the moment you stop working, you're still trading time for money. In this clip, I break down why true financial freedom isn't…
🏆 The best athletes aren't just focused when the lights are on. They're committed to excellence in the moments no one sees. Anthony Tomey shares a mindset that has shaped his approach to success both on the field and in business: whatever the task is, do it to the best…
A lot of people think money is the goal but I see it differently. Money creates options. It gives you freedom over your time, freedom to pursue your purpose, freedom to invest in the relationships that matter most, and freedom to access resources that can help you grow. But what…
Most people spend their lives waiting for the "right time." The right time to start the business. The right time to chase the dream. The right time to take the risk. But there will never be a perfect moment. In a past episode, Manny Amezcua shared a powerful reminder: hundreds…
What happens when the game you've loved your entire life starts coming to an end? For many athletes, their sport isn't just something they do. It's part of who they are. But the end of one chapter doesn't mean the end of your impact. The skills, discipline, leadership, and resilience…
The right partnership can help accelerate your growth. The wrong one can slow you down. I've always believed that trust in entrepreneurship isn't built on promises, opinions, or good intentions alone—it's built through experience. This is why I'm a firm believer in evaluating people based on what they've demonstrated, not…
Everybody wants the freedom that comes with building a successful business. Very few people want to build the systems that create it. The accountability charts, launch calendars, budgeting, hiring, and operational structure might feel overwhelming at first, but that work is what gives you your time back later. Smooth businesses…
One of the biggest mindset shifts I had to make after sports was realizing leadership doesn’t stop once you leave the game. It evolves. As an athlete entrepreneur, you can’t just rely on work ethic and competitiveness. You have to constantly evaluate how you lead, communicate, and build trust with…
Starting a business feels a lot like your first year as a collegiate athlete. Whether it’s college, the pros, or life after sports, those early seasons matter more than people realize. You’re learning a new system. Building discipline in a different environment. Figuring out who you can trust. Learning how…
Most founders think performance apparel starts with style. The best brands know it starts with comfort. #AthleteEntrepreneur #SportsBusiness #PerformanceApparel #ApparelBrand #BrandBuilding #StartupFounder #EntrepreneurMindset #SportsMarketing #BusinessGrowth #AthleteMindset
This is the mistake that quietly kills most apparel brands before they ever take off. #AthleteEntrepreneur #BuildYourBrand #StartupGrowth @businessofapparel
Thinking about starting a brand? This episode will give you the reality most people skip. In this episode of What’s Next!, Bryan sits down with Rachel Erickson, founder of Unmarked Street and apparel expert who has helped scale brands from startup to $50M+ . She breaks down what actually goes…
You don’t have to fake it in entrepreneurship—especially as an athlete. Stay coachable, put in the reps, and turn impostor syndrome into real confidence. #AthleteEntrepreneur #EntrepreneurMindset #ImpostorSyndrome #LifeAfterSports #BusinessGrowthJourney
Success in business isn’t luck. It’s built the same way you built your athletic career. 🏃 Discipline when no one’s watching. ⏰ Consistency when results feel slow. 💪 Resilience when things don’t go your way. As an athlete, you already have the edge. The mindset, the work ethic, and the…
Most athletes make this mistake when they enter business… In a past conversation with Jeff Dudan, we talked about a simple but overlooked truth: You teach people how to treat you—and you attract what you put out. What do I see too often? Athletes step off the field and start…
Most companies chase profit. Patagonia chased purpose. I talked with Robert Wolfe (founder of Moosejaw & Crowdrise) a while back, about why working with Patagonia felt different—and what every entrepreneur can learn from it. If you’re building a business, this mindset shift could change everything. Watch the full episode of…
Athletes are wired to prove themselves—every rep, every game, every moment. But what happens when that mindset moves into business? The discipline. The pressure. The drive to go above and beyond… it’s all still there. The question is—does it actually translate into success, or is it overrated? Is this mindset…
You don’t need to have it all figured out to move forward. The real edge in business? Being able to say, “I don’t know… but I’ll figure it out.” No matter your path—entrepreneur, sales, medicine, or beyond—success is a journey of discovery. The people who grow the fastest are the…