šÆ Chasing perfection? You might be missing what really makes people connect with you. When I sat down with former pro athlete and broadcaster Eric Wynalda, he said something that stuck with me ā the closer you are to perfect, the less likable you become. That really hit home. Whetherā¦
š” Great teams thrive on trust. As an athlete, I learned the value of structure ā having a coach, a game plan, and clear feedback. But in entrepreneurship, Iāve discovered that real leadership means giving your team the framework and then the freedom to do their job. The same principlesā¦
Great leaders donāt demand excellence ā they inspire it. š¼š„ Former pro athlete and entrepreneur Brad Friedel shares why leading by example is the key to attracting top talent and building a loyal, high-performing team. Whether youāre hiring your first employee or scaling your business, your leadership sets the toneā¦
Feeling like there just arenāt enough hours in the day? ā° As athletes, weāre used to structure ā practices, game days, recovery time. But when you step into entrepreneurship, that structure disappears fast. In this throwback, Jeremy Aisenberg and I talk about how time blocking can bring that discipline backā¦
š„ Itās not the wins that define your businessāitās how you handle the losses. šš¼ I had the chance to chat with Brian Doyle about this, and one thing stuck with me: every loss is a lesson. Every setback is a setup for growth. The key isnāt avoiding failureāitās learning,ā¦
Entrepreneurship isnāt a straight line. Itās a balancing act between passion, timing, and perseverance. šŖ In his episode, Jason Okroy shared what it really takes to walk the entrepreneurial path. Sometimes the market isnāt ready. Sometimes your idea doesnāt work out as planned. But when you stay true to yourā¦
Ever feel like the obstacles in your path are trying to push you off course? š I get it ā as athletes and entrepreneurs, weāre wired to push through. But as Michael Breed shared in one of our past episodes, those roadblocks arenāt there to stop you ā theyāre thereā¦
Freedom is the real measure of success. Not the number in your bank account ā but how much control you have over your time, money, relationships, and choices. Every successful entrepreneur Iāve met values that kind of freedom more than anything else. š” Because when you can choose how youā¦
šÆ From the field to the boardroom ā the passion doesnāt fade, it just evolves. When Eric Sullivan realized that the same drive that fueled him as an athlete could also power his entrepreneurial journey, everything changed. š„ He didnāt have a perfect roadmap. He didnāt know how heād getā¦
šØ Hereās a hard truth: Fun isnāt enough to survive entrepreneurship. There will always be challengesāpandemics, politics, or life eventsāthat shake things up. If youāre only chasing the fun, youāll burn out fast. What keeps you in the game isnāt funāitās passion. When you love what you do, the obstaclesā¦
šØ Thinking of entrepreneurship as an easy ride? Think again. šØ Athletes know the grind, the discipline, the early mornings, and the late nightsāitās what shapes true success. If youāre not willing to embrace the hard work, youāre not chasing something big enough. šŖ Entrepreneurship isnāt about coasting downhillāitās aboutā¦
šļø As an athlete turned entrepreneur, Iāve seen firsthand how the skills we build in sportsāgrit, discipline, consistency, and resilienceātranslate directly into business. People sometimes call it āluck,ā but really, itās the hard work and grind athletes already know so well. That same drive is what helps us push throughā¦
Every gift needs guidance ā in sports AND business. ā½š¼ I loved this insight from Marcelo Balboa: every athlete is born with a gift ā and itās a leaderās job to help them use it. The same applies in business. When we guide people to lean into their strengths, thatāsā¦
š„ Growth doesnāt happen in comfort zones. Marcelo Balboa shares why kids need to be challenged ā even if it means not being the best on the team. Thatās where real resilience and greatness are built. šŖā½ šļø Hear more powerful lessons from Marceloās journey ā from World Cups toā¦
In this episode, Bryan sits down with U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Marcelo Balboa for a powerful conversation about life after the game. Marcelo opens up about the emotional crash after retiring from professional soccer, navigating identity loss, divorce, and personal transformation. From captaining the U.S. Men's National Team throughā¦
š From the soccer field to the business worldā¦ Bryan reflects on his time as a professional athlete ā½āa career he loved but one that demanded every ounce of his schedule. š„ Entrepreneurship gave him something the game never could: freedom of time, ownership of his future, and the powerā¦
Outworking everyone sounds greatāuntil it leads to burnout. š Brad Friedel and I talked about why athletes-turned-entrepreneurs need to balance that unstoppable drive with smarter habits. ā”ļø Work hard. But donāt lose yourself in the grind. #AthleteMindset #EntrepreneurLife #WorkSmart #BurnoutPrevention
š” What makes athletes such powerful hires in business? Jeff Dudan shares why their dedication, resilience, and team-first mindset make them invaluable beyond the playing field. š Whether in sports or business, the lesson is the same: never compromise the discipline and grit that got you there. āØ Want athletesā¦
What are your non-negotiables? š¤ Dave Alpern, President of Joe Gibbs Racing, reminds us that real success starts with knowing what matters most to you. Once you define your non-negotiables, you can build a path with intention and stay focused on reaching your goalsāno matter what road youāre on. šā¦
Startup growth begins with asking the right questions. š± When working with entrepreneurs, I always come back to these two: 1ļøā£ Why do you want to grow? 2ļøā£ How will you measure growth? These answers shape your goals, your strategy, and your investments. Here I break down how to useā¦
Whatās the first step to financial success as a pro athlete? Manny Amezcua starts with one powerful question: āWhat do you want?ā From there, he helps athletes audit their tableālooking closely at the people, influences, and choices shaping their future. This process ensures they align their financial strategy with theirā¦
From the locker room to the boardroomāwhat does it really take to make the transfer? In a past conversation with Patrick Dees, we dig into how athletes can carry their competitive mindset, discipline, and teamwork into the world of business. šā”ļøš¼ Building culture, leading teams, and staying resilient arenāt justā¦
What athletes carry into entrepreneurship goes far beyond the scoreboard. Watching my son Josh take the lessons he learned on the soccer fieldādiscipline, consistency, belief in himself, and trust in his brotherāand apply them to his entrepreneurial journey has been inspiring. šŖā½ļø Sports teach more than just the game; theyā¦
Sometimes the smartest path isnāt the most obvious one. š” Brett Johnson from Benevolent Capital shares how rethinking the traditional approach to investing can lead to smarter, more profitable results. His perspective is a reminder that innovation isnāt just about new ideasāitās about daring to see opportunities differently. š Whatāsā¦