Ever feel like you’re building your business with more heart than certainty? I’ve been there — and so has Marisa Messana. When we sat down for this conversation, she shared how unsure she felt in her early entrepreneurial journey… and how those tiny, uncomfortable steps eventually compounded into confidence and…
What separates good from great? 👀 A while back, Chris Como and I dug into the traits we see most often in elite athletes and high-performing entrepreneurs—yes, talent matters, and work ethic absolutely matters. But there’s another piece we don’t highlight nearly enough: curiosity. That relentless drive to ask questions,…
🤝 In business, it’s not about how many people you meet. It’s about who you build with. True freedom doesn’t come from transactional relationships. It comes from transformational ones — the kind that push you to grow, challenge your mindset, and surround you with people who genuinely want to see…
⏳ Are you still trading your time for money? Or have you found a way to make your money work for you? In our newest episode, I talk about how mailbox money, sleep money, and investment money aren’t just fancy terms — they’re tools to buy back your time. Once…
After nearly a month on the road, from the mountains of Colorado to the beaches of The Bahamas and the soccer fields of Germany, Bryan returns with a new perspective on what freedom really means. In this solo reflection, he breaks down the four levels of freedom taught by Dan…
Purpose isn’t something you find on a mountaintop — it’s something you forge through your daily decisions. After a month on the road — from the mountains of Colorado to the beaches of The Bahamas and the fields of Germany — I came home with a new perspective on what…
🎯 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 — the closer you are to perfect, the less likable you become. That really hit home. Whether…
💡 Great teams thrive on trust. As an athlete, I learned the value of structure — having a coach, a game plan, and clear feedback. But in entrepreneurship, I’ve discovered that real leadership means giving your team the framework and then the freedom to do their job. The same principles…
Great leaders don’t demand excellence — they inspire it. 💼🔥 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 you’re hiring your first employee or scaling your business, your leadership sets the tone…
Feeling like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? ⏰ As athletes, we’re used to structure — 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 back…
💥 It’s not the wins that define your business—it’s how you handle the losses. 🏀💼 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 isn’t avoiding failure—it’s learning,…
Entrepreneurship isn’t a straight line. It’s a balancing act between passion, timing, and perseverance. 💪 In his episode, Jason Okroy shared what it really takes to walk the entrepreneurial path. Sometimes the market isn’t ready. Sometimes your idea doesn’t work out as planned. But when you stay true to your…
Ever feel like the obstacles in your path are trying to push you off course? 💭 I get it — as athletes and entrepreneurs, we’re wired to push through. But as Michael Breed shared in one of our past episodes, those roadblocks aren’t there to stop you — they’re there…
Freedom is the real measure of success. Not the number in your bank account — but how much control you have over your time, money, relationships, and choices. Every successful entrepreneur I’ve met values that kind of freedom more than anything else. 💡 Because when you can choose how you…
🎯 From the field to the boardroom — the passion doesn’t 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. 🔥 He didn’t have a perfect roadmap. He didn’t know how he’d get…
🚨 Here’s a hard truth: Fun isn’t enough to survive entrepreneurship. There will always be challenges—pandemics, politics, or life events—that shake things up. If you’re only chasing the fun, you’ll burn out fast. What keeps you in the game isn’t fun—it’s passion. When you love what you do, the obstacles…
🚨 Thinking of entrepreneurship as an easy ride? Think again. 🚨 Athletes know the grind, the discipline, the early mornings, and the late nights—it’s what shapes true success. If you’re not willing to embrace the hard work, you’re not chasing something big enough. 💪 Entrepreneurship isn’t about coasting downhill—it’s about…
🎙️ As an athlete turned entrepreneur, I’ve seen firsthand how the skills we build in sports—grit, discipline, consistency, and resilience—translate directly into business. People sometimes call it “luck,” but really, it’s the hard work and grind athletes already know so well. That same drive is what helps us push through…
Every gift needs guidance — in sports AND business. ⚽💼 I loved this insight from Marcelo Balboa: every athlete is born with a gift — and it’s a leader’s job to help them use it. The same applies in business. When we guide people to lean into their strengths, that’s…
🔥 Growth doesn’t happen in comfort zones. Marcelo Balboa shares why kids need to be challenged — even if it means not being the best on the team. That’s where real resilience and greatness are built. 💪⚽ 🎙️ Hear more powerful lessons from Marcelo’s journey — from World Cups to…
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 through…
🚀 From the soccer field to the business world… Bryan reflects on his time as a professional athlete ⚽—a career he loved but one that demanded every ounce of his schedule. 🔥 Entrepreneurship gave him something the game never could: freedom of time, ownership of his future, and the power…
Outworking everyone sounds great—until it leads to burnout. 🛑 Brad Friedel and I talked about why athletes-turned-entrepreneurs need to balance that unstoppable drive with smarter habits. ⚡️ Work hard. But don’t lose yourself in the grind. #AthleteMindset #EntrepreneurLife #WorkSmart #BurnoutPrevention
💡 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. 🏆 Whether in sports or business, the lesson is the same: never compromise the discipline and grit that got you there. ✨ Want athletes…