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🎯 Think entrepreneurship is all about freedom? For pro athletes, that shift is deeper than you think. Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to scale, understanding the role of structure and support (like an integrator!) can make all the difference. 🎧 Check out the What’s Next podcast…

🚨 Don’t wait until it’s too late to exit your business. Bryan shares the 3 most common ways people transition out of their business— …And one of them you really want to avoid. 😬 Planning ahead isn’t just smart—it’s essential. 🎧 Watch the full episode of What’s Next to learn…

💰 You made the money—but where did it go? In business, positive cash flow isn’t just about making money—it’s about managing it. Bryan breaks down the #1 mistake he sees athletes-turned-entrepreneurs make with their finances. Don’t let poor accounting block your business growth. 👉 Watch the full episode of What’s…

Could your business survive a day without you? 🍪🚫 In our latest episode, Bryan breaks down a major risk that kills business value: owner dependency. If your business can't run without you, it’s not truly scalable—or sellable. Using a simple (and tasty) example—a bakery with a missing head baker—Bryan shows…

Want to build a business buyers line up for—even if you never plan to sell? 💼🔥 In our latest episode, Bryan shares a proven framework to build a business that works without you, using insights from his talk at the U.S. Indoor Sports Conference and real-world lessons from his own…

In this solo episode of What’s Next!, Bryan breaks down a powerful framework on how to build a business you don’t have to sell, but could if you wanted to. Fresh off his talk at the U.S. Indoor Sports Conference, Bryan shares real-world insights from his own experience owning and…

What’s your formula for growth? 💭 In our next episode, Bryan shares the simple yet powerful strategy that’s helped him—and the businesses he’s led—grow with clarity and confidence: Past success ➕ current results ➕ future direction. 🎙️ New solo episode drops tomorrow! #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #LeadershipStrategy #FutureFocused #AthleteEntrepreneurs #WhatsNextPodcast

⚠️ Your biggest strength on the field might hurt you in business. Before Bryan retired, a colleague gave him life-changing advice: Pause before you leap. Take time to be present—as a father, a husband, a human—before jumping into what's next. 🎧 Hear how that one moment shaped Bryan’s entire post-athlete…

💡 What if your big idea never made it past the drawing board? John Sarkisian saw the gap—and built a company to close it. In this throwback from his episode, he shares how he helped inventors get their products into homes across America through retail and infomercials. 👊 🎧 Catch…

What’s your “halftime” moment—the one that made you pause, reflect, and change your game plan? 🏈💭 Just like in sports, life and business bring pivotal moments where you need to step back, reassess, and re-enter with a stronger strategy. Bryan calls these “halftime” moments—times when you prepare to face your…

Are you dodging the truth or calling it out? 👀 Champions don’t wait around for clarity—they create it. 💪 Whether you’re building a business or chasing your next big goal, being honest with yourself is where the real momentum starts. 💬 Drop a 🔥 if you're committed to facing the…

What if the key to success isn’t doing more... but doing you? 👊 So many athletes and entrepreneurs think they have to master everything—but what if real growth comes from getting great at just one thing? ⠀ In this throwback conversation, Eric Wynalda and Bryan Finnerty dive into the power…

💬 Do you give yourself permission to rest—or do you feel guilty stepping away from the grind? Former athlete and entrepreneur Marisa Messana reminds us that recovery isn’t a weakness—it’s a strategy. “Rest in order to return.” 🧠💪 Whether you're training or building your business, taking time to reset is…

💬 Do you treat yourself like your most important investment? When Bill Cuebas—aka The Golf Father—last appeared on the podcast, he shared his powerful goal-setting strategy and reminded us that YOU are your biggest investor. 💡 Whether you're chasing athletic greatness or building your next business move, breaking your goals…

💡 Want to build a winning team? Stop hiring “yes men.” In this throwback clip, Anthony Tomey shares a powerful leadership lesson: real growth happens when you surround yourself with people who challenge you, not just agree with you. He’s not intimidated by talent—he welcomes it. Because true leadership isn’t…

⚡ Perfection is a myth — and chasing it might be holding you back. In this powerful moment, Eric Wynalda reminds us that the perfect show doesn’t exist, and neither does the perfect life. What truly connects us is our imperfections — the raw, real, human parts we often try…

🌟 Sometimes the best advice comes from the ones we’ve been trying to teach. When U.S. soccer legend and entrepreneur Eric Wynalda faced a big career decision, it was his oldest daughter who reminded him of the words he had always shared with her: "Do what you love and love…

In this episode, Bryan sits down with Eric Wynalda, U.S. soccer legend, broadcaster, and entrepreneur, for a candid conversation about building your brand by staying true to who you are. Eric shares his wild journey from playing in three World Cups to unexpectedly stepping into an 18-year broadcasting career and…

🎙️ What happens when telling the truth takes a back seat in broadcasting? This week, U.S. soccer legend, broadcaster, and entrepreneur Eric Wynalda joins us for a raw and real conversation about building your brand by staying true to who you are. 🌟 From playing in three World Cups to…

Are we coaching kids to think—or just to follow instructions? 🤖⚽ In this preview of next week’s episode, Eric Wynalda opens up about what he calls “robotic coaching” and why it’s hurting young athletes. He challenges coaches to create space for creativity, individuality, and growth—not just structure. 🪨 🎙️ Don’t…

Have you ever written down your why? 📝 Before launching his successful restaurant, Billy Downs wrote a personal mission statement that outlined the kind of business he wanted to build and the environment he wanted to thrive in. Years later, he still looks at it to stay grounded in his…

Ever feel like you’re losing more than winning? Here’s why that’s not a bad thing. ⚽ 💼 In last week’s episode with former LPGA pro Marisa Messana, Bryan Finnerty reflects on how losses shaped his mindset—as a pro soccer goalie and now as a business leader. From accountability to goal…

“The best fertilizer for growth… is manure.” 😂 💩 Yes, you read that right—and Marisa Messana couldn’t agree more. In this week’s episode, the former LPGA athlete turned entrepreneur shares a hilarious but uncomfortably true reminder: You’ve gotta go through crap to grow. 🌱 Success doesn’t come without setbacks, stink,…

The gold lies within the challenge 💡 Former LPGA athlete turned entrepreneur Marisa Messana shares a powerful realization: sometimes, we hide behind positivity to avoid doing the real inner work. In our latest episode, she encourages us to lean into the tough times—not run from them—because that’s where growth happens.…