Episodes

Today Adam Bennett discusses his journey from athlete to business leader and how he tailored his career to match his passion for sports and athletics. Listen in as Adam and Jen discuss the mental toughness of competitive sports, how that mentality serves you in the business world, and how to identify your own passion and follow them to create a career you love. Adam Bennett is a former NHL player who has over 20 years of business acumen in sports, recreation, management & finance. Adam was a 1st...

On this episode Tony Casillas shares how the lessons he learned through facing adversity as an athlete led to taking bigger risks with greater results. Listen in as Jen and Tony discuss seeking out opportunities to be uncomfortable, how to adapt to new leadership quickly, being part of a Super Bowl team, and the advice from one coach that convinced him to focus on the details both on and off the field to ensur success. Tony Casillas is a retired NLF Defensive Tackle and 2x Super Bowl Champion (S...

This week Patrick “Diddy” Robertson shares show he applied discipline and adaptability off the field to build a business focused on training technique. Listen in as Jen and Patrick discuss staying accountable in everyday life, preparing for success in the off season, and the questions you should consider before starting your own sports industry business. Patrick "Diddy" Robertson is a former wide receiver who played college football at Murray State University and he played professional football ...

Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Les Spellman who discusses how a life-changing injury inspired him to study the science and process behind human speed and help others move at their full potential. Les Spellman is the founder of Spellman Performance. Known as one of America’s elite speed performance coaches, training NFL and US Rugby players, O...

Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Ken Anio Jr. and explores how he built his client base by focusing on relationships over transactions, and how why he’s so passionate about helping his clients dominate the three phases of the game. Ken Anio Jr. is a former football player who played college football at Grambling State University from 2005 to 20...

Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Jay Sutaria as he shares how a desire to become a “Jack of All Trades” in the sports performance space blossomed into an entrepreneurial endeavor. Jay shares the importance of making yourself accessible and investing time and energy into your network. Jay Sutaria is a performance trainer and founder of STF Houst...

Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Drew Johnson shares how his time as a quarterback taught him valuable lessons that support his training business and keep him competitive on and off the field. Drew shares how to stay ahead of the game, creating relationships and generating business from referrals, and how to handle dropping the ball in everyday...

Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Rischad Whitfield shares the impact of building family bonds through professional sports, how “playing reckless” in high school impacts future injury, and how repetition is the fastest path to mastery. Rischad Whitfield is a performance trainer who turned his passion for football into a career as a top football ...

Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Kerry Neal and explores how networking and discipline allowed him to build a profitable training business during the pandemic. Kerry discusses creating a business plan, preparing to pivot, and how collaboration is the key to success. Kerry Neal is a former NFL linebacker who is currently a sports performance coa...

Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Gary Scheffler as he shares the ways that modern day training impacts natural human movement. Listen in as we discuss preventing injury, creating training methods based on natural human movement, and how basic methods can apply to multiple sports and circumstances. Gary Scheffler is the founder of GLS Training a...

Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Christian White and explores the importance of commitment and consistency, how a sports injury inspired his current passion for helping athletes, and why his training focuses on preparing for the worst to show up as the best. Christian White is the owner of Flight Skillz, which provides Pre-Draft Training, NFL &...

Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Derrick Joseph and explores how sports teaches you to never give up the fight, how Derrick learned to stand on his own when opening his business, and the power of referrals and networking when scaling your business. Derrick Joseph is a sports performance trainer and the founder of DeeJoe Fitness. At DeeJoe Fitne...

Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Brad Lester and his discussion with Jen about discipline, having the right team around you, and finding life after football. Brad Lester is a former professional football running back who played college football at Auburn. Brad, aka The Speed Genius, currently trains NFL and college running backs, as well as oth...

Liffort Hobley shares how the right mindset and communication system provide opportunities for growth both on and off the field. Listen in as Liffort and Jen discuss finding and defining your own path for success, why ambition alone does not make you happy, and how the NFL Alumni chapter is creating opportunities to connect and impact within local communities. Liffort also shares his best advice for individuals looking to break into sports administration. Liffort Hobley is a retired American foo...

Dexter McCluster shares the key lessons he’s learned as he transitioned from high school, college, and professional football into the business world. Listen in as Jen and Dexter discuss creating a strong support system, how to handle overwhelming adversity, and why first, second, and every day impressions matter on and off the field. Dexter is a retired American football running back who played college football for the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). While playing college football, Dexter ...

Marvin Jones reveals the importance of mentoring and supporting athletes as a coach. Listen in as Jen and Marvin discuss how the NFL is like a corporation, how athletes can stay competitive in their roles, and why it’s important for a team to share a winning mindset. Marvin Jones is a retired professional football player who played middle linebacker in the NFL for 11 seasons. Marvin played college football at Florida State University (FSU) and was drafted in the first round of the 1993 draft (4t...

Bill Cartwright shares the lessons he learned as he navigated a passion for basketball and turned it into a lifelong career. Listen in as Bill reveals key pieces of advice for college players who are looking to plan for the future, develop their skills, and how to treat professional sports like a job. Bill also shares how he dealt with the pressure of being the nation’s number one high school recruit and how he had to shift his mindset in order to find a professional path after college. Bill Car...

Kinnon Tatum shares how keeping a competitive attitude in the workplace has helped him seek and obtain opportunities throughout his career. Listen in as Jen and Kinnon discuss the impact that faith and commitment has had on his athletic and business journey, how sports helped him deal the tragedy of losing a loved one, and the power of capturing moments of success for later momentum. Kinnon Tatum is a retired football linebacker who played college football at Notre Dame. Kinnon was drafted in th...

Joe Morelli shares the key leadership lessons learned while pairing with powerhouse organizations like Nike and Dupont as well as the WFC. Listen in as Jen and Joe discuss the importance of personal accountability, taking ownership of events in your life, and how servant leadership can help your team perform to a higher standard. Joe Morelli is an innovative leader, an experienced C-suite executive, and is currently the CEO of Zoombang. Throughout Joe’s career he has worked for incredible compan...

Emmanuel Arceneaux shares how he embraced the twists and turns of his journey to professional sports and the strategies he used to commit to next-level performance. Listen in as Emmanuel and Jen discuss how he created a routine that fostered excellence, what to look for in a mentorship, and how mental toughness can show up in everyday life. They also explore how to learn from the mistakes of others and why “the great ones don’t dabble.” Emmanuel Arceneaux is a wide receiver who has spent 12 year...

QuHarrison Terry reveals the key attributes of future-focused thinkers and the strategies you can use to manifest your ideal life. Listen in as Jen and QuHarrison discuss taking on risk, learning new skills in a strategic way, and why it’s not only entrepreneurs that need to take a chance on the future. QuHarrison also discusses what we can learn from today’s risktakers like Jeff Bezos and Banksy about risk-taking in our own lives. QuHarrison Terry is a growth marketer who currently works at Mar...

Byron Chamberlain shares how he adapted to the speed of professional sports while transitioning from college football to the NFL. Listen in as Jen and Byron discuss how professional sports help you understand the strategy and collaborative skills necessary both on and off the field for success. Byron also shares how to build a professional network, the importance of building a personal brand wherever you work, and how NFL players can set themselves up for future opportunities and success while t...

Brandon Steiner returns to share how his ability to prioritize and delegate has created a path for success. Listen in as Jen and Brandon discuss how to stay focused on opportunities, Brandon’s best advice for collaborating, and how to be a disruptor in your space. Brandon Steiner is an author, speaker, media personality, and sports business icon who was the founder and CEO of Steiner Sports. After selling Steiner Sports to Fanatics, Brandon opened the Steiner Agency and Collectible Xchange in Se...

Xavier Rush shares how he’s building a fitness brand on the foundations he learned through professional athletics. Listen in as Jennifer and Xavier discuss how a business is like a football team, the importance of consistence and focus when working with clients and on the field, and how football taught him adaptability when building his own brand. Xavier also reveals how to stay consistent with your brand message, why you should be focused on individual client relationships, especially in the ea...