12 episodes

On each episode an elite athlete shares their story, how they reached the top of their sport and their entrepreneurial journey after their competitive years. The good, the sad, the struggles and the wins.
If you're looking to start a business leveraging your talent or to grow your career, tune in....

Athlete to Entrepreneur Richard Demb

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

On each episode an elite athlete shares their story, how they reached the top of their sport and their entrepreneurial journey after their competitive years. The good, the sad, the struggles and the wins.
If you're looking to start a business leveraging your talent or to grow your career, tune in....

    Donald Suxho - From war-torn Albania to the US Olympic volleyball team and beyond!

    Donald Suxho - From war-torn Albania to the US Olympic volleyball team and beyond!

    Donald's story is inspiring, gripping and begging for a big screen adaptation.
    In today's world of pampering athletes, his practices in -20 degree gyms, single pair of locally made shoes and diet of bread and sugar will have you thinking about what makes a champion. And that is all before he lands in the US at 17 with nothing...

    • 34 min
    Ted Sullivan - How he brings innovation and grit to every stop on his journey. From Duke to the Cleveland Indians to starting and selling GameChanger and now at IMG Academy..

    Ted Sullivan - How he brings innovation and grit to every stop on his journey. From Duke to the Cleveland Indians to starting and selling GameChanger and now at IMG Academy..

    Ted's life story only gets more impressive as he gets deeper into it. You'll quickly pick up on his magnetic energy but please don't confuse his humility for a lack of killer instinct.  

    He's the perfect guest for "Athlete to Entrepreneur", having pushed beyond his natural ability in baseball, beaten the odds with GameChanger and now expanding the boundaries of IMG Academy. He has me wanting to interview his parents to hear their secret....

    • 36 min
    Drew Hanlen - Training NBA All-Stars while still in college, starting adjacent businesses, how he built his reputation and what drives him.

    Drew Hanlen - Training NBA All-Stars while still in college, starting adjacent businesses, how he built his reputation and what drives him.

    Drew personally trains four NBA All-Stars and is sought out by players and teams across the league. Tune in to hear how he built his training business from a shockingly early age, how he expanded his business and what he's working on now.

    You may have seen his tutorials on Youtube and Instagram, his passion for helping others bursts through the screen. 

    Listen until the end to hear how much he charges for his time...

    • 22 min
    Lisa Griffith - College basketball to high-tech, from setting 3-pointer to sales records

    Lisa Griffith - College basketball to high-tech, from setting 3-pointer to sales records

    Lisa led the Wildcat's to the Sweet 16, set Pac-10 3 pointer records and loved every minute of it.
    Hear how she leveraged her work ethic to transition from the court into sales and now Artificial Intelligence.

    Student athletes and their loved ones will appreciate her journey and advice.

    This episode is sponsored by www.ExpertX.pro - helping coaches increase their impact and income via video feedback.

    • 29 min
    Garrett Klugh - US Olympic Rower. If you liked Rudy, Miracle or Hoosiers. Garrett's story is better...

    Garrett Klugh - US Olympic Rower. If you liked Rudy, Miracle or Hoosiers. Garrett's story is better...

    When 9 year old Garrett saw the Olympic torch run by his house in 1984 he decided he'd be in the Olympics. The rest of his story is simply awe inspiring. If you like grit, persistence, twists/turns, romance but no-violence, all told by a master story teller. Listen right now. 

    Garrett now manages Falk Ventures. Warning, you'll want him on your team. 

    Other than some language, this is a terrific episode for the whole family.

    • 29 min
    Victor Pellegrino - From gymnast, to D1 cheer team, to stuntman, to the GRID league and now growing Victory Grips....

    Victor Pellegrino - From gymnast, to D1 cheer team, to stuntman, to the GRID league and now growing Victory Grips....

    Vic was on a pro team with Mat Fraser, was a stuntman for Disney's Indiana Jones experience, has a Masters in design and he's only 32. At least he looks 32. 

    Hear how his life experience led him to create the popular and successful Victory Grips. All without investors. And he's only just beginning.

    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
4 Ratings

4 Ratings

DZBoise ,

Fun and insightful

I enjoy hearing about athletes experiences- how they got to the top and what they’ve done with that success. The host brings a great deal of enthusiasm to his interviews.

jonmbend ,

Fascinating and entertaining

Demb’s curiosity and experience makes him a great interviewer — love this podcast!

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