On this episode of Real Talk University, Andre and Christian sat down with Chris Gronkowski, former NFL player turned entrepreneur. Chris has found massive success with the company he founded, Ice Shaker. The Ice Shaker bottle is a top notch water bottle for athletic and everyday use. Chris was able to land a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank to really help Ice Shaker take off.  He shared a lot of knowledge in the interview, but here are the 3 main takeaways: Keep the business in the family. Chris and his wife originally started the business as an engraving service, and he has since teamed up with his brothers to help grow Ice Shaker. Having family involved instills a high level of trust and respect, and will allow the company to blossom as the chemistry necessary to scale a major business will be present. On top of that, reaping the benefits of a successful startup is all the better when your family is there with you. The lessons you learn in organized sports and organizations can translate to running a business. The concepts of responsibility, communication, trust in your teammates, and respect are essential to becoming a successful athlete. Chris was immersed in these values for years high school, college, and the NFL, and he emulates them as he continues to grow his business. If you want to get things done, get up earlier. Chris wakes up at 4 AM to get his workouts in before he has to help his kids get ready for school. Many people constantly complain that there aren’t enough hours in the day, yet aren’t willing to start their days 2 hours earlier and pick up momentum before the rest of the world wakes up. The amount of things that can be accomplished with 2 hours of uninterrupted work in the morning is astonishing. - Start Your Own Podcast TODAY! Are you ready to start your own successful podcast but not sure where to start? You're not alone! This FREE ebook will be the #1 tool to help you launch a world-class podcast in less than 30 days! Download your FREE ebook ($97 VALUE) and start your podcast TODAY! Download Your FREE Copy Here: http://bit.ly/rtuebook - Contact Chris: Instagram: @chrisgronkowski Ice Shaker Website: iceshaker.com - Contact The Hosts: Andre: [email protected] Christian: [email protected] Twitter: @realtalkuni Instagram: @realtalkunipodcast Website: https://www.realtalkuni.com/ - Thank you and enjoy!