“I don’t see my soccer career as the end of anything”, says Angel City Football Club forward and RE—INC co-founder Christen Press. “I see it as the beginning.” Want the full story on how her #USWMNT journey inspired her to pursue entrepreneurship? Get the scoop from our Pivot Like A Pro panel now: https://lnkd.in/e6Zyj_dH
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Venus Williams' business empire is a masterclass in sports entrepreneurship. 🎾 She hasn't just shattered records on the tennis court. She shattered ceilings in the business world. And built an empire that would make most MBAs weep in awe. Like a true entrepreneurial GOAT, Williams saw the opportunities between the lines. While serving rockets on the WTA Tour, she quietly laid the foundations for an impressive portfolio of companies and investments. We're talking several successful fashion and interior design ventures. Strategic partnerships with major brands. And early-stage investments in everything from NFL franchises to emerging consumer products companies. With each new deal, Williams has broken another barrier. Shattering outdated beliefs about what female athletes can achieve off the court. And turning her own glass ceilings into lucrative skylights. The numbers speak for themselves. Since turning professional in 1994, Williams has amassed nearly $45 million in prize money alone. In the process, she has built a personal fortune estimated at $260 million. That's entrepreneurship par excellence. Never settling for the status quo. But relentlessly innovating new ways to serve fans and create wealth at the same time. So for any aspiring entrepreneur, the lesson is clear. Keep your eyes open and stay scrappy. Because, like Williams, the most lucrative opportunities are often hidden between the lines. And turn conventional wisdom on its head. Game. Set. Match. #Tennis #VenusWilliams #SportBiz #SportBusiness #WomanSport
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Bryce Harper just blasted his 300th career home run, and the baseball universe stood still for a moment. Why? Because hitting 300 home runs is like joining an elite, Ivy-League fraternity—only 158 players in major league history have pulled this off. This man didn't just hit a milestone - he cemented his place in the hall of gods that walk among mere mortals. Now, let's slide into second base here and talk entrepreneurship. Much like Harper, who's powered his Phillies to the top of the National League wild-card standings, entrepreneurs know that milestones are never a finish line. They're a pit stop, a 'level-up,' if you will. Remember, Harper said, "There are bigger numbers in my head, but 300 is pretty good." Man's not settling, and neither should you. What's your '300th home run' in business, and what are you willing to commit in order to knock it out of the park? #entrepreneurship #startups #leadership #nonstoprelevance #neverbeenpromoted
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Where Baseball Meets Entrepreneurship: A Home Run Story! From the ballpark to the boardroom, the parallels between baseball and entrepreneurship are striking. Just like in baseball, where every pitch and swing counts, in business, every decision and strategy matters. Both worlds demand dedication, resilience, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Alex Rodriguez's journey from baseball legend to successful entrepreneur is a testament to the synergy between these two domains. He once said, 'I always had two passions, and they’ve been two B’s: baseball and business.' This fusion of sports and entrepreneurship has allowed him to not only excel on the field but also build an impressive business empire. A-Rod's story reminds us that, just as in baseball, the game of business offers endless opportunities to step up to the plate, swing for the fences, and achieve remarkable success. https://lnkd.in/gmymtye8 PaletzAdvisor.com is led by attorney and business owner Matthew Paletz, Esq. We specialize in helping small and medium-sized businesses with practical, no-nonsense advice that’s been time-tested. #BaseballAndBusiness #EntrepreneurialSpirit #PaletzAdvisor #BusinessGrowth @PaletzAdvisor
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Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season will start in just a few hours. Explore our blog posts and recapture the feeling the weeks prior. https://lnkd.in/e8GJ6ysw #NFL #football #footballseason #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #lessons
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15 years ago today, co-founder Patricia Hoffman renamed our company High School Football America. For the first 5 years, we were known as "The High School Football Huddle." To celebrate today and our 20th anniversary, here's our new logo combining then and now. #playfootball #football #highschoolfootball #sportmedia #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #logo #anniversary #anniversarycelebration
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"His, to me, is one of the greatest stories EVER." In a recent episode of Shannon Sharpe's talk show, Club Shay Shay, Shannon and Charles Barkley talk about Junior Bridgeman's business success and impact on young players. After a 12-year NBA career, Junior now owns hundreds of restaurants and employs over 11,000 people. In 2014, he was inducted into the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. Hear more of his story in his Founders Series video on YouTube! #Entrepreneurs #Kentuckybusiness #Wendys #Chilis #FranchiseOwner
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The biggest sports event in America, arguably the world, is just a few days away. NFL athletes endure incredible training volumes, spending hours each day at practice facilities with only one off day a week. To make it to the Super Bowl, you have to be in the best shape of your life. If the Kansas City Chiefs called you up today, would you be ready? Could you face athletes who have spent most of their lives preparing? The short answer is no. Even if you have tossed the pigskin around on occasion, going head-to-head against players in their prime at one of the year’s most competitive events isn’t realistic! In capital transactions, private equity buyers evaluating your businesses are a lot like star athletes. They have years and years of experience acquiring dozens, often hundreds, of companies. Even entrepreneurs who have sold a business or two are no match. That’s why you need an expert team to level the playing field. When it’s time to sell, you want to be prepared and do it like a pro. #NFL #SuperBowl #Football #Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwner #Selling https://lnkd.in/em-Ehk-y
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Turn your passion for sports into a successful business ⚽️ Super Soccer Stars is committed to shaping future leaders, instilling key values, and making a positive impact in communities. In this video, learn about Soccer Star’s story and how you can be part of a franchise that’s not just about scoring goals, but about making a real difference. #sportsfranchise #soccer #youthsports #soccerprogram #franchiseopportunity #entrepreneurship
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What a great Quarterly EOS Session with Coyote Promotions this week. As a producer of promotional products for some big-time sports teams in the NBA and NHL, they're coming out of a very busy season. When you're in those busy seasons in your business, it's hard to get ahead of the curve. But in their Quarterly Session, they got to focus on what's coming up in the future and find ways to be proactive so they can kill it once again next season. Josh Eagle Laura Keane Marc Simone #eos #werunoneos #quarterlysession #beproactive #businessgrowth #entrepreneurship WhatIf? Collective
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