Lessons from 5 Pro Athletes Who Built Businesses After Sports

17/07/2025 19 min Episodio 91
Lessons from 5 Pro Athletes Who Built Businesses After Sports

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In this special highlight episode, we revisit 5 of the most impactful pro athletes featured on the show — each of whom successfully transitioned from elite sports to entrepreneurship. You’ll hear from: Shawne Merriman - how the legendary NFL Linebacker got ahead of the business game with his “Lights Out” brand (02:28) Chris Leben - what motivated this UFC icon to open his own MMA gym and mentor fighters facing similar personal struggles (06:16)Tony Azevedo - how the five-time Olympic water polo captain is transforming the sport through business and global development (08:31)Anthony Trucks - on the tough reality of preparing for what’s next while performing at the highest level in the NFL (12:02)Dominique Bell - how this BJJ black belt turned his deep technical knowledge into digestible, online instructionals for the next generation (15:28) Whether you're an athlete in transition or just someone ready for your next chapter, this episode is packed with mindset shifts, tactical gems, and inspiration to help you build your legacy beyond the game.Partners:JNGL ATHLETICO:  https://jnglathletico.com?sca_ref=5391573.ojJfvDfSXJ  Use code NICHOLSANDDIMEZ for 25% offHOSTAGE TAPE:  https://www.hostagetape.com/CHRIS28059 PURE HIMALAYAN SHILAJIT: https://www.purehimalayanshilajit.com/?ref=4021  Use code DIMEZ for 40% offFollow Chris Nichols:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholsanddimez Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforlegacypodcast Website: https://builtforlegacy.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-legacy/id1667715105 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MAr6sSCwiyU9G1JZgeZxq?si=a7da325d67a64a72 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlegacypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/nicholsanddimezshow/100090067950005 Contact: [email protected]

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