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Listen "James Begley - From Footie to Founder: Navigating Life After Sports"
Episode Synopsis
Join us for an inspiring conversation with James Begley, founder of PickStar and former AFL player. James shares his raw and relatable journey of struggling to find his purpose after retiring from professional sports. He opens up about the challenges he faced, from feeling lost to finding his niche and building a successful business.
In this episode, James dives into:
His transition from professional sports to entrepreneurship
The struggles of finding his identity and purpose after sports
How he overcame financial challenges, including paying wages on his credit card
His passion for supporting others in similar situations through PickStar
Recent acquisitions and future plans for the business
Don't miss this heartfelt episode with James Begley, a true champion of resilience, determination, and innovation!
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