036 Joel Steele’s Journey to USL and NBA G League Team Ownership

This episode of the Sports Business Leaders Podcast features Joel Steele — entrepreneur, financial advisor, author of Life Switch, and part of the ownership groups for the Grand Rapids Gold (NBA G League) and Rhode Island FC (2024 USL Eastern Conference Champions).Joel opens up about his journey from early setbacks to building a successful financial firm and investing in professional sports. He shares what he has learned from championship cultures, the role of passion and purpose in lasting success, and why resilience matters in both business and life.It’s a conversation filled with lessons for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone chasing big goals in sports and beyond.