EPISODE · Dec 28, 2025 · 32 MIN
Behind the Scenes of Ryan Rottman’s Transition From Actor to Sports Tech Founder
from No Broke Months For Salespeople · host ryan Rottman, Dan Rochon, No Broke Months
What you’ll learn in this episode:● Why rejection is a competitive advantage in sales and entrepreneurship● How acting auditions prepared Ryan for fundraising and investor conversations● The difference between perseverance and staying in something unhealthy● Why customer feedback should drive pivots—not pride● How AthleteAgent.com creates inbound opportunities for athletes and agents● The biggest operational challenges in scaling a sports tech platform● How to stand out so rejection today turns into opportunity tomorrowGuest Links:🌐 AthleteAgent: https://www.athleteagent.com📱 Ryan Rotman (All socials): @RyanRottman To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:GET THE BOOK! Teach to Sell : Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do InsteadWebsite: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NoBrokeMonths/Facebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan Rochon
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What do acting auditions and entrepreneurship have in common? Rejection, resilience, and the ability to stand out. In this episode, Dan Rochon interviews Ryan Rottman, Co-Founder and COO of AthleteAgent.com, as he reveals how a career in Hollywood prepared him for building a fast-growing sports tech company. Ryan shares how being told “no” thousands of times as an actor built the thick skin needed to raise capital, pivot business models, and scale a platform serving athletes, agents, brands, and investors. You’ll hear how Ryan transitioned from starring in films and TV shows like 90210 and Hallmark Originals to launching an “IMDB for athletes,” why most entrepreneurs quit too early, and how listening to customers—not ego—creates sustainable growth. If you’re an entrepreneur, salesperson, or founder navigating rejection, pivots, and uncertainty, this episode will reframe how you approach persistence, positioning, and purpose.
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