Jay Dixon: Student Athlete Success in Business

Student athlete success in business is a common occurrence for Jay Dixon. Jay Dixon is an expert in sports and business, co-founding three companies and consulting on 50+ transactions. He provides expertise on the athletic identity along with research to support the athletic education as the key ingredient to business success. Jay authored "After the Game: Bridging the Gap from Winning Athlete to Thriving Entrepreneur" and started SuccessCoach.com, an elite accelerator for former athletes and investors to acquire and lead businesses and Humanize Capital, an investment firm that unleashes human potential. Jay's own journey as a student-athlete unfolded at the University of Nevada, where he played division 1 football as a defensive end. He played in three college bowl games and helped the Wolf Pack become conference champions during his junior year. He furthered his academic pursuits with a master's degree in English Literature from National University. Notably, Jay has earned recognition for Business Excellence in Venture Capital/Private Equity from Columbia Business School and studies with in MBA, adding another layer to his multifaceted expertise. In episode 468 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why he chose the University of Nevada, Reno for his undergraduate experience, what it was like being a student athlete on campus, why athletes are perfectly poised for business ownership, what are the crucial mindset elements for professional success, how you can accelerate and go quickly from idea to enterprise in business, why self-awareness and emotional intelligence are so important in business, where you can go to find business mentors, where to go for new business investments, and when it makes sense to buy an existing business. Enjoy!