EPISODE · Nov 26, 2024 · 50 MIN
Life After Fame: How to Transition from Professional Athlete to CEO, with author & executive coach, Jay Dixon
from Awakened Nation · host Brad Szollose
How does a professional athlete overcome what Jay Dixon calls "The 2 Deaths" that arise in every professional athlete's life when their career is over: what am I going to do now?...and what am I going to do now that the money is no longer coming in? After years of playing football, hoping to fulfill his ambition to become a professional football player, Jay Dixon opens up about having his dream dashed on the rocks. Jay started to realize that the very skills that athletes hone on the field are the very key to building resilient, high-performing teams! Jay's mission is to take former professional athletes, and turn them into thriving CEOs and Entrepreneurs. This is an honest episode and powerful episode for anyone interested in developing a successful business and life. ABOUT JAY DIXON: Jay Dixon is a seasoned expert at the dynamic intersection of sports and business. He bolsters an impressive track record as an entrepreneur, having founded three successful companies and actively participated in the sale of over 50 businesses of varying sizes. Jay’s expertise ranges from supporting research initiatives to providing strategic guidance for business owners. In Jay’s most recent endeavor, he established SuccessCoach.com, an elite accelerator tailored for athletes who’ve left their playing days behind. HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose.
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How does a professional athlete overcome what Jay Dixon calls "The 2 Deaths" that arise in every professional athlete's life when their career is over: what am I going to do now?...and what am I going to do now that the money is no longer coming in? After years of playing football, hoping to fulfill his ambition to become a professional football player, Jay Dixon opens up about having his dream dashed on the rocks. Jay started to realize that the very skills that athletes hone on the field are the very key to building resilient, high-performing teams! Jay's mission is to take former professional athletes, and turn them into thriving CEOs and Entrepreneurs. This is an honest episode and powerful episode for anyone interested in developing a successful business and life. ABOUT JAY DIXON: Jay Dixon is a seasoned expert at the dynamic intersection of sports and business. He bolsters an impressive track record as an entrepreneur, having founded three successful companies and actively participated in the sale of over 50 businesses of varying sizes. Jay’s expertise ranges from supporting research initiatives to providing strategic guidance for business owners. In Jay’s most recent endeavor, he established SuccessCoach.com, an elite accelerator tailored for athletes who’ve left their playing days behind. HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose.
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