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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 26 MIN

Winning Playbook: Why CEOs Need an Athlete's Mindset | Damon Buford

from Club Speed Podcast by Golf Execs

He played alongside Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Bonds. Then he walked away from Major League Baseball and built something completely different.In the premiere episode of Club Speed Podcast by Golf Execs, host Kevin Tash sits down with retired MLB outfielder turned entrepreneur Damon Buford. Damon opens up about the raw truth behind leaving pro sports, and the mental shift that separated him from 90% of retired athletes.This isn't your typical sports retirement story. This is a masterclass in reinvention.What you'll learn:- The #1 mindset shift that separates athletes who build empires vs. those who go broke- Why Damon says the dugout taught him more about business than any MBA- The leadership principles that translate from the diamond to the boardroom- What most entrepreneurs get wrong about disciplineClub Speed Podcast — Hosted by Kevin Tash, global CMO, entrepreneur, and founder of Golf Execs.New episodes weekly. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Website: https://clubspeedpodcast.comInstagram: @golfexecsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/golf-execsLinked in Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/15848014/#ClubSpeedPodcast #GolfExecs #DamonBuford #MLB #RetiredAthlete #EntrepreneurMindset #GolfNetworking #BusinessPodcast #GolfPodcast #KevinTash #ProAthlete #GolfLife #ExecutiveNetworking #SportsBusiness #Mindset

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