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Make Your Mark

by Mark Moyer

Mark Moyer is a business and career coach for athletes, guiding them through the challenging transition from sport to their next career. He wrote "Win Again", the first job search playbook for athletes. Mark & his guests offer the listener tips and advice on how to make a positive impact and achieve their greatest potential drawing from the athlete's transition experiences. Check out much more at www.markmoyer.com

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Episodes

  1. EP 69: 4 Team USA Softball Legends in the Win Again Clubroom - Winning the Gold on and off the Diamond

    Four USA Softball Olympic Medalists in one room! WOW! Listen to these impressive athletes and hear their stories of rising to the top of their sport, their grit, determination and tenacity needed to achieve victory, and how they have leveraged their athletic excellence into business success! The...

  2. EP68: Rowing Across the Atlantic with Robert Hamilton Owens

    Who's up for rowing across the Atlantic? Not me. Not a big fan of being in the middle of the ocean for 40 seconds, much less 40 days! But one of my heroes, Robert Hamilton Owens, is joining 11 other brave souls and making the dangerous and exhausting journey to raise money for the Mark Crampton...

  3. EP67: Concussions, TBI, & How to Heal - Curtis Anderson, Clint Malarchuk, and Christina Smith with Mark Moyer

    "Concussions, TBI, and How to Heal" - An important discussion surrounding the impact concussions and TBIs have on athletes, including challenges to their mental, physical and emotional health with a panel of athletes who have been fighting their own battles for years. Curtis Anderson – (Brain...

  4. EP66: Vance Johnson (NFL Vet) - The 12 Yards Between Rock Bottom and Recovery

    Heartbreaking. Gut-wrenching. Shocking. "Vance Johnson came home from playing his first Super Bowl, sat in the dark of his bedroom suite, and tried to slit his wrists." WHAT? Vance Johnson - The 12 Yards Between Rock Bottom and Recovery - w Mark Moyer in the Clubroom Hosted by: Mark Moyer –...

  5. EP65: Theo Fleury and Eric Kussin - Your Mental Health Post COVID

    "The biggest epidemic of 2021 isn't Covid. It is mental health, trauma and addiction"- Theo Fleury I've had plenty of Make Your Mark podcast guests and Clubroom events that have focused on victory of bad over good, overcoming hurdles, challenges and struggles. Plenty of laughs too. But having…

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  6. EP64: Clint Malarchuk - NHL Goalie | Mental Health Advocate | Best Selling Author | Suicide Survivor

    Clint Malarchuk's life can't be summarized in a few words. But I'll try. Very successful NHL career as a goalie. Great sense of humor. Strength, kindness, and a huge heart. Rancher. Tougher than nails. Mix in severe mental health illness, anxiety, crippling OCD, depression, alcoholism, rehab...

  7. EP63: Brandi Chastain and Haley Rosen - from the pitch (field) to the pitch (boardroom)!

    What's more impressive than two accomplished women's soccer players? How about if they are both successful entrepreneurs scoring goals in the business world! "You have to be willing to accept the information, you have to be willing to work hard. You have to be motivated to go to practice with an...

  8. EP62: Joe De Sena - Spartan Founder, Mobster Neighbor, and not That Pool Guy!

    Obstacles are inevitable, whether you run a business, hold down a job, or simply just try to get through your day. Who would want to face them if we didn't need to? Well, I know a few people who can't wait! Spartan Founder and CEO Joe De Sena is one of them! My #MakeYourMark Podcast guest is the...

  9. EP61: Dale Moss - From the Gridiron to the Glossy Magazine Covers!

    A dramatic pivot from sport to a totally different career is what truly excites me about the potential of athlete transition, and today's guest on my #MakeYourMark podcast, Dale Moss, has become an impressive entrepreneur, and oh, did I mention, one of the first professional athletes to become a...

  10. EP60: Jesse Cole - Fans First! Running a Baseball Team in a Yellow Tuxedo!

    Dancing grandmas? Baseball players skydiving to their positions? Just a normal day at the office for one of the most exciting, interesting, and big-picture thinking owners in sports, and my guest on the Mark Your Mark podcast, Jesse Cole. Oh, did I mention the yellow tuxedo and top hat that he...

  11. EP59: Jack Schram: Skating Downhill at 50 mph, and Healing Power

    Hurtling down a mountain on ice skates at 50 mph in 35 seconds! Pitching his sport for the next Winter Olympics! Starting his own all-natural CBD company. And Jack Schram, this week's #Make Your Mark guest, gives me advice on staying fit while sitting behind my computer screen, no easy task!…

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  12. EP58: Lauren Brill - From Sports Reporter to the Revolutionary 'The Unsealed'

    The Quote Machine! One pearl of wisdom after the next, and my guest on today's #Make Your Mark podcast, Lauren Brill, shows very clearly why she was such an impressive sports reporter, and why she is making such a positive impact with her new company, The Unsealed. It's hard enough to put it out...

  13. EP57: Matt Stover - 19 Years, NFL Records, and Helping Charities

    Nearly 20 Years strapping on an NFL helmet. Several NFL records. A right foot that accounted for over 2000 points in his career! But today's guest on my #MakeYourMark podcast, Matt Stover, is just getting started. He's taken his deep interest in philanthropy and is channeling it into his company,...

  14. EP56: TJ Galiardi - Scoring Goals in the NHL and Going Beyond Food!

    One of the hardest things to do in sports is to shoot a puck into a net, while skating fast, wearing a bunch of equipment, all while being pursued by your opponent looking to hit you into the boards. Hockey players need to have extraordinary peripheral vision, and my guest on this #MakeYourMark...

  15. EP55: Zane Schweitzer: 15x World Champ - Big Waves and the Attitude for Gratitude!

    "My near death experience…" When you hear those words from today's guest on the #MakeYourMark podcast, Zane Schweitzer, you'll see how it renewed his sense of purpose, and as a 15X World Champion across several water sports, Zane has travelled the world many times over, happens to have a vibrant...

  16. EP54: Phil Costa: Snapping to Tony Romo, life after sports, and a year in Madrid!

    When I heard that someone had written a book on advice for athletes transitioning out of their sport, I had to speak to him, after all, it's what I do! And today's guest on my #MakeYourMark podcast, Phil Costa, does not disappoint! Between snapping footballs to Dallas Cowboys QBs including Tony...

  17. EP53: Kady Pooler - I am more than just a tennis player!

    "I am more than just a tennis player!" exclaims today's guest on my #MakeYourMark podcast, Kady Pooler. This is a common refrain from the majority of the athletes who I have met, coached and interviewed, and for non-athletes, it can be hard to understand. Kady lays out why it's so critical for an...

  18. EP52: Brendan Harris - Batting in front of Sammy Sosa, a Wharton MBA, and Next Big Steps

    Imagine it's your major league baseball debut, and you're batting 2nd in front of Sammy Sosa. You've been told to swing hard in your first at bat, but you get quick-pitched, and you roll a grounder to second base. But your next time up, you hit a ringing double to right-center. Today's guest on…

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  19. EP51: Chris Hale - Interceptions, Perseverance, and a Cheetah?

    Every elite athlete knows how hard it is to reach the pinnacle of their sport, the amount of training, effort, time and commitment necessary to get there. My guest on today's #MakeYourMark podcast, Chris Hale, is a great example of how you can overcome tremendous odds to make it onto the big…

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  20. EP50: Kevin Dineen - The Gulls are his new flock, NHL player, coach, & gold medal winner!

    The Big 5-0! And who better to be my 50th guest on the #MakeYourMark podcast than Kevin Dineen, NHL star player and head coach, Canadian women's gold medal winning coach in 2014, and the list goes on and on. I was thrilled to hear from him a few weeks ago as he had seen a couple of my how-to...

  21. EP49: Major General Jeffrey Milhorn - Moving Mountains and Making Waves

    My first reaction was - holy cow, I have a General on my #MakeYourMark podcast! Even better was getting to know today's guest, Major General Jeffrey Milhorn, Commanding General of the US Army Corps of Engineers for the Northeast, Europe and Africa. The MG brings 29 years of military experience to...

  22. EP48: Grant Clintsome - Using his NHL Mindset to Help Athletes Transition

    If you are a current or retired athlete, this is the episode to listen to! The #MakeYourMark Podcast focuses on guests who are inspiring and are making an impact. My guest today @Grant Clitsome is using his NHL experiences to help build a program designed for athletes to transition out of their...

  23. EP47: Hakeem and Max Valles - NFL Brothers, Flipping Homes and Linemen!

    "That sound wasn't an electric fly swatter. It was a gunshot!" Wow! Most of my guests on my #MakeYourMark podcast have great stories, but when you hear of ex-NFLer @Hakeem Valles' ordeal in Haiti, you'll be drawn right in. Hakeem and special guest Max Valles jam so much entertainment and stories…

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  24. EP46: Dan Hunt: Colgate's Head Football Coach on Winning, Respect, Academics, and Seinfeld!

    It was a stroke of luck that Dan Hunt, head football coach of Colgate University, my alma mater, was happy to be meet with me for a live #MakeYourMark podcast recording on campus. As you will hear in this episode, he's a successful coach, a great guy, and just about the best hire a storied team...

  25. EP45: Jeff Idelson - Running the Baseball Hall of Fame, the state of the game, and HOF Class of '19!

    Play ball! Having a career in baseball for over 30 years just sounds like a great way to earn a living, and my guest today on the #MakeYourMark podcast, Jeff Idelson, has been the President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown NY for 11 years! Not only has he presided over an...

  26. EP44: JJ Birden - From Oregon (Long Jump) to Montana (Joe) - Jumping, Catching and Speaking!

    When you think of an NFL player, it's 6'5" and 240 lbs or more. Imagine being barely 5'10", not even 160 lbs, and playing a 9-year career! My guest on today's #MakeYourMark podcast, JJ Birden, discusses his unexpected rise into the NFL, lessons learned from Joe Montana, and his successful sales…

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  27. EP43: Russ Wilde - Front Office Sports - Must-See Media Company!

    I've been a big fan of Front Office Sports and its newsletter almost since its debut, as it delivers daily content covering the convergence of sports and technology, along with other sports-related articles and excerpts. I was happy to capture an hour for my #MakeYourMark podcast with Russ Wilde,...

  28. EP42: Otis "Hoop" Hooper - USAF Pilot / American Ninja Warrior / Ironman Triathlete - That's all?

    Whenever I think I have a plate that is completely full, I have a guest like Otis "Hoop" Hooper on my #MakeYourMark podcast to remind me how accomplished some people can truly be! Hoop not only has served our country for almost 20 years as a pilot, but has some many other accomplishments under…

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  29. EP41: Derrick Furlow - Helping Athletes Impact, Inspire and Empower

    The "Get Out of Arkansas" Plan! Nothing against Arkansas, but my guest today on the #MakeYourMark podcast, Derrick Furlow Jr., made a commitment to overcome a severe injury in football, attend a top college program, and be able to provide for himself and his family for years to come. Hear about…

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  30. EP40: Jesse Winchester - Rebounding from an NHL career-ending concussion

    One hit and an awkward fall into the boards was all it took to end an NHL career. My guest today on the #MakeYourMark podcast, Jesse Winchester, had just signed a two year deal with the Colorado Avalanche, and was looking forward to a great season with his new teammates before a severe concussion...

  31. EP39: Darrah Brustein - Defining Your Own Success & Living on Your Own Terms

    Running my business for nearly a decade now, I can certainly attest to its challenges. My guest today on the #MakeYourMark podcast, Darrah Brustein, makes it so much easier to navigate those entrepreneurial waters. Her attitude is so positive, energetic, infectious, engaging, and she's hitting…

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  32. EP38: Brian Doyle - From the Rugby Pitch to Inventor and Entrepreneur

    Turning dirt to gold. That is what Brian Doyle, today's guest on my #MakeYourMark podcast is doing. As a professional rugby player, Brian was keenly aware of the physical struggles it took to endure to be successful for so many years. But it was a serious injury years ago that created that light...

  33. EP37: Santia Deck - USA Rugby Player, CEO, and Social Media Influencer

    I was convinced that there must be 36 hours in a day for my guest on this week's #MakeYourMark podcast, Santia Deck. How could anyone pack so much into 24 hours? Santia not only is trying out for the US National Rugby Team, but also plays flag football, runs her own fitness company, is a fitness...

  34. EP36: Corey Jackson - One-Way Bus Ticket, the NFL, and Successful Business Owner

    Can you imagine only having enough money to afford a one-way bus ticket, and going someplace you've never been, with no idea if you'll be welcomed when you get there? Today's Mark Your Mark podcast guest, Corey Jackson, not only was in that spot, but has turned what little he had at that point...

  35. EP35: Ta'u Pupu'a - From the Gridiron to Julliard and the Opera

    Reaching the pinnacle in your sport or profession is an amazing achievement, but to do it in two separate ones is truly remarkable! How many former NFL athletes do YOU know who also happen to be internationally acclaimed opera singers? Well, until today, likely none. Here's your chance to hear…

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  36. EP34: Garrett Klugh - Taking The Olympian Mindset into The Huddle

    There are so many pathways to becoming an Olympian that began in a different direction, and today's guest, Garrett Klugh, certainly never set out to be at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. He had his sights set on collegiate volleyball before realizing that his path to athletic success was rowing…

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  37. EP33: The HBL is launching! With co-founder Ricky Volante and NBA star David West

    "The HBL is a college basketball league that has been developed to eliminate the inefficiencies that exist in the traditional system. We are striving to become the premier destination for college basketball talent across the globe." (Ricky Volante) You will soon hear so much more about the new…

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  38. EP32: Malcolm Lemmons - Using Lessons Learned in Basketball to Help Athletes Transition

    "The biggest thing is understanding who you are, understanding your identity outside of being an athlete, what are you other passions, what do you value, what kind of lifestyle do you want to live once you're done playing, and really get your 'brand' in order." There are numerous athletes working...

  39. EP31: Brandon Steiner - From Humble Beginnings to a Sports Marketing Pioneer, and Living on Purpose

    "Create that game within the game, that underdog mindset, when you're starting. Most people look at it as freedom, but I look at it as that you have to play that game within the game and push yourself. If you aren't a self-starter and self-motivator, regardless of how good your idea is, it can be...

  40. EP30: Kathryn Ducey - Digging Deep into Athlete's Minds and Changing Their Course

    "Because I have such a deep interest in business, and have done so much in terms of hiring and building teams, I think very differently. I have all these myths I'm debunking, the myths that are causing a whole bunch of fear in these athletes." Helping athletes make the transition out of their…

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  41. EP29: Anthony Gair - Impressing Daymond John + College Football

    Not too many people get the chance to present their ideas in front of Daymond John, but today's guest, Anthony Gair, had that opportunity, and he nailed it. When Anthony first reached out to me via LinkedIn, I was truly impressed by all he had accomplished at such a young age, and realized that…

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  42. EP28: Dave Stevens - What Disability? Playing Football, Baseball and Broadcasting with Dave!

    For those born with a disability, the race of life can begin much farther back than the start line. But it's how that race is run that truly separates people, and my guest today, Dave Stevens, is a clear winner in every sense. Dave has faced adversity every day of his life, and not only has he...

  43. EP27: Robert Hamilton Owens - 7 Marathons, 7 Continents, 7 Days, at Age 65!

    "I've always had encouragers in my life. Mainly it was coaches. And when I was a knucklehead, there were people that would keep me on track. And then belief...belief that you can do what people don't think you can do.." I speak a lot of the virtues of just asking, regardless of what it is you are...

  44. EP26: Michaela Alexis - Here's Why She Has 130,000 LinkedIn Followers!

    "When I started to dig more into the research I found that the #3 topic in 2016 was self esteem- which was exciting because I felt like there was this hole in the market where everyone was consuming that type of content but nobody wanted to talk about the fear of failure, fear of rejection, being...

  45. EP25: Sneak Preview of Michaela Alexis, Season 1 in Review and Theo Fleury Revisited

    It's been an amazing experience interviewing 24 fascinating and compelling people over the past four months, hearing stories of courage, giving, athleticism, and humor all mixed together. Speaking with them has allowed me to grow in so many different ways, and we have managed to provide you, the...

  46. EP24: Joe Jacobi - Leadership Lessons from a Gold Medal Winner!

    "It's all about the start line. It does you no good to be thinking of what may happen at the finish line. That is just energy that is taking away from what you could use in your moment in which you have the opportunity to be good. Start lines are these magical moments in the space of being…

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  47. EP23: Cory Procter - NFL-er with Essential Advice for Athletes!

    "You just keep busting your butt and showing up, and good things are going to happen. I had this insane work ethic and the ability to work past everyone else. It raised everyone else's game, and if they couldn't do it they just fell off." There are thousands of retired professional athletes, many...

  48. EP22: Chris Jackson - US Army Veteran, Law Enforcement, and Transition Expert

    "I want to help people get to know what they really want to do in life. I struggled with it, and most veterans have a lot of issues transitioning. Whether it's one person a day or one person a month, I just want to be able to help people." As a civilian, it can be truly difficult to understand…

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  49. EP21: Anja Bolbjerg - Olympian and Coach / Trainer for Athletes and Professionals

    "As athletes in general we are not very good at asking for help. We've had a coach who has always stepped in to see when we needed help if we had an injury etc… but other than that it's not in our nature. We fight, and even if we keep banging our head on the same wall or knocking on the same…

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  50. EP20: Chris Christian - It All Started with Elvis Presley

    "I've had a thousand songs recorded, The Carpenters, you name it, and there's only one person in my whole career who ever asked me how I felt about what they did with my song, and it was Elvis Presley." He recorded a song for Elvis Presley. Yes, that Elvis. The King. At just the age of 21 to…

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Mark Moyer is a business and career coach for athletes, guiding them through the challenging transition from sport to their next career. He wrote "Win Again", the first job search playbook for athletes. Mark & his guests offer the listener tips and advice on how to make a positive impact and achieve their greatest potential drawing from the athlete's transition experiences. Check out much more at www.markmoyer.com

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