In this episode, Jeremy Aisenberg, a sports business executive and founder of Mega Labs, shares his entrepreneurial journey from working with top athletes to building long-term partnerships and personal brands. He discusses the growing trend of athletes and celebrities shifting from talent to business owners, seeking authentic connections with their audience. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of having a clear business vision, strategic planning, and assembling a team to handle contracts, brand deals, and personal finances. Learn how trust, authenticity, and work-life balance play a key role in achieving lasting business success.

Key Moments

• 00:00 Introduction and Background
• 02:12 Early Entrepreneurial Ventures
• 03:23 Working with David Leadbetter and Building a Brand Enterprise
• 06:23 Joining Octagon and Developing New Business Opportunities
• 07:43 The Value of Solutions-Based Approach and Understanding Partners' Objectives
• 08:58 The Influence of Golf in Driving Behavior and Business Opportunities
• 10:28 Evangelizing for Beliefs and Having Skin in the Game
• 13:21 Building New Businesses and Creating Value
• 15:26 The Importance of Having a North Star Objective
• 17:39 Educating Clients on Building Sustainable Enterprises
• 19:04 Filtering Opportunities Based on the North Star Objective
• 22:30 The Mindset of Athletes and Celebrities
• 23:26 The Sophistication of the Younger Generation: Gen Z and NIL
• 23:48 Thinking Strategically About Personal Branding
• 24:46 Building a Team of Experts
• 28:54 The Importance of Authenticity and Trust
• 32:57 Finding Balance and Being Present
• 36:37 The Role of Luck in Success

Connect with Josh:

• Instagram: @jaisenberg
• LinkedIn: @jeremyaisenberg
• Website: Mega Labs

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Connect with Bryan on Instagram: @bryanfinnerty22
Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn: @bryanfinnerty

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In this episode, Josh Jacobs, founder of College Golf Experience (CGX), takes us through his inspiring entrepreneurial journey and the power of following your passion. From starting as an overnight golf camp to evolving into an education company that connects junior golfers with college coaches, Josh shares the key lessons that shaped CGX’s growth. He reveals how listening to customer feedback transformed his business, and the impact of strategic partnerships that create a win-win "triangle effect" for everyone involved. Josh also opens up about the delicate balance between luck and hard work in entrepreneurship, and how you can take actionable steps to maximize your chances of success.

Key Moments

• 00:00 Introduction and Background of Josh Jacobs
• 04:03 Transitioning from TGA to CGX
• 08:43 Starting College Golf Experience
• 19:20 Partnerships and the Triangle Effect
• 26:46 Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Growth
• 33:49 Advice for Entrepreneurs

Connect with Josh:

• Instagram: @collegegolfx
• LinkedIn: @collegegolfx
• Website: College Golf Experience

Connect with Bryan:

Check out the website: www.whatsnextpodcast.com
Connect with Bryan on Instagram: @bryanfinnerty22
Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn: @bryanfinnerty

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Join Bryan as he dives into an inspiring conversation with Josh and Owen Finnerty, the dynamic brother duo behind The Golf Sock. Discover how these former soccer stars turned their athletic grit into entrepreneurial gold, launching a successful golf sock brand from the ground up. In this episode, they share the highs and lows of their journey, revealing how lessons in teamwork, communication, and consistency from the soccer field shaped their business success. Learn about their innovative approach to entrepreneurship, their exciting future plans for The Golf Sock, and why resilience, self-belief, and relentless hard work are key to winning in both sports and business.

Key Moments

• 00:00 Introduction and Background
• 02:00 Lessons from Soccer
• 07:44 Taking the Risk and Starting a Business
• 10:33 No Shortcuts: Hard Work and Dedication
• 18:14 The Importance of Consistency
• 22:07 Translating Hard Work from Sports to Business
• 25:29 What's Next for The Golf Sock
• 30:52 Key Takeaways

Connect with Josh:

• LinkedIn: @joshuafinnerty
• Instagram: @josh_finnerty8
• www.thegolfsock.com

Connect with Owen

• LinkedIn: @owenfinnerty
• Instagram: @owen_finnerty
• www.thegolfsock.com

Connect with Bryan:

Check out the website: www.whatsnextpodcast.com
Connect with Bryan on Instagram: @bryanfinnerty22
Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn: @bryanfinnerty

PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review for the show. This will continue to help us support athletes as they transition to what's next.

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