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David Hodgetts - From Burnt out Tennis Player to Successful Entrepreneur

29 Jun 2023

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David Hodgetts´ tennis story is one that many players can relate to. From a talented junior who dedicated his life to becoming a pro tennis player, the rigours of tennis took their toll, and by 19 he´d fallen out of love with the sport and made the decision to stop playing. To help him overcome the feelings of failure and losing his identity, David found a new focus: to build an international coffee shop brand.Fast forward a few years and David sold his Triple Two Coffee business to Cooks Global Foods which runs more than 140 coffee stores around the world. Listen to him chat to CTC Host Dan Kiernan about his journey from player to young entrepreneur of the year, and how he credits his success to the skills he developed playing tennis.Episode Highlights:-Similarities between sport and businessThe influence of Coaches and MentorsManaging people and building a cultureWhat does "making it" mean?Overcoming dark moments after tennis and finding a new focus.The importance of doing things which makes you happyThe transferable skills he developed during his tennis days which he thinks has given him the edge in business.Links Mentioned in this EpisodeCheck out Triple Two CoffeeLearn more about SotoTennis Academy: Website | Instagram |Twitter | FacebookFollow Control the Controllables on Instagram: @ctc.podcastListen to our episode with British Coaching legend John Hicks

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