On this episode of the Sports Business Leaders podcast, Justin is joined by Mark Moyer, founder of Win Again and creator of the Clubroom, a virtual community that has connected over 1,000 athletes and business professionals. Mark shares his journey from executive search and recruiting to coaching athletes, veterans, and executives through major career transitions, including the story of a retired hockey player who went from “dumb jock” to thriving on a trading desk in just a few weeks.Justin and Mark dive into the mindset shift that athletes must navigate after their playing days are over. They break down why so many former athletes underestimate their skills in leadership, communication, resilience, and handling adversity, and how those same traits are a superpower in entrepreneurship and business. Mark explains his core framework from his book *Win Again*, and why building a thoughtful network of “givers” instead of chasing transactional networking is the key to long-term success.Along the way, the conversation touches on identity loss after sport, the role of fitness and routine, how universities and leagues fall short in preparing athletes, and why a single genuine interaction can stick with someone for 30 years. If you are a current or former athlete, or you work with athletes who are figuring out what comes next, this episode is a playbook for turning your competitive mindset into your next elite career.

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