What if the only thing standing between you and consistent results in your business was a system—a real, repeatable strategy that guarantees progress regardless of your background or industry?

I’m thrilled to introduce someone who’s not only lived the highs of professional sport but has translated that same discipline into a business methodology that’s changing lives—Dre Baldwin.

Dre is the founder of Work On Your Game, a platform built to teach business owners and entrepreneurs how to harness discipline, mental toughness, confidence, and personal initiative. After a nine-year career as a professional basketball player, Dre pivoted into entrepreneurship, becoming a renowned speaker—having delivered four TED Talks—and the author of a staggering 41 books. His work is all about making success replicable through systems, not just motivation.

In this episode, Dre breaks down how to apply a professional athlete’s mindset to business—where routine, structure, and focus aren’t just helpful but essential. Whether you’re just starting or scaling, the ideas Dre shares are powerful, actionable, and immediately relevant.

You’ll also hear how you can get a free copy of his book, so make sure to listen all the way through. Trust me—this conversation is loaded with golden nuggets that’ll fire you up and equip you to implement straight away.

 

We’ll be talking about: 

➡ [0:00] Introduction
➡ [3:00] Dre’s background and transition into business
➡ [6:07] From sports to entrepreneurship—ten years of evolution
➡ [9:03] Becoming CEO, speaker, and author of 41 books
➡ [12:03] Why your business growth is tied to personal growth
➡ [15:04] The passion and process behind authentic selling
➡ [18:05] Why industry doesn’t matter—discipline applies universally
➡ [21:06] When you’re doing everything “right” but results lag
➡ [24:20] Marketing vs Selling
➡ [26:19] Dre’s 3 tips on marketing your business

➡ [28:53] Collaborations build relationships
➡ [34:39] Discipline comes from…
➡ [38:52] Getting foundations right
➡ [39:09] The real role of marketing vs selling
➡ [44:06] Going back to basics
➡ [45:21] Dre’s advice for people just getting started

➡ [49:31] Getting structure in place

➡ [51:19] Check out Dre’s socials and website

➡ [52:43] Everybody has a game
➡ [53:22] Recommended reads that shaped Dre’s mindset
➡ [53:49] Dream superpowers and how they’d use them
➡ [54:23] Quotes that drive Dre’s philosophy and actions
➡ [55:24] Advice Dre would give to his younger self
➡ [56:00] Final reflections 

 

Resources

Recommended Book: 

➡ The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene: https://amzn.to/4m5RVHE

➡ The Sales Discipline System by Dre Baldwin

Grabe a free copy at : https://www.salesdisciplinebook.com/how-to-hit-your-quotas-every-time-and-top-you-team-s-sales-charts-no-more-unpredictable-income-or-slow-revenue-months

 

Quotes:

 ➡ “You're not a champion in life until you’re in a situation where you’re losing, and you still win”  by Damon Dash

 

About our guest:

Dre Baldwin is CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc. He has given 4 x TED Talks and has authored 41 books.

Dre had a 9-year professional basketball career, playing in 8 countries. Dre’s Work On Your Game framework is a "roadmap in reverse" to help 6-figure professionals systematize & scale their businesses to 7 figures.

 

Connect with Dre Baldwin ​

➡ Dre Baldwin’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity/

➡ Dre Baldwin’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dreallday

➡ Dre Baldwin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drebaldwin/?hl=en

➡ Dre Baldwin’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreB

➡ Dre Baldwin’s Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/drebaldwin

➡ Dre Baldwin’s X: https://x.com/dreallday?lang=en

 

Connect with Work On Your Game

➡ Work On Your Game’s Website: WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com

 

Third Day Book website:

ThirdDayBook.com 

 

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