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From Sundays to Startups: Here’s How This Former NFL Athlete Turned His Life Around
What happens when the stadium lights fade, and you’re no longer “the athlete”? In this emotional and empowering episode of Just Earn It, host Matt Sapaula sits down with former NFL wide receiver Mark Clayton — a 2005 first-round pick for the Baltimore Ravens — to talk about what it really means to start over.
Mark shares how injuries forced him to retire early, how that pain became a turning point, and why the journey to redefine himself outside the game was the biggest test of all. From the highs of game day to the lows of identity loss, this episode is for anyone who's had to rebuild when the spotlight fades.
CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Experience is the best teacher
01:00 – Do athletes wait too long to build life after the league?
02:10 – What happens when the roar fades
03:00 – Mark Clayton’s NFL legacy
04:30 – Injuries, identity & emotional scars
08:45 – Football didn’t define him — it refined him
12:10 – Life after sports: what most athletes miss
18:00 – Faith, mindset, and starting from scratch
24:30 – Entrepreneurship and legacy beyond the field
30:00 – Advice to players (and people) stuck in transition
New episodes weekly — follow the Just Earn It Podcast and join the movement to break faith-based money myths and build real generational wealth.
#MarkClayton #NFLLifeAfter #FaithAndPurpose #AthleteTransition #JustEarnItPodcast #MattSapaula #LifeAfterTheLeague #InjuriesAndIdentity #FootballMindset #ChristianEntrepreneur #LegacyBuilding #PostNFLLife #RedefiningSuccess
Connect with Mark Clayton on social links below
Find Mark on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/clayton.mc/
More about Livv Audio
https://livvaudio.com/
Would you like to connect with Matt or ask questions? Set up a consultation via Minnect:
https://app.minnect.com/expert/MattSapaula
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Free Workbook:
https://podcast.7figuresquad.com/trom
Grab Matt's Amazon #1 best-selling book:
Faith-Made Millionaire – 3 Pillars from the Good Book to Master Your Mindset, Morals, and Money
https://a.co/d/5nJI1Vn
Also grab Matt's newly released Amazon best-seller:
GOTCHA: Your Money-Smart GPS Navigating the Five Pitfalls of Financial Freedom
https://a.co/d/3bpw2Em
Would you like to start your business alongside Matt's mentorship in the life insurance industry?
Apply here:
https://livingmoneysmart.com/moneygame
Meanwhile, share in his journey to gain financial control over daily money matters and live your desired lifestyle.
Find Matt Sapaula here:
Matt on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattsapaula/
Matt on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/moneysmartguy/
Matt on X
https://x.com/moneysmartguy
Matt on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/mattsapaula
DISCLAIMER: Matt Sapaula is not a registered investment advisor for the offering or sale of securities nor to provide investment advice. Matt only deals in securities subject to an exemption from registration and will only provide investment services to accredited investors as defined by the Illinois Securities Act of 1953.
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By Matt SapaulaWhat happens when the stadium lights fade, and you’re no longer “the athlete”? In this emotional and empowering episode of Just Earn It, host Matt Sapaula sits down with former NFL wide receiver Mark Clayton — a 2005 first-round pick for the Baltimore Ravens — to talk about what it really means to start over.
Mark shares how injuries forced him to retire early, how that pain became a turning point, and why the journey to redefine himself outside the game was the biggest test of all. From the highs of game day to the lows of identity loss, this episode is for anyone who's had to rebuild when the spotlight fades.
CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Experience is the best teacher
01:00 – Do athletes wait too long to build life after the league?
02:10 – What happens when the roar fades
03:00 – Mark Clayton’s NFL legacy
04:30 – Injuries, identity & emotional scars
08:45 – Football didn’t define him — it refined him
12:10 – Life after sports: what most athletes miss
18:00 – Faith, mindset, and starting from scratch
24:30 – Entrepreneurship and legacy beyond the field
30:00 – Advice to players (and people) stuck in transition
New episodes weekly — follow the Just Earn It Podcast and join the movement to break faith-based money myths and build real generational wealth.
#MarkClayton #NFLLifeAfter #FaithAndPurpose #AthleteTransition #JustEarnItPodcast #MattSapaula #LifeAfterTheLeague #InjuriesAndIdentity #FootballMindset #ChristianEntrepreneur #LegacyBuilding #PostNFLLife #RedefiningSuccess
Connect with Mark Clayton on social links below
Find Mark on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/clayton.mc/
More about Livv Audio
https://livvaudio.com/
Would you like to connect with Matt or ask questions? Set up a consultation via Minnect:
https://app.minnect.com/expert/MattSapaula
https://cigarswealthandwhiskey.com/
Free Workbook:
https://podcast.7figuresquad.com/trom
Grab Matt's Amazon #1 best-selling book:
Faith-Made Millionaire – 3 Pillars from the Good Book to Master Your Mindset, Morals, and Money
https://a.co/d/5nJI1Vn
Also grab Matt's newly released Amazon best-seller:
GOTCHA: Your Money-Smart GPS Navigating the Five Pitfalls of Financial Freedom
https://a.co/d/3bpw2Em
Would you like to start your business alongside Matt's mentorship in the life insurance industry?
Apply here:
https://livingmoneysmart.com/moneygame
Meanwhile, share in his journey to gain financial control over daily money matters and live your desired lifestyle.
Find Matt Sapaula here:
Matt on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattsapaula/
Matt on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/moneysmartguy/
Matt on X
https://x.com/moneysmartguy
Matt on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/mattsapaula
DISCLAIMER: Matt Sapaula is not a registered investment advisor for the offering or sale of securities nor to provide investment advice. Matt only deals in securities subject to an exemption from registration and will only provide investment services to accredited investors as defined by the Illinois Securities Act of 1953.