In this episode, we sit down with former professional footballer Joel Lynch, who opens up about the highs and lows of his career, the changing landscape of the game, and why he ultimately fell out of love with football. Today, Joel has transitioned into a new chapter as he leads a real estate investment team in Dubai, helping players make smarter financial decisions for life after football—sharing lessons from his own experiences along the way.

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Bens talks about his career playing in the unibond league, travelling 8 hour round trips from Newcastle to Ilkeston 3 times per week and not even getting paid just for one final chance at making it is a pro player. 

Amazing mindset and dedication to his craft which was rewarded when he made his debut under Nigel Clough infront of 32k at Pride Park and went on to make over 350 league appearances. 

We finally talk about his transition into life in the UAE and his new business @uaefootballnetwork

Welcome to Let’s Do a Podcast by The Ten Percent Club — the show where we sit down with athletes, high performers, and trailblazers who’ve taken their winning mindset from the arena to the business world.

In this very first episode, I’m joined by someone who truly lives and breathes the hybrid athlete lifestyle — pro HYROX competitor, elite coach, and mindset machine — Jade Skillen.