Next Legacy Perspectives

Next Legacy Perspectives

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Next Legacy Perspectives episodes

  • Mardy Fish - Former #1 Ranked American Tennis Star, Davis Cup Captain, and Celebrity Golf Tour Champ

    Mardy Fish played in arguably the most competitive era in the history of men's tennis. Hear Mardy discuss the pros and cons of competing against the likes of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic on a daily basis. Fish also goes deep on the unique challenges of playing a "quintessentially individual sport" in tennis, especially from the mental aspect of the game.

    Mardy now spends more of his time working on his golf game than tennis. Hear how golf has helped him scratch his competitive itch and network his way to business success. On the investing side, Mardy offers his advice on how to make enough small mistakes early in life to succeed later. In fact, Mardy credits a large part of his personal and professional success to his ability to move forward from past "misses" and focus on the present, a trait he has seen in many of his friends who excel at their crafts in both sports and business.

    52 min
  • Patrick Kerney - From Chasing down Quarterbacks to Running his own Business
    Patrick Kerney was one of the most feared pass rushers in the NFL in his prime. Earning record contracts for both the Falcons and the Seahawks, Patrick could easily have sat on his laurels and kicked up his feet post football. Quite the opposite, Patrick has found his next passion building a growing insurance practice while encouraging the next generation of athletes to protect their futures with sound financial decisions and planning. Hear Patrick talk about work ethic, transitioning out of the game, and overcoming adversity amongst many other topics in this candid conversation.
    37 min
  • Alana Beard, WNBA & Duke star and Entrepreneur

    Get inside the head of one of the most accomplished basketball players of her generation. Alana won Championships at every level from high school to the WNBA and even internationally. Hear her reflect on the pros and cons of being a perfectionist with an insatiable drive to win. Alana has recently retired and is now building for her second act, one which involves creating a platform for women, especially female athletes, to gain access to the best deals and investment opportunities in areas like venture capital and franchising.

    42 min
  • Scott Tannen - Boll & Branch Founder and CEO and angel investor
    Scott is a two-time entrepreneur with a strong marketing background who has grown DTC bedding company Boll & Branch to be the largest buyer of sustainably sourced organic cotton in the world. Learn about his entrepreneurial journey and how their sustainable supply chain improves the lives of more than 10,000 people across the globe.
    39 min
  • Anthony "Spice" Adams - Social Media Star & Former NFL Defensive Lineman
    How does an athlete rebrand themselves so their football playing days no longer define them? Meet Spice Adams, internet sensation, actor, entertainer - oh - and former NFL star. Spice Adams has more than 3.5mm followers across social media. He built this audience from scratch essentially on a dare from teammates. Hear him dissect this transition from athlete to new media star, and share some lessons that have served him well in both careers.
    37 min
  • Kelvin Beachum: NFL Offensive Tackle and Active Angel Investor

    Kelvin Beachum makes a living doing the dirty work clearing holes for running backs and keeping his quarterback clean. Off the field, Kelvin has taken this lunch pail attitude to become one of the most active angel investors in the NFL. Hear in detail how Kelvin manages football, family, faith, and a budding career as a professional investor by leveraging his current platform as an NFL star to build relationships for his next career.

    42 min
  • Brian Urlacher: Chicago Bears Hall of Famer
    Enjoy a rare peek into the team and strategy that allowed Brian Urlacher to be one of the NFL's most marketable players. Hear Brian share a detailed description of some of his most famous, or infamous, brand partnerships, including the Super Bowl Vitamin Water controversy and his partnership with hair replacement giant, Restore. He also offers a glimpse into his post-football life, how he's invested his football millions, and advice he has for the next generation of athletes.
    30 min

About Next Legacy Perspectives

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The Next Legacy community consists of elite athletes, philanthropists, top-notch founders, and seasoned venture capitalists. The concept that athletes are now able to leverage their personal brand to access top investments is a well-known phenomenon. But every story is unique. Why do celebrities and pro athletes increasingly pop up on the cap tables of the latest hot startups, and do these influencers actually add value?