The Wise Why: How to Succeed in Business

The Future of Football Training What it Will Look Like in 2030


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In this inspiring episode of The Wise Why, Kirsty van den Bulk sits down with serial entrepreneur Tony May to uncover how a boy from London turned his love for football into a thriving business empire.From his early days growing up near Crystal Palace to building high-value connections in the luxury and football worlds, Tony shares his authentic journey—packed with resilience, bold pivots, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.💡 Discover how Tony helps young players, agents, and managers succeed beyond the pitch, and why storytelling and respect are key in today's digital business world.✨ If you're passionate about sports, business, or need motivation, this episode is for you.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more empowering stories every week!Chapters: 00:00 – Meet Tony May: From Croydon to the Pitch00:41 – Football in the Blood: A South London Start02:01 – The Crystal Palace Dream and Life’s Early Choices04:21 – Non-League Grit: Trains, Trials, and Tenacity05:58 – The Birth of Play Football 24/707:59 – What Play Football 24/7 Really Does09:00 – From Showcases to Scouts: Growing a Network09:56 – Women in the Game: Opening Doors for Everyone10:46 – More Than Football: Tony the Entrepreneur13:03 – Loss and Purpose: A Personal Turning Point16:24 – Family, Legacy, and the Power of Influence18:04 – Lifting Others: The True Spirit of Leadership22:11 – Balancing Confidence and Humility in Sport25:43 – The Power of Stories and Paying It Forward28:17 – Turning the Tables: Tony’s Question to KirstyContact Tony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-m-6055771b1/Contact Kirsty van den Bulk: www.kvdb.co.uk

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The Wise Why: How to Succeed in BusinessBy Kirsty van den Bulk