Midweek Mashup | NBA Legends Talk Succeeding in Business (Ft. John Salley, Shaq, and Matt Barnes)

Today's conversation is less about the three-pointer and more about the three P's – Post-Career, Perspectives, and Profits.

Today, we have an exciting midweek mashup episode for you featuring not one, not two, but three phenomenal guests. And there's an intriguing twist – they've all sported a Laker jersey during their illustrious careers. We're welcoming on board the legendary Shaquille O'Neal (@shaq), the multitalented John Salley(@johnsalley), and the versatile Matt Barnes(@matthewkbarnes).

Our focus in this episode is a seldom-discussed aspect of being an athlete – the shift from the court to the boardroom. How do you build a career when the cheering crowds fade and the spotlight dims? How do you make money and sustain the same level of success and fame you once had when every day was game day?

We will be unraveling the methods behind their continual money-making, their approach to business, and how they choose what ventures to plunge into. You'll gain insights into their relationships, their business mindsets, and the life lessons they've gleaned from switching their identity from superstar athletes to savvy entrepreneurs.

John Salley’s main Takeaways:

• How John utilized his time at the 1989 NBA All-Star game to not only enjoy the experience but to also establish a foundation for their future in media and broadcasting, underscoring the importance of continually learning and adapting in one's career.
• Why learning and mastering any skill is like training a muscle; through consistent and dedicated practice, it becomes easier and more instinctual over time.

Listen to John Salley’s full episode here

Shaq’s main takeaway:

- Why both who you know and what you know are important in life: Shaq believes that personal connections can lead to business opportunities, while expertise and experience can guide others and contribute to personal success.

Listen to Shaq’’s full episode here

Matt Barnes’s main takeaways:

- Why instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in children from a young age and exposing them to various opportunities can equip them for future success, regardless of whether they pursue traditional careers or carve their own paths.

- Matt’s strong focus on social equity, commitment to investing in disruptive tech applications in varied spaces such as gaming and parenting, and how he’s utilizing his networking abilities and resources to create opportunities for minorities and underrepresented communities.

Listen to Matt’s full episode here

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