FFP59: What did lacrosse teach Dan Soviero about being a successful entrepreneur?

What did lacrosse teach Dan Soviero about being a successful entrepreneur?

I’ve been doing this podcast for over two years and one of the themes that continues to shine through is that entrepreneurship mirrors sports. Athletes and entrepreneurs both take significant emotional risks to pursue outcomes that are not guaranteed. This requires both to develop resilience to continue on their respective missions.

My guest in this episode, Dan Soviero, is a former college lacrosse player and owner of Signature Lacrosse, among other successful businesses. 

In Episode 59, Dan shares how his athletic journey shaped his desire to be an entrepreneur, how he left college to start his first business, and how his mission to serve others is still as strong as ever today.

So, what’s your biggest takeaway from my conversation with Dan Soviero?

My biggest takeaway is that there are opportunities to find purpose beyond sports. Retirement can be a source of great stress and negative emotions. However, finding a clear purpose beyond sports can help athletes move forward in a purposeful and productive way.

My suggestion to young athletes is to think about what makes you happy outside of sports and invest some time in those activities NOW. Having something to enjoy outside of sport will make your life easier and plant the seeds for a life of purpose down the road.

I want to thank Dan for his kind generosity and the wisdom he shared with The Freshman Foundation Community.

You can learn more about Dan’s businesses by visiting his websites at https://signaturelocker.com, https://signaturelacrosse.com, and https://10xlax.com.

To learn how you can BE READY for your next step in the game of life, visit https://michaelvhuber.com.

Thank you for listening. We’ll see you back soon for Episode 60!