Today we’re giving you a peak behind the curtain as we sit down with AWM CAP’s Associate Planner, Chase Dominguez. Pro athletes, you’re going to relate with Chase’s opportunity to play in the NFL (as a long snapper for the Saints) and how he’s translated his work ethic and discipline into his professional career. Professionals and entrepreneurs will love hearing about Chase’s outlook on his career path and journey. We’re proud to have him on board and we’re excited that he shared his wisdom on t...
Aug 24, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Being “healthy” has taken on a definition these days that’s typically associated with “physical attractiveness” – which can deter people from ever getting started. Enter David Freeman. He has a completely different view on words like “health”, “wellness”, and “alpha”. After attending the University of Richmond on a football scholarship David played for teams in Denmark and France before being drafted to the All-American Football League (AAFL). Before kickoff, the AAFL postponed its launch which ...
Aug 17, 2018•58 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Andre Wadsworth is a former 3rd Overall NFL pick, making his professional debut in 1998 with the Arizona Cardinals. After 3 years in the league, Andre began shifting his attention towards being of influence to his family and community. Starting one of the fastest growing churches in America, 6 car dealerships, and many business and franchise-plays later, he’s steadily developing the culture and people he can reach with his earned influence. A couple of things to listen for in this episode: The i...
Aug 10, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Today I sit down with Kyle Mauch, founder of Athletes Brand. As a former professional athlete, Kyle has transitioned to starting not one, but four different companies – with a life vision to help 1,000 athletes create a legacy beyond the game. Kyle has become a close personal friend of mine that’s not only shaped the way I think about business but life in general. I can’t wait for you to hear this laid-back conversation packed with the knowledge and wisdom that Kyle brought. Some highlights from...
Aug 03, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Turning pro in any sport is an extremely rare, and risky situation. Few players that face the opportunity get to see the fruits of their labor, and most are left to figure out a longer-term career that doesn’t involve professional sports. For instance, only 44% of first-round draft picks will make it to the big leagues, and most will play less than one year. Enter Charlie Olson and Pando Pooling – A company that helps professional athletes lower their career risk while giving them unique opportu...
Jul 27, 2018•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Entrepreneurs and high-performers are always looking for opportunities worth their time and money. For some, you’ll experiment with investing in businesses, and for others, you may start your own. On today’s episode we chat with Ryan Mandley, co-founder of Gallon Gear, who’s company mission is to help the World drink more water. … And that’s just his side-hustle. Ryan is also a leading real estate expert with more than a decade of experience. He’s seen the highs and lows in the housing market du...
Jul 20, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9
For a lot of former athletes, entrepreneurship is a natural – but extremely risky alternative. The likelihood of success in business is similar to the odds of making it to the professional level of a sport. While that would deter most, today’s guest has turned a quirky idea into a thriving online business. A.J. Wnukowski the founder and CEO of Lumberlend Co., “The Home of the Original Bat Mug.” You may have seen his bat-derived product in the hands of professional baseball players or social medi...
Jul 13, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On today’s show, I sit down with the infamous “Athlete Investment Fraud” attorney, Chase Carlson. Chase’s practice is focused on investment fraud litigation and has represented investors across the country in disputes with their financial advisors, investment advisors, brokerage and wealth management firms. Chase has brought claims against almost every major Wall Street firm, including Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, Raymond James, Ameriprise, Credit Suisse, and BNY Mellon. A signifi...
Jul 06, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On today’s episode, we get to listen in on a conversation between my business partner Brandon Averill and serial entrepreneur, Mark Goodstein. Mark has been starting companies and other ventures for 15 years and is the founder of intrantets.com, goto.com, X1 Technologies, and the progressive automotive XPrize. Mark also has long-standing ties to Caltech and Ideal Lab – the longest running technology incubator which has created over 150 companies with more than 45 IPO’s and acquisitions. Mark has...
Jun 29, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Eric Cressey is a long-timer personal friend and the President and Co-Founder of Cressey Sports Performance, with facilities located in Hudson, MA, and Jupiter, FL. Eric is considered the leading expert in the strength and conditioning industry for professional athletes – specifically baseball players. Every off season the top baseball players and pitchers travel to Jupiter, FL to have the opportunity to train with Eric. As a testament to the type of Eric work does specifically with baseball pla...
Jun 22, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
It’s with great pleasure that we bring on Fred Claire, former General Manager and Executive Vice-President of the Los Angeles Dodgers . Most notably, Fred orchestrated the 1988 World Series Championship team. He continued his historic run through June of 1998. While Fred (or Mr. Claire as some call him) admits to not having the skill to play baseball, his love for the sport grew into a position – and a 30-year career with the Dodgers. Since then, he’s maintained an active schedule as a columnist...
Jun 15, 2018•59 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, my good friend and former teammate, Aaron Klusman, talks career, investing, and upcoming market trends. After becoming an All-American as a Freshmen at ASU, Aaron Klusman went on to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Following a successful career as an athlete, Aaron has turned his attention to investing in sectors like food and beverage, retail, private education, real estate, and most recently – film. Aaron has a sharp eye for current and upcoming trends that will ...
Jun 08, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 3
When Scott Donnell blew his ACL playing tennis, he thought it was all over. As an All-American at Willamette University, tennis was Scott’s ticket to a potential career with a sustainable cash flow. After finding the Acton School of Business and many 100-hour weeks, Scott launched a business in the middle of the 2008 financial crisis aimed at helping schools fundraise more than ever before while teaching students leadership skills. Fast-forward to today, Scott’s company – Apex Leadership Co. – h...
Jun 01, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the first episode of the Athlete CEO Podcast! I’m your host Erik Averill from AWM Capital. On this episode, I’m joined by my brother and business partner, Brandon Averill. The Athlete CEO podcast brings you real success stories and insights from startup founders to world class investors, digital media experts to athletes, about how to build a successful business, become an attractive investor, and leverage your success to make an impact. Whether you are a professional athlete wanting ...
May 26, 2018•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
