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What's Next!

What's Next!

Recent Episodes

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Aug. 11, 2026

42: Why Athletes Are Built to Succeed After Sports

Thinking about starting a brand? This episode will give you the reality most people skip. What if the skills that made you successful as an athlete are exactly what make you valuable in business? In this episode of What’s Next!, Bryan sits down with former professional soccer player and Pioneer Sports leader Brian Enge to talk about his own transition out of the game and why, looking back, he believes he may have walked away too soon. Brian shares the fear he felt about falling behind his pee...
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May 5, 2026

41: The Truth About Starting a Brand (No One Tells You)

Thinking about starting a brand? This episode will give you the reality most people skip. In this episode of What’s Next!, Bryan sits down with Rachel Erickson, founder of Unmarked Street and apparel expert who has helped scale brands from startup to $50M+ . She breaks down what actually goes into building a successful brand—and why so many founders get it wrong from the very beginning. From the importance of fit and truly understanding your customer, to budgeting before you ever design a pro...
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March 24, 2026

40: From Broke at 20 to Building a Million-Dollar Business

What happens when you hit your financial goals… and still feel like something is missing? In this episode, Bryan sits down with entrepreneur Landen Goodnight, who built a million-dollar insurance business from the ground up after starting with nothing—living in a low-income apartment, newly married, with a baby on the way and no money for diapers . Landen shares the real story behind his success, from grinding through the early years to leading a team of 40+ agents and creating a business tha...
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March 10, 2026

39: The Third Door in Soccer: Building Opportunity Where None Exists

After years inside the traditional U.S. soccer system, Alex Lubyansky set out to build something radically different. In this episode, Bryan sits down with Alex, founder of Detroit Metro FC, to discuss his mission to create a new pathway for soccer players outside the pay-to-play system. From launching a club with no fees for players to creating the Merit Cup, a competition offering $10,000 with zero barriers to entry, Alex is challenging the way youth sports development works in America. They
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Feb. 3, 2026

38: Why Culture Fails Under Pressure And How To Fix It

If you’re a high-performing leader wondering why your team of A-players still isn’t winning, this episode is your wake-up call. Bryan sits down with Katrina Ghazarian, a former athlete turned HR powerhouse, to unpack why company culture often crumbles under pressure—and how to fix it before your best people walk out the door. From simplifying culture audits to setting goals that can actually pass a stress test, Katrina shares sharp insights on leadership habits, vision clarity, and real-time fe
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Nov. 25, 2025

37: This Is What Every Retired Athlete Needs to Hear

What if everything you've been told about finding your purpose after sports is wrong? In this powerful episode, Bryan sits down with Matt Granados—performance strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Life Pulse, to talk about what it really takes to transition from high-level athlete to fulfilled human. They dive into truth-based transformation, why chasing passion is dangerous, and how to identify your purpose by looking at your past, not your future. This is a must-listen for any athlete or...