Let’s skip the small talk,
I’d love to give a special shoutout to David Hrizak from The Streamline Companies for being our title sponsor for Vol. 12! If you want to invest with the best in the Greater Phoenix area 🏡, learn more here.
I am writing this one from Buffalo, New York. We added new opportunities backstage 🔦 and have a fascinating slate of things to cover so let’s get into it.
LINEUP
1. New Community Members 👀
2. Humility 🤝
3. Backstage Access 🔦
PODCAST
Proud to introduce our new community members

4x Pro Bowler and CEO of Shnow TV/Motor Sports, Dion Dawkins

NFL Legend and Founder of Bledsoe Family Winery, Drew Bledsoe
We are thrilled to welcome Dion Dawkins and Drew Bledsoe to the community!
Shared a glass of wine with Drew 🍷 in Walla Walla, Washington
Chatted a little drifting with Dion 🏎️ in Buffalo, New York
We’ve hit 7 states in 7 days. I haven’t been able to post all the sauce, more to come! Subscribe here so you don’t miss these episodes.
ICYMI, Tennessee Titans Xavier Woods joins the Athletes & Assets™ Community!
HUMILITY
How did this not get more coverage?
Titans Safety Xavier Woods had to work at Smoothie King this spring before becoming a franchisee.
Yes, behind the counter, long hours. Good and bad customers. Clock in, clock out. Xavier played all 1218 snaps on defense last season for the Carolina Panthers. Multiple INTs. Didn't matter.
He was behind the counter right after the season, learning, ultimately adding to an very impressive business portfolio he shares publicly for the first time.
It was a reminder for me that no job or task is too small to complete, regardless of accomplishment. That roll up your sleeves and go to work mentality is an incredible weapon. Will you use it?
Meet us Backstage 🔦
This week, we not only have more rising startups but we have some unique role openings that members might find interesting.
I don’t think role openings will be a reoccurring theme, but this week we saw stuff too good not to share.
What to expect Backstage 🔦 this week
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Time sensitive:
- • 2 different applications to work with top Venture Capital Firms
- • Multiple rising startups looking for athlete-aligned strategics partnerships
- • Direct contact links to featured founders