Athlete CEO

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.

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Show Notes

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 impact Andre’s first year as a professional player made on his personal life
  • Andre’s (surprising) advice to young athletes
  • Who to trust (and how to avoid getting ripped-off as a pro athlete)
  • How Andre lost money as a pro athlete (and what he should’ve done instead)
  • The problem with many celebrities and athletes that develop platforms face
  • How Andre leveraged a pro-sports career into an entrepreneurial success story
  • Andre’s advice for raising a family as a busy athlete or business person
Quotes
  • “Your name is important.” – Andre Wadsworth
  • “Don’t be scared to fail.” – Andre Wadsworth
  • “You can make good decisions and still lose money.” – Andre Wadsworth
  • “It’s a necessity of life to give back.” – Andre Wadsworth

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Erik Averill
Partner, Senior Private Wealth Advisor, CFP®, CPWA®

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Each week on Athlete CEO features select excerpts from interviews with trailblazers, the elite, those at the top of their field and the best at their craft with the goal to curate the best practices that you can leverage to unlock your human capital