Uncover the unexpected truth about former lacrosse player turned entrepreneur, Jake Kovalcik. From dark times to strategic business growth, his journey is as surprising as it is inspiring. But what's the untold secret that led to his resilience and success? Stay tuned to find out.

My special guest is Jake Kovalcik.

Meet Jake Kovalcik, a former lacrosse standout from Gettysburg College, whose journey from the field to the boardroom is nothing short of inspiring. Jake's story is one of resilience, as he shares his experiences of overcoming personal challenges, including navigating the complexities of a divorce. With a successful career in the corporate world and three entrepreneurial ventures under his belt, Jake's latest endeavor, Top Star Athletic Club, is revolutionizing the world of NIL for college athletes. His strategic approach to entrepreneurship and his personal transition from athlete to business owner offer valuable lessons in building self-confidence and achieving success in the face of adversity. Get ready to be inspired by Jake's story of strategic improvisation and impactful business growth.

“I would say that one of my biggest failures was probably not believing in myself.” 

“I probably would have made a lot of different decisions if I had listened to it. But at the same time, it's like, we get put on this path for a reason, right? Everything. I sort of believe that all the things that have happened in the past that have happened to get us to this point.” - Jake Kovalcik

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Mastering the art of overcoming adversity through entrepreneurship.
• Unleashing the power of strategic improvisation in business.
• Navigating the transition from athlete to entrepreneur with confidence.
• Getting out of your own way
• Crafting a game plan for building a successful NIL business.
• Embracing the importance of self-confidence in startup success.

Book and Resources

Everything I Know About Business I Learned from the Grateful Dead

Let My People Go Surfing

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WEBSITE: https://topstarac.com/

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakekovalcik/

      https://www.linkedin.com/company/topstarac/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bonefishjake/

      https://www.instagram.com/topstarac/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jake.kovalcik.37

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