On today’s episode, Johnny Walker shares how he stays motivated and successful after transitioning out of professional sports. Listen in as Jennifer and Johnny discuss the new opportunities available for young athletes and how social media impacts the ability to grow financially and building a business early in their careers. Johnny also discusses the foundations of staying prepared and disciplined among more distractions than ever as a professional athlete.
Johnny Walker is a retired NFL running back who played college football at the University of Texas Austin. He was drafted by the then St. Louis Cardinals in the 9th
round of the 1984 NFL Draft and he played in the NFL from 1984 to 1987. Johnny is currently the President of the NFL Alumni Chapter in Austin.
Social links:
Johnny’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-sky-walker-20509118/
NFL Alumni Chapter: https://www.nflalumni.org/
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Jennifer A. Garrett is an internationally recognized branding expert and creator of the Move the Ball movement who currently works with corporate executives and professional athletes (NFL, NBA, etc.) on creating powerful brands and using those brands to "move the ball" in business. Jen hosts the Move the Ball podcast, has seven college degrees, is an Army officer, is a mom of five, is a former Fortune 50 executive and is the author of the books: Move the Ball: How American Football Can Help You Achieve Your Life Goals and Dominate the Game: How Life Changes When You Show Up.
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