Ross Tucker is a 2-time Academic All-American at Princeton University who played 7 years in NFL before launching a media and entrepreneurial career that includes a high school athletic recruiting service named Go Big Recruiting, in addition to his very popular NFL-based Ross Tucker Football Podcast.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- ‘The will to win is not nearly so important as the will to prepare to win.’ – Vince Lombardi
Business Failure
- Ross almost failed before he started. He had an idea, researched it, and lo and behold, someone was already doing it. Like so many others, he over-reacted and almost quit on the spot. Fire Nation, when others are doing your ‘thing’ that is PROOF OF CONCEPT. Learn from them, find their weaknesses, exploit them, and create YOUR masterpiece!
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- When Ross heard about the revenue he was generating for ESPN via his Podcast Sponsorships reads, his Entrepreneurial light bulb switched on, and it hasn’t dimmed one bit since.
Current Business
- Ross is FIRED up about his Podcast, and the overall growth trajectory of Podcasting. In 2 words: ME, TOO!
Small Business Resource
Best Business Book
- Magazines and Periodicals in YOUR niche!
Interview Links
Sponsors
- ZipRecruiter: With ZipRecruiter you can post to fifty plus job sites, including social networks like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, all with a single click. Post a job free at ZipRecruiter.com/Fire.
- 99Designs: The #1 marketplace for graphic design. Visit 99Designs.com/Fire and enjoy the $99 savings!
Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!
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