In this podcast episode, Shawn Merriman, a former NFL Rookie of the Year, takes center stage. Unlike many athletes, Shawn transitioned smoothly into the business world after retiring from football. Would you like my team to help build your personal brand? Apply to join Pineda Media at https://www.pinedamedia.com/ ______________________________________________________ Are you living The Wealthy Way? Take the quiz and get FREE access to the “Wealth Builder Academy” where I go over all the fundamentals of building wealth. https://www.wealthyway.com/Want to be coached by me on real estate investing? Join our Wealthy Investor program today at https://wealthyinvestor.comLooking to grow in your faith and business? Join Wealthy Kingdom today https://wealthykingdom.com/Want to partner with me to supercharge your business? Apply at https://www.pinedapartners.com/ You can invest in my real estate deals! Go to https://pinedacapital.com ______________________________________________________Connect with Shawne!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnemerriman/https://www.instagram.com/lightsoutxf/Website - https://www.lightsoutxf.com/He currently owns an insurance company with over two hundred agents and is involved in an MMA venture. Shawn's interest in MMA training stemmed from his family's background in professional boxing, and he found the techniques helpful even in his football career.Shawn is working on obtaining accurate, real-time data to enhance fan engagement in sports due to the significant influence of fantasy football. He and Ryan discuss the potential impact of virtual reality and headsets on transforming the sports viewing experience. The conversation shifts to the impressive entrepreneurship of Jake Paul, recognized for his salesmanship and marketing skills in consistently selling out fights and making substantial profits. Shawn has ventured into MMA with partners, aiming to provide an alternative and engaging experience for fans beyond the UFC.Shawn draws parallels between sports and business, emphasizing the importance of a winning mentality, preparation, and handling pressure. The discussion touches on the value of learning from failures and cultivating a resilient attitude to face challenges. He shares his approach to assisting friends in business endeavors by providing financial support without expecting returns.Reflecting on his broadcasting career and entry into the insurance industry, Shawn underscores the importance of building strong teams and infrastructures for success. He relates his insurance business to helping athletes deal with prevalent injuries and the challenges they pose to their careers.Shawn's journey from facing adversity as a child to his achievements in sports and business shapes his perspective on handling challenges. The podcast episode concludes with a mention of Fubotv, a streaming platform for sports content where Shawn’s MMA company’s fights can be watched.AL