Bryan Finnerty

@v1sports, CEO Opportunity Seed, & @galwaybay_golf | Data-Driven | Investing Time, Treasure, & Talent

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It took an xtra day but we were finally able to ring the bell marking the last radiation treatment (33 of 33)!A little @TedLasso giddyup as that was the light at the end of long days.Thx @jasonsudeikis for keeping it real!Love everyone and thx again for all the prayers!#believe

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Everybody wants the freedom that comes with building a successful business. Very few people want to build the systems that create it.

The accountability charts, launch calendars, budgeting, hiring, and operational structure might feel overwhelming at first, but that work is what gives you your time back later. Smooth businesses are not built by accident. They are built through intentional planning, consistency, and putting the right pieces in place before the payoff ever shows up.

As athletes, we understand delayed gratification in training. Business works the same way.

Our latest episode is full of lessons for athlete entrepreneurs and founders who want to build something sustainable instead of constantly operating in chaos.

🎧 Check out the full episode of What’s Next! with Bryan Finnerty now.

#AthleteEntrepreneur #BusinessSystems #StartupGrowth

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One of the biggest mindset shifts I had to make after sports was realizing leadership doesn’t stop once you leave the game. It evolves.

As an athlete entrepreneur, you can’t just rely on work ethic and competitiveness. You have to constantly evaluate how you lead, communicate, and build trust with the people around you.

Sometimes the next level in business isn’t about grinding harder. It’s about asking yourself:
➡️ Do I need more experience?
➡️ Am I communicating clearly with my team?
➡️ Am I leading in a way that brings the best out of others?

The best leaders stay coachable. They stay willing to grow.

That mindset is what separates athletes who simply start businesses… from athletes who build lasting ones.

🎧 Catch more conversations like this on What’s Next with Bryan Finnerty.

#AthleteEntrepreneur #LeadershipDevelopment #AthleteMindset #BusinessLeadership #LifeAfterSports

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@ScottMccarron @Ridinfences Congrats you two! Iron sharpens iron!

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@19Hendy19 Happy Birthday Chris!! 2026 is going to be an awesome year!

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New Episode! "37: This Is What Every Retired Athlete Needs to Hear"

What if everything you've been told about finding your purpose after sports is wrong? In this powerful episode, Bryan sits down wi…

Player links & show notes: https://t.co/yy2qEYJlOG

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New Episode! "36: Stop Chasing Success—Do This Instead"

After nearly a month on the road, from the mountains of Colorado to the beaches of The Bahamas and the soccer fields of Germany, Bryan returns…

Player links & show notes: https://t.co/CQNLVWrgLh

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@MichaelBreed is one of the greatest minds in the sports business not just golf! I know this feels a little self-promoting, but I highly recommend you listen to this episode and I think you’ll agree with me 100%

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Ever feel like the obstacles in your path are trying to push you off course? 💭

I get it — as athletes and entrepreneurs, we’re wired to push through. But as Michael Breed shared in one of our past episodes, those roadblocks aren’t there to stop you — they’re there to strengthen you.

When you let challenges refine your mindset instead of breaking your spirit, you turn setbacks into fuel for growth. That’s what separates good from great — and champions from the rest. 💪

🎯 Embrace the obstacle. Let it build your resilience. Because not everyone can overcome them… but you can.

🎧 Catch the full conversation on “What’s Next with Bryan Finnerty” — available wherever you listen to podcasts.

#AthleteMindset #EntrepreneurLife #Resilience #GrowthMindset

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Ever feel like the obstacles in your path are trying to push you off course? 💭

I get it — as athletes and entrepreneurs, we’re wired to push through. But as Michael Breed shared in one of our past episodes, those roadblocks aren’t there to stop you — they’re there to strengthen you.

When you let challenges refine your mindset instead of breaking your spirit, you turn setbacks into fuel for growth. That’s what separates good from great — and champions from the rest. 💪

🎯 Embrace the obstacle. Let it build your resilience. Because not everyone can overcome them… but you can.

🎧 Catch the full conversation on “What’s Next with Bryan Finnerty” — available wherever you listen to podcasts.

#AthleteMindset #EntrepreneurLife #Resilience #GrowthMindset

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New Episode! "This Is What No One Tells You After the Game Ends"

In this episode, Bryan sits down with U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Marcelo Balboa for a powerful conversation about life after the game.…

Player links & show notes: https://t.co/jBnbJBYddg

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New Episode! "34: How to Build a Business You Don’t Have to Sell"

In this solo episode of What’s Next!, Bryan breaks down a powerful framework on how to build a business you don’t have to sell, but …

Player links & show notes: https://t.co/0nipfWxzIl

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New Episode! "33: How to Build a Brand Without Losing Yourself"

In this episode, Bryan sits down with Eric Wynalda, U.S. soccer legend, broadcaster, and entrepreneur, for a candid conversation about…

Player links & show notes: https://t.co/HNh2RRdzPn

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New Episode! "32: The Weekly Practice That Changed Everything (And Built a Brand)"

In this episode, Bryan welcomes back Marisa Massana, former LPGA athlete and high-performance strategist, to dive i…

Player links & show notes: https://t.co/bYUUDknf2O

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New Episode! "30: From MLB to Million-Dollar Brands: How Anthony Tomey Bet on Himself"

In this episode, Bryan sits down with Anthony Tomey, a former MLB pitcher turned multi-brand entrepreneur, to …

Player links & show notes: https://t.co/GFL0ituzKh

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New Episode! "30: How ‘The Golf Father’ Built His Brand and Transformed the Golf Industry"

In this episode, Bryan Finnerty welcomes Bill "The Golf Father" Cuebas, a media personality and golf indust…

Player links & show notes: https://t.co/dLWlE2BdJz

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New Episode! "29: How to Avoid Bad Investments and Build Real Wealth"

In this episode, Bryan sits down with Grant Johnson, co-founder of Benevolent Capital, to discuss the secrets of smart investin…

Player links & show notes: https://t.co/eXuEtWED0q

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New Episode! "28: What No One Tells Athletes About Managing Millions – Until It’s Too Late"

In this episode, Bryan sits down with Manny Amezcua, CEO of MassMutual Great Lakes and founder of The Podi…

Player links & show notes: https://t.co/m0h9haMReh

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New Episode! "27: How to Turn Your Passion for Sports into a Profitable Business"

In this episode, Bryan talks with Brett Johnson, co-founder of Benevolent Capital, about his journey from sports to …

Player links & show notes: https://t.co/hsSZOr0mGf

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New Episode! "26: Redefining Success After Major League Baseball"

In this episode, Bryan sits down with professional baseball player Shaun Anderson to discuss the incredible journey of navigating an…

Player links & show notes: https://t.co/SJQGxi5e4n

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New Episode! "25: SKLZ Founder Reveals the Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success"

In this episode, Bryan interviews entrepreneur and innovator John Sarkisian. They explore the balance between innovatio…

Player links & show notes: https://t.co/UuwUy5whoV

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