What's Next with Eric Wood

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Ep 179 - Pickleball Pressure with Tyson McGuffin Nov 09, 2022

Show notes

Tyson McGuffin is the #1 ranked Pickleball player in the world. The 5x Grand Slam Champion and 4x National Champion currently travels on the Professional Pickleball tour and promotes one of the fastest growing sports in the country.

McGuffin, a former competitive tennis player is now one of Professional Pickleball’s most accomplished and recognizable players. Today on the show, the guys discuss Eric's chances of joining the PPT, the evolution of the sport and much more. Other topics include:

(3:10-8:20) - Tyson's tennis and wrestling background

(8:20-13:20) - The perception of Pickleball

(13:20-19:10) - A normal week as a pro Pickleball player. Practice routine

(19:10-24:20) - Tyson's mustache/mullet style

(24:20-26:00) - The future of the sport

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Ep 178 - Homage with Justin Nottke Nov 04, 2022

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Justin Nottke is the Director of Digital Design at Homage, an Ohio-based lifestyle brand that works directly with the NFL, NBA and MLB.

On today's show, Eric and Justin discuss how Homage became such a success, and what its future holds as a major brand today. Other topics include:

(2:10-8:00) - How Justin started with Homage and how the company started

(8:00-12:05) - Licensing deals with professional sports leagues

(12:05-16:30) - Homage's biggest challenges and most successful designs

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today! Visit Homage now: http://homage.sjv.io/7mYGZ3

Ep 177 - What A Time To Be Alive with Danny Woodhead Nov 02, 2022

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Danny Woodhead is a former 10 year NFL veteran who played for the Jets, Patriots, Chargers and Ravens. Danny is now an amateur golfer, a business man with a podcast and an incredible family man that you can learn a lot from.

Today on the show, the guys get into Danny's story of being an undrafted NFL player, turning to golf after his playing days and much more. Other topics include:

(3:30-5:30) - Being featured in Golf Digest with Eric

(5:30-10:50) - Being home schooled in Nebraska. Choosing to go to Chadron St

(10:50-15:00) - Battling the white running back stereotype. Would Danny transfer in today's CFB climate?

(15:00-17:40) - Advice to younger self in the NFL

(17:40-25:10) - Dealing with Tom Brady on the sideline

(25:10-32:30) - Danny's transition out of the NFL. Golf's impact on Danny's family life.

(32:30-43:10) - Golf talk including: adding distance on your dives, how often Danny practices and dream courses he wants to play.

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Ep 176 - Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan Oct 26, 2022

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Heather Monahan is a two time best-selling author, a Top 50 Keynote Speaker in the World 2022 and the Host of the Podcast: Creating Confidence. Heather successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, and is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite.
As a Chief Revenue Officer in Media, Heather Monahan is a Glass Ceiling Award winner, named one of the most Influential Women in Radio in 2017, Thrive Global named her a Limit Breaking Female Founder in 2018 and in 2021 Girls Club named her the Thought Leader of the Year.

Today on the show, Heather and Eric discuss the process of writing a book, how to overcome self doubt, tips on how to create confidence and much more. Other topics include:

(2:25-8:00) - Heather's career journey to the top. What is the best way to make money?

(8:00-12:40) - How Heather changed her life after being fired. The power of words.

(12:40-17:25) - The process of writing a book. How mistakes can be powerful reminders.

(17:25-24:00) - How to create confidence? Set an intention.

(24:00-29:00) - Priming your mind.

(29:00-36:00) - Heather's TED Talk. Fear of other people's opinions.

(36:00-42:00) - How to improve your public speaking.

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Ep 175 - Never Quit Mentality with Nate Boyer Oct 19, 2022

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Nate Boyer is what many would deem a renaissance man. The Army Green Beret is also a philanthropist, humanitarian, and former football player for the Texas Longhorns (despite never playing a down of organized football prior to the Special Forces), and later for the Seattle Seahawks becoming the oldest rookie in NFL history at age 34.

Boyer and Fox Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer co-founded the nonprofit organization Merging Vets & Players (MVP), with the aim of bringing together combat veterans and former professional athletes as each tries to redefine their sense of purpose after their respective uniforms come off.

Today on the show, Eric and Nate discuss trying new things, Nate's never quit mentality and his incredible journey in the football world. Other topics include:

(7:30-14:10) - Nate's career path from actor to Green Beret.

(14:10-25:20) - Special forces training. Never Quit.

(25:20-36:45) - Nat's decision to play football late in life. Becoming the long snapper at Texas.

(36:45-49:45) - Starting MVP, similarities between Vets and former NFL players.

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Tackle What's Next - LIVE with Ben Newman Oct 12, 2022

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Tackle What's Next is out today! Order a copy of Eric's new book here:https://ericwoodmedia.com/book/

Today on the show, Eric is on Instagram LIVE and is joined by Author and Performance Coach Ben Newman to discuss how the idea for the book got started, the process of getting it published and many other lessons learned along the way.

Ep 174 - Greatness Is Calling with Mike Pouncey Oct 05, 2022

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Mike Pouncey is a former center who played ten seasons in the National Football League. Mike played college football for the University of Florida, was a member of a BCS National Championship team, and earned All-American honors. Mike was drafted by the Miami dolphins in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and played the final three seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Today on the show, Mike and Eric discuss their positive mindset towards the game of football, Mike's time with the Florida Gators and how elite NFL players separate themselves from the competition. Other topics include:

(3:00 - 5:40) - Growing up in Lakeland, Florida. Football 24/7

(5:40-8:30) - Competitive relationship with twin brother Maurkice Pouncey

(8:30-13:10) - Greatness is Calling. Advice to your younger self

(13:10-17:20) - Characteristics of elite NFL players. Early days of retirement

(17:20-21:00) - Financial advice. Building wealth

(21:00-24:40) - Mike's time with the Florida Gators. Urban Meyer

(24:40-31:00) - Football talk. Would Mike ever get into coaching

(31:00-35:50) - The 2022 Miami Dolphins outlook

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

Preorder Eric's new book "Tackle What's Next" today: https://ericwoodmedia.com/book/

Ep 173 - Prostate Cancer Awareness with Dr. Brandan Kramer Sep 30, 2022

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Dr. Brandan Kramer is one of the top Urologist in the United States. Kramer received his undergraduate degree with honors from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA in 2001. While at Harvard, Dr. Kramer played football lettering three years. He completed medical school at the University of Kansas in 2005 and he received the John D. Foret Urology Award given to the graduating student contributing the most to the field of urology.

September is Prostate Cancer awareness month, 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with PC during their lifetime. Kramer joins the show to inform us about PC as well as teach us about how to help prevent, detect and treat it. Topics include:

(3:45-6:05) - Playing football at Harvard.

(6:05-8:25) - What is prostate cancer & what does it do?

(8:25-13:00) - Symptoms of PC, treatment and age factors.

(13:00-18:45) - Lifestyle and diet recommendations for a long life.

(18:45-24:15) - NFL talk: Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. How football has evolved.

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

Ep 172 - The Art of Gift Giving with John Ruhlin Sep 28, 2022

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John Ruhlin is the founder of The Ruhlin Group, a gift logistics company that helps clients like the Chicago Cubs, Wells Fargo, Caesar’s Entertainment, Miami Dolphins, Morgan Stanley, and The John Maxwell Company execute year-round gifting strategies.

John’s unique approach to relationships led him to become the #1 salesman for a $250 Million direct sales company by the time he was 23 (out of 1.5 Million reps). He now speaks widely about strategic gifting and relationship building and helps CEOs and sales teams drive referrals and open doors to elusive decision makers.

John is an author of the book "Giftology," how you can reach relationship retention and growth through constant gratitude. Today on the show, Eric and John get into several different topics, including:

(2:30-11:05) - Career journey. John's pivot into the business world

(11:05-13:20) - Take care of the family

(13:20-19:45) - Keep showing up

(19:45-24:25) - How to approach big business. Gift giving from professional sports franchises

(24:25-32:15) - Personalized gift ideas

(32:15-39:10) - Family gift expectations. Morning routine.

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Ep 171 - Do Your Job with Channing Crowder Sep 21, 2022

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Channing Crowder is a former NFL linebacker that played six seasons for the Miami Dolphins from 2005-2010. He played college football at the University of Florida where he earned All-American honors before being drafted in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft.

Today, Channing currently co-hosts Hochman & Crowder, weekdays from 2–6PM simulcast on 790 The Ticket and 560 WQAM. He also-co hosts The Pivot, alongside Fred Taylor and Ryan Clark.

Today on the show, the guys get into some of the best trash talk they've heard on the gridiron, both of their transitions into media and some talk about the 2022 Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills. Other topics include:

(2:20-6:20) - Eric and Channing playing each other in 2009. Getting used to Miami heat

(6:20-9:20) - What Channing misses most about football

(9:20-14:20) - Channing unusual tradition during NFL games

(14:20-19:25) - Channing's transition into media, his growth in radio

(19:25-25:50) - The Pivot Podcast

(25:50-30:30) - Behind the scenes of Channing's podcast

(30:30-44:30) - Talk about the 2022 Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

Preorder Eric's new book "Tackle What's Next" today: https://ericwoodmedia.com/book/