JF2483: The Pro-Athlete’s 7 Step Guide to Entrepreneurship| Best of Best Ever

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of “Best of Best Ever” we talk to three ex-pro athletes from the NFL and the NBA. Carl Banks  talks about his biggest business flop, what he took away from that, and his best advice for entrepreneurs. Marvin Washington  gives us practical tips for planning ahead, forming successful habits, and self-reflecting for constant improvement. Lastly, Jay Williams tells us the benefits of creating your own group of board members for accountability and feedback, as well as the importance of reinventing ourselves consistently.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Carl Banks</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">NFL</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Founded G-III over two decades ago, and responsible for bringing back the iconic starter satin jacket</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The Carl Banks Foundation - raises money for a variety of causes, most notably autism research</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Episode #</span><a href= "https://joefairless.com/podcast/jf1206-doubled-business-in-18-months-after-losing-30-million-contracts-carl-banks/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1206</span></a></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Marvin Washington</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">NFL</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Crusader for the healing power of cannabis and getting the league to consider the benefits</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Involved in a hemp-derived CBD product company, Isodiol, where he leads the promotion of their IsoSport line.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Episode #</span><a href= "http