What's Next with Eric Wood

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

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

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! Tackle What's Next is out today! Order a copy of Eric's new book here: https://ericwoodmedia.com/book/ For more information about out sponsors today: Jordan Yocum LouisvilleCustomClothing.com Instagram: @KentuckyClothier

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! Tackle What's Next is out today! Order a copy of Eric's new book here: https://ericwoodmedia.com/book/ For more information about out sponsors today: https://papsjerky.com/

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! For more information about our sponsors today: BrainMD.com      code: EricWood Jordan Yocum LouisvilleCustomClothing.com Instagram: @KentuckyClothier Tackle What's Next is out today! Order a copy of Eric's new book here: https://ericwoodmedia.com/book/

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.

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/

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!

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! Preorder Eric's new book "Tackle What's Next" today: https://ericwoodmedia.com/book/ For more information about out sponsors today: https://papsjerky.com/

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/

Scott Harrison is the founder and current CEO of charity: water, a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe water to people around the world. Scott has been recognized on Fortune magazine's list of 40 Under 40, Forbes' Impact 30, and Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business, where he earned the #10 spot. He is currently a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and author of the New York Times Bestselling book Thirst. Today on the show, the guys discuss Scott's life as a nightclub promoter in NYC, how to change bad habits and tips for living a fulfilling life. Other topics include: (3:00-7:45) - Spiritual, emotional, moral bankruptcy. Life as a nightclub promoter in New York. (7:45-13:40) - The moment Scott changed his life (13:40-17:30) - How to change bad habits. Scott's all or nothing approach. (17:30-22:10) - How charity:water got started - https://www.charitywater.org/ (22:10-29:20) - Specifics of running a non-profit. Tell True Stories (29:20-33:45) - How to identify places that need water. How to find your passion and fulfillment. And much more. Rate, review and subscribe tot he show today!  Preorder Eric's new book "Tackle What's Next" today: https://ericwoodmedia.com/book/

Chris Long is a retired eleven year NFL veteran who won two Super Bowls, SBLI with the New England Patriots and SB LII with the Philadelphia Eagles. Chris was awarded the 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for his charity endeavors and social justice work. He attended the University of Virginia from 2004-2007, playing for the football team and achieving All-American status his senior season. He was selected second overall in the 2008 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams and went on to play eight seasons in St. Louis and then one season for the New England Patriots (2016) and two seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles (2017-18). After his football career concluded, Chris Long started the ‘Green Light with Chris Long’ podcast to bring unique and direct commentary with regards to the NFL and football in general, discuss music, news and pop culture, interview athletes, artists and celebrities and talk some sports gambling. Today on the show, Chris and Eric give advice to players entering the NFL today, how they dealt with the pressure of expectations and much more. Other topics include: (2:20-8:00) - Early thoughts on life after retirement and Bills' QB Josh Allen (8:00-16:00) - Chris' journey to the NFL. Dealing with pressure (16:00-25:00) - Advice to rookies in the NFL: consistency is king (25:00-34:10) - Playing with Tom Brady. Defining the 'Patriot Way' (34:10-43:30) - Advice as players transition out of the NFL (43:30-47:00) - Chris' podcast and his dream guest 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/

Sherman Smith is a former NFL player and coach that holds a powerful story. Drafted in the 2nd round of the 1976 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks, Sherman would play eight seasons in the league before starting a coaching career that spanned over 30+ years. During that time , Sherman won Super Bowls and created close bonds with the players he mentored, including his son Deland McCullough. Today on the show, Eric and Sherman discuss the mysterious ways God can impact your life, what separates elite NFL players from the rest and other lessons in humility and leadership. Topics include: (2:40-5:30) - Being drafted by the Seahawks, Sherman's transition from QB to WR to RB. (5:30-14:00) - Advice to rookies for a successful NFL career. What separates elite NFL players from the rest. Stories of Marshawn Lynch and Eddie George. (14:00-18:50) - Why Sherman got into coaching. Attending the 'Cradle of Coaching' Miami (OH). (18:50-21:40) - Sherman's mindset while coaching. Impacting lives. (21:40-29:00) - The story of Sherman Smith and his son Deland McCullough. (29:00-39:30) - How Sherman was introduced to Christianity. How his faith impacts him today. And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today! Link to Sherman's E60 story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WrNmnOgKd8 Preorder Eric's new book "Tackle What's Next" today: https://ericwoodmedia.com/book/

Josh Zieglowski is a co-founder of ERC Specialists, a specialty payroll company exclusively dedicated to understanding and maximizing the CARES Act Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for U.S. businesses affected negatively by COVID-19. Josh has helped businesses receive more than 2.8 billion dollars in aid. If you would like to learn more and see if you qualify for ERC, visit this link: https://ericwoodmedia.com/erc/ Other topics include: ((2:30-5:30) - Growing up in Utah as a 4-sport athlete (5:30-8:30) - What is ERC (8:30-12:30) - How to qualify and how long the process is (12:30-15:10) - No downside, how you can learn more 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/

Steve Smith Sr. played 16 seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens. While in the NFL, Smith was a three-time All-Pro, he made the Pro Bowl five times and amassed 14,731 receiving yards over his career. In 2005, Smith won Comeback Player of the Year while also obtaining the "Triple Crown" with the Panthers by topping three separate statistical categories, tying for the league lead in catches and touchdowns while leading the league in receiving yards. Smith is now an analyst for the NFL Network and the host of the "Cut To It" Podcast Today on the show, Eric and Steve discuss their upbringings, advice they would give to their younger selves and how to obtain an appreciation for your career. Other topics include: (4:00-7:00) - Growing up in Los Angeles (7:00-16:10) - Playing with a chip on your shoulder. Shaking the punt return label (16:10-19:30) - Advice to rookies - What's your purpose? (19:30-24:00) - Players Steve tried to emulate, looked up to (24:00-33:00) - Advice on transitioning out of the NFL into a new career (33:00-39:20) - Appreciation for your career. Job shadowing at NFL network (39:20-44:00) - Why Steve started a podcast And much more including some talk on the 2022 Buffalo Bills. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today! Preorder Eric's new book "Tackle What's Next" today: https://ericwoodmedia.com/book/