What's Next With Eric Wood

Ryan Leak is an executive coach, best-selling author and motivational speaker. He is the CEO of the Ryan Leak Group, LLC, a leadership development firm in Dallas, TX and has worked with teams all over the world from NBA teams to Fortune 500 companies. Today on the show, the guys discuss Ryan's book "Leveling Up" and also ask the question, "What does success look like to you?"  Other topics include: (2:35-5:00) - Ryan's basketball career. Details behind Ryan's documentary "Chasing Failure" (5:00-7:55) - What does it cost to be you? (7:55-12:20) - Kobe mentality (12:20-16:00) - Ryan's career path. How to level up (16:00-20:05) - What does success look like for you? (20:05-23:00) - Characteristics of successful people (23:00-34:20) - Developing your speaking skills. Being willing to fail 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 our sponsors today: https://www.

Jason Tebeau is the President & CEO at Da Vinci Medical and the creator of the Superhuman Protocol. Jason helps people live in their most optimal physical state by optimizing three elements: Magnetism, oxygen and light. "Without magnetism, oxygen and light we cannot survive. With them we are “Superhuman.” Today on the show, Eric and Jason get into the details of this protocol, discuss the benefits of walking outside barefoot and even the best cure for a hangover. Other topic include:  (2:50-8:00) - How cancer impacted Jason's career path (8:00-17:10) - Grounding/Earthing (Magnetism) (17:10-28:20) - Red light exposure (Light) (28:20-36:30) - Exercise with oxygen therapy (Oxygen) (36:30-42:00) - Nutrition advice (42:00-51:15) - Hangover cure. Benefits of hydrogen water 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 our sponsors today: BrainMD.com   &n

Jesse Winker is a professional baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers. The former Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariner Outfielder was voted an All Star in 2021 and has played in the MLB for over five years.  Jesse was born in Buffalo, NY and is a proud member of Bills Mafia. A theme of the show today. Other topics include: (2:00-3:40) - Eric's 1st pitch with Jesse at a game (3:40-5:45) - Jesse's decision to skip college and play professional baseball (5:45-8:20) - Minor league baseball's hard lessons of money management (8:20-11:40) - All Star Selection in 2021 (11:40-14:30) - Offseason rehab. Trade to Brewers (14:30-19:30) - How to break out of a slump. The simple side of life (19:30-21:40) - Superstitions (21:40-26:00) - Growing up a Bills fan 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 our sponsors today: https://papsjerky.com/ Jordan Yocum LouisvilleCus

Dave Lapham is known as the most versatile offensive linemen in Cincinnati Bengals history. A player for Cincinnati from 1974-1983, Dave has since served as the Bengals radio color commentator for 30+ seasons and is still on the job. Today on the show, Eric and Dave discuss their journeys in the NFL, how they have both transitioned into broadcasting and they also preview a highly anticipated matchup between Cincinnati and Buffalo next Monday. Other topics include: (2:15-5:30) - Dave's ability to adapt on the offensive line. Playing for Paul Brown (5:30-11:00) - Their transitions into broadcasting. The possibility of coaching  (11:00-14:15) - Rookie year stories (14:15-18:30) - Dave's college path from Law to Media (18:30-23:00) - Staying power in the radio booth (23:00-26:00) - What makes Cincinnati special (26:00-33:45) - Bills - Bengals preview. Joe Burrow greatness 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:

Mike O'Connell is the Executive Pastor of Love Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Mike is  also a former football player, an entrepreneur, a public speaker and leadership coach impacting the lives of many across the globe everyday. Today on the show, Eric and Mike discuss what makes the best leaders, how to craft a vision and many lessons that you can apply to your life. Other topics include: (2:00-5:10) - Mike's athletic career. Fate sends Mike from Iowa to Iowa State (5:10-11:15) - Mike's transition from football to ministry. Omaha was calling (11:15-16:45) - Becoming a gifted communicator. Traits of great leaders (16:45-19:45) - Mike's journey into personal coaching and speaking (19:45-24:00) - Finding balance between contentment and drive (24:00-27:00) -  Benefits of being proactive vs reactive  (27:00-31:00) - Creating a vision. Morning routine. 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.

A.Q. Shipley played 12 seasons in the NFL as a center before a neck injury cut his career short. Drafted in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft, A.Q. played for five different franchises including a Super Bowl win in 2020 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Today on the show, A.Q. and Eric talks some ball, the importance of waiting for the right moment and some of the similarities throughout their careers. Other topics include: (2:15-5:00) - Two sport athlete in high school (5:00-9:15) - Being drafted by his hometown of Pittsburg and how it was the worst thing possible (9:15-12:45) - Overcoming adversity. Waiting for your opportunity (12:45-20:15) - What makes Bruce Arians and Tom Brady so special (20:15-27:00) - Neck injury that ended A.Q.'s playing days (27:00-35:00) - Transition into media. Working with Pat McAfee (35:00-39:45) - The state of offensive line play in the NFL today 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 boo

Austin Ekeler is the starting running back for the Los Angeles Chargers and one of the best young stars in the NFL today. The fantasy football monster signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2017 after his CFB career at Western Colorado from 2013-2016. Off the field, Austin is a motivated entrepreneur and is looking to make an impact in many other ways. Today on the show, the guys get into some of Austin's off the field ambitions, the grind of a NFL season and much more. Other topics include: (3:10-6:30) - Transition from D-II football to NFL (6:30-10:30) - Development of Austin's work ethic (10:30-13:40) - Taking Advantage of Right Now (13:40-20:50) - Austin's passion for entrepreneurship (20:50-23:45) - Normal day eating (23:45-30:45) - Current NFL talk 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 LouisvilleCustomClo

Sean Casey, nicknamed "The Mayor," is a former Major League Baseball first baseman for the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox. Casey was a 3x All-Star and is in the Cincinnati Reds' Hall of Fame.  Today on the show, Eric and Sean relive some of their favorite Reds memories, their journeys into professional sports and some of their superstitions. Other topics include: (1:30-5:45) - Pittsburg born and raised. (5:45-21:25) - The advice Sean's Dad gave him his senior year of high school and how it changed his life. (21:25-24:45) - Eric's one scholarship offer. (24:45-29:40) - Advice to your younger self. (29:40-35:00) - Favorite memories from Cincinnati and Sean's MLB days. (35:00-39:30) - The pressure on children of professional athletes. (39:30-50:25) - Superstitions, trash talk and morning routines. 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.

Alex Mack is a former American football center. He played college football for the University of California, Berkeley and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round with the 21st overall of the 2009 NFL Draft. During his 13 year career, Alex also played for the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers and earned Pro Bowl honors 7 times. Today on the show, Alex and Eric talk about some of the challenges of the Center position, some of their favorite playing day memories and much more. Topics include: (2:20-7:30) - First year of retirement. Alex's style of play (7:30-16:30) - Alex's last year with the 49ers. What makes Kyle Shanahan a great coach. (16:30-24:00) - Alex's credit for success? Humility and work ethic. (24:00-32:15) - Toughest players/types of players Alex played against (32:15-39:00) - Favorite travel spot. Future in broadcasting? 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.c

Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced keynote speaker and author. At his core, he’s a performance coach with a passion for helping others change behaviors. He spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant). Through his customized programs, he transfers his unique expertise to maximize both individual and organizational performance. Alan is a dynamic storyteller who delivers practical, actionable lessons that can be implemented immediately. He teaches proven principles on how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. Today on the show, Alan and Eric discuss the value of physical training, how to earn confidence and how to trust the process. Other topics include: (2:35-8:10) - How Alan became a performance coach (8:10-20:00) - Takeaways from working with Kobe Bryant. What separates elite athletes from the rest? (20:00-28:00) - The value of physical t

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!

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

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:

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) - Star

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) - F

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 s

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 (2

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