# The Athlete Mindset Behind a Multi-Vertical Business w/ Jeff LoVecchio

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Podcast: [Mitlin Money Mindset](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779)
Published: 2026-05-20T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Most people quit the moment they realize they're not the most talented in the room. But success has almost nothing to do with talent. In this episode, Jeff LeVecchio shares the "Give More, Be More" philosophy that helped him build a business big enough to retire from pro hockey at just 33. You'll walk away understanding why every pro athlete is really an entrepreneur, the number one piece of advice he has for retiring athletes, and the scaling trap that holds back most founders Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) Hockey beginnings (01:39) Why pro athletes are really entrepreneurs (05:22) Identity and life after the locker room (08:29) The 7-year runway that built his business (11:10) Jeff's Give More, Be More philosophy (14:23) Building a career as a speaker (16:47) What it really takes to scale (20:49) Lessons from podcasting (25:35) The ugly truth about youth hockey advisors (30:50) What brought you JOY today? (38:24) Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/retirement-planning-quiz/ Connect with Larry Sprung: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/Lawrence_Sprung About Our Guest…

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