The Alex Demczak Leadership Podcast

In this episode, host Alex Demczak answers the question he most frequently gets asked: how did you quit your job to pursue your dream? The journey will be different for everyone, but these tips will help you pursue the work you feel called to! Book Alex for a Speaking Event Buy Alex's Best-Selling Book the Sale Check Out Streamline Books

In this episode, Alex is joined by Streamline Books co-founder Will Severns to talk about the challenges, successes, and freedoms that come with starting a business. Alex and Will created Streamline Books to work with prospective authors of any profession and background to write and publish a book in 16 weeks. Their why: to bring more stories into the world, because you never know who may need them. Check out the Streamline Books website here. Follow Streamline Books on LinkedIn

Risking your day job for your true passion is a tough decision to make. After 4 and a half years as a mortgage salesman, I decided to pursue my passion, keynote speaking, full-time. I haven't looked back. However, being your own boss does have its challenges. This podcast describes these challenges and the lessons I've learned since I took my leap of faith towards self-fulfillment.  Book Alex to speak here Buy a copy of Alex's book The Sale with Jon Gordon Sign up for Alex's newsletter sent every Tuesday morning

In this episode, Alex joins best-selling author Jon Gordon on his podcast Positive University to introduce their new, co-authored book The Sale.  As of today, you can pick up a copy of The Sale anywhere books are sold, including Barnes & Noble and Amazon. For more information, visit TheSaleBook.com

Whether you're looking to learn something new, or dreaming of leaving your 9 to 5, the first thing you should do is ACT. Too often, we wait for passion or motivation to take action. What we don't realize is that action drives motivation. Action drives passion. The more you act, confidence grows, and the more you build momentum to get great at a new hobby, or make your entrepreneurial dreams become a reality. Don't wait. Act. 

An idea that has come to fruition after nearly a decade, the Touchdown Foundation is a 501 c3 non-profit organization that helps build wells around the world to support safe drinking water. Host Alex Demczak, who is the Executive Director of the Touchdown Foundation, introduces his the backstory and his mission with the non-profit. For more information on the Touchdown Foundation, visit https://www.touchdownfoundation.org/

Well, 2020 has officially wrapped up, but the first few weeks of 2021 hardly feel any different. As we continue to navigate this unprecedented time in the world, we must continue to grow as both an individual and a community. Host Alex Demczak shares his 4 most important principles to help you build on that growth in 2021!

Studies suggest that 70% of people will encounter some kind of negative, life altering, event in the next ten years. Today's guest, Sam Ferguson, shares the biggest trial in his life and how God has been faithful through it all. You don't want to miss this episode!

It's often you hear a coach at the end of a losing game tell the press that their team needs to "get back to the basics". But why did they ever stray from them in the first place? Alan Stein Jr. has worked to develop many high-profile NBA athletes, including Kevin Durant. His key to success? Mastering the basics. Listen in so you can be as well. Want more of Alan? Here's a link to his best-selling book Raise Your Game: https://alansteinjr.com/book/    Book Alex Demczak to speak: www.AlexSpeaking.com  

You're not alone. It's been a hectic past couple of months for everybody, including college student-athletes as they ramp up for an unprecedented, unusual-looking Fall sports semester. Joining the Athlete Podcast for the 13th episode is Jace Ruder, a current quarterback for the University of North Carolina Tarheels here to discuss the importance of leadership in these turbulent times. 

In this edition of Focus Friday, host Alex Demczak walks you through the four questions that every leader should be asking. Get ready to take on the weekend!

For this episode of The Athlete Podcast, host Alex Demczak sits down with former professional baseball player Chris Singleton. However, Chris is more well-known for his actions off the diamond. In 2015, Chris's mother was one of nine killed in a racially charged, Charleston church shooting. Chris famously chose to publicly forgive the shooter, soon after the tragedy and lives out his message, "Love is stronger than hate."

For the 11th guest-centered episode of The Athlete Podcast, host Alex Demczak sits down with Damon West. Damon tells his truly incredible story of being a former college football quarterback sentenced to life in prison. Now a best-selling author and keynote speaker, Damon transformed his life to help inspire others while living the phrase "Be a Coffee Bean". Find out what that means in this episode of The Athlete Podcast.

The 10th guest-centered episode of The Athlete Podcast hosts Mizzou legend Sophie Cunningham. Now a professional basketball player for the WNBA Phoenix Mercury, Sophie talks about adjusting to life as a pro athlete with the coronavirus pandemic going on, her goal to inspire the next generation of young women in pro sports, and what life is like as a pro WNBA player. As always, public speaker Alex Demczak facilitates the discussion.

 While "Just Going For It" might be one of the most overused expressions out there, guest Jake Triplett is far from ordinary. You might know Jake as a former YouTuber, the man behind Trey Kennedy's viral videos, or maybe you even saw him on an episode of the Ellen Show that highlighted his limo trip across the country. Regardless, you'll get to know him now as host Alex Demczak takes us through Jake's risk-taking ventures that have led him to today and the advantageous mindset he carries toward the future.  For more of Jake's journey, follow him on all platforms: @TriplettJake

For the eighth guest-centered episode of The Athlete Podcast, host Alex Demczak talks with former All-American Georgia Bulldog Rennie Curran. Now a successful speaker and business coach, Rennie educates listeners on the power of connection, investing in personal success, and being intentional with how you plan to grow in both business and life.

On February 20th, John Drage was diagnosed with terminal Glioblastoma Brain cancer. In this enthralling episode, Alex sits down with John to discuss his current health, his ultra-positive mindset, and his strong faith during this trial.

With the NFL season in full swing, Alex Demczak sits down with professional long-snapper Colin Holba to talk about his journey to the NFL that is both relatable and motivational. 

This episode of The Athlete Podcast elevates the meaning of vision to new heights. Literally. While on board a jet, host Alex Demczak talks with former NFL wide-receiver and Mizzou alum L'Damian Washington about the importance of having vision in life and goal-setting. Listening to L'Damian tell his story of his journey to the league is uniquely inspirational, and one that will kickstart any morning. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Veterans United Home Loans.

In this rendition of The Athlete Podcast, host Alex Demczak talks to former MLB pitcher Kyle McClellan who is recognized for his work both on and off the diamond. Kyle has helped charities around the St. Louis community since his playing days, and continues to leave a legacy. This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Drury Outdoors.

Imposter Syndrome. In this edition of Focus Friday, host Alex Demczak tackles the concept of imposter syndrome, and offers the best solutions to trust yourself and weed out negativity to boost your mindset heading into the weekend.

Alex Demczak sits down with two time plane crash survivor and former Michigan basketball player, Austin Hatch.   www.AthletePodcast.com www.AlexDemczak.com   To book Austin as a keynote speaker for your next event, visit www.ThriveSpeak.com

Leadership requires no title. In this weeks episode of Focus Friday, Alex Demczak shares his story of getting cut from the team, and what it taught him about leading without a title.

Alex Demczak sits down with former NFL player, author, and professional speaker, Thomas Williams. Thomas talks about his transition from the NFL, finding his purpose, and his definition of greatness.

Host Alex Demczak sits down with college basketball star Jontay Porter to talk about the importance of his faith, the trials he has recently faced after injuring his knee twice in only four months, and his upcoming decision of whether to stay in college or enter the 2019 NBA Draft.

Former college football player Alex Demczak examines the high-performance habits of current and former athletes, successful business minds, spiritual thought leaders, and lifestyle entrepreneurs.