In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Chad Hutchinson, one of only seven individuals to have played in both the NFL and the MLB. Chad was both a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. But he didn't just hang up his boots and call it quits after his pro-sports career: he went back to the bottom of the finance world and worked his way to becoming a Partner at the successful PE firm Arctos, pioneering sports franchise acquisition.
Discover how Chad transitioned from the ultra competitive world of sports to a thriving career in finance. Chad shares insights on his decision-making processes, from choosing between MLB and NFL offers to navigating complex negotiations with sports team owners in private equity. Learn about the values and lessons Chad acquired from his mentors and the pivotal moments that shaped his path. Don't miss Chad's inspiring story and his practical wisdom on achieving success in multiple high-stakes arenas.
00:00 Introduction to Winning and Success
00:19 Meet Chad Hutchinson: Dual-Sport Athlete
01:03 Chad's Early Life and Sports Beginnings
01:58 High School Breakthroughs and College Decisions
04:32 Negotiation Lessons from Scott Boris
08:19 Transition to Professional Baseball
10:24 Steroid Era and Lessons from Mark McGuire
16:25 Transition to Professional Football
20:03 Negotiating with Jerry Jones
26:13 First NFL Game Against Peyton Manning
28:03 Transition from Sports to Finance
29:12 Facing the Daunting Transition from Sports to Finance
29:47 Building Marketable Skills and Networking
30:39 Humbling Beginnings in the Workforce
32:20 Navigating the Financial Crisis and Buying Distressed Assets
33:26 Grit and Persistence in Business
34:38 Experience at Sixth Street and Learning Agriculture
39:21 Transition to OSE Partners and the Business of Sports
51:56 Investing in College Sports and NIL
58:20 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts
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