FORMER NFL STAR TURNED CEO! 🤯 Join us for a powerful, uncensored episode of Day Drinking Conversations with CEO's as we sit down with MKristo Bruce—a man who mastered the art of the pivot, not once, but twice.
MKristo took the discipline and relentless work ethic he learned on the gridiron with the NFL and applied it to building a diverse business empire. He gets candid about his journey, revealing the mindset required to transition from professional athlete to:
✅ A Highly Successful Mortgage Broker: Running and managing his own top-tier team.
✅ A Thriving Gym Owner: Building a fitness community from the ground up.
In this conversation, we dive deep into how he manages multiple high-stakes ventures without burnout. You'll learn the practical business strategies he uses, the leadership lessons football taught him, and how he successfully scales two completely different types of businesses.
But it’s not just about the money and titles. MKristo opens up about the importance of family and how he manages to prioritize home life while pursuing thrilling hobbies like flying his own planes.
What You Will Learn in This Episode: The single most important mindset shift required to pivot from professional sports to high-level entrepreneurship.
How to successfully manage and motivate two diverse teams (finance and fitness) simultaneously.
MKristo’s secrets to creating genuine work-life balance while leading multiple businesses.
Insider strategies for building a top-performing mortgage brokerage team.
Why discipline is the ultimate competitive advantage, no matter the industry.
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Blueberry Old Fashioned Recipe:
2 oz Bourbon
.75 oz boysenberry liquor
.25 oz blueberry cinnamon syrup
2-4 dashes of orange bittersÂ
Expressed orange peel over drink
Dressed with a spear of blueberries
Who is MKristo Bruce:
Mkristo Bruce was born in Seattle, WA where he attended Liberty High School 30 min south of Seattle in the city of Renton. He earned a full athletic scholarship to Washington State University where he graduated with a B.A. in Sociology. WSU was also where he met his lovely wife Evelyn on campus freshman year.
After graduating as an All American from WSU Football, Mkristo signed with the Miami Dolphins. He then went on to play for the Oakland Raiders, and the Jacksonville Jaguars in his NFL career.
When he retired from the NFL, Mkristo went on to manage the #1 Cadillac Buick GMC location in the state of Washington. Well known for his customer service and leadership in the community, it gave him a thriving network of friends and clients. Wanting to take the next step to help with the most important purchase of a person’s life he transitioned into the Mortgage industry. As if this isn't enough he and his wife founded and run The Buffalo Gym located in Maple Valley where they help people reach their fitness and health goals.
When you work with Mkristo, you will receive consistent, honest and top-notch service.
Connect With MKristo Bruce: https://www.thebuffalogym.com/
 https://www.instagram.com/thebuffalogym/?hl=en
 https://www.facebook.com/HappyGWB/
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkristo-mk-bruce-066b8b7/
 https://teambrucemortgage.com/
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