“Athletes are the best salespeople because of our work ethic, our ability to take the ‘no’s’ and keep going, and our ability to turn criticism and negativity into something positive.” In a new episode of Career Conversations, chbarrett19 joins tristanbowen to share his transition from professional soccer to a career in logistics and sales after retiring. Chad breaks down how he entered a new industry without prior experience by leveraging the skills he built as a player - like an ambitious mindset, resilience, the ability to navigate failure, and emotional discipline - which set him up for success. Chad also shares practical steps for active and retired players pursuing a career in sales, and encourages athletes to finish their degree. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for in...