Lessons from a 19 Year NHL Career, Investing & Entrepreneurship - Chris Pronger - Founder of JRNY
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Chris Pronger is a former NHL MVP who played 19 years in the league before embarking on his journey into entrepreneurship with his adult beverage business.
JRNY is a Canadian whisky created by the Brothers Sean and Chris Pronger with award-winning distillery Niagara Falls Craft Distillers Whisky.
On this episode, Jake and Chris discuss:
- Life in the NHL, mistakes, and lessons learned
- Developing a professional mindset in athletics and business
- Launching JRNY and competing in the beverage market
Check out JRNY here: https://jrnyspirits.com/
Topics:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:04:34) - How youth sports have changed
(00:09:44) - Developing a professional mindset in athletics
(00:12:01) - Misconceptions about leadership in pro sports
(00:14:36) - What it takes to play 19 years in the NHL
(00:16:37) - Transitioning back to civilian life
(00:19:18) - Mentors & investing
(00:33:32) - Discovering yourself after retiring
(00:39:27) - Launching a whiskey brand
(00:52:02) - Bouncing back from failure
(00:53:24) - How to pick great partners in business
(00:58:51) - Competitive advantages
(01:01:17) - Brand inspirations
(01:06:32) - Building relationships
(01:08:57) - Chris’ real estate strategy & career reflections
(01:24:56) - What is your favorite hotel?
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