Christian Ponder: Bringing People Together Around Shared Experiences

This week Andrew talks with former NFL quarterback Christian Ponder. Andrew & Christian dive deep into a journey that led Christian from a tough first season in pee wee football as a kid all the way to the NFL. Today, Christian is the Founder & CEO of The Post, a new private membership network connecting athletes turned business leaders. In this conversation, Christian shares a behind-the-scenes look at the mindsets, philosophies, & experiences that have shaped his approach on and off the field. You’ll hear actionable ideas on leadership, entrepreneurship, success, & more. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the ripple effect we can create when we bring people together around common bonds & shared experiences. 

Show Highlights: 

0:00 - Intro
2:56 - Childhood football memories
6:26 - Modeling game after John Elway
7:56 - College recruiting process
8:52 - Building confidence
10:21 - Preparation
14:20 - Leadership
15:25 - Tom Brady
16:41 - Brock Purdy
19:31 - Creating The Post
23:25 - Scaling a community 
28:09 - Building a thriving community
30:02 - Vision for The Post