loader from loading.io

From Football to Logistics: Principles of Winning in Life and Business With Desmond Clark

Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship Advice

Release Date: 10/01/2025

How To Get Found in AI Search With Josh Hanosh show art How To Get Found in AI Search With Josh Hanosh

Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship Advice

Joshua (Josh) Hanosh is the Co-founder and Vice President of Three29, a Sacramento-based digital marketing and web development agency that helps B2B companies achieve results through data-driven websites, SEO, pay-per-click advertising, and branding strategy. With over 15 years of experience, Josh has guided Three29 in working with a wide range of clients and successfully grew his agency to a team of 12 before merging with another firm, further expanding the brand’s capabilities. In this episode… Getting found online used to be about keywords and rankings. Now, it’s about whether AI even...

info_outline
Smart Podcast Promotion Strategies and Industry Insights With John Corcoran show art Smart Podcast Promotion Strategies and Industry Insights With John Corcoran

Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship Advice

John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and a former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and run his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Since 2012, John has been the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, where he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs, including Peter Diamandis, Adam Grant, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Marie Forleo. John is also the Co-founder of Rise25, a...

info_outline
Get Found on ChatGPT and Beyond With Jason Patel show art Get Found on ChatGPT and Beyond With Jason Patel

Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship Advice

Jason Patel is the CEO and Co-founder of Open Forge AI, a platform of AI agents that automates the entire workflow for AI search marketing, helping businesses get discovered on platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Under his leadership, Open Forge AI has emerged as a leading innovator, achieving profitability, rapid customer growth, and over 45,000 YouTube subscribers in four months — outpacing many venture-backed competitors.  Jason is known for his practical insights on AI search, democratized online visibility, and how businesses can compete as AI-driven discovery reshapes...

info_outline
Harnessing AI To Empower Blue Collar Entrepreneurs With Roland Ligtenberg show art Harnessing AI To Empower Blue Collar Entrepreneurs With Roland Ligtenberg

Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship Advice

Roland Ligtenberg is the Co-founder and SVP of Growth & Innovation at Housecall Pro, a leading vertical SaaS platform that empowers home service professionals to manage and grow their businesses more efficiently. Under Roland’s leadership, Housecall Pro has scaled to serve over 100,000 home service professionals, powering tens of billions of dollars in gross merchandise volume, and pioneering the use of AI team members to streamline operations for its customers. In this episode… What if the people keeping our homes running could grow their businesses without burning out on paperwork...

info_outline
Smart Strategies for Building Business Relationships With John Corcoran show art Smart Strategies for Building Business Relationships With John Corcoran

Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship Advice

John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and a former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and run his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Since 2012, John has been the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, where he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs, including Peter Diamandis, Adam Grant, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Marie Forleo. John is also the Co-founder of Rise25, a...

info_outline
Connecting with Industry Influencers: Josh Levine’s Guide to Entrepreneurial Networking show art Connecting with Industry Influencers: Josh Levine’s Guide to Entrepreneurial Networking

Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship Advice

Josh Levine is the Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Color More Lines, a boutique e-commerce consulting firm that helps brands accelerate growth on Amazon and Walmart by providing a white-glove, performance-based service. Under Josh’s leadership, Color More Lines has scaled brands to impressive growth, leveraging a team of experienced e-commerce experts and helping clients navigate the world’s leading retail platforms.  With a diverse background spanning government, technology, and entertainment, Josh has held roles at Microsoft and Disney. He is known for his growth strategy...

info_outline
Managing Privacy Risks in the Era of AI and Ever-Changing Regulations With Jodi Daniels show art Managing Privacy Risks in the Era of AI and Ever-Changing Regulations With Jodi Daniels

Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship Advice

Jodi Daniels is the Founder and CEO of Red Clover Advisors, a boutique data privacy consultancy and one of the few certified Women’s Business Enterprises focused solely on privacy. She is a Certified Informational Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) with over 20 years of experience helping a range of businesses — from solopreneurs to multinational companies — in privacy, marketing, strategy, and finance roles. She has worked with numerous companies throughout her corporate career, including Deloitte, The Home Depot, Cox Enterprises, Bank of America, and many more. Jodi is also a national...

info_outline
Navigating Marketing in the Age of AI With Emanuel Rose show art Navigating Marketing in the Age of AI With Emanuel Rose

Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship Advice

Emanuel Rose is the CEO of Strategic eMarketing, which helps B2B companies in IT services, SaaS, and financial services generate high-quality leads through innovative marketing strategies. With over 25 years of experience as an author, speaker, and B2B marketing strategist, Emanuel is widely recognized for his work integrating AI and automation into marketing. He explores these innovations on his podcast, Marketing in the Age of AI. In this episode… Some business eras evolve; others hit like a tidal shift — and AI-driven marketing sits squarely in the latter. Tools are advancing faster...

info_outline
Reinventing Success: From Athlete to CEO Community With Matt Sharrers show art Reinventing Success: From Athlete to CEO Community With Matt Sharrers

Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship Advice

Matt Sharrers is the Managing Partner of ETJ Advisory and Founder of ETJ Life, a private, invitation-only community that supports CEOs backed by private equity in navigating leadership transitions and building fulfilling lives. As the former CEO of SBI, Matt helped scale the company and guided it through multiple successful exits, while his current ventures draw on decades of executive leadership and board advisory experience.  A former professional hockey player who represented Canada at the national level, Matt is passionate about helping both elite athletes and business leaders achieve...

info_outline
Building Trust and Engagement Through Public Infrastructure Communication With Jennifer McPherson show art Building Trust and Engagement Through Public Infrastructure Communication With Jennifer McPherson

Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship Advice

Jennifer McPherson is the President of Chickenango Marketing Solutions. The company specializes in public outreach and marketing for government agencies, and branding, design, and proposal writing for the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) sector. Jennifer started her company at age 46 after gaining 27 years of experience in the AEC industry, and she is now launching Chickenango University, an educational program aimed at enhancing marketing and business development skills in the AEC space. In this episode… It is easy to take public infrastructure for granted — until a new...

info_outline
 
More Episodes

Desmond Clark is the President of Bear Down Logistics, a company that provides reliable freight and transportation services across the United States. He leads the team in delivering efficient supply chain solutions for businesses of all sizes. Before founding Bear Down Logistics, Desmond built a successful career in professional football as a former NFL tight end for the Chicago Bears. He now combines leadership skills from sports and business to drive growth and excellence in logistics.

In this episode…

Success on the field and in business doesn’t happen by chance. It takes a clear vision, relentless preparation, and the ability to adapt when life throws unexpected challenges. How can the mindset that drives a professional athlete translate into winning strategies for life and entrepreneurship?

According to Desmond Clark, a 12-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl competitor, it begins with committing to the process of greatness and executing consistently. He highlights how focusing on small, daily improvements creates long-term growth. His journey — from overcoming a tough childhood to thriving in professional sports and later navigating setbacks such as financial losses and career changes — illustrates the power of resilience and discipline. By treating both sports and business as a series of repeatable processes, he demonstrates that greatness is built one deliberate step at a time.

Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Desmond Clark, President of Bear Down Logistics, to discuss how the discipline of professional sports can drive entrepreneurial success. They explore how early-life adversity shaped Desmond’s work ethic, how NFL lessons influenced his business mindset, and how consistent execution builds lasting results. Desmond also shares his “process of greatness” approach for thriving in logistics and beyond.