In this insightful episode of Everyday Leaders Unfiltered, host Dr.Donte Voughn sits down with Jordan Astwood, a rising Gen Z professional building his career in the demanding world of sports analytics, sports management, and NFL player representation.

Jordan shares the unfiltered reality of breaking into one of the most competitive industries in professional sports—without shortcuts, established connections, or a traditional roadmap. From studying for the NFL agent exam to navigating rejection, financial risk, and self-doubt, his story highlights the persistence required to build credibility when you’re just starting out.

• (00:00:00) - Dante Vaughn
• (00:00:49) - Jordan Aswood: How to Earn the Respect of Your Agents
• (00:08:52) - Real Estate Agents: Authenticity and Transparency
• (00:11:28) - How to Manage the Tension of Starting a Career
• (00:14:57) - How to Overcome Self Doubt in Life
• (00:15:59) - Self-Doubt During The Preparation Process
• (00:17:32) - An Agent on Becoming a Pro Coach
• (00:19:56) - Never Quit Your Job
• (00:20:53) - Jordan Astwood on Confidence and Growing
• (00:24:59) - How to Build a Career Path without a Roadmap
• (00:29:45) - How to Build Trust With Prospects
• (00:31:05) - How to Balance Working Full-Time and Networking
• (00:35:21) - Sometimes Self-Doubt Is Foreign to Everyday Leaders
• (00:36:48) - What Do You Do When You Don't Fit The Mold?
• (00:38:48) - 5 Tips to Gain More Confidence In Your Journey
• (00:40:57) - How to Overcome the Fear of Networking
• (00:42:35) - Jordan On How To Reach Out To Your Leaders