From the NFL to Coaching Student-Athletes | Oregon Ducks & Atlanta Falcons’ Drew Jay Davis

What happens after the NFL?

Former Oregon Ducks standout and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drew Jay Davis joins Creators Talk Podcast to break down life after football, the discipline behind elite performance, and how he’s now coaching, speaking, and creating with purpose.

In this episode, Drew shares:

• How reading reshaped his mindset during and after his NFL career
• The surprising overlap between athletics and podcasting
• What actually makes a great coach and a coachable player
• How to build community instead of chasing attention
• Why solo podcasting is one of the hardest (and most rewarding) formats

This conversation is for athletes navigating transition, creators building with intention, and leaders focused on long-term growth.

Episode Highlights

• National Championship & Super Bowl predictions
• Life as a student-athlete and staying ready in the NFL
• Getting into content creation and podcasting
• The philosophy behind Too Good to Be Drew
• Coaching the next generation on and off the field
• Rapid-fire book recommendations and book-world hot takes

Books Mentioned

The Power of Habit — Charles Duhigg
When Crack Was King — Donovan X. Ramsey
Wealthy Speaker 3.0 — Jane Atkinson
Game of Edges — Bruce Schoenfeld
Referable Speaker — Andrew Davis

Connect with Drew Jay Davis

Website: drewjaydavis.com
Podcast: Too Good to Be Drew
Instagram: @drewjaydavis

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Amazon Self-Publishing in 2026 with Dave Chesson (Kindlepreneur)

In this episode, we sit down with Dave Chesson, founder of Kindlepreneur.com and Publisher Rocket, to break down what authors and writers need to know to succeed with Amazon self-publishing, book marketing, and Amazon KDP heading into 2026.

Dave Chesson is one of the most trusted voices in the self-publishing world. Through Kindlepreneur, he has helped hundreds of thousands of authors understand Amazon keywords, book discoverability, category selection, and long-term marketing strategies for independent authors. Publisher Rocket is one of the most widely used tools for Amazon keyword research and category optimization.

In this conversation, Dave shares:

• How Amazon’s algorithm actually works for authors
• The role of keywords, categories, and metadata in selling books
• How AI is changing self-publishing and book marketing
• Trending genres and categories in self-publishing
• Why authors should think about marketing from day one
• Writing craft vs strategy and finding the right balance
• Starting over with new pen names and avoiding the “overnight success” myth

Beyond publishing, Dave also talks about his background as a U.S. Navy veteran, nuclear engineer, entrepreneur, and writer, and how those experiences shaped his approach to building sustainable author careers.

Perfect for:
Authors, writers, self-publishers, Amazon KDP users, indie authors, and anyone interested in book marketing, publishing trends, and building a long-term writing career.

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Timestamps

1:03 – Memorial Day
1:37 – Serving in the Navy
3:08 – Entrepreneurship and Indiana Jones
5:23 – Getting your first customers
9:00 – Amazon keyword strategy
10:38 – Converting sales on Amazon
12:04 – Amazon’s algorithm
14:30 – AI and Amazon publishing
18:03 – Strategy vs writing craft
22:10 – Publisher Rocket
25:08 – Trending self-publishing categories
31:10 – Dave on writing
36:00 – Marketing from day one
42:00 – New pen names and starting over
43:28 – The “overnight success” myth
47:30 – More of in the book world
48:00 – Less of in the book world

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George Johnson: Building the $75M Afro Sheen Empire & Funding Soul Train

At 97 years old, George E. Johnson Sr. is a living legend. In this extraordinary conversation, the founder of Johnson Products Company—the first Black-owned business to trade on the American Stock Exchange—shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to revolutionizing the beauty industry.

Joined by his co-author, award-winning writer Hilary Beard, Mr. Johnson discusses their new memoir "Afro Sheen: How I Revolutionized an Industry with the Golden Rule, from Soul Train to Wall Street."

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How George started Johnson Products Company with just $500
• Creating Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen during the natural hair movement
• His mentor S.B. Fuller and the principles that guided his success
• Meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Operation Breadbasket
• The untold story of how he funded and saved Soul Train
• Becoming the first Black-owned company on a major stock exchange
• Why he profit-shared with employees and started his own bank
• Advice for young entrepreneurs from a 97-year-old business pioneer
• Hilary Beard on preserving this crucial piece of American history

This is more than a business story, it's a masterclass in entrepreneurship, perseverance, and living by the Golden Rule.

GUEST: George E. Johnson Sr. - Founder, Johnson Products Company | Author, "Afro Sheen" Hilary Beard - Award-winning writer, speaker, and co-author

GET THE BOOK: "Afro Sheen" by George E. Johnson Sr. and Hilary Beard https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/george-e-johnson/afro-sheen/9780316577366/?lens=little-brown

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