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Before Mitch Lyons became a financial advisor, he spent seven seasons in the NFL navigating roster battles, coaching changes, injuries, and the grind of life as a tight end with the Falcons and Steelers. Mitch opens up about what those years were really like: what shaped him, what humbled him, and what ultimately pushed him toward a second career built around service instead of stadiums.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

Draft Day Reality: early doubts, speed concerns, and proving himself

Atlanta → Pittsburgh: two franchises, two cultures, and a fresh start

Inside the Steelers Culture: what made Pittsburgh feel like home

Career-Ending Injuries: when the game forces the next chapter

New Purpose in Finance: discovering the world of advising

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In this episode of The Lyons Share, Mitch breaks down the first 12-team College Football Playoff field, why Notre Dame ended up on the outside looking in, and why the “we were ranked higher last week” argument doesn’t hold up against Miami’s head-to-head win. He also digs into Notre Dame’s decision to skip their bowl game, what that means for the fifth-year seniors and walk-ons who just lost one last trip with their brothers, and why there will always be controversy—no matter how big the playoff gets. Mitch shares his perspective on Cinderella teams like James Madison, the realities of an imperfect system, and why, at the end of the day, the best solution is still the simplest: win more games.

Mitch recaps a must-win Thursday night: five sacks on Dak, cleaner pockets for Goff, Amon-Ra’s gutsy return, and big plays from Montgomery and the electric Jahmyr Gibbs. Where Detroit stands at 8–5, why turnover margin is the swing stat, and how a road trip to the Rams could turbo-charge the playoff push—then Steelers, Vikings, Bears to close. Brought to you by MitchLyonsWealth.com—free resources, newsletter, or book a call.

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In this premiere episode, we get to know Mitch Lyons, former professional football tight end in the NFL who now guides others as a financial advisor. Mitch shares insights from his own life experiences and discusses the importance of thoughtful retirement and financial planning. Tune in for an inspiring introduction to Mitch’s philosophy on preparedness and making smart choices for the future.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

Mitch’s Financial Journey: lessons learned from the NFL to advising retirees

Retirement Planning Matters: looking beyond investments to true preparedness

Early Money Stress: how childhood experiences shaped Mitch’s financial mindset

Michigan State Memories: the discipline and drive that pushed him forward

Falcons vs. Steelers: the culture, stories, and leadership differences between two NFL worlds

0:00 – Intro

1:14 – Be Ready for The Unexpected

2:26 – Upbringing and Financial Stress

4:33 – Michigan State

6:05 – Falcons vs. Steelers

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In this episode, I share my first reactions to Michigan State hiring Pat Fitzgerald to lead the Spartans and why I think he’s a strong fit for the program. We dig into his Big Ten pedigree, blue-collar coaching style, how his time away from the game may actually help in the NIL era, and the realities of the Northwestern hazing scandal and second chances. I wrap up with what this hire could mean for MSU’s culture, recruiting, and how quickly the Spartans can get back to bowl eligibility.

Lyons on Lions: From a quick Chicago detour to an ugly-but-needed win over the Giants—Mitch breaks down why style points don’t matter, the Gibbs spark, defensive whiplash week-to-week, and what Thanksgiving vs. Green Bay means for the NFC North race. Long season, stay healthy, stack wins.
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In this episode, Mitch sits down with Alaska-based filmmaker and founder of Alaska Production Company, Colin Strachan, to unpack how a cross-country Airstream adventure turned into an off-grid life and a thriving production business. Colin shares how he and his wife Kendall went from shooting outdoor campaigns and living hand-to-mouth to tripling their revenue by going all-in on LinkedIn and leading with story instead of sales pitches. They dig into resilience, risk, creativity, and why showing up as a real human online can open doors you never saw coming.

Mitch breaks down the 16–9 loss in Philly: the Eagles’ front dominated, Goff was uncomfortable, and the offense sputtered—yet the defense played championship-caliber ball and Gibbs was a bright spot. Perspective matters in a long season; we look at playoff implications (Philly tiebreaker) and what needs to reset before the Giants.

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