Steven Yee

The Athletepreneur Podcast

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The Athletepreneur Podcast is where former athletes learn how to win again—this time in business. Hosted by Steven Yee, a former athlete turned entrepreneur who built and sold a multimillion-dollar company, this show dives into real stories of athletes who refused to settle after sports. From identity shifts to income growth, you’ll learn how to turn discipline into dollars, mindset into leadership, and competition into opportunity. This isn’t motivation—it’s a new playbook. The jersey comes off. The mindset stays. Now it’s time to win again.

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Steven Yee

Episodes

6 Gold Medals For The Philippines In a Sport Nobody Expected: Kathryn Victory Magno Quito's Speed Skating Journey 07.05.2026 1:03:14

In this episode of The Athletepreneur Podcast, Steven Yee sits down with Kathryn Victory Magno Quito. Kathryn pioneered the sport of speed skating in a tropical country, the Philippine Islands. Bringing 6 Gold Medals, 5 Silver Medals, and 3 Bronze Medals; she brought attention to a sport that no one even knew existed. They discuss: • How she started her skating career • Her transition from figur...

The Business of High School Basketball: Matt Tumambing’s Championship Run 16.04.2026 1:07:59

In this episode of The Athletepreneur Podcast, Steven Yee sits down with Matt Tumambing. Matt is the current head coach of the Corona Centennial girls basketball program. He won the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Division 1 State Championship in his first year at the program. Matt also runs a team on the travel ball circuit with the big shoe brands. They discuss: • How he went into...

From Accidental Illegal Immigrant to Top Reseller of Storage Units: Ricky Nezhoda's American Dream 09.04.2026 1:02:13

In this episode of The Athletepreneur Podcast, Steven Yee sits down with Ricky Nezhoda. Ricky, the founder and owner of Storage Pickers; is one of the largest resellers of items within Storage Units! Ricky’s brother, is Rene from Storage Wars and they’ve dominated this business over the last couple decades. They discuss: • How he became an accidental illegal immigrant • How he watched his mother...

From MMA Fighter to $30M Methylene Blue Empire: Vance Elrod's Insane Journey 02.04.2026 51:05

In this episode of The Athletepreneur Podcast, Steven Yee sits down with Vance Elrod. Vance is a professional MMA fighter who built a $30 million dollar methylene blue company called Meraki Medicinal within 3 years. They discuss: • How he built a multimillion dollar business from ground up • How he learned the marketing and client acquisition skills • Why it’s so important to learn how to sell...

From Garage Golf Studio to the Largest Indoor Golf Empire: Tilly Gretsch's Inspiring Story 26.03.2026 1:06:24

In this episode of The Athletepreneur Podcast, Steven Yee sits down with Tilly Gretsch. Tilly was a former Division 1 Golfer at the University of Minnesota and worked as an apprentice for the #1 Golf Instructor in the World, Butch Harmon. Now she has built the largest indoor golf academy in the United States. They discuss: • Her upbringing coming through junior golf • What playing Division 1 Gol...

Traevon Jackson: Winning Beyond the Game | From Final Four to Real Impact 20.03.2026 58:07

In this episode of The Athletepreneur Podcast , Steven Yee sits down with Traevon Jackson. Traevon is the former point guard who led the University of Wisconsin to two NCAA Final Four Appearance. Now Traevon is mentoring the youth. They discuss: • His time at the University of Wisconsin and his relationship with his teammates and coach • What it was like growing up with a father in the NBA and the...