416 | Landon Roberts | How to Turn Athletic Discipline into Entrepreneurial Success

What do elite sports and elite entrepreneurship have in common? More than you might think.

In today’s episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast, Chris Thomson sits down with Landon Roberts, a former varsity hockey player and standout participant in the Student Works Management Program, to dive into the mindset, habits, and leadership skills that drive success in both arenas.

Landon opens up about the challenges of balancing a heavy course load, varsity sports, and running a six-figure business through the program—and the crucial lessons he learned about resilience, responsibility, and self-mastery.

If you're looking for real talk on what it takes to overcome setbacks, develop unstoppable grit, and transition from student to leader, this episode is packed with insights you don't want to miss.

Enjoy!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why emotional resilience is the hidden key to long-term success
• How elite athletes’ mindsets translate into entrepreneurial excellence
• The hardest challenges Landon faced running his first business—and how he overcame them
• Why taking radical responsibility is non-negotiable for leaders
• How balancing school, sports, and entrepreneurship sharpened Landon’s time management
• The importance of personal health habits in driving peak performance
• What leaders must understand about developing teams and navigating setbacks
• How Landon plans to triple his business through smarter recruiting and leadership
• And much more...

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