Mitlin Money Mindset
The “Ultimate Athlete Sin” That Set Him Up for a Business Career w/ Corey Parchman
Key Takeaways
- What he learned from 5 years in the NFL
- How to navigate your identity after a career change
- Skills that transfer into business (and one that doesn't)
- Redefining toughness and masculinity in his book, IVF Playbook for Men
- Why athletes and business owners need a Plan B
- The benefits of buying a business vs. starting from scratch
Meet the Guest
Corey Parchman
Corey Parchman is a former NFL wide receiver, business acquisition advisor, real estate developer, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author of Already Built: How to Buy a Business Instead of Starting One. An Indianapolis native and Ball State graduate who still holds the NCAA record for the longest kick return in history (105 yards), Corey played for five NFL franchises before building a 20-year business career. He is the founder of CorePar Holdings and CorePar Development, has managed over $150M in assets across 12+ acquisitions, and founded two nonprofit preschools serving underserved communities. He lives in Indiana with his wife, Dr. Elisha Parchman, and their son, Corey Jr.
Show Notes
Building a plan B can feel like betting against plan A. But preparing for what’s next pays off whether plan A lasts two years or twenty.
Corey Parchman started his time in the NFL as an undrafted free agent, but quickly learned “NFL” can also mean “not for long.” In this episode, he shares how he learned business without losing focus on football, how to reinvent yourself after a major career change, and why becoming a business owner is more reachable than you think.
Resources
Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready?
Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful.
Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision?
About the Podcast
Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.
Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.
We hope you enJOY these conversations as much as Larry enJOYed having them. And remember to ask yourself, what did you do today that brought you joy?®️