#49 How Professional Athletes Transition to Successful Business Careers | Mike Lemaire
#49 How Professional Athletes Transition to Successful Business Careers | Mike Lemaire  
Podcast: The David Guttman Podcast
Published On: Tue Nov 18 2025
Description: What separates world champions from everyone else isn’t just physical talent, it’s the ability to rise after every fall and never surrender to self-doubt. Former Muay Thai World Champion Mike Lemaire reveals how he maintained an 80-0 amateur record and a 29-5 professional career by mastering the mental game that most fighters never learn. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to push beyond your perceived limits and rebuild after devastating setbacks, this conversation will shift how you approach challenges.  Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Mike Lemaire Website: https://bit.ly/4rav5C6 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4ravc0u Instagram: https://bit.ly/43zlKtf TikTok: https://bit.ly/3LQENcl Facebook: https://bit.ly/44bkkp1 X.com: https://bit.ly/3LLdnVl Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:47 Mike Lemaire’s Martial Arts Journey 06:52 Lessons Learned from His Mentors 10:26 Transitioning from Professional Athleticism to Coaching 16:32 Characteristics of a Great Athlete 20:37 Family Support on His Athletic Journey 23:56 Learning from Losses 29:34 Dangers of Street Fighting  34:13 Mission of His Online Fitness Business 39:55 Biohacking and Wellness Practices 49:30 What’s Next for Mike? Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v