Bonus Episode: What Giannis Antetokounmpo Taught Me About Running a Business

Bonus Episode: What Giannis Antetokounmpo Taught Me About Running a Business

June 26, 2026 · 19 min

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Craig Eubanks discusses how a sports mindset can help business owners redefine failure and success.

What do a viral NBA press conference, Michael Jordan, and your bank account have in common? In this solo episode of Fence Guy Podcast , Craig steps away from the typical fencing talk to break down one of the most important mindsets any business owner can adopt . Remember back in 2023 when the number-one seed Milwaukee Bucks were knocked out of the playoffs, and a reporter asked Giannis Antetokounmpo if the season was a failure? Giannis's viral response completely flipped the script on what it means to fall short—arguing that there is no failure in sports, only steps to success . Even Michael Jordan played 15 years and "only" won 6 championships—were the other 9 years failures, or were they the foundation? Craig translates this exact sports analogy directly into the daily grind of running a business . If you didn't hit 100% of your revenue goals this year, if a job went sideways, or if you lost a bid to a competitor, does that mean you failed? Spoiler alert: No. Tune in to discover why the constant pressure you feel isn't evidence of failure—it's evidence that you care, you have high standards, and you are actively building a foundation for tomorrow . Stop letting a bad day define…

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