This week I’m joined by Matt Betty, former professional rugby player with spells at Sale, Gloucester and London Irish. Matt’s path took him from the academy system and semi pro rugby into a thriving career in sales, leadership and coaching. His story is honest, relatable and full of lessons for anyone navigating life after sport. 🙌
Here is what we explored 👇👇
🏉 The highs and lows of chasing the rugby dream
💼 Dropping down the leagues and balancing rugby with the day job
📈 How he discovered a passion for sales, leadership and developing people
🤝 The changing room lessons that translate directly into building strong business teams
💡 How endurance, resilience and taking setbacks on the chin helped drive three business exits
What stood out most was Matt’s openness about ego, disappointment and the challenge of redefining success. His journey is a brilliant reminder that making it is not only about international caps. It is about building a life and career you can be proud of.
A huge thank you to Matt for sharing his story with such honesty and energy.
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