Chris Gronkowski is the Owner and CEO of Ice Shaker, a kitchen-grade stainless steel double-walled vacuum-insulated bottle that does not absorb odor and holds ice for over 30 hours without sweating. He is also the Co-owner of Everything Decorated, a brand providing personalized gifts for all events, including weddings, holidays, birthdays, corporate events, and more.

Previously, Chris was a professional football player who joined the NFL in 2010 after being signed by the Dallas Cowboys as a fullback and also played for the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos. Putting his entrepreneurial skills to the test and creating Ice Shaker—a protein shaker bottle—he appeared on ABC's Shark Tank and got offers from all five sharks, landing a deal with Mark Cuban and guest shark Alex Rodriguez.

In this episode…

Starting and running a successful business is daunting but rewarding when done right. So, what can you learn from an ex-NFL football player turned successful entrepreneur?

Having been a professional football player, Chris Gronkowski possesses qualities such as discipline, perseverance, and leadership, which are essential for any entrepreneur. To satisfy his dream of becoming an entrepreneur, he started a brand and scaled it to the point of getting offers from the five sharks in the Shark Tank. Of course, the journey was challenging, but he shares how he grew the company by having great products and marketing strategies, leveraging the power of Shark Tank, trade shows, mentors, and networks.

In this episode of The Power of Authority Spotlight, Michelle Prince welcomes Chris Gronkowski, Owner and CEO of Ice Shaker, to discuss tips for having a successful business as a professional football player. Chris explains how being an NFL football player helped him run a business, the genesis of Ice Shaker, the Shark Tank experience, and Ice Shaker's growth strategies.