Beyond The Rink: Converting Athletic Discipline Into Business Success With Doug Lynch

Beyond the Rink: Converting Athletic Discipline into Business Success with Doug Lynch - Ep #255

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Doug Lynch, former professional hockey player turned entrepreneur, shares his journey from the ice to founding innovative performance apparel company Filium and how the relationships built through sports became the foundation for his business success.
• Began playing hockey at age three in Coquitlam, BC, eventually being drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round
• Won a Memorial Cup with the Red Deer Rebels at age 17, learning the importance of team success for individual growth
• Played professionally in the NHL (Edmonton) and in European leagues, including Austria and Sweden
• Founded Zenkai Sports (now Philium Incorporated) after retiring in Portland and connecting with Nike professionals
• Developed revolutionary technology that transforms natural cotton into high-performance fabric for athletic wear
• Secured investments from professional athletes, including Rickie Fowler, Marty Turco, and the Morris twins
• Established licensing partnerships with major brands like 1764 Golf and O'Neill's rugby apparel
• Emphasizes that relationships are the most valuable asset in business—"you never spend relationship capital, you only reinvest it"
• Currently mentors UBC hockey players and works with athlete transition organizations to help sports professionals prepare for life after competition
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Chapters

1. Hockey Life and Podcast Introduction (00:00:00)

2. European Hockey Experience and Landmarks (00:04:30)

3. Championship Stories and Winning Mindset (00:16:00)

4. From Player to Entrepreneur (00:23:00)

5. Philium Technology and Performance Apparel (00:32:00)

6. Relationships and Life After Sports (00:42:00)

7. Closing Thoughts and Future Plans (00:49:00)

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