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Behind The Athletes

Mark Hartmann
Tennis
Football
Sportbusiness
Basketball
Nick Woltemade
Handball
Vfl Wolfsburg
Movement Biomechanics
Sailing
High-Performing Teams
Jonas Deichmann
Riedel Communications
NFL Berlin
Media
Mark Flekken
Burnout
Movement Quality
Formula 1
Eintracht Frankfurt
Legia Warszawa

Der Erfolg im Sport ist die Spitze des Eisbergs. Wir zeigen, was darunter liegt. Mark Hartmann ist erfahrener Unternehmer und VC-Investor. Er hat einige der größten Internetfirmen in Deutschland und Amerika mit aufgebaut. Seine wichtigsten Learnings kamen aber nicht aus dem BWL-Studium, sondern aus seiner Zeit als Leistungs-Tennisspieler. Daraus entstand 2023 der Behind The Athletes Podcast: Mark ... more

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00:00:00 Intro

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Olympiasiegerin und TV-Expertin Tabea Kemme über Sicherheit als größtes Risiko, Geld und ein Leben ohne Ziele

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Triathlon-Olympiasieger Jan Frodeno über Ausdauer-Hype, Absturz nach dem Gold und warum Abkürzungen einen Preis haben

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Arne Friedrich
Former professional footballer, founder of a foundation, podcaster
Former footballer; Stiftung
Episode: Wie bleibt man stabil, wenn sich alles verändert? Mit Arne Friedrich | #180
Sebastian Vollmer
Former NFL offensive tackle, two-time Super Bowl Champion
New England Patriots
Episode: Zwei Super Bowls, zwölf OPs: Was kostet Erfolg? Mit Sebastian Vollmer | #179
Kevin Trapp
German professional footballer and goalkeeper
Episode: Warum "Rückschritte" dich nach vorne bringen: Kevin Trapp | #178
Michael Berrer
Former tennis pro, top 50 player, notable wins including Rafael Nadal
Episode: “Führung fängt bei Selbstführung an”: Michael Berrer über Sieg gegen Nadal und teuersten Denkfehler | #175
Lara Wadlau
Amtierende Olympiasiegerin im Segeln, Ärztin, Longevity-Expertin und Bestsellerautorin
Olympic Athlete, Medical Professional, Author
Episode: Wie viel Sicherheit darf ein Traum haben? Wie eine Ärztin mit Plan B Olympia-Gold gewann: Lara Vadlau | #174
Saygin Yalçin
Entrepreneur and investor known for building multiple billion-dollar companies
Founder/CEO, Aymino Holding; Selling Car; Unicorn Founder funds
Episode: Was haben Unternehmer und Sportler gemeinsam? Mit Saygin Yalçin | Ep. 173
Valentina Maceri
Ex-Profi Fußballerin, Moderatorin und Autorin
Episode: Als erstes Mädchen auf der DFB-Eliteschule: Valentina Maceri | #170
Kentin Mahé
Französischer Handballstar; zweifacher Weltmeister, Olympiasieger und Europameister
France National Handball Team
Episode: Kentin Mahé: Wie macht man weiter, wenn der größte Moment ohne dich stattfindet? | #169
Tommy Haas
Former world No. 2, Olympic gold medalist, multiple Grand Slam contender
Former professional tennis player
Episode: "Tennis is my therapy": Tommy Haas über Zverev, Federer und Indian Wells [Englisch OV]

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Mark Hartmann
Host and entrepreneur/VC with a background in professional tennis and sport-business leadership

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 229 ratings
  • Nicht gut zugehört

    Folge Stefan Kretzschmar…

    Ich fand es schade, dass ihm ständig die gleichen Fragen gestellt wurden…auf die er ja erstaunlich geduldig mehrfach geantwortet hat, aber es wurde offensichtlich nicht zugehört ….hätte man mehr draus machen können.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Flottzugehört
    Germany5 months ago
  • 99% männlich - wirklich schade!

    Der Titel der Sendung ist nicht richtig. sollte „Behind male athletes“heißen. es

    gibt so viele großartige Athletinnen, die hier leider so gut wie gar nicht stattfinden. Wirklich schade.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Coatings123
    Germany7 months ago
  • Inspirierend

    Always nice to listen to.

    And Thumbs up for (finally) an episode with Viktoria Berlin - informative & inspiring

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    polinkazag
    Germany2 years ago
  • Super Podcast. Tolle, altuelle Infos aus dem Sportbusiness

    Tolles Weekly Update!

    Tolle Interview!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndyI@17
    Germany2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Episodes with standout guests are described as informative and motivating for listeners pursuing high-performance careers.
Listeners value the inspiring stories of athletes transitioning to business and media roles.
Show is praised for timely, insightful updates on sports business and leadership lessons.
Some episodes attract critical feedback about repetitive questioning or lack of diverse guest representation.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#200
Germany/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#23
Germany/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#34
Austria/Sports

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Wie bleibt man stabil, wenn sich alles verändert? Mit Arne Friedrich | #180
Q: Wie definierst du Erfolg?
Erfolg wird heute vor allem durch Sinn, Wohlbefinden und die Fähigkeit gemessen, andere zu unterstützen und positive Energie zu verbreiten, statt rein finanzieller und sportlicher Titel.
Wolff Fuss: "Warum ich nie arbeiten muss" [BTA Classic]
Q: Wie kamst du dazu, das zu machen, was du heute machst?
Ich wollte schon immer über Fußball sprechen, nicht spielen; Journalismus studieren und Fakten sammeln. Es war alternativenlos für mich, diesem Weg zu folgen, weil ich das, was ich liebe, zum Beruf machen wollte.
Wie viel Sicherheit darf ein Traum haben? Wie eine Ärztin mit Plan B Olympia-Gold gewann: Lara Vadlau | #174
Q: Welche Rolle spielte dein Team beim Comeback und wie hast du Vertrauen aufgebaut?
Sie beschreibt, wie sie von Einzelkämpferin zu einer Teamführung wurde, Vertrauen zu Yolanda (ihr jetziger Trainer) und dem restlichen Team aufbaute, und wie gemeinsamer Einsatz die Motivation steigerte und letztlich zum Erfolg führte.
“Führung fängt bei Selbstführung an”: Michael Berrer über Sieg gegen Nadal und teuersten Denkfehler | #175
Q: How do leadership and ego intersect for athletes who move into business roles?
He notes that athletes must balance ego with collaboration, and that feedback culture—being open to critique from a coach—translates to better leadership in business; self-leadership is a prerequisite to leading others.
“Führung fängt bei Selbstführung an”: Michael Berrer über Sieg gegen Nadal und teuersten Denkfehler | #175
Q: What was the turning point in competing with top players like Nadal and Djokovic?
He describes how improving mental conditioning, body language, and tactical adjustments allowed him to stay in rallies and compete at the highest level, turning early setbacks into opportunities to execute a plan.

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A show that centers on peak performance, leadership, and the intersection of elite sport with business and entrepreneurship. Guests range from former elite athletes to sports marketers and founders, sharing lessons learned about discipline, resilience, and brand-building beyond the playing field. Episodes tend to blend personal journey narratives with practical takeaways on career transition, leadership mindset, and how high-performance habits translate into business success. A notable strength is its focus on real-world stories from diversity of athletes who've successfully navigated post-sport ventures, branding, and media. Listeners are likely drawn to actionable insights, behind-the-scenes sport business stories, and inspiration for man... more

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Recent guests on Behind The Athletes include:

1. Arne Friedrich
2. Sebastian Vollmer
3. Kevin Trapp
4. Michael Berrer
5. Lara Wadlau
6. Saygin Yalçin
7. Valentina Maceri
8. Kentin Mahé

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