From Spark to New Venture
From Spark to New Venture is a student-driven podcast from the University of Mary Washington (UMW), where undergraduates share the stories of entrepreneurs and their journeys from idea to venture. Each episode uncovers the sparks of inspiration, the challenges they faced, and the mindsets that helped them overcome obstacles in their journey. The goal of this podcast is to inspire students to learn entrepreneurial mindsets and bring them into everyday lives, taking action and learning from every step along the way.
From Spark to New Venture
Sammy Amorose--From Learning To Teaching
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In this conversation, Sammy, a young college soccer player, explains how he turned his love for the game into an entrepreneurial side job by training younger kids. He was motivated by a mix of passion for soccer, wanting to give back to younger players, and the need for flexible income that fits around school and his own training. He built his resources through his playing experience, advice from former coaches, and word-of-mouth connections with parents, teammates, and local families. Sammy describes obstacles like managing time, handling cancellations, and building trust with clients. He highlights key mindsets such as consistency, confidence, and always working hard. His main advice to undergraduates is to work as hard as possible, all the time.