{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655919eaeddaaa0012628467/686461d2d9fe141218595e93?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Vessie Pearson on Soccer, Leadership, and Building a $100M+ Business Legacy | LLBD #58","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/655919eaeddaaa0012628467/1751409090022-a90410c3-ddd8-47f7-ba3e-d64edc356267.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this inspiring episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez sits down with Vessie Pearson—CEO of Aptive and founder of Utah United Academy. From taking his son to train with a pro soccer academy in Italy, to leading a $100M+ employee payout, Vessie shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and living with purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode covers family, business growth, entrepreneurship setbacks, and how mindset and preparation can shape success.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00  Catching Up: Vessie’s Italy Soccer Experience</p><p>08:58  Aptive’s Growth &amp; Private Equity Deal</p><p>16:15  Why Vessie Gave 30% Equity to Employees</p><p>17:27  Health Struggles During Business Pressures</p><p>32:15  Final Reflection: Building for a Higher Purpose</p>","author_name":"Jeff Mendez"}