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He Was Days From Going Pro… Then a Back Injury Changed Everything | Marc O’Brien

What do you do when the one thing you’ve built your identity around is taken away overnight? In this episode of Focus on Founders, host Matthew Adams sits down with Marc O’Brien - serial founder and the mind behind Make It Happen, Mobile Sports Arena, and Mobile Sports Academy - to go beyond the highlight reel and unpack what it actually takes to rebuild from zero and create momentum in business. Marc shares his journey from being days away from a professional football career to suffering a career-ending back injury - and how that moment forced a complete reset, eventually leading to the creation of multiple successful businesses. We dive into: • Losing your identity and starting again with no degree, no plan B, and no safety net • How elite sport mindset translates directly into business execution • The reality of building and scaling multiple businesses in parallel • Why most founders don’t fail at ideas - they fail at execution • Building a business with family (and making it work) • Cutting through overwhelm with clarity, simple frameworks, and accountability • Why motivation is overrated - and systems matter more This episode is for: Founders, operators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning how to move forward in business - especially when the path isn’t clear. Focus on Founders explores the real stories behind modern businesses - not just the wins, but the setbacks, pivots, systems, and decisions that actually make companies work. Guest: Marc O’Brien - Founder, MOBO & Make It Happen Host: Matthew Adams With thanks to our podcast sponsor: dussl. dussl is a Glasgow-based skincare brand built around high-performing, multi-tasking products, with a core focus on what makes the biggest difference to our skin health: UV protection. This is simplified skincare for all. Minimal effort. Maximum results. dussl’s Founder, Fraser, is also part of the Focus on Founders community. Use code "FOCUS15" at dussl.com for an exclusive discount. #FocusOnFounders #FounderStory #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #StartupUK #Mindset #Execution #SerialFounder