I got let go from my job. Now, NFL and college teams pay me for ...

Daniel Kolcun heat-treating a football. Business InsiderDaniel Kolcun founded his company, Gridiron Football Prep, the day after he was let go from his job.The business customizes footballs for optimal performance and feel for quarterbacks.Dan says he works with colleges and professional teams to ensure they have the best balls possible. This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Daniel Kolcun, owner of Gridiron Football Prep. It has been edited for length and clarity. I got let go from my job in 2021 as part of a companywide reduction. At the time, I had been working in football product management at Wilson Sporting Goods, overseeing football products and working with teams,...