Pushing Boundaries: Soccer, Recovery, and Resilience with Victor Hara

The Last Call Podcast with Arthur G

Achieving Dreams: From Soccer Injuries to Sports Recovery Business - Victor Hara & Extra Mile Care

In this episode of The Last Call Podcast, host Arthur is joined by co-host David Lawrence and special guest Victor Hara, founder of Extra Mile Care (EMC). Victor shares his inspirational journey from overcoming a severe soccer injury that almost left him unable to walk, to founding his own sports recovery business. They discuss the importance of resilience, recovery techniques, and the future vision of EMC. Along the way, they dive into Cold Plunges, compression boots, and how providing free events has helped Victor grow his brand. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with practical advice for athletes and entrepreneurs alike.

00:00 Welcome to the Last Call Podcast
01:10 Introducing Special Co-Host David Lawrence
01:35 Meet Our Guest: Victor Hara
02:20 Victor's Inspirational Journey
03:29 David's Hilarious Memorial Story
06:15 Victor's Knee Injury and Recovery
09:48 Arthur's Shoulder Surgery Experience
11:12 Victor's Determination and Recovery
17:21 The Birth of Extra Mile
33:54 Discussing Car Preferences
35:20 Consistency is Key
36:14 The Importance of Showing Up
39:58 Overcoming Injury and College Soccer Journey
42:26 The Global Appeal of Soccer
44:15 Extra Mile's Cold Plunge Services
49:53 Compression Boots and Recovery
52:32 The Importance of Stretching and Recovery
01:08:18 Reflecting on High School Sports and Warm-Up Routines
01:08:43 Importance of Warm-Up and Stretching in Adulthood
01:09:02 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
01:09:33 Sponsor Shoutout: Coach John Estrada
01:10:16 Discussing Business Strategies and Event Participation
01:11:50 The Value of Free Work and Building Connections
01:15:58 Challenges and Benefits of Hosting Events
01:28:06 Future Goals and Vision for EMC
01:39:34 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
01:44:35 Outro and Sponsor Message