Pucks To Properties
Real estate focused podcast featuring guests that have made the transition from hockey to real estate with hosts Bob Lachance and Tom Mele
EPISODES
🏒2️⃣🏠 Welcome to the Pucks to Properties Podcast!
Pucks to Properties is a podcast that focuses on former professional hockey players who have made the transition into real estate. We dive into the reasons why they decided to get into real estate and how life is after hanging up the skates. Hosted by former professional hockey studs Bob Lachance and Tom Mele.
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In this episode of Pucks to Properties, we sit down with former NHL veteran Nate Thompson, who played over 800 games across nine NHL teams. Nate shares his journey from professional hockey to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges of transitioning out of the sport and into the business world.
After an 18-year professional career, Nate co-founded 44 Concierge, a high-end concierge service catering to professional athletes. He discusses how the business helps players navigate everything from relocation logistics to luxury experiences, making their off-ice lives smoother so they can focus on their careers.
The conversation dives into the mental and financial preparation needed for life after hockey, the importance of having a plan early, and how NHLPA mentorship played a role in his post-career mindset. Nate also touches on his brief stint as a coach and his new journey into sports broadcasting, sharing what excites him about this next chapter.
Throughout the episode, Nate reflects on the lessons from his playing days, the impact of mentorship, and how he's leveraging his experiences to build a successful business beyond the rink. Whether you're an athlete planning for life after sports, an entrepreneur, or just a hockey fan, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and valuable advice.
Connect with Nate:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natethompson44
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about the hosts
BOB LACHANCE
Founder and CEO, REVA Global
Bob Lachance is the founder and CEO of premiere Virtual Assistant staffing company REVA Global. He played professional hockey for 8 years, 4 with the St. Louis Blues here in the states and 4 years overseas in Europe. After his pro hockey career ended, he dove in deep into the world of real estate and acquired his first flip in 2004. He has gone on to do over 1,000 transactions since then and has started multiple businesses, as well as helping to start one of the country’s largest real estate education programs.
TOM MELE
Lead Acquisition Analyst, Perch Rock Management
Tom Mele graduated from American International College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a minor in Brand Marketing. While attending AIC, he also served as team captain of the Division 1 Ice Hockey team and later went on to play professionally for a number of NHL affiliations as well as in the United Kingdom and Europe. After completing a twelve year professional career, Thomas entered the real estate investing game as a licensed agent himself dealing with other investors on a daily basis throughout the Northeast, Midwest, Southeast and Southwest regions of the United States. His work ethic and teamwork transitioned him into the business world making him a top Acquisitions Analyst at Perch Rock Management LLC.
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