H.I.G.H. (How I Got Here)

In this episode of H.I.G.H. (How I Got Here), I sit down with Paris Smith, one of the most influential leaders in the global sports betting industry. As the longtime CEO of Pinnacle, Paris helped shape the modern sports wagering landscape — from pricing innovation to risk management, sharp-friendly markets, and building one of the most respected brands in the world. We dive into: Her journey into...

This is an episode of the H.I.G.H. (How I Got Here) Podcast hosted by Trevis Waters, featuring guest Jamie Garcia. The episode details Jamie Garcia's professional evolution, covering her journey from her childhood interests to her current role in the gaming industry. Key highlights from Jamie Garcia’s journey: Early Interests & College She initially wanted to be a marine biologist [01:47], an inte...

Episode 18 - H.I.G.H. (How I Got Here) Podcast - John Wright (Channel: PlayerProps ai - Learn How To Bet & Stop Losing) In this episode of the How I Got Here podcast, host Trevis Waters sits down with John Wright, the founder of Stats Drone, to trace his remarkable career journey through engineering, professional gambling, and the iGaming industry. John shares his story, which includes: Engineerin...

Welcome to Episode 17 of the H.I.G.H. (How I Got Here) Podcast! I'm your host, Trevis Waters, and on this episode, we sit down with the wonderful Sue Schneider. Sue has a fascinating and diverse career journey that spans social work, publishing, and three decades in the iGaming and sports betting industries. In this episode, we discuss: Early Ambitions: Her initial passion for travel and wanting t...

In this episode, Zaire Williams shares his career journey from aspiring to be an architect to becoming the CEO and founder of Exclusive Media. He recounts his post-graduation experience and how an encounter at an NBA All-Star Weekend led to his first job as a creative director. This pivotal opportunity gave him the experience and confidence to eventually start his own successful company.

In this episode, Ryan Rubio, a Principal at ZeroLabs, shares his professional journey from his childhood fascination with buying and selling video games to his academic career in political science and business. He discusses his extensive experience in the hospitality and gaming industry, working with major companies like Universal Studios, Caesars Entertainment, and MGM Resorts. The conversation h...

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Murray shares his unique career path, from his childhood passion for sports broadcasting and baseball to his current role as a chiropractor and founder of Fantasy Football Unlimited. He discusses how he merged his two passions by writing a book, The Commissioner's Playbook, and creating a podcast, both aimed at helping fantasy football commissioners improve their leagues...

In this episode, Kelly Kehn shares her career path, beginning with her first job in horse racing and her transition into the iGaming industry. She discusses her experience working for an online sportsbook, her move to a supplier company in the UK, and her role in launching sportsbooks in different markets. Kelly also talks about the founding of her non-profit, the All-in Diversity Project, which a...

In this episode, Matt Deutsch shares his journey from initially wanting to be a veterinarian to becoming a prominent figure in sports media. He recounts his early career in radio, starting with an internship at a community station where he learned every aspect of broadcasting, which eventually led him to his dream job at WFAN [04:47]. Matt then discusses his move to SiriusXM in 2005, where he play...

In this episode, Jim Coventry shares his story of how he went from dreaming of being a sports broadcaster to becoming a full-time fantasy sports expert. He discusses his educational background in philosophy and his 33-year career as a high school English teacher. Jim explains how his passion for football eventually led him to a part-time writing job and eventually a full-time position at Rotowire,...

In this episode of the "H.I.G.H. The How I Got Here Podcast," host Trevis Waters interviews Aaron Siegel-Eisman, who shares his journey from his time as a basketball player to his current role as a social media agency owner. He discusses the valuable lessons learned from his career path and his pivot into the world of digital marketing and social media.

In this episode of the "How I Got Here Podcast," host Trevis Waters interviews Steven Kenway, the CEO of Rolling Insights. Steven shares his career journey, from his childhood dreams of becoming a professional hockey player and actor in Canada [01:15] To his transition into the world of technology. He discusses the valuable lessons he learned from both his early career pursuits, including the impo...

This video is an episode of the "H.I.G.H. The How I Got Here Podcast," hosted by Trevis Waters, with guest Gary Moloney. The episode details Gary's life story, including a near-death experience, his work in responsible gambling, and his journey through education and career. He shares how negative events led him to a better path and a new purpose.

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In this episode of "H.I.G.H. The How I Got Here Podcast," host Travis Waters interviews Nic Sulsky, the CEO of The Curling Group. Nic shares his personal journey, from aspiring professional baseball player to a successful entrepreneur in the world of fantasy sports and now, professional curling. Key topics and timestamps: Aspiring to be a professional athlete [01:31:07] Moving to Australia and rea...

In this video, Trevis Waters and Matt McCuen discuss Matt's career journey in the sports betting industry. Here are the key takeaways from their conversation: Early Ambitions: Matt's interest in sports broadcasting began in eighth grade [00:23], despite having a speech impediment in his youth [01:05]. He pursued a communications degree with the goal of becoming a sports broadcaster or writer [01:0...

In this podcast episode, Mark Phillip, CEO of the advertising agency Are You Watching This?! and its gambling arm, Metabet, discusses his career journey and the inspiration behind his companies. Key topics from the interview include: Childhood Dreams: Mark's early aspiration to be a toll booth worker [01:19] and his path from wanting to be a math teacher to studying computer science [02:39]. Dropp...

Episode 2 - H.I.G.H. (How I Got Here) Podcast - Rick Wolf

Wondered how CEO became to be CEO? This episode goes over life altering events that led to the creation of PlayerProps.ai