Knox Sports

Knox Talk

Business EN ↓ 87 episodes

For over 20 years, these two boys have been selling, buying, negotiating and always talking about sports sponsorships. It was time to let the public into their world. Brandon has been selling everything associated with the Tennessee Volunteers for 20 years, and Paul worked on the sales side for FSU and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before opening up Knox Sports 24 years ago and now buys sponsorships for their 18 clients at schools and pro teams all over the US. Together, they will break down the business of collegiate sports as only a good ole boy from Knoxville and a Nole with an attitude can do!

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Season 2 Teaser Trailer 05.03.2021 2:07

Get ready for season 2 of Knox Talk! This season is jam packed with special guests and fun stories. Season 2 launches later this month!

Failed Promotions Stories 11.12.2020 34:18

In our season 1 finale, Paul and Brandon discuss failed promotions they have been a part of. You'll learn and laugh a lot as they recount their stories! We will be back in 2021 with Season 2! Have a safe + fun holiday season and thanks for listening!

College Athletes and NIL 25.11.2020 29:39

Paul and Brandon discuss college athletes and NIL (name, image, likeness). They breakdown how this will impact numerous other areas of the sports and sponsorship world.

Selling Sponsorships at Small Schools VS. Big Schools 13.11.2020 28:44

On this episode of Knox Talk, JD Byars from South Alabama joins us as we discuss what it is like selling sports sponsorships at small schools vs at large schools. JD is not only an incredible salesman for the University of South Alabama, he is also the talented play-by-play voice of the Jaguars!

Selling Sports in the North VS. in the South 29.10.2020 30:54

We our joined by our very first special guest, Kris Kassle, in this episode! Kris is the Vice President of Fox Sports and the GM of the Fox Sports property at Michigan State. Together, they discuss how sports differ in the North versus the South and how to sell collegiate sports sponsorships accordingly.

Coaches Stories Part 2 22.10.2020 22:20

Paul + Brandon share even more coaches stories and explain how coaches have a direct impact on the sports sponsorship world!

Coaches Stories 15.10.2020 24:37

This is the first of a two-part special where Paul + Brandon share behind the scenes coaches stories illustrating the importance of the coaches role in sports sponsorship deals!

Selling Around College Traditions 30.09.2020 27:10

Brandon and Paul discuss selling sports sponsorships around beloved college traditions. They explain how to do so effectively and recall some stories of successes + failures!

Getting A Job in Sports! 17.09.2020 26:55

Paul and Brandon take a stroll down memory lane as they discuss how they got their start in the sports world and give advice on how to land a job in sports!

Make Goods for Sports Sponsorships 04.09.2020 23:27

With Coronavirus in full-swing, it has caused many problems in the world of sports. One of these is for sponsorships. How do teams, leagues, and schools go about ensuring their sponsors are still getting what it due? Make goods! Paul + Brandon dive deeper into the current world of make goods in this episode.

How Coronavirus Impacted College Sports 26.08.2020 17:17

Paul and Brandon talk about how Coronavirus impacted the world of college sports. Dive into how both sides of the sports world are dealing with Coronavirus and what is to come in future of sports as we find this new normalcy.

About Us! 25.08.2020 1:21

Learn about who we are, what we do, and what this podcast is about.