Courtney Stephen and James Lawson

MVP Sports Business

Sports EN ↓ 38 episodes

Most valuable person explores the world of sports, the business behind the game, and the career opportunities available to athletes, fans, and entrepreneurs.

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Courtney Stephen and James Lawson

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Sports

Latest episode

May 7, 2025

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Episodes

013 - Mark Cuban Does The Unthinkable, Canada Biggest Sporting Event, CFL Growth Plan 07.12.2023

In this episode, Courtney and Jimmy delve into the intricacies of Canada's biggest sporting event, the Grey Cup. They discuss the bidding process for hosting the event, the local economic impact, and analyze the return on investment from previous Grey Cups. A comparison of CFL game attendance against other sports leagues like NCAA and MLS provides insights into the league's popularity. The...

012 - The Future of Sports Stadiums, Roger Goodell Gets Paid, Breaking Down NFL/CFL Contracts, Angel Reese Secures The Reebok Bag 01.11.2023

In this episode, Courtney and Jimmy explore the future of sports stadiums, discussing innovative trends and advancements in stadium design and technology. They dive into Roger Goodell's significant compensation as NFL Commissioner, shedding light on the financial aspects of the league's leadership. Courtney breaks down NFL/CFL contracts, offering insights into the intricacies and implicati...

011 - Dashawn Stephens - Founder of PRSVRE Media and tackling the $3.1B Canadian Sports Industry 18.10.2023

In todays episode, Courtney and Jimmy interview the Founder and Creative Director of PRSVRE Media Group. We cover the origin story of PRSVRE and how the pandemic fueled Dashawn to go all in on the $3.1B Canadian sports industry. The host of the Take It or Leave It Podcast shared how his vision for PRSVRE becoming a media production company. We talked about the growing Canadian Sports Industry and...

010 - The Prime Effect, Financial Literacy with College Athletes, Swifties Take Over The NFL 05.10.2023

Show Notes: Episode Summary In this episode, we discuss the financial challenges faced by athletes, particularly college student-athletes, due to a lack of financial education and guidance. We talk about the importance of athletes having a dedicated team, including agents, financial advisors, and brand managers, to protect their financial interests. The positive development of Canadian Inter-Unive...

009 - Selling Your Experience, A framework for making money from a single skill set you've mastered. 14.09.2023

SELLING YOUR EXPERIENCE A framework for making money multiple ways from a single skill set you’ve mastered. 4 Phases Practice, Performance, Product, Unpack. Practice = Develop skills & acquire knowledge. Performance = deploy your skills in a professional capacity and earn a living using those skills. Product = Use your experience to develop a product for people in your industry. A) Identify an...

008 - The Top 10 Sports Leagues in The World, Why The NFL Dominates, Will Cricket become the Number 1 Sport in the world, and what about Saudi Sports Leagues 07.09.2023

The Top 10 Sports Leagues in The World Why The NFL Dominates Will Cricket become the Number 1 Sport in the world What about Saudi Sports Leagues

007 - The Mixtape Method: Marketing Like You Make Music, How Content Creators Build An Audience 29.08.2023

A strategy for building a fanbase, finding your best material, and developing your content catalogue. This episode unpacks the lessons business owners and content creators can learn from rappers when it comes to bootstrapping an audience and building a fanbase. Step 1: Drop Mixtapes (Free Content) Step 2: Do Features (Collaborate with others who have an existing audience) Step 3: Go On Tour (Befor...

006 - Money Lessons, Why We Got Budgeting Wrong, Every Contract is Negotiable 17.08.2023

Welcome to the Most Valuable Person Podcast. Courtney and Jimmy share the money lessons they've learned since they started working over 15 years ago. Courtney breaks down why we've been budgeting all wrong, and how to spend money guilt-free Every Contract is negotiable from employer contracts to business deals. How you can negotiate to earn more. If you enjoyed the podcast, leave us a revi...

005 - Go Where The Great People Are, Overcoming The Fear of Talking To New People, The Best Places To Meet Great People 08.08.2023

If you want to accelerate your personal & professional growth, you need to actively seek out high caliber people. 

004 - Produce Like A Pro, Stay Laser Focus At Work, Mind Hacking 01.08.2023

Unlock your expertise by creating rules and routines to make you more productive, more creative,  less distracted, and less dependent on motivation. Highlights The Seinfeld System More Experience ≠ More Skill Habit loops and environmental triggers 5 Rules to help you Produce Like a Pro Tips For Performing Like A Pro No Notifications Clear Space / Clear Mind Touch it Once Use Your Calendar Sprint t...

003 - Transform Your Side Hustle Into A Profitable Business 25.07.2023

The difference between a side hustle and a real business is systems & processes. Level 1: Starting a Side Hustle Level 2: Becoming Self Employed Level 3: Building a Business The 3 Key Systems of Every Viable Business Product - The value you provide Marketing - How you let people know you're open for business Finance - If it doesn't make dollars, it doesn't make sense The 4 Support...

002 - Personal Brands, Professional Networks 18.07.2023

If you’re trying to find your next customer, next hire, or new career opportunities, the best place to start looking is in your own network. Episode highlights: - Choosing your personal brand - Using social media as your résumé - How to find a job in a competitive market - Contact marketing strategies

001 - Six Figure Skills 11.07.2023

If you want to earn a six-figure income you need to have a six-figure skill (or two). Episode highlights Why salespeople will always be in demand The POD method sales strategy How much can you earn writing software? How to get started as a digital marketing Follow us on Social @ TheCStephen @ itsjlawson

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