Sports Business Secrets

I try to reflect on my strategy very often. I take inventory of what has worked, what has not worked, what I’ve learned from it and how to overcome future obstacles. Today I talk about some overarching challenges that I see in the sports agent world.

Blessed to be back on the road! Tune in to hear where I am in the world and what's on deck for the next few weeks!

Today we chat with veteran Italian professional basketball Coach, Marco Sodini! You’ll learn about the differences between NCAA talent and Italian pro players. I also ask him about his unique press conference routine... 🖼 🗣

Creating a lofty goal is always the first step. But as soon as it's created, the process begins. Too many people get overwhelmed with "chasing the goal," instead of breaking it down into steps and enjoying the process.

There is a big difference between athletic performance & sports performance. Today we are joined by the one and only Coach Brijesh Patel, Director of Athletic Performance at Quinnipiac University. ➡️ building a culture at QU ➡️ why accountability is necessary ➡️ what all athlete should focus on Tune in to find out what you need to do to become the best version of yourself on and off the court!

Today I discuss everything you need to know about basketball exposure camps. From the G-League Invitational to overseas tours to camps during NBA summer league and everything in between!

Today I’m joined by basketball journalist @heinnews to talk about the world of international basketball! We discuss why Germany is one of the best markets to play in, the differences between youth development overseas & his recent book!

How can you get a contract overseas? Well, the short answer is: be very good at basketball. The long answer: listen to this episode.

Not only do you get to hear what types of players @Eric Eaton recruits to his program, you get to hear a few memories from our days at Quinnipiac! I also gave Coach Eaton a chance to tell a funny story about me at the end, you won’t want to miss it 😂

Customer service can mean everything to the success or failure of your business. What does that have to do with serving scrambled eggs at night? Well, let me explain! 🍳

In 2016, AJ noticed something missing in the sports representation world. His solution? Enter VaynerSports! Today AJ and I talk about his leadership role with Vayner Media, his transition into being a certified agent, and the upcoming NCAA rule changes.

One of the biggest threats to success is boredom. And if you don’t fall in love with it and take control, it will be your downfall!

Today you get to hear from one of the most respected scouts & player development coaches in the industry! Avi Even joins us to talk about the culture they they built at Maccabi Tel-Aviv, and what it takes to play in the Euroleague. You'll want to take the notepad out for this one!

Visualize this on a line chart 📈 The performance of anything at one point in time should not be the total sum of your thoughts. Take a step back and look at the aggregate trajectory. ps: today we hit 10,000 downloads!! 🙏❤️

Even though Tony Vasaturo lives in Southern Cal, he knows he's a northeast guy at heart 😎 Today Tony and I talk about his story from team manager to college coach to trainer & teacher. Listen up, class is in session!

Stop trying to grow plants before fertilizing the soil. One way to NOT build a genuine relationship is to come in hot asking for something. Here is a story about an email that backfired, and some suggestions for building your foundation.

When he was a kid, Derick Grant didn’t dream about the NBA. He just focused on his process and fell in love with the game. After a pro career with the Harlem Globetrotters, he now spends his time teaching others how to elevate to the best versions of themselves!

We all have big league dreams. But for most, they are just that... dreams. If you're not trying to identify how to leverage your skill set & passion to open doors for after your playing days, you're wasting time! Today I talk about several career paths in the world of sports.

"Sleeping in the same bed and dreaming different dreams" is an old Chinese expression. What does that mean? And what does it have to do with sports biz? You’ll have to listen in to find out 😜

NBA front offices try to collect as much data as possible for their respective scouting databases. Allowing college underclassmen to “test the waters” opens the door for teams to get a competitive advantage. Here is an overview of that process...

So, do you need to go to law school to be an agent? 🤔 The best way to find out is to hear from an agent/lawyer directly! Today we’re joined by Darren Angell to hear his unique path from playing to coaching to law school and beyond!

Some days you'll get overseas deep dives or hear from experienced guests in the industry. But other days the curtain gets peeled back. Today, January 28, 2020, you get a front row seat in the life of Kevin Tarca.

Today we’re joined by a former teammate of mine, James Feldeine! Even after his successful college career at Quinnipiac University, James didn’t see himself as an NBA player. He just wanted to be true to himself & trust the process. It’s safe to say that mindset paid off!

If you know someone who is an aspiring pro, send this to them. I try to answer all emails, DMs & random messages I receive, but sometimes I can’t get to them all. I also share my email. I will respond to every single one, if you follow directions!

Nick Lagios studied Geography in college but always had a passion for the game of basketball. Less than 10 years later he found himself a member of the World Champion Los Angeles Lakers! Today Nick talks about his unique journey and gives some great advice to aspiring coaches.