Sports Business Secrets

It is difficult to look in the mirror and understand what your weaknesses are. Here are four things that I need to improve. 

Today’s guest is Jeremy Fullerton, Brand Manager at The Topps Company ! Jeremy has been with the company for 15 years in various roles so we had plenty of sports business and company secrets to uncover! Today we talked about: His original career plan (which had nothing to do with sports) How his trajectory shifted while attending the University of Miami How he got his first opportunity in sports A...

Today’s guest is John Ross, Humanitarian and CEO of Get in the Game! John was once a young kid who dreamed of working in the league. Now that he has 14 years of working there under his belt, he is helping others do the same! With his new company he provides educational resources to assist young adults in answering the question, "What do I do to get a job in the NBA?" Today we talked about: His upb...

For me, "a day in the life" is dependent on the time of year, the project I'm working on, the location I'm in & more. Every day is very different. And they have changed quite drastically from the beginning days of Kreation Talent Agency!

Today’s guest is David Spencer, CEO & Founder of Talent Resources Sports! TRS is an agency bridging the gap between brands and major athletes through commercial opportunities, collaborations, and events. Today we talked about:  His upbringing in NYC and college studies at NYU His investment banking and finance background The time he realized he had a passion for something else The story b...

NIL has already changed the college sports landscape forever. Here are a few things that I envision regarding the future of NIL.

Today’s guest is Tyler Thorne, Director of Sales for Vivint! But the titles don't stop there. He is also a real estate entrepreneur, a podcaster, a husband, a father... and someone who I consider a good friend! Tyler has leveraged his skillset from sports to build a thriving career for himself in both sales and real estate, Today we talked about…. His path after football How he first got introduce...

Today’s guest is Carlos Diaz, a man of who wears many hats! He is a repeat entrepreneur, pre-seed investor, podcaster, blog writer, bread maker and guitar player! Not to mention the CEO & Founder of Uncut.fm 😎 I’ve been lucky enough to get to know Carlos over the past 8 months, and believe me, he’s someone that you’re going to want to pay attention to. Carlos has an extraordinary background. He i...

I often talk about trying to differentiate yourself in this industry. If there is one thing I could recommend today, it's to learn another language! I don't care if you're a player or a coach. I don't care if you're selling software or sports merch. I can tell you it's a powerful differentiator! Which is why I'm currently trying, better late than never!

Today’s guest is Eric Pincus, Salary Cap Strategists, National Writer for Bleacher Report and Host of Sports Business Classroom ! Eric obviously produces great content about current situations in the NBA, including CBA case studies and breaking down salary cap regulations. But it’s not very often you get to hear the story about how experts in the industry get to where they are! Today we talked abo...

Having a global perspective is one of the most valuable things you can bring to the table. Here are a few takeaways from my trip to Panamá and Colombia.

KTA client Djimon Henson begins training camp this week with the Cleveland Cav's GLeague affiliate, the Cleveland Charge! Tune in to hear more about: Djimon's profile and where he's played the past few years The type of contract he signed Different ways to make a final roster

Today’s guest is JR Butler, CEO & Founder of Shift Group ! JR is a former collegiate athlete, a member of the Holy Cross Men's Hockey program, who has found a tremendous amount of success in the business world post playing career! He started in tech sales and quickly held leadership positions in both small and large companies. He is currently making a phenomenal impact in the lives of athletes...

Buenos dias desde Bogotá! Tune in to hear some KTA client updates and what I've been doing in Latin America the past month!

Today’s guest is Justin Brantley, Founder & Chief Storyteller @ Helium Sports & Entertainment Marketing! Justin spent the last ten years working on various sides of the sports business, from coaching to administration to sales to brand relations and everything in between. He is currently a student athlete NIL advisor where he helps athletes build their brand on and off the court (and field). Today...

Another month bites the dust! Here’s what’s happening on the KTA front and why I decided to venture down to Panamá City!

Per usual, every KTA client signing gets shared here! Donovan Smith will be playing the 2022-2023 season in Austria for the Flyers Wels organization. Here's a bit more about the signing and the league...

Very often I ask myself the question, "why?" So today I revisit why I started this podcast. And why it's important that I continue to improve and deliver.

We all want access to something. Maybe a job. Maybe information. Maybe just a phone number of someone you want to connect with! Unfortunately, nothing in this world is free. So here are four ways that you can get access to what you want.

August has been... busy. Here is a quick recap of how the month went, some updates on clients, and what the game plan looks like moving into September!

KTA Client Donovan Smith signed to finish the season in the Dominican Republic with the Indios de San Francisco! This contract is a little bit different than full season European contracts. Don't worry, I explain everything in the episode! https://youtu.be/sE2Z-DbgH8g

Jumping back on the road today to head to Las Vegas for NBA Summer League!

Today’s guest is Jon Hertz, NBPA Agent & Founder of Fitted Athlete Management! Jon took a bit of an unconventional path to becoming an agent. He started his career in the business world on the tech side and then transitioned into a strategic fit into the athlete management side. Today we talked about: How he got involved in the tech industry Some of the early signs that he might transition int...

How do you define success? Where do you find learning opportunities? How do you get started? https://sportsbusiness.uncut.fm/

Today’s guest is Michael Raymond, Founder of Raymond Representation, a sport and talent agency specializing in business, marketing, and lifestyle management! Michael's start in sports began as an athlete, like most of us. Once he realized he was not heading down the professional athlete path, he began surrounding himself with people that helped open doors in the business world. From undergraduate...