Sports Business Secrets

European basketball is one of my favorite things in the world. Despite my love, there are challenges and uncertainties looming. Today I discuss some of those uncertainties and summarize a recent report from the European Basketball Advisory Group. Check out the full report here: https://eb-advisorygroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/EBAG_Quo-Vadis-Euroleague-Basketball_Final.pdf Check out the Spor...

Today’s guest is Jeremy Woo, staff writer and NBA Draft Insider for Sports Illustrated! Now typically when Jeremy goes on a podcast, or any NBA Draft analyst for that matter, they are grilled with questions like, "who is going to be the number 1 pick?" or "which players hurt their draft stock the past week?" Today was a bit different. Of course we touch on some actual draft prospects later in the...

Today's episode is a special one. Of course a celebration for 400 episodes is in store. But even more exciting is a new project that is live as of today! I have officially launched a digital home for Sports Business Secrets, and you could find it at https://sportsbusiness.uncut.fm! In addition, we're kicking off the 400 party by minting our first NFT! There are only 20 spots and each one is priced...

Someone told me they could help me strengthen my podcast community, learn more about NFTs AND generate revenue... Well, that sounds fun! The sports and tech combo is happening quicker than I expected. Let's give it a try...

Today’s guest is Andrew Petcash, former collegiate basketball player, entrepreneur & Founder of The Petcash Post , one of hottest newsletters on the market that breaks down the business of athletes, sports and NIL! You'll want to break out the notepad for all the knowledge Andrew shares... Today we talked about: How he went from 0 scholarship offers to 10 His decision between going pro in hoop...

I can sense a shift in the structure of the talent management industry. In today’s episode I explain what I’m seeing.

Today’s guest is Lilliana Antequera, Sr. Collegiate Marketing Manager for CELSIUS ! Lilliana has an extensive background in marketing in the consumer packaged goods space in addition to tech focused companies. Today she shared invaluable insight into the world of brand marketing, NIL and a sneak peek at some additional collegiate-focused projects at CELSIUS. Today we talked about…. her desire to b...

These episodes are starting to sound redundant when I record them. But as they say, consistency breeds results! Here's what I'm up to today.

Today’s guest is Daniel Sokolovsky, Head Coach of BKM Lučenec , a professional team in Slovakia. Daniel's career has taken him all over the globe. From being a collegiate player and volunteer coach in the states to an Assistant in many countries overseas; finally leading him to his first Head Coaching opportunity in Slovakia last season. Today we talked about…. his playing career and his path into...

Web3, blockchain, NFTs, cryptocurrency. Sound complicated? Yes, but those things are here to stay. So let’s get acclimated and discuss why it’s important for the sports world!

Overseas basketball probably does not operate the way you think it does. Today I revisit the structure of domestic leagues and international competitions.

Today’s guest is Chris Gulla, a sports lawyer & Founder of ACD Agency! Chris graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and minor in Economics from Wilkes University, where he played college basketball. He got his JD from Rutgers Law, where he spent time working for super agent, Leon Rose, who is now the President of the New York Knicks. During that time he also dove into his co...

In this revisited episode, I discuss everything you need to know about exposure camps. Some things have changed since I first published the episode, but the core insights remain the same. It's important to analyze each camp before you decide to invest your time and money.

I missed these episodes! Today I bring you up to speed on a KTA vision, current clients, new strategy, and what's on the calendar this week in Atlanta!

Today’s guest is Jordan Confessore, the Associate Commissioner of Men's Basketball for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference ! The MAAC also happens to be the conference that my beloved Quinnipiac Bobcats' play in :) Jordan played basketball at Ithaca College where she got a degree in sports media. I first met Jordan when we both worked at a small sports marketing firm in Princeton, called the Ga...

Sometimes you have to put your head down and focus on some big projects! Unfortunately that meant a short delay in content for the podcast. But it's all good now, after a short hiatus, we are back! Here is what I've been up to the past three weeks and some insight on what I'm looking forward to heading into the summer!

We all know the NCAA makes a tremendous amount of revenue from March Madness. But have you ever wondered HOW much? Today I dive into the most recent broadcast deal, including the exact value and length. I also discuss the amount of money conferences receive as a kickback for each schools performance. March Madness for the public. March Sadness for student athletes.

Today’s guest is Issa Hall, the Founder and CEO of JRZY! JRZY is an amazing new platform that empowers athletes with technology to leverage opportunities for themselves as competitors. I’ve been following JRZY the past year and the tools and resources they provide are tremendously valuable! Their original tool started as a marketplace that connects athletes to sponsorship opportunities (which they...

Today’s guest is Bruce Hamburger, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Columbia University! Bruce has been coaching the game of basketball his entire career and has experience at many different levels. From being a Grad Assistant at the Division 3 level, to an Assistant on a Final Four team, to joining the staff for a WNBA team, and everything in between! Today we talked about: how he grew up and g...

Last month I had a really cool experience jumping on Anthony Uva's TV show! Here are the topics we covered on the show: - reasons why I decided to go to Quinnipiac University - a typical day in the life of a Division 1 basketball player - the path that led me to explore the European market - why and how I started Kreation Talent Agency - what I look for when I'm recruiting - how much money pros ma...

Today’s guest is Edgar Vargas, a Puerto Rico-based digital marketer with many years of marketing and brand building experience in sports, media & athletic administration! Edgar started his own broadcast project for all sports at his university when he was a student, which spring-boarded him into an amazing career in sports marketing and media. Today we talked about: how he grew up and got intr...

Today’s guest is Skyler Beauchamp, Technical Recruiter & Basketball Consultant. As you know this season of the podcast is geared towards bringing the listeners not just knowledge for on the court… but knowledge that will add value to your life off the court. Lucky for us, today we get the best of both worlds! Skyler was acclimated to the scouting world the moment he stepped into college. Manag...

Celebrating the small wins! This weekend we crossed the 50,000 downloads benchmark! The podcast is consistently listened to in 88 countries and counting. Is Sports Business Secrets the fastest growing podcast out there? I’m not sure. Is Sports Business Secrets just getting started? Absolutely. More often than not, very few people will believe in you until you’ve already done it or until a celebrit...

Today’s guest is Jason Esseboom, the Founder of Joyned Capital . As you know this season of the podcast is geared towards bringing the listeners not just knowledge for on the court… but knowledge that will add value to your life off the court. Jason realized early on that he was not going to be able to pay the bills forever by playing the game he loves. So he found a different path that combined h...

Today’s guest is Adam Finkelstein, National Recruiting Analyst for ESPN . Adam has experience in many different sectors of the basketball world; from the media side to coaching at both the collegiate and prep school levels… and obviously to evaluating talent all across the country. Today we talked about: how he grew up and got introduced to the game his transition after school to working in basket...