SportsEpreneur

Finding opportunities during trying times. In this episode, we feature the Co-Founder & President of Distinction Agency, Jonathan Lubic. Having the mindset to even think about opportunity starts with telling your story the way you want it to be heard. That line about telling your story is so true. It’s why we were excited to feature Jonathan on the SportsEpreneur podcast. Eric and Jonathan spe...

An inside look at how we utilize SportsEpreneur to start conversations. In this SportsEpreneur Podcast episode, Eric Kasimov discusses why he started this passionate content platform, SportsEpreneur. Eric enjoys talking about both sports and business. SportsEpreneur is the catalyst in which our content starts conversations that drives business for us within our marketing company.    By creating co...

“Our entire country has been put in a situation of handling adversity.” -Fran Fraschilla. In this episode, we hear stories from Fran about his days coaching at St. John’s and Manhattan, his time as an analyst with ESPN, and his thoughts on the state of basketball. Together, Fran Fraschilla and host of the ClutchTimeout podcast series, Alan Major, provide insights on leading during stressful times....

Someone out there is going to be glad you shared your story. In this SportsEpreneur Podcast episode, we tell the story of Frank Van Buren, a former United States Army Black Hawk Pilot. Frank discusses how creating content has helped build a deeper bond with his mother. If you are looking for another reason to start on your content creation journey, look no further than your loved ones.   We are ve...

Building fan and athlete relationships through real-time shopping. In this episode, Eric Kasimov chats with GMDY Co-Founder, Danny Harris. GMDY empowers athletes and gives sports fans a better way to shop. Eric and Danny discuss an athlete’s influence, personal branding, and creating engaged sports fans.   The “I see it, I want it” mentality has captured many people. That’s where GMDY comes in.  W...

A basketball league for the top 18-year-olds in the world? In this episode, Eric Kasimov chats with Joseph Bien-Kahn, a freelance journalist based out of Los Angeles. Eric and Joseph discuss an idea for a disruptive basketball league, content, and creativity.  Eric connected with Joe once he saw him featured in the Axios Sports Newsletter by Kendall Baker. Joe shared an idea for a basketball leagu...

Inside the huddle with one of college basketball’s finest, Steve Lavin. We hear stories from Lavin on his days coaching The UCLA Bruins and St. Johns University to being an analyst with Fox Sports and CBS Turner. In this episode, Steve Lavin and host of the ClutchTimeout podcast series, Alan Major, provide insights and glimpses about what leading a winning program on and off the court looks like....

Creating more space for athletes to be better. In this episode, Eric Kasimov chats with Mel O’Connor, CEO and Founder of OKKULO training. Eric and Mel discuss taking an athlete’s training to the next level with the use of technology. Mel and his team are dedicated to the research and development of tech-driven training systems in elite sport. OKKULO’S cutting-edge training system pioneers the inno...

Connecting to the sports world through content. Eric had the privilege of being featured on The Sports Philanthropy Network with Roy Kessel. Eric and Roy discuss opportunities in content creation, launching SportsEpreneur, and an athlete’s transition to life after sports.  Creating genuine content as a current or former athlete, sports fan, or business professional can go a long way in building yo...

Behind the scenes with one of college basketball’s finest, Coach Thad Matta. A winning culture is contagious and Matta’s stories from his days with The Ohio State Buckeyes, Xavier Musketeers, and Butler Bulldogs prove that out. In this episode, Thad Matta and host of the ClutchTimeout podcast series, Alan Major, provide insights and glimpses about what leadership under pressure looks like. Alan an...

The impact of being a Buckeye both on and off the field. In this episode, Eric Kasimov chats with Nate Oliver, Director of the Keith B. Key Buckeye Social Entrepreneurship Program at The Ohio State University, and a key member of the 2007 to 2011 Ohio State Buckeye football program. Eric and Nate discuss the power of mentors, the impact of Coach Jim Tressel, and life after football. We are gratefu...

There’s winning, there’s losing, and then there’s not participating. In this episode, Eric Kasimov chats with Dan McGovern, Founder, Owner, and Director of Yes I Can Basketball. Coach Dan McGovern, known to many as Coach Mac, discusses with Eric the 3 feelings in sports, youth basketball, and finishing what you started.  Yes I Can Basketball is the most popular youth basketball program in Charlott...

“The credit belongs to the ‘person’ who is actually in the arena”. -Theodore Roosevelt. In this episode, Eric Kasimov chats with Matt Doherty, North Carolina Tar Heel, former College Basketball Coach, and business coach. Coach Doherty and Eric explore growing up on the playground courts, leaders that have shaped so many, and dealing with haters and other obstacles.  Coach Matt delivers some amazin...

“Make a lot of money, help a lot of people, have a lot of fun.” In this episode, Eric Kasimov chats with David Meltzer, speaker, author, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing. David is a difference-maker in the sports industry. David and Eric explore what happy means to David, how he dealt with losses, and how to handle obstacles life throws at you, including the pandemic the world is...

A passion for soccer content. In this episode, Eric Kasimov chats with Mo Ali Heydarpour, soccer content creator and soccer trainer. You can find Mo’s content on Instagram and all social media platforms @MoAliFC. With over 600,000 followers on Instagram, incredible content, and a passion for the game we just had to spend some time chatting about his stories, business, and creativity.  We are excit...

Stories from the pool told by a man on a mission. This is part two of Eric Kasimov’s conversation with Cullen Jones, USA Olympian, world record holder, and Olympic gold medalist. In this episode, Eric and Cullen discuss the Olympian mindset, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, and Michael Jordan’s influence on Cullen, and the dramatic 4×100 relay at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Cullen’s amazing swimming c...

From almost drowning as a child to Olympic swimming gold medalist. In this episode, Eric Kasimov chats with Cullen Jones, USA Olympian, World Record Holder, and Olympic Gold Medalist.   Cullen is the first African American swimmer to hold a world record. The bottom line is Cullen is and always has been a man on a mission. Currently, he works with the Novant Health Foundation Team and as an Ambassa...

Entering the mind of a modern day goalkeeper. In this SportsEpreneur Podcast episode, Eric Kasimov chats with Mark Robinson, co-owner of The Modern Day GK. The goalkeeper position is one of the most difficult positions in all sports. It’s also one of the most scrutinized positions you could choose to play. That is where The Modern Day GK comes in! They go beyond physical training–they help goalkee...

Positively impacting the lives of baseball players, fans, and the city of Sacramento. In this SportsEpreneur Podcast episode, John Priore chats with Chip Maxson, General Manager of the Sacramento River Cats. The River Cats are the AAA Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants.  We discuss mentoring, the city of Sacramento, and leading a baseball organization.  Chip was the 2019 Pacific Coast League Ex...

Creating analogies between sports and business. In this episode, our SportsEpreneur Founder, Eric Kasimov explains the SportsEpreneur story and why this content platform exists. This content platform has developed in incredible ways throughout the years and has lead to amazing opportunities. We hope you can learn from Eric’s story of why he built this platform, SportsEpreneur. Are you an athlete o...

Talent is a gift, uncommon is a choice. In this episode, we chat with Tim Kight, Founder of Focus 3 and host of The Focus 3 Podcast with Urban Meyer. We discuss many topics including event + response = outcome, uncommon people, and wide receiver Michael Thomas.     Tim’s business has a mission is to help companies around the world align the power of leadership, culture, and behavior to achieve nex...

The mentality of a soccer goalkeeper and entrepreneur. In this podcast episode, we speak with Abdel Rodrigues, soccer goalkeeper, trainer, and founder of Kronis. We discuss USA soccer, the immigrant mindset, and youth sports.   In Abdel’s incredible journey, one thing remains the same–passion. You’ll hear from Abdel the story of how, at a young age, he fell in love with the game of soccer and, ult...

Playing sports creates many opportunities for progress. This episode features the business leader, Charles Leichtweis. Charles is the Managing Director of Experts in How. We discuss the importance of sports, relationships, and youth sports culture.   Charles was originally featured on our Entrepreneur Perspectives podcast which you can find on our KazSource website . It became clear after chatting...

Sports are getting fat and lazy. Today we speak with John Balkam of Third Win Group to discuss shifting mindset, sports advertising, and diving head-first into creating content.  We are excited to chat with John Balkam on the SportsEpreneur Podcast. The State of Advertising in the Sports World with John Balkam Headlines If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It The State of Sports Advertising The Good in th...

Talking the evolving world of content, marketing, and relationship building. Today we speak with Rob Cressy of Bacon Sports to discuss unique relationship building, how content helps drive new business, and the podcasting-LinkedIn combination. We are excited to chat with Rob Cressy on the SportsEpreneur Podcast. Sports and Business Collide in a Podcast Chat with Rob Cressy Headlines Spreading Posi...