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Episode 446: Exactly What I'm Doing on February 27, 2023 Feb 27, 2023

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Happy Monday! Narita, Shibuya Crossing, a B3 game, dinner in Shinjuku and some exploring... Here's whats happening in the northeastern hemisphere... 🇯🇵

Episode 445: Alyssa Hyatt, Senior Associate AD of Business & Administration at Quinnipiac University Feb 25, 2023

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Today’s guest is Alyssa Hyatt, Senior Associate AD of Business & Administration at Quinnipiac University!

Alyssa got her undergraduate degree in sports marketing from University of Connecticut, where she also was one of the most important people on college basketball staffs… a student manager for the men's basketball team!

She then took her talents to George Washington University where she was a GA for the men's basketball team. That is where she got her MBA and later on another Masters in Higher Education Administration. She soon after jumped to Quinnipiac University where she began as the academic advisor for the mens basketball team! She's spent the past 15 years at Quinnipiac climbing the ranks and into her current role!

Today we talked about:

what she wanted to be when she grew up
the decision to go to the University of Connecticut
her responsibilities as a student manager for the MBB team
what it was like to work for Hall of Fame Coach Jim Calhoun
how making a good impression led to future jobs
furthering her education and what doors it opened her
getting the call to join Coach Tom Moore at Quinnipiac University
her roles and responsibilities over the past 15 years!
and much more

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Episode 444: Konnichiwa, Japan! Feb 24, 2023

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Hello from Tokyo! Today I talk about the reasons for coming to Japan and what's on the agenda for the trip! Then as promised, I do an overview of the professional leagues here (structure, teams, import rules, etc). Arigato!

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Episode 443: Exactly What I'm Doing on February 20, 2023 Feb 20, 2023

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Tblisi is a city you should visit at least once in your life! Here’s what I’ve been up to the past week.

Episode 442: Head of Strategy @ 17 Sport, Brianna Salvatore Dueck Feb 18, 2023

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Today’s guest is Brianna Salvatore Dueck, Director of Strategy at 17 Sport!

Brianna played college & pro basketball at UC Davis and in Switzerland, respectively. She has a master’s degree in International Development from a top University in Paris and she's worked for various big time global corporations from the United Nations to Neilsen!

In her role at 17 Sport she works with the top properties and brands within the sports industry and helps them have a positive impact on society.

Today we talked about:

overcoming adversity and loss at a young age
the recruiting process and decision to commit to UC Davis
her professional playing experience abroad
the urge to find passion and purpose outside the game
her decision to further her education (abroad)
the mission behind 17 Sport and why they fit well together
the definition of "purpose driven sponsorship"
a few examples of how they help big brands activate
and much more

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Episode 441: Brand Partnerships in Sports Feb 15, 2023

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The sports business industry is undergoing a massive transformation and it's difficult to keep up with. From skyrocketing team valuations to never ending college conference re-alignments to international league expansions! And what about how quickly people are changing their sports content consumption habits relative to 5 years ago?

One of the topics that I find particularly fascinating is brand partnerships. From club sponsorships to venue naming rights to athlete equity deals, and many things in between.

So today I share some thoughts!

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Episode 440: Exactly What I'm Doing on February 13, 2023 Feb 13, 2023

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72 hours in Vienna! Today I give you some details on how the weekend went and where I'm off to next!

Episode 439: Kirby Porter, Founder of New Game Labs Feb 11, 2023

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Today’s guest is Kirby Porter, Founder of New Game Labs!

After graduating from Harvard University, where she was a member of the Women’s Basketball team, Kirby started her career in sports marketing and venture capital before launching her own business. New Game Labs was founded to help athletes grow their brands and businesses through content creation.

Today we talked about:

the mindset it took to earn a college scholarship
the recruiting process and decision to commit to Harvard
her transition from the "court to the corporate world"
roles and responsibilities during her time at PepsiCo
roles and responsibilities during her time at Will Ventures
the creator economy and what it means for athletes
all about New Game Labs and the vision!
how athletes can monetize their content
and much more

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Episode 438: Exactly What I'm Doing Feb 6, 2023 Feb 06, 2023

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As promised, I'll continue to share things in real time. Here's a quick recap of the past few days in Barcelona in addition to what's in store for the week.

Episode 437: Sean Light, Founder of Weight Room Wealth Feb 04, 2023

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Today’s guest is the one... the only... Mr. Sean Light, CEO + Founder of Weight Room Wealth!

Although we are both Jersey boys, Sean and I first met as college basketball teammates at the wonderful Quinnipiac University. Watching him build his company from the ground up has been nothing short of inspiring! This guy pours his heart and soul into his business, which requires him to be at the top of his game mentally and physically each and every day. This is exactly where Weight Room Wealth was born.

Weight Room Wealth brings the most cutting edge exercise science and breakthrough performance technology to entrepreneurs around the world.

Today we talked about:

the unlikely path to West Virginia University
making the transition to Quinnipiac University
his journey from journalism to strength & conditioning
how he got his first job in the MLB system
producing a podcast episode 365 days in a row
his interview process & role with the Los Angeles Lakers
lessons learned from life in the NBA
the beginning of Weight Room Wealth and its mission
some neuroscience basics that can help you today
and much more

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