Sports Business Secrets

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**Sports Business Secrets**

Hi, I’m Kevin Tarca, basketball agent, sports business entrepreneur, and current Director of Basketball Strategy at FreeGame Mgmt.

Sports Business Secrets gives you a front row seat to the business of sports. I share what I’m seeing and learning in real time, while bringing on guests from across the industry, including GMs, scouts, CEOs, agents, and more.

From the agent business and international basketball to the ever-changing college sports and NIL landscape, with plenty of entrepreneurship and leadership mixed in along the way.

www.kevintarca.com
www.freegamemgmt.com

Latest Episodes:

Episode 406: Exactly What I'm Doing on July 8th, 2022 Jul 08, 2022

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

Episode 405: Jon Hertz, NBPA Agent & Founder of Fitted Athlete Management Jul 06, 2022

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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 into sports
Similarities between the tech world and sports world
Key mindset values and skills that translate to the NBA
How he differentiates himself in a cut-throat world
How NIL opportunities play a role in his recruiting
Important factors for players and families to understand
Some advice for anyone getting into the business!

Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy!

Episode 404: How and Where Do You Get Started? Jul 05, 2022

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

Episode 403: Michael Raymond, Founder of Raymond Representation Jul 02, 2022

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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 studies at UCF to Law School at Miami, Michael has been putting in the work to build the career of his dreams.

Today we talked about….

His undergrad experience opening doors to the marketing world
The decision to go to Law School
How Raymond Representation was born
The original vision versus strategic pivots
The breakdown of the NIL market in 3 categories
Details of an actual NIL deal and athlete deliverables
Recommendation on how to enter & succeed in the business

Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy!

Episode 402: The Status of European Basketball Jun 27, 2022

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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 Sports Business Secrets Community here: https://sportsbusiness.uncut.fm/nft/34359738492 https://eb-advisorygroup.org/

Episode 401: Jeremy Woo, NBA Draft Insider for Sports Illustrated Jun 21, 2022

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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 episode...

But in my opinion, it's more beneficial for you to hear some of the behind the scenes action - in regards to both Jeremy's career journey and what goes on before the story hits the internet!

Today we talked about:

How Jeremy grew up and got into sports journalism
His career progression throughout the years at Sports Illustrated
How important gaining trust is when giving/getting information
Differences between the Mock Draft & Best Available Board
What characteristics he uses to evaluate talent on court
Which off court characteristics help and hurt a player’s stock
The debate between drafting the best available vs. the best fit
How an NCAA run factors into a players evaluation
and much more

Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy!

Episode 400: Celebrating Four Hundred! Jun 17, 2022

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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 at less than a cup of coffee 😉☕️ Check it out here: https://sportsbusiness.uncut.fm/nft/34359738492

Episode 399: Well This Sounds Fun Jun 16, 2022

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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...

Episode 398: Andrew Petcash, Entrepreneur & Founder of The Petcash Post Jun 13, 2022

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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: