Inside the Business of Sport

Jim Kahler and Michael Carlisle
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Inside the Business of Sport

Welcome to Inside the Business of Sports a new podcast from Cleveland State University Hosted by Jim Kahler a sports business professional for over 40 years. He is joined by Michael Carlisle, an Army veteran and Cleveland State student. Join them as they take you through the business side of the sports industry from the point of view of a seasoned professional and a student trying to navigate the dynamic world of sports business while interviewing some of the heavy hitters from the Cleveland sports industry. 

  1. 09/26/2023

    Michael Weber - Chief Operating Officer at FITE

    Professor K and Michael sit down and discuss FITE with Michael Weber the Co-Founder and COO of FITE. The three of them discuss FITE and their start in digital streaming services and how FITE is broadening the reach of combat related sports.

    49 min

  2. 08/24/2023

    Ticket Sales

    This week on Inside the Business of Sports, Professor K and Michael break down ticket sales. Tickets sales is the bread and butter of the Sports and Entertainment world and ticket sales is one of the easiest ways to break into the world of sports business if your just getting started in your career and its vitally important to the organizations. Join Jim and Mike as they do a deep dive into ticket sales and how it could be the start of your career in the sports world.

    37 min

  3. 08/17/2023

    Ron Wilner - Facility Managment

    This week on Inside the Business of Sport, Jim and Mike are joined by fellow Cleveland State University member Ron Wilner as the group discusses facility management and the requirements that go into running arenas and other venues for events from concerts to your major American sporting events.

    53 min

  4. 07/05/2023

    Savannah Bananas

    Join Professor K and Michael as they break down the business of the Savannah Bananas. Jim and Michael discuss the cultural and baseball phenomenon that are the Savannah Bananas and how a once struggling business man and franchise turned themselves into one of the most exciting shows on a baseball diamond and have sold out a national tour.

    45 min

  5. 06/30/2023

    Naming Rights

    On this weeks episode Professor K and Michael discuss naming rights. With the Cleveland Browns and First Energy breaking ties on the naming rights of Cleveland Browns stadium Jim and Michael break down the business side of what goes into a naming rights deal and why teams and companies make these deals and why they don't renew them.

    39 min

  6. 06/24/2023

    Aileen McManamon - 5T Sports Group

    This week, Professor K and Michael welcome in an old friend of Jim's from the 5T Sports Group, Aileen McManamon. The 5T Sports Group is committed to sustainability in the sports world and works with organizations around the world to make sure the games we love will continue to be available through sustainable means.

    45 min

  7. 06/15/2023

    Super Bowl

    Join Professor K and Michael as they dive into the business of America's most watched and most valuable sporting event, The Super Bowl. From advertising to ticket sales, Professor K and Michael have it covered as they break down how the NFL has continued to dominate the business of sports in America.

    46 min

  8. 06/08/2023

    Brian Barren - President, Business Operations at Cleveland Guardians

    Jim and Michael sit down with Brian Barren, President of Business Operations with the Cleveland Guardians as they discuss how the team has navigated the changes to Major League Baseball while continuing to provide the best experience possible to the fans and how they can balance that with the business of running an MLB organization.

    56 min
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Welcome to Inside the Business of Sports a new podcast from Cleveland State University Hosted by Jim Kahler a sports business professional for over 40 years. He is joined by Michael Carlisle, an Army veteran and Cleveland State student. Join them as they take you through the business side of the sports industry from the point of view of a seasoned professional and a student trying to navigate the dynamic world of sports business while interviewing some of the heavy hitters from the Cleveland sports industry. 

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    Jim Kahler and Michael Carlisle
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
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  • Rating
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    © 2023 Inside the Business of Sport
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