Navigating Sports Business

AJ Maestas
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Navigating Sports Business

Gain exclusive insight into the professional and personal worlds of high-level executives in sports and entertainment as we host top decision-makers in the industry to discuss emerging topics, their business, careers, and personal life stories.   From collegiate conference commissioners to professional sports team executives and owners, to CMOs and leading marketers at global brands, Navigating Sports Business takes listeners inside the lives of key people making a major impact on the sports and entertainment industry.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    108. Jared Orton - Savannah Bananas

    Jared Orton - President of the Savannah Bananas - shares the team's evolution from college summer baseball team to international entertainment sensation!   The mission has always been to make baseball fun. That has led to a tidal wave of ticket sales, merchandise, and new revenue streams like televised games and even a fan cruise. As they continue to scale, they are launching an entire league of Banana Ball teams that will compete in cities across the U.S. and beyond.   Details: 1:30 - The Origins of the Savannah Bananas 6:45 - Distinction from the Harlem Globetrotters 7:30 - The Globetrotters model at scale vs. having just one team 14:40 - The secondary ticket market 18:20 - Banana Ball on TV 21:00 - Recruiting talent 23:00 - Business operations 27:25 - The Fan Cruise 30:25 - Building out a league of Banana Ball teams 32:05 - Rapid Fire Questions     For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.

    36 min

  2. DEC 11 · BONUS

    Highlight: Tim Zulawski - AMB Sports & Entertainment

    Tim Zulawski – President of AMB Sports & Entertainment – explains how AMBSE collaborates with brand partners to solve their business problems. AMBSE's perspective: Ultimately it starts with sourcing partners that you know you can positively impact with the tools available to you.   Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=98f56b6dd6dca41729f186d12a4d1251&ppepisode=8414c1e30131e9e15dd33a38c05e3c4d   For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.

    3 min

  3. DEC 4

    107. Jeremy Bloom - Former NFL & Olympic Athlete

    Jeremy Bloom - Former NFL & Olympic Athlete, and the Founder of Integrate - discusses his public battle with the NCAA, his sister's underground poker game that spawned a Hollywood movie, and the lessons he learned in football and skiing that turned him into a successful founder.   Jeremy also teases a major career announcement that will be coming the day after this episode's release!   Details: 2:45 - Reaching elite levels in two sports 7:40 - Jeremy’s dispute with the NCAA 15:45 - The NFL experience 18:25 - Molly’s Game 21:00 - Lessons from the transition from sports to business 27:05 - What’s next for Jeremy? 31:30 - Rapid Fire Questions     For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.

    40 min

  4. NOV 27 · BONUS

    Highlight: Daniel Lamarre - Cirque du Soleil

    Daniel Lamarre – Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board at Cirque du Soleil – tells the story of the chance meeting with The Beatles that led to a powerful artistic collaboration.   "There is no pitch. You're a creative force. We're a creative force. We're here to see if we can work together."   Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=98f56b6dd6dca41729f186d12a4d1251&ppepisode=7692d2a2f75fc07daf409f2d40d29cd7   For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.

    3 min

  5. NOV 19

    106. Eddie Hearn - Matchroom Sport

    Eddie Hearn - Chairman of Matchroom Sport - leads the only global boxing promotional company in the world. However, his empire expands beyond boxing to basketball, darts, snooker, gymnastics, and many other sports.   He discusses his groundbreaking $1 Billion deal with DAZN that brought the biggest fights in the world to streaming, and his thoughts on YouTubers getting in the ring.   Details: 4:05 - Fan experience in professional darts 5:20 - Lessons for life and business 7:45 - Matchroom Boxing 12:15 - YouTuber Boxers 14:50 - Women’s Boxing 18:55 - The largest boxing broadcasting deal in history with DAZN 26:55 - Rapid Fire Questions   For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.

    32 min

  6. NOV 13 · BONUS

    Highlight: Michael Alford - Florida State

    Michael Alford – Vice President and Director of Athletics at Florida State – on the national brand that is FSU athletics, and how they're able to compete for market share with NFL teams, without having to follow the same regional restrictions.   Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=98f56b6dd6dca41729f186d12a4d1251&ppepisode=d673c4611a03e742750bbd3c18d30857   For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.

    2 min

  7. NOV 6

    105. Tim Zulawski - AMB Sports & Entertainment

    Tim Zulawski - President of AMB Sports & Entertainment - manages a portfolio of properties that includes the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC, the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Atlanta Drive GC.   He talks about how Atlanta United is using data to maximize the massive opportunity around soccer with the U.S. set to host the Men's FIFA World Cup in 2026. He also shares how drastically reducing concession prices, can actually increase both revenue and fan satisfaction.   Details: 1:35 - Staying with AMBSE for >20 years 9:00 - AMBSE Ventures 11:10 - Promoting events 17:20 - Low prices on concessions 22:00 - The 2026 World Cup 28:35 - Rapid Fire Questions     For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.

    34 min

  8. OCT 30 · BONUS

    Highlight: Umar Hussain - Navigate

    Umar Hussain – Head of Media at Navigate – on his experience negotiating multibillion dollar deals down to the smallest detail. He also talks about launching ESPN+ and the direct-to-consumer platform for NBA TV.   Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=98f56b6dd6dca41729f186d12a4d1251&ppepisode=85a49c2005d45c7def8aca7dbc9d0504   For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.

    2 min
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Gain exclusive insight into the professional and personal worlds of high-level executives in sports and entertainment as we host top decision-makers in the industry to discuss emerging topics, their business, careers, and personal life stories.   From collegiate conference commissioners to professional sports team executives and owners, to CMOs and leading marketers at global brands, Navigating Sports Business takes listeners inside the lives of key people making a major impact on the sports and entertainment industry.

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  • Creator
    AJ Maestas
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    209
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Navigate 2023 All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Navigating Sports Business

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