Sportsepreneur Podcast

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… The post SE53 | Disrupting College Basketball With Creative Ideas | Joseph Bien-Kahn appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

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… The post ClutchTimeout | Steve Lavin | Leading From Inside the Huddle appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

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… The post SE52 | OKKULO Founder on Bettering Athletes | Mel O’Connor appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

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… The post SE51 | The Sports Philanthropy Network with Roy Kessel Featuring Eric Kasimov and His Path to Creating Sports Content appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

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… The post ClutchTimeout | Thad Matta | Championship Culture Stories appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

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 to the 2007 to 2011 Ohio State Buckeye football program. Eric and Nate discuss the power of mentors, the impact of Coach Jim… The post SE50 | Nate Oliver | Ohio State Buckeyes and Life After Football appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

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… The post SE49 | The Three Feelings in Sports and Entrepreneurship with Dan McGovern appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

“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… The post SE48 | “The Man in the Arena” with Matt Doherty appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

“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… The post SE47 | Empowering Others to Be Happy with David Meltzer appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

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… The post Creating Amazing Soccer Content with Mo Ali Heydarpour appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

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 ... Read more The post SE45 | The Olympian Mindset with Swimmer, Cullen Jones (Part 2) appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

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 ... Read more The post SE44 | Making a Splash with USA Olympic Gold Medalist, Cullen Jones (Part 1) appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

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 ... Read more The post SE43 | The Modern Day GK with Mark Robinson appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Positively impacting the lives of 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, 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 Executive of the Year. He led the Sacramento River Cats to the 2019 AAA National Championship.  John spent time with Chip at Sutter Health Park, the stadium the River Cats call home. Let's get into this episode: Leading the Sacramento River Cats with General Manager, Chip Maxson on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  Leading the Sacramento River Cats with General Manager, Chip Maxson The City of Sacramento Chip's Background How the River Cats Positively Impact the Community From Intern to General Manager The Mental Side of Minor League Baseball The Importance of Networking and Education Winning the 2019 National Championship The 2020 Sacramento River Cats T

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 or entrepreneur looking to learn more about creating your own content that matters? We encourage you to check out our Content Matterz platform. On this platform, we discuss quick hitting topics in and around the world of content marketing. We hope you can learn from us and our stories.  Why SportsEpreneur Exists with Eric Kasimov Headlines Eric's Desire to Create a Content Platform Around Sports Why Sports and Business Relate Applying Sports Analogies to Business Changing the Perspective of Business Professionals The Importance of Giving Content What SportsEpreneur Has Lead To Doing Fun Work The post SE41 | Why Sports

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 motivation, 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 next level results.  I first learned of Tim Kight when Ohio State shared the leadership program they had started after the 2012 season. Hearing how they identified Freshman, JT Barrett as an elite leader had me intrigued by what was to come with the Buckeyes.   Sure enough in 2014, Ohio State won the national championship against a national perception and in the face of much adversity. As I continued to pay attention to the program, it was obvious the strong leadership the program had. And I came to realize the impact Tim Kight was having behind the scenes.   I would encourage you to become a subscriber to The Focus 3 Podcast. It will

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 ultimately, the position of soccer goalkeeper. Since then, he never lost passion for it. Now, Abdel makes his living training soccer goalkeepers, playing the sport he loves, and selling soccer goalkeeper gear.  As a result of Abdel's passion, mindset, and work ethic, and our own interest in the game of soccer, we are excited to chat with him on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  The post SE39 | Soccer Goalkeeper Entrepreneur in Abdel Rodriguez appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Taking the lessons learned from coaching soccer and applying them to the business world. Today we speak with Charles Leichtweis, Managing Director of Experts in How. We discuss the importance of sports, relationships, and youth sports culture.   We are excited to chat with Charles Leichtweis on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  Business Lessons Learned from Coaching Soccer with Charles Leichtweis Headlines The Importance of Sports Parents Being Advocates for Their Children The Power of Encouragement in Youth Athletes Learning From Your Losses The Importance of Relationships in Sports How Leadership Affects Teams The post SE38 | How Playing Sports Impacts the Youth with Charles Leichtweis appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

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 the Sports World Brands Getting Behind Athletes and Their Causes How Brands Can Think Differently About ROI Finding Your Purpose The post SE37 | Sports Advertising Insights with John Balkam appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Taking lessons from the incredible sports figure and human being, Frank Reich. Today we speak with Tony Tennaro, Managing Chair for C12 Greater Charlotte. In this episode, we discuss the lessons we have learned from watching and being around Frank Reich.  We are excited to chat with Tony Tennaro on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.  Business Lessons Learned from Frank Reich Headlines Reich's time in Buffalo Frank's Time in Maryland Learning to Win and Lose from Reich Not Settling for the Status Quo The post SE36 | Sports and Business Collide in a Podcast Chat with Rob Cressy appeared first on SportsEpreneur.