Game 7: The Sports, Business & Lifestyle Podcast

Welcome to a brand new episode of  The Quarter Four Podcast! I'm Michael Elkins, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, and your host.My guest this month is Andrew Donovan: Vice President of Collegiate Partnerships at Altius Sports Partners.In this episode, we're talking about the three biggest words in sports right now … Name, Image and Likeness. Altius is leading the NIL revolution, working directly with the most prominent universities in the country in developing comprehensive and compliant programs to equip all stakeholders to successfully navigate this new era in intercollegiate athletics!Altius is unique in that their work doesn't center on just what the universities can do, they're also educating the athletes on a multitude of NIL-related issues including intellectual property, financial literacy, and how to leverage their brand in conjunction with their university.Andrew and I discuss his transition from University employment to working with a cutting-edge start-up. We talk about the NIL revolution, discussing issues ranging from current athlete branding to potential future issues like collective bargaining for university athletes.If you're interested in the mesh between sports, business, the NCAA and athlete rights then this is the episode for you. So sit back and enjoy my conversation with Andrew Donovan.You can follow the show on:Instagram @melkins1, @mle_lawTwitter: @melkins31175https://mlelawfirm.com

Welcome to a brand new episode of  The Quarter Four Podcast! I’m Michael Elkins, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, and your host.My guest this month is golf executive and entrepreneur Elisa Gaudet.Elisa has over 20 years of experience in the golf industry spanning across the United States, Europe and Latin America. In 2002, while working for the PGA Tour, she led the 2002 2002 EMC World Cup. She also headed up sponsorship, marketing and PR for the Latin PGA Tour.After working for the PGA Tour, Elisa became an entrepreneur as the founder of Executive Golf International, a strategy driven golf marketing firm that was responsible for creating Women’s Golf Day.Started in 2016, Women’s Golf Day is a global event held on the first Tuesday in June everywhere around the world. To date over 900 locations in 68 countries have participated engaging thousands of women worldwide through the game of golf thus creating a global movement. In a historically male dominated sport, Elisa has created an international movement that transcends language, culture, religion, politics and age.Prior to golf, Elisa worked in the entertainment industry for over ten years as a model and actress, appearing on numerous radio and television programs as well as being a guest speaker on a variety of golf topics.She’s also an author, writing a three-book series known as the Two Good Rounds book series. In her second book, Two Good Rounds SUPERSTARS– Golf Stories from the World’s Greatest Athletes, Elisa spoke to 54 of the top athletes in the world who shared ther passion for golf including Ray Allen, Wayne Gretzky and John Smoltz to name a few.In this episode, Elisa and I talk about her rise in the sports business world, how she made the transition from the PGA Tour to owning her own business, the evolution of Womens Golf Day and A LOT more. There isn’t much Elisa hasn’t done in the world of business and sports, and we talk about it all!So sit back and enjoy my conversation with golf entrepreneur, author and my friend, Elisa Gaudet.You can follow the show on:Instagram @melkins1, @mle_lawTwitter: @melkins31175https://mlelawfirm.comThank you for listening and enjoy the show!

Welcome to the 2021 Season Premiere of The Quarter Four Podcast! I’m Michael Elkins, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, and your host.In this season premiere I bribing you two

Welcome to a new episode of Game 7: The Sports, Business and Lifestyle Podcast. I’m Michael Elkins, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, and your host.My guest this month is the Executive Vice President / Chief Marketing Officer for the Boston Red Sox , Adam Grossman. Adam leads marketing and communications efforts for the Red Sox and Fenway Park. Adam oversees all aspects of the team’s Marketing, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Advertising and Content, and Creative Service departments.Adam is also head of marketing for Red Sox sister company Fenway Sports Management, a leading sports and entertainment agency that provides sales, marketing, and consulting services for Fenway Sports Group's elite portfolio of properties, including Liverpool FC, LRMR Marketing & Branding (a LeBron James company), NESN, and Roush Fenway Racing.Beginning his career with the Red Sox in 2002 as an intern, Adam was named Special Assistant to President/ CEO Larry Lucchino in 2004, and promoted to Vice President of Marketing in 2008. Prior to assuming his current role, Adam served as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for the Miami Dolphins from 2009 to 2011.In this episode we discuss running a sports team during a pandemic, Adam’s rise through the sports business world, the differences between marketing in the NFL and major league baseball and a lot more!So sit back and enjoy my conversation with Red Sox Executive Vice President, Adam Grossman.Thank you for listening and enjoy the show!You can follow the show on:Instagram @melkins1, @mle_lawTwitter: @melkins31175https://mlelawfirm.com

Welcome to a new episode of Game 7: The Sports, Business and Lifestyle Podcast. I’m Michael Elkins, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, and your host.My guest this month is Nick Shaw, author and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization (RP) a science-based nutrition and training company. In this episode, Nick and I discuss his newly released book, Fit for Success, which breaks success down to seven habits as learned from years of working with world class athletes such as CrossFit Games champion Rich Froning.Nick places these seven habits — work ethic, internal locus of control, positive mindset, discipline, purpose, failure, and recharge — at the core of the book, and we discuss each in this episode.Fit for Success dedicates a chapter to each habit, diving deep into what it means to, for example, work hard. Shaw takes what he’s learned in the past six years at the helm of RP, as well as research from books on topics like self-improvement and economics, then combines it with a real-life narrative to explain each habit. At the end of each chapter, he suggests ways to put the habit into practice. Thank you for listening and enjoy the show!You can follow the show on:Instagram @melkins1, @mle_lawTwitter: @melkins31175https://mlelawfirm.com

Welcome to a new episode of Game 7: The Sports, Business and Lifestyle Podcast. I’m Michael Elkins, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, and your host.My guest this month is Jeff Darlington. Jeff is an American television reporter with ESPN Productions, where he’s a regular on such shows as SportsCenter and NFL Countdown. He is known for high-level interviews with NFL stars like Antonio Brown, Tom Brady and Jared Goff. Jeff is known for breaking the story that Tom Brady was leaving the New England Patriots (something we discuss in detail in the show). Jeff previously covered the NFL for the NFL Network and NFL.com. For six seasons prior to 2011, he covered the Miami Dolphins for The Miami Herald and in 2010, he was named South Florida's "Best Sports Writer."Some of the things we discuss on the show:1. Jeff’s road from print journalism to television;2. The evolution of sports journalism from print media to social media platforms;3. Maintaining journalistic integrity in the minute to minute sports news cycle;4. The psychology of breaking the biggest player movement story in sports history; and much more.If you’ve ever wanted an inside peek into the day to day of those that are breaking sports news at the highest level, then this is the show for you. So, with that, I bring you my conversation w/ ESPN NFL reporter, Jeff Darlington.You can follow Jeff on Twitter: @jeffdarlington and Instagram: @jeffdarlingtonYou can follow the show on:Instagram @melkins1, @mle_lawTwitter: @melkins31175https://mlelawfirm.comThank you for listening and enjoy the show!

Welcome to a new episode of Game 7: The Sports, Business and Lifestyle Podcast. I’m Michael Elkins, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, and your host.My guest this month is Chip LaMarca, a member of Florida's House of Representatives and the sponsor of Florida's nationally recognized Name, Image and Likeness law!In this episode, Chip and I cover the intersection between sports and politics. Chip discusses the origins of the law, the process for getting the law passed and the law's immediate and future impacts.Chip takes listeners inside the process of how an elected official recognizes a problem and then works to solve that problem through legislation. If you're a fan of politics and sports then this is the episode for you!You can follow the show on:Instagram @melkins1, @mle_lawTwitter: @melkins31175https://mlelawfirm.comThank you for listening and enjoy the show!

Welcome to a new episode of Game 7: The Sports, Business and Lifestyle Podcast. I’m Michael Elkins, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, and your host.My guest this month is 4-year NFL Veteran, turned tech entrepreneur Walter Powell. During his NFL career, Walter was a real estate entrepreneur, restoring damaged properties and opening them up for retired US Veterans. Walter actively works with other athletes and entrepreneurs to promote entrepreneurship, leadership and financial security to underprivileged communities.In June of 2018, Walter turned down several NFL offers to pursue his tech start up, “Politiscope”. Politiscope is a news and information aggregator mobile app that allows users to register to vote, stay up to date with polls, learn recent legislation and donate to candidates.With the 2020 Presidential election less than a year away, Politiscope is gearing up. In June, influencers Gary & AJ Vaynerchuk (a prior guest on this show) signed on as advisors and have provided services from their social and digital agency, VaynerMedia.Walter is the first NFL player in history to become the founder of a tech startup then named to Forbes 30 under 30 for 2020 in a year.In this episode we talk about Walter’s life as an entrepreneur, his advice for tech start-ups, his journey from the grid iron to the world of start-up fundraising and about having an intentional mindset.This is the last of my series from podcast row at Super Bowl 54, and it’s definitely one of my favorites. So, sit back and enjoy my conversation with tech entrepreneur, Walter Powell.Enjoy the show!You can follow the show on:Instagram @melkins1, @mle_lawTwitter: @melkins31175https://mlelawfirm.comThank you for listening!

Welcome to a new episode of Game 7: The Sports, Business and Lifestyle Podcast. I’m Michael Elkins, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, and your host.My guest this month is NFLPA Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs, Casey Schwab.Casey is a leading up-and-coming executive in the sports media business, known as an innovative corporate and operational strategist skilled in aligning and executing successful strategy with anticipated changes in the sports, entertainment, media and technology landscape. In his role with the NFLPA, Casey leads negotiations on complex commercial transactions with partners in licensing, sponsorship, media, strategic investments and joint ventures in venture capital and private equity. He is also the union’s lead to the NFL on the commercial front, overseeing the development of the business side of professional football with the League. A zealous advocate of athletes’ rights, Schwab represents NFL players on issues of national importance. He is a founding board member of REP Worldwide, a group licensing agency owned by the athlete unions from the NFL, US Women’s National Team and WNBA. Internationally, Casey represents US-based athletes on the Commercial Sub-Committee of the World Players Association, the leading voice of organized players in the governance of world sport which represents +85,000 players in +100 countries. Prior to joining the NFLPA, Casey began his career at NFL Media, representing the League’s media business. Between his time at the NFL and the NFLPA, he served as Director of Business and Legal Affairs for FOX Sports. He is a sought-after public speaker and has keynoted topics including the impact of legalized sports wagering on athletes and integration of blockchain technology in sport. Casey currently teaches at Howard Law School in Washington, D.C. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Juris Doctor degree from the USC Gould School of Law.In this episode, Casey and I discuss the evolution of the modern athlete and the role the NFLPA is playing in helping athletes beyond the playing filed including assisting athletes in business, branding and much more. This is a great episode for anyone interested in a behind the scenes look at what's happening with athletes off the field. So sit back and listen to my conversation with NFLPA Executive, Casey Schwab.Enjoy the episode!You can follow the show on:Instagram @melkins1, @mle_lawTwitter: @melkins31175https://mlelawfirm.comThank you for listening!

Welcome to a new episode of Game 7: The Sports, Business and Lifestyle Podcast. I’m Michael Elkins, labor and employment attorney founder of the law firm MLE Law, and your host.My guest this month is New England Patriots Offensive Lineman, Marshall Newhouse. Marshall is a Super Bowl Champion and 10-year NFL Veteran. But Marshall is far more than a professional athlete.Marshall is one of four current NFL players on the Athlete Advisory Board for the National Football League Players Association’s “One Team Partners” which is an investment arm of the league’s union. The OneTeam initiative aims to help athletes maximize the value of their name, image and likeness rights through three components: group licensing, athlete marketing, and venture investing.Marshall is an investor with experience in private equity, venture capital and as an angel investor.His investment base ranges from fitness brands like Peloton, to plant-based food brands Impossible Foods and Superseed Life.In this episode, Marshall and I talk investing, business and how the modern athlete has evolved, taking greater control on and off the playing field. This is a great episode for anyone who has an interest in business and sports. So sit back and listen to my conversation with investor/athlete, Marshall Newhouse.Enjoy the episode!You can follow the show on:Instagram @melkins1, @mle_lawTwitter: @melkins31175www.mlelawfirm.comThank you for listening!

We're back! Welcome to the 2020 Season!In this episode I talk to AJ Vaynerchuk. AJ is a co-founder of the athlete representation firm VaynerSports, with an ever-expanding NFL player client roster. He’s also the co-founder and former COO of VaynerMedia, a social-media-first digital agency. In addition to his responsibilities at VaynerMedia, AJ is a founding partner of the venture capital fund VaynerRSE. AJ and I discuss disruption in the sports representation industry, the shifting landscape for the modern athlete and the revolution of the athlete in business. AJ truly embodies the intersection between business and sports, and I couldn’t think of a better guest to kick off 2020. So sit back, and enjoy my conversation with AJ Vaynerchuck.You can follow AJ on Instagram @ajv and on Twitter @ajv and you can check out VaynerSports at www.vaynersports.com.You can follow the show on:Instagram @melkins1, @mle_lawTwitter: @melkins31175www.mlelawfirm.comThank you for listening!

I’m Michael Elkins, your host, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, investor and this is the final episode in 2019 of Game 7: The Sports Business & Lifestyle Podcast.On today’s show I sit down with former NFL Tight-End Julius Thomas. Ordinarily, I wrote my own guest introduction. For this episode, however, I'm using an introduction from Julius himself, taken from his August 2018 retirement article in The Players' Tribune:"I’m ready to admit that I’m okay with giving up the identity of 'Julius the football player.' I’m O.K. with not being recognized as an NFL athlete — because I’m more than that. I have stepped out of my identity before, and I will continue to do it again and again throughout life. I believe helping others is what I’m supposed to be doing at this point in my life. Hopefully I can help by encouraging more of my peers to connect with who they are outside of the game. If ultimately that’s what I’m remembered for, I’d be very thankful.Because this is the thing I want to do most in the world, and now, I’m going to give all of myself to it."https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/football-julius-thomas-journey-into-selfJoined by Miami Dolphins Chaplain, Terry Boynton (a previous guest on the show) we discuss Julius' journey from professional athlete to PHD student, his desire to help others with their emotions and feelings and the power of talk therapy. We also collectively discuss the impact of stress and breaking down emotional cultural norms.This is a really powerful episode for anyone interested in learning about the importance of mental health. Julius and Terry provide incredible insight and it was a pleasure to sit down with them both. Enjoy the show!

I’m Michael Elkins, your host, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, investor and this is an all new episode of Game 7: The Sports Business & Lifestyle Podcast.On today’s show I sit down with NBA front office legend Pat Williams. Williams' career in the NBA began in 1968 as the business manager of the Philadelphia 76ers. After stints with Chicago Bullas and Atlanta Hawks, Williams returned to the Sixers in 1974, remaining in Philadelphia for 12 years as their general manager, building the team that won the 1983 NBA Championship, by trading for Julius Erving and Moses Malone, and drafting Maurice Cheeks and Andrew Toney.Williams left the Sixers and became a co-founder of the Orlando Magic. Williams was an integral part of the team that helped convince the NBA to place a team in Orlando. Serving as the franchise's inaugural manager, Williams helped the Magic reach the NBA Finals in 1995 by drafting Shaquille O'Neal and trading a draft pick for Penny Hardaway.In his NBA career, Williams led his teams to 23 NBA Playoffs and five NBA Finals. He won four NBA draft lotteries, including back-to-back winners in 1992 and 1993 and most recently in 2004. Williams signed Billy Cunningham, Chuck Daly, and Matt Guokas to their first professional coaching contracts. Nineteen of his former players have become NBA head coaches.In April 2019, after a career that has spanned more than 56 years, including 30-plus years with the Magic and 51 years in the NBA Pat Williams announced his retirement from the Magic. Williams is also a motivational speaker. He has addressed thousands of executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies and national associations to universities and nonprofits. Clients include AllState, American Express, Cisco, Coca-Cola, Disney, Honeywell, IBM, ING, Lockheed Martin, Nike, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Tyson Foods.Williams is the author of over 100 books and has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, The Maury Povich Show and Dr. Robert Schuller's Hour of Power.In this episode Williams take us inside the secrets for success in sports, business and beyond. This is an opportunity to get life lessons from a giant in Amercian Sports. Enjoy the show!

I’m Michael Elkins, your host, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, investor and this is an all new episode of Game 7: The Sports Business & Lifestyle Podcast.On today’s show I sit down with NFL Super Agent, Brett Tessler. According to a 2018 article from the Washington Post, there are about 830 agents certified by the NFL Players Association — more than one for every three players in or around the league — which makes it a brutally competitive business. Roughly 75 percent of NFL players are represented by just 17 percent of all certified agents, according to NFLPA statistics. Brett Tessler is one of that 17 percent. Having done over 500 NFL contracts spanning a period of approximately 20 years, Brett has achieved enormous success in an extraordinarily cutthroat, competitive business. Some of the things we talk about:How he got his start in the business;Taking advantage of opportunity;Surviving in the early stages of business;Boutique versus Large Firm challenges;Handling controversial situations.Whether you're a sports fan or not, this episode is enlightening and carries a lot of lessons that can be applied across any business. So, without further-adieu, I give you NFL Super Agent, Brett Tessler.Enjoy the show!

I’m Michael Elkins, your host, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, investor and this is an all new episode of Game 7: The Sports Business & Lifestyle Podcast.On today’s show I sit down with Arkansas Razorbacks Head Coach, Eric Musselman. Coach Musselman is a thirty-year coaching veteran who, prior to coaching in the NCAA, spent time as the head coach of the NBA's Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings. Coach Musselman brings energy, passion and raw emotion as he takes us inside his journey from the minor leagues, to the NBA, to the head coach of a Power 5 Conference program. Some of the things we talk about:The anatomy of building a staff – which applies to business as well as sports;Innovation – The desire and necessity of exploring new ideas both on and off the basketball court; Empowerment – Taking input from those around you, which builds trust;Leadership – How learning about different topics outside of basketball translates to being a better coach and better human being; andDealing with adversity in both the public and private domains.I think you’re all going to really enjoy this episode, I know that I was blown away by Coach’s candor, emotional EQ, and sheer excitement for growth and learning. So, without further-adieu, I give you Razorbacks' head coach, Eric Musselman.Enjoy the show!

My friend Steve Nudelberg and I have had numerous business discussions off-line. Today, I bring those discussions online. Steve is an author, future TEDx Speaker, leader and the ultimate connector or people.On the show we discuss social media's impact not only on business, but on human connection in general, industry disruption, his upcoming TEDx talk (my personal favorite topic), connecting people, the business of speaking and much more. There is A LOT to chew on as Steve brings us relevant ideas in a thoughtful, candid and informative manner. I'm thrilled to be able to bring our private discussions online for the world to hear. There is something in this episode for everyone.Enjoy the show!

I’m Michael Elkins, your host, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, investor and this is an all new episode of Game 7: The Sports Business and Lifestyle Podcast.On today’s show I sit down with Michael Lombardi. He’s currently an author, motivational speaker, NFL analyst, and podcaster . He’s also a 30-year NFL front office veteran, working directly for Bill Walsh, Al Davis and Bill Belichick to name a few. He’s won 3 Super Bowls, 1 with the San Francisco 49ers and 2 recently, Super Bowls 49 and 51 with the New England Patriots.As an NFL innovator he’s credited with being one of the first executives to scout moral character. Bill Belichick described Michael as “one of the smartest people [he's] worked with” and if I were you I’d consider taking some notes because Michael’s intelligence and wisdom are on full display in this show as we discuss all different topics related to his book Gridiron Genius where he provides lessons in leadership and life as learned from some of the greatest leaders in sports.Some topics discussed: Culture: how to build it, how to foster it and how to grow it … as learned from Walsh and Belichick; Leadership: Michael discusses his 5 pillars of leadership which were cultivated over his 30 year NFL journey; Growth Mindset: We talk about having a wide breadth of knowledge beyond one’s chosen discipline as means t be successful professionally and personally. There is so much covered in what is easily one of the most in-depth and fascinating episodes I've ever done. I hope you enjoy listening to Michael as much as I did. So, without further-adieu, I give you world famous, NFL Front Office legend, Michael Lombardi.Enjoy the show!

Carlos Alonso's sports and entrepreneurial journey began when he was playing professional baseball in the Philadelphia Phillies minor league system. A knee injury in 2015, changed his sports and business path. After his injury, Carlos was involved in a number of different ventures before founding his current business as South Florida's preeminent physical performance trainer.Known on Instagram and in the community as The Squat Doctor (@squatdoctor) Carlos and I discuss his transition from the professional sports worlds to the business world. We talk about how fear and failure are drivers for success, how to ignore other peoples' limitations, the importance of mentorship and the necessity of social media and branding for businesses in the modern world.Game 7 explores the psychology of what makes individuals great in business, sports and life.Please hit the subscribe button and also leave us a review. You can follow the show via its hosts Michael Elkins and Ellis Hobbs. Their contact information is below:Michael Elkins Instagram: @melkins1Twitter: @melkins31175 Ellis HobbsInstagram: @ellis_hobbs_3Twitter: @ellishobbs

Comic books and pop culture are big business, and this episode's guest is one of the biggest players in the industry. If you think comic books are just for kids, you're mistaken. Vintage books routinely retail for hundreds of thousands of dollars and some books are in the millions. On any given day there are numerous auctions taking place where millions of dollars are exchanged for vintage comics, pop culture art and vintage video games. The nerds have taken over and they're playing for keeps.Known on Instagram as @nerdy_girl_comics, Danielle and I discuss how she values assets, how she outwits her competition, branding, her use of social media and for good measure, her thoughts on the end of Avengers: End Game.Game 7 explores the psychology of what makes individuals great in business, sports and life.Please hit the subscribe button and also leave us a review. You can follow the show via its hosts Michael Elkins and Ellis Hobbs. Their contact information is below:Michael Elkins Instagram: @melkins1Twitter: @melkins31175 Ellis HobbsInstagram: @ellis_hobbs_3Twitter: @ellishobbs

When we think of the National Football League, we often think of alpha males performing under gladiator-like conditions. Big hits, playing through pain, and perfect athletic execution are just some of the defining characteristics of professional football players. Rarely, if ever, do we hear about Emotional EQ as a critical component an NFL player’s success. Enter Miami Dolphins Chaplain, Terry Boynton.In this episode I talk with Terry about his role with the Dolphins in addressing issues with players such as empathy, faith and vulnerability. Terry and I dive deep into how he connects with players whether it’s in the locker room, on the sidelines outside of the team facility. Terry and I expand our conversation and talk about emotional eq and the role it plays in business, entrepreneurship and family.Game 7 explores the psychology of what makes individuals great in business, sports and life.Please hit the subscribe button and also leave us a review. You can follow the show via its hosts Michael Elkins and Ellis Hobbs. Their contact information is below:Michael Elkins Instagram: @melkins1Twitter: @melkins31175 Ellis HobbsInstagram: @ellis_hobbs_3Twitter: @ellishobbs

One of the most critical components to a successful business is its public relations team, and no one does PR better than South Florida entrepreneur, Duree Ross, founder of Duree & Co.From working with international celebrities such as Gary Vaynerchuck down to small business owners … like me … Duree brings over twenty years of PR and business experience to the table to form a formidable presence that’s an advantage for any business.In this episode, Duree talks about her journey from a from a twenty-something intern to founding the top PR firm in South Florida. We dig into issues such as social media versus traditional public relations, why personal branding is key and of course, crisis management, plus a lot more.You can follow Duree and Duree & Co. at the following:Instagram:@dureecopr@dureeandcompany@dureerossTwitter:@DureeAndCompany@dureecoprWebsite:www.dureeandcompany.comGame 7 explores the psychology of what makes individuals great in business, sports and life.Please hit the subscribe button and also leave us a review. You can follow the show via its hosts Michael Elkins and Ellis Hobbs. Their contact information is below:Michael Elkins Instagram: @melkins1Twitter: @melkins31175 Ellis HobbsInstagram: @ellis_hobbs_3Twitter: @ellishobbs

In part 2 of my 2-part series with entrepreneur and wealth advisor Tunde Ogunala, we talk about branding, marketing, and media consumption in the current world. We also discuss different methods for wealth management and analyzing client needs.Game 7 explores the psychology of what makes individuals great in business, sports and life.If you like this show, we humbly ask that you leave a 5-star rating on iTunes and if you can, leave a short review. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to listen to the show.You can follow the show via its hosts Michael Elkins and Ellis Hobbs. Their contact information is below:Michael Elkins Instagram: @melkins1Twitter: @melkins31175 Ellis HobbsInstagram: @ellis_hobbs_3Twitter: @ellishobbs

The wealth management industry is hyper-competitive. With massive, long-standing brands dominating the vertical, it can be hard as a start-up to find space. Meet entrepreneur and wealth advisor Tunde Ogunlana, founder of Axial Family Advisors. Tunde has found success against massive corporations, utilizing modern strategies in an ancient industry. In part 1 of a 2-part series, Tunde and I sit down and talk relationships, economics, culture and yes, a little wealth management. Enjoy part 1 of my conversation with wealth entrepreneur, and my friend Tunde Ogunlana.Game 7 explores the psychology of what makes individuals great in business, sports and life.Please hit the subscribe button and also leave us a review. You can follow the show via its hosts Michael Elkins and Ellis Hobbs. Their contact information is below:Michael Elkins Instagram: @melkins1Twitter: @melkins31175 Ellis HobbsInstagram: @ellis_hobbs_3Twitter: @ellishobbs

In this mini pod, something a little different ... we're joined by New England Patriots beat reporter Ryan Hannable. Ryan discusses his path to covering the New England Patriots, challenges he's facing in journalism and sports reporting and discusses what it's like covering a team as popular and intriguing as the New England Patriots.Ryan also gives us his thoughts on the upcoming NFL Divisional Round game between the Patriots and the Los Angeles (still San Diego to me) Chargers.We hope you enjoy this different, more light-hearted mini-pod.You can follow Ryan on Twitter @ryanhannableGame 7 explores the psychology of what makes individuals great in business, sports and life.Please hit the subscribe button and also leave us a review. You can follow the show via its hosts Michael Elkins and Ellis Hobbs. Their contact information is below:Michael Elkins Instagram: @melkins1Twitter: @melkins31175 Ellis HobbsInstagram: @ellis_hobbs_3Twitter: @ellishobbs

The fitness industry is one of the most saturated verticals in all of business. Within that vertical, nothing garners more controversy than the topic of nutrition. Amongst all the noise, Renaissance Periodization (known to its followers as "RP") distinguishes itself as the platinum standard, using science-based methods to help elite athletes and regular gym-goers alike achieve peak performance in and out of the gym. RP is no fad, the company boasts a massive following all over the world, and is aligned with elite athletes such as Rich Froning and Mattie Rodgers to name a few. The dedication and sheer volume of RP’s followers is astounding. RP busts nutrition myths like “carbs make you fat”, “eating at night is bad” and “cardio is key to weight loss”.In this episode, I sit down with RP co-founder Nick Shaw to discuss culture, process, social media, science, RP’s origins and how RP has grown from a small start-up to the juggernaut it is today.You can follow RP and Nick on Instagram by going to the following:@rpstrength@nick.shaw.rp@RP_transformations@rpdrmikeElite athletes and influencers mentioned in the interview and their Instagram handles:Rich Froning: @richfroningMattie Rodgers: @mattiecakesssssChad Wesley Smith: @chadwesleysmithJuggernaut Training Systems: @juggernauttrainingUSA Weightlifting: @usa_weightliftingUSA Powerlifting: @usapowerliftingGame 7 explores the psychology of what makes individuals great in business, sports and life.Please hit the subscribe button and also leave us a review. You can follow the show via its hosts Michael Elkins and Ellis Hobbs. Their contact information is below:Michael Elkins Instagram: @melkins1Twitter: @melkins31175 Ellis HobbsInstagram: @ellis_hobbs_3Twitter: @ellishobbs

We often hear about “the mental game”, whether talking about professional athletes, assessing performance at work, or day to day life, what’s happening between the ears is often one of the most critical aspects to success. In Part I of a series on mental health, I talk to Nicholas Davenport, founder of the company Mind Body 1.Nick, a former Division I athlete, and current educator, brings a scientific approach to training the brain, not only for athletes, but for the community at large. Using a series of self-created mental drills, Nick is helping athletes and business people alike take their mental performance to the next level.In this episode, we discuss the science behind Nick’s methods, Nick’s entrepreneurship journey and how he’s overcome his own failures to achieve success. But don’t take mine or Nick’s word for it, as a bonus, we also talk to one of Nick’s clients … critical care nurse, turned amateur boxer Breanna Vandale, who discusses how Nick’s mental training helps at the hospital and in the ring.You can follow Nick on Instagram: @mrmentalmuscle.You can follow Bre on Instagram: @bre_babes.Game 7: The Sports Business and Lifestyle Podcast explores the intersection between sports, business and lifestyle by interviewing some of the most interesting and successful people in their industry. Please hit the subscribe button and also leave us a review. You can follow the show via its hosts Michael Elkins and Ellis Hobbs. Their contact information is below:Michael Elkins Instagram: @melkins1Twitter: @melkins31175 Ellis HobbsInstagram: @ellis_hobbs_3Twitter: @ellishobbs

Battling back from drug addiction and homelessness, Danny Lopez has established a world-wide strength and conditioning business. Lopez, and his team at CrossFit Soul and Team Soul are training some of the top athletes in the world, including former CrossFit Games Champion Samantha Briggs. Lopez has brought multiple teams to top 10 finishes at the CrossFit Games, and routinely has top athletes at some of the world’s most demanding competitions.In this episode, Lopez discusses culture, mindset, disruption and his journey to becoming one of the top entrepreneurs in the strength and conditioning community.You can follow Lopez, and his team of athletes on the following social media channels:Instagram:@dannyxsoul@crossfitsoul@teamsoulGame 7: The Sports Business and Lifestyle Podcast explores the intersection between sports, business and lifestyle by interviewing some of the most interesting and successful people in their industry. Please hit the subscribe button and also leave us a review. You can follow the show via its hosts Michael Elkins and Ellis Hobbs. Their contact information is below:Michael Elkins Instagram: @melkins1Twitter: @melkins31175 Ellis HobbsInstagram: @ellis_hobbs_3Twitter: @ellishobbs

Christina Qi’s reputation as the most sought after woman in her industry is well earned. Right after graduating from MIT, she co-founded Domeyard, a high-frequency trading hedge fund that was started out of her dorm room. Six years later, at the ripe old age of twenty seven, Christina and her co-founders are now the preeminent forces in the Hedge Fund and FinTech space. Christina’s list of accomplishments is astounding, though you’d be hard-pressed to get her to discuss them. Christina and her co-founders have been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30, they’ve received front page features in Forbes, and the Nikkei (which is the world’s largest financial newspaper). Additionally, Christina has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News, and the Financial Times. She’s also a visiting lecturer at MIT and Domeyard, despite its short existence, is now a case study for MBA Students at Harvard Business School. Christina and Domeyard didn’t just disrupt their industry, they turned it on its head. In this episode, Christina and I discuss business culture, disruption, emotion versus logic, raising venture capital and for good measure, her thoughts on the New England sports scene. Christina brings humility, empathy and humanity to an industry long stereotyped as one of arrogance and ruthlessness. To learn more about Christina and Domeyard you can go to the following links: Twitter: @christinaqi www.christinaqi.com www.domeyard.com Game 7: The Sports Business and Lifestyle Podcast explores the intersection between sports, business and lifestyle by interviewing some of the most interesting and successful people in their industry. If you like what you heard, please hit the subscribe button and leave us a review. You can follow the show via its hosts Michael Elkins and Ellis Hobbs. Their contact information is below: Michael Elkins Instagram: @melkins1 Twitter: @melkins31175 Ellis Hobbs Instagram: @ellis_hobbs_3 Twitter: @ellishobbs

Strength and conditioning coach Donivan Ciolfi is an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. Donivan’s career is a testament to risk-taking, making unpopular decisions and proof that formal education is not a necessity for success. In this episode, we talk to Donivan about building his initial business, his move to France, and moving back to the United States for his next venture. Donivan is open about his experiences, lessons learned, his growth mindset, thoughts on stoicism and going against the grain.

Ellis Hobbs played college football at Iowa State where he earned All Big 12 Conference First Team honors, was the academic athlete of the year and a finalist for the Christian Athlete of the year award. In 2005, he was drafted in the 3rd round by the New England Patriots, where he earned the job as a starting CB. In 2007, he set a then-NFL record for the longest kickoff return in NFL History, and played a key role in the Patriots run at a perfect season. Since football, he’s had a successful career as an entrepreneur, motivational speaker and community leader mentoring children and working with his alma mater to keep college athletes on the right track. Ellis Hobbs is not only the second guest on this podcast, but he’s also the co-host. In this episode, we talk process, humility, the quest for perfection in life and sports and how he transitioned his academic and athletic intelligence from the football field to the business world. At the end of the interview, keep listening for a bonus interview from 2017, wherein Ellis and I talk in-depth about that 2007 Patriots season. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. For more great content follow us on Instagram and Twitter: Michael Elkins: IG @melkins1 Twitter @melkins31175 Ellis Hobbs: IG @ellis_hobbs_3 Twitter @ellishobbs