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In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with David Blitzer, Blackstone’s chairman and the co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, about how his teams use data and analytics to improve fan experience. In this conversation, which was taped in front of an audience at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, Blitzer tells the hosts how a “failed athlete” came to be the first person to own teams in all five major American sports leagues, what he’s doing to invest in the “massively fragmented” world of youth sports and why having a favorite sports team is like having a favorite child. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About a year ago, Campbell Soup Company CEO Mark Clouse made that statement during a keynote presentation to student leaders saying, "I like to seek out experiences that challenge me. I like to do things that make me a little uncomfortable and that put me in positions where I was learning…where I was trying something that I might not have been great at.” And he's right…as putting yourself in positions where you're a little uncomfortable (but where you can learn and develop as you move forward) is an essential part of what sets leaders apart. No matter what stage of your career, you must have that thirst to keep learning…looking for more inspiration, more knowledge, more mastery. And while some enhance their knowledge and skills through reading, listening to podcasts, or learning from mentors…Mark Clouse prefers a different more challenging method. Last week, Mark Clouse decided to leave The Campbell's Company (where he served as President and CEO since 2019) to become team President of the Washington Commanders. So, in essence…one day Mark Clouse is overseeing a $13 billion CPG brand portfolio, and the next he will be leading all facets of my lifelong favorite NFL team's business operations. Because even if Mark Clouse had an extremely impressive almost three-decade journey climbing the ranks of a highly competitive multitrillion-dollar industry…major U.S. pro sports organizations hiring a team president from the corporate world in general is a very rare occurrence. How does this even happen, right? It doesn't matter that Mark Clouse has no experience in professional sports…the team owner Josh Harris believes that being an accomplished business builder with a proven track record to strengthen both the organizations he leads and the communities he serves will translate successfully. But there is something that I believe is worth mentioning here…because while admiring (respecting) professional accomplishments (or personality traits) can happen from a distance in today's connected world, it's even more noticeable up close and personal. In that same keynote, Mark Clouse shared a story from early in his CPG career at Kraft Foods where he made a commitment to his future self…stating that he would be all in (showing up ready to play) regardless of what he was doing in life. And my assumption is that the leadership team at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment saw Mark Clouse consistently show up in that “all-in” manner when they were negotiating a unique marketing partnership with The Campbell's Company that was announced about 1.5 months prior. This leadership pivot happened at the intersection of my passions for CPG and sports (aka the right place), but it also happened at maybe the right time. I wholeheartedly believe that the more you learn, the more you realize that there's still so much more to learn. And while I've continued to be passionately curious everyday…I've unintentionally put limitations to my learning. With the world changing rapidly today…I believe your ability to learn new things and adapt to new circumstances is more important than ever. So, while I'm not saying that I'll be professionally pivoting to such a degree like Mark Clouse (that is unless he needs a right-hand man) haha…his decision did inspire (and challenge) me to rediscover aspects of my lifelong learning quest that I know will provide me with an even greater fulfillment. FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWITTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshua-schall/support

In this episode, we welcome Brittanie Boyd, Sr. Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for the Dallas Mavericks. Brittanie shares her remarkable career journey built on intention and taking initiative. She launched her career with the Dallas Cowboys while obtaining her MBA and pursued opportunities from there that aligned with her defined goals.  Her career moves put her in the position to learn from some of the industry's best at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and now the Dallas Mavericks. Her trajectory uniquely created experiences to lead across many verticals, where she gained a remarkable lens and developed her to be a strong and impactful leader.

David Adelman is a partner in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which owns and operates the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils. An entrepreneur and active investor, since the age of 25 David has served as the CEO of Campus Apartments, one of the nation's largest providers of on- and off-campus student housing. He is also the co-founder and vice chairman of FS Investments, a leading alternative asset manager with $75 billion of assets under management; and founder of Darco Capital, his family office investment vehicle. In this episode, David discusses: The incredible story of his first investment at the tender age of 13; His thoughts on what athletes coming into capital--including through NIL deals--should do with it to build wealth; The question aspiring entrepreneurs should ask of established business leaders to better secure their success; A failure of his career and the lesson he learned from it; and How he evaluates whether to fund investment opportunities presented to him. The grandson of a Holocaust survivor, David discusses how his grandfather's legacy inspired his life and how he's addressing antisemitism through philanthrophy and personal actions. David is a notable wine and tequila collector. He has entered the alcohol space as both an investor in LeBron James' Lobos Tequila and entrepreneur of his own Darco Spirits. He shares his thoughts on the state of opportunity in alcohol entrepreneurship and provides athletes insights on how to best position themselves for success in the space. Finally, David is the chairman of 76 Devcorp, where he is working to conceptualize and build a $1.5 billion privately funded urban arena in the heart of Philadelphia. He tells us about the project and what fans can expect. Learn more about FS Investments https://fsinvestments.com/https://fsinvestments.com/. Learn more about Darco Capital here. Get the Ruling Sports Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rulingsports.com/newsletter/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ruling Sports Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Instagram.com/RulingSports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Twitter.com/RulingSports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Facebook.com/RulingSports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/company/RulingSports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tiktok.com/@RulingSports

Scott O'Neil is one of the most innovative executives in the entertainment and sports industries.  As CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, Scott oversaw the company's portfolio including the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils.  Scott has also served as President of Madison Square Garden and was Alternate Governor for the NBA and NHL for over a decade.Last year Scott made a significant career change, moving to London to become the CEO of Merlin Entertainments, the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, overseeing attractions such as Madame Tussauds, The London Eye, and LEGOLAND.In this episode, Scott shares some of the principles he lives by both at home and at the office and how he and his wife are instilling those values in the next generation.Learn more about Scott's story in his book Be Where Your Feet Are.We'll also find out: (2:08) – How did Scott's upbringing shape the person he is today?(8:44) – How did culture and innovation fuel the success of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment?(9:55) – How did the 76ers turn struggle into success during Scott's tenure?(13:40) – How do Scott and his wife instil values in their three daughters?(15:30) – Why does Scott view failure as a good thing?(19:34) – Why is it important to “assume positive intent” in business and in life? (21:12) – What is Scott's “WMI”?(22:34) – Why does Scott believe it is important to “ruthlessly prioritize”?(24:17) – What impact did Scott's mentor, the late NBA Commissioner David Stern, have on his life?

Commanders: react to incoming lead Commanders owner Josh Harris and legendary Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs striking a deal by which Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment becomes a minority owner of Joe Gibbs Racing and Gibbs becomes a limited partner in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Guest: The Orange And Brown Report's Jake Burns, host of the OBR Film Breakdown podcast (which is a Cleveland Browns film-breakdown pod), with a deep dive on unrestricted-free-agent running back - and potential Commanders target - Kareem Hunt Nationals and Orioles: thoughts on a major development in the MASN dispute between the Nats and the O's Nationals: analysis of a 9-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in a game in which starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore struggled and had a heated dugout exchange with center fielder Victor Robles Orioles: breakdown of a big 8-6 win at the American League East-leading and Major League-leading Tampa Bay Rays Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASCAR took the weekend off, but the Cup Series returns to the track in Nashville this weekend, assuming the teams can dodge the raindrops on Sunday night. Rod Mullins joins Chris Graham to talk some off-track news, focusing on: Josh Berry replacing the retiring Kevin Harvick at Stewart-Haas next year. Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment investing in Joe Gibbs Racing. News involving Toyota and Jimmie Johnson.

Kevin and Thom opened with some Bradley Beal trade leftovers which included a conversation about the job Ted Leonsis has done running the Wizards. Josh Harris's company Harris-Blitzer Sports & Entertainment is investing in Joe Gibbs Racing. Gibbs will take an equity stake in Harris' company as well. What does that mean for Gibbs and the Commanders? The boys discussed that and PFF's ranking of NFL defensive line units. Washington was ranked near the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chris Russell Show Hour 2: More of your calls on if you think the Wizards won the Beal trade, Harris Blitzers Sports and Entertainment is partnering with Joe Gibbs Racing, Continuing calls on the Beal trade and about upcoming training camp, Even more calls on if the Wizards won the Bradley Beal trade

Jordan's journey of self-discovery inspired him in 2010 to launch OFC (ofc.tv), a creative agency and video production studio founded on one principle: Typical is Invisible®. As CEO, Jordan leads a team of multi-media storytellers in elevating entertainment value and client service to build buzz for brands and business initiatives. OFC earns attention and inspires action among consumers, customers, colleagues, and candidates at a time when TikTok is conquering the coffee break. OFC, based in Princeton, NJ, enables clients like AT&T, PepsiCo, Bristol Myers Squibb, Medtronic, and Remitly to win in the workplace and marketplace with campaigns that captivate and motivate.Prior to OFC, Jordan propelled the marketing efforts of several iconic companies during a span of 17 years. As Senior Vice President of Integrated Marketing at MTV, Jordan led the strategic development and execution of advertiser integrations for the storied channel. He pioneered the development and marketing of new mobile entertainment and advertising offerings reaching 150 million customers as Vice President of Media Innovation at AT&T. While Director of Online Marketing & Promotions at Showtime, Jordan drove viewer engagement and subscriptions at the premium cable network. Jordan began his professional career on the DeWalt power tool sales and marketing team at Black & Decker, before entering the advertising agency world at DDB as Account Executive on Hasbro toys. Jordan's superpower of enthusiasm echoes across his career! His unflinching optimism and energy have propelled countless initiatives from idea to execution. Jordan has found that few organizations spontaneously combust into creativity. Rather, leaders must set imaginations on fire by cultivating the SPARC of culture: Service, Passion, Accountability, Respect, Curiosity.Jordan earned a BS in Industrial & Labor Relations from Cornell University and an MBA from the New York University Stern School of Business. He is a lecturer at Cornell, Rutgers University, and Fordham University. His wife, Elizabeth, is Chief People Officer of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, parent company of the NBA 76ers and NHL Devils. The couple have two teenage sons, Dean and Nate, and a rescue dog, Kayla. Jordan is an avid mountain biker, practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and drummer in an 80's cover band, Flux Capacitor. Jordan serves as President of the Cornell ILR School Alumni Association and Board Member of JFCS: Jewish Family & Children's Service.Jordan Berman's top leadership tip is to recognize “attitude aces ability.” The greatest predictor of success is a mindset that embraces challenge and proactively evolves every day. Enthusiasm eats expertise for lunch in the long run! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former CEO of the parent company that owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils has agreed to take the same position for London-based Merlin Entertainments. Scott O'Neil will be responsible for overseeing the business operations and global growth for Merlin Entertainments across its 147 attractions in 24 countries. O'Neil's appointment, effective Nov. 15, comes following outgoing CEO Nick Varney's decision to retire after 23 years. Merlin's attractions include 10 Legoland Resort Theme Parks and hotels, six Resort Theme Parks including Alton Towers, Heide Park and Gardaland, as well as Sea Life aquariums, Madame Tussauds, Peppa Pig World of Play, the Lastminute.com London Eye and Sydney Tower Eye. Merlin is continuing to expand, with three Legoland Resorts in China under development and further openings planned across the US and Asia. The 52-year-old O'Neil resigned in June 2021 from Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment after he helped lead scores of projects under the HBSE banner, such as the Grammy Museum at the Prudential Center and the creation of a state-of-the-art Sixers complex, both in New Jersey. O'Neil, a Villanova graduate, also previously led Madison Square Garden Sports. He oversaw the business operations of the Knicks, New York Rangers, and New York Liberty. “My experience in the NBA, NFL and NHL in building teams, my passion for guest experience, cultivating, reviving and building brands, and driving growth in a business that is similar and consumer focused seemed like a natural next step,” O'Neil said. Though it's far from a household name, Merlin has become the undisputed, second-largest visitor attractions operator on the planet based on attendance. Disney has a comfortable lead in the No. 1 spot. “Scott has significant experience in the entertainment industry, a proven track-record of delivering business transformation, and the vision and ambition to lead Merlin through the next exciting stages of its global development,” said Roland Hernandez, chair of Merlin Entertainments. “The board has every confidence in him, and we look forward to working closely together over the coming years.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.

We continue our Alchemy of Leadership series with a conversation about leadership with Ethan Wyss, a recent college graduate serving as Business Relations Ambassador for the Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment Organization, where he is being fast-tracked for Senior Leadership. HB Sports and Entertainment is responsible for such teams as The New Jersey Devils, The Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as well as other established professional sports teams, and entertainment acts and events. In this episode, we address the subject of leadership from the perspective of a young, up-and-coming Business Development Executive that represents the millennial generation.  This affords other generational leaders to hear from Ethan Wyss, about what values are important for Senior leadership to possess, the organizational support and developmental programs he requires to excel in his career, and the importance of being properly prepared to lead. Regardless of your Seniority within your organization, this is an episode you don't want to miss because this conversation provides you with invaluable insight into deepened relationships with those poised to take the mantle of leadership.  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Halftime Snack features Adam Davis. Adam was one of the executives that built Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment (HBSE) and ran as their Chief Commercial Officer for over four years. He also worked for the NY Yankees, The Madison Square Garden Company, Prudential Center, and the New Jersey Devils.Today, Adam is the Managing Director in North America for Two Circles – a data-focused sports marketing firm that helps sports leagues, teams, and governing bodies monetize their data. They work with world-class organizations worldwide, such as the IOC, UEFA, Formula One, English Premier League, Learfield, and the NFL.In this episode, we discover Adam's lessons and insights from his background and his current work at Two Circles. We also discussed data as a business model and its value in understanding sports fans/consumers. Finally, we learn about the strategy for Two Circles, the 'why' behind their business verticals, and how Adam thinks about community.Come snack with us!- This episode is available on Apple | Spotify | Google | Amazon- Follow The Halftime Snacks Podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to get all future updates on the show.- Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.- Learn more about the intersection between sports, business, and technology by subscribing to the Sports-Tech Biz newsletter.

Scott O'neill spent eight years as the CEO of the Philadelphia 76'ers and the New Jersey Devils through his role as the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. This alone is incredible, the 76'ers and the Devils were only one of the many organizations Scott directed as the CEO over those eight years. Being the CEO of an organization as established as the 76'ers is a massive achievement in and of itself. Managing multiple teams at that caliber at the same time is truly another level. Scott has moved on from that chapter of his life, becoming an author of the incredible book “Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving.” This amazing book dives into the vulnerable methods Scott has used to find balance being the CEO of the 76'ers and the Devils, a husband, a father, mentor, coach, and leader to thrive in his life. In this episode, we specifically dive into:How to have and build disciplineThe power of strategic sacrifices to achieve successHow to create balance in your lifeThe importance of being where your feet areHow to use transitory periods in your day to do moreThe importance of creating space for quality timeHow do you build a successful team? Team, this man is truly one of the best. He is a huge inspiration to me and I hope you receive as much value from this episode as I have. Follow Scott at the following links. Cheers legends!Scott's TwitterScott's LinkedInScott's Book: Be Where Your Feet Are

We continue our Alchemy of Leadership series with a conversation about leadership with Ethan Wyss, a recent college graduate serving as Business Relations Ambassador for the Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment Organization, where he is being fast-tracked for Senior Leadership. HB Sports and Entertainment is responsible for such teams as The New Jersey Devils, The Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as well as other established professional sports teams, and entertainment acts and events. In this episode, we address the subject of leadership from the perspective of a young, up-and-coming Business Development Executive that represents the millennial generation. This affords other generational leaders to hear from Ethan Wyss, about what values are important for Senior leadership to possess, the organizational support and developmental programs he requires to excel in his career, and the importance of being properly prepared to lead. Regardless of your Seniority within your organization, this is an episode you don't want to miss because this conversation provides you with invaluable insight into deepened relationships with those poised to take the mantle of leadership. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message

In this week's episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Meredith McPherron, chief executive and managing partner of Drive by DraftKings. Fisher and Russo also discuss ongoing turbulence and change in the golf business spurred by the arrival of LIV Golf, Bruin Capital's sale of streaming video technology company Deltatre, Susquehanna Investment Group's new support of sportsbook PointsBet, a non-fungible token partnership involving the National Hockey League and NFT distribution platform Sweet, and moves by Fanatics chief executive Michael Rubin to sell his equity in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and further position the company into sports betting.

Behind the Scenes of the inaugural edition of our 4SE event experience in NYC with two key leaders from Elevate Sports Ventures.Leaders on the Ground takes you behind-the-scenes at our in-person events – and this one's a bit different. The Leaders team has been in New York this week, working with our sister companies Sports Business Journal and SportTechie to launch 4SE, a brand-new event experience providing a much-needed opportunity for senior executives to explore and navigate the collision of sport, entertainment, lifestyle and culture.Leaders Editor-at-Large James Emmett is joined by colleagues Matthew Stone and Javan Odegah in a Manhattan backroom to explain more.James is also joined by Al Guido, President of the San Francisco 49ers and Chairman and CEO of Elevate Sports Ventures, and Shawn Doss, newly promoted to run Elevate's international business.Formed in 2018 in partnership between the San Francisco 49ers and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, Elevate is a leading consulting firm that has quickly become something of juggernaut in the sports and entertainment sector, and the trio sat down for a conversation about where and how sport meets entertainment in 2022, how an organisation like Elevate fits into that, and the company's global aspirations.4SE, at the intersection of sport, entertainment, lifestyle and culture, is due to become an annual fixture in the calendar each year in May. Do join in on all the action by visiting https://4-se.com/#contact to register your interest for 2023.

What does it take to thrive in your life, relationships and career? Scott O'Neil, author, speaker, and former CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment is one of the most recognized executives in the sports and entertainment industry - but he's now on a mission to develop the next generation of leaders. He shares how you can initiate change when you assume positive intent, practice gratitude every day, appreciate the highs and lows of life's journey, and be the teammate that leads your team to success. - Join Cathy's Ready for Millions Retreat! May 25-27 at the Boca Raton Resort Cathyheller.com/retreat - Get your copy of Scott's book, Be Where Your Feet Are https://bit.ly/3MA4B8C - Follow Scott on LinkedIn and Twitter @ScottONeil - Thanks TurboTax Live! Visit turbotax.com to learn more

In today's episode, you will learn about sales, the sales process, and what you need to know to pursue a career in sales. Sales is a career path that many young professionals looking to work in sport don't consider…now the issue there is, the majority of jobs in sport that are available for young professionals are in sales! If you can sell, there is a place for you in this industry, and the more you learn and get experience in sales, the better off you may be transitioning into other roles in sport. Joining us in the studio is Austin Jones, Sales Associate at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, New Jersey Devils. Austin Jones is in the midst of his first full-time sales position and he is going to speak to what he's learned thus far. Like many listeners out there, Austin did not see himself taking the leap into sales but he knew he needed to challenge himself. Tune in to hear why.

The WorkInSports Podcast had 41 industry experts join VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp on the show in 2021. As the year ends, we're sharing some of our best sports career advice of the year while also looking back at our top guest appearances, such as former Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment CEO Scott O'Neil, Baltimore Ravens' Senior VP of Ravens Media Michelle Andres, and SnapBack Sports CEO Jack Settleman. Today, we check back with TeamWorks CEO and Founder Zach Maurides to talk leadership in the sports industry. Maurides got a first-hand look at different types of leaders during his four-year college football career at Duke University, where he was an offensive lineman under four offensive coordinators, three position coaches, and two head coaches. Upon graduating, Maurides founded TeamWorks, an athlete engagement app currently utilized by over 100 professional sports organizations and more than 250 NCAA Division I athletic departments. He and Clapp touched on the following topics: What inspired Maurides to create TeamWorks. How difficult it was to pitch his idea to potential clients. What he looks for when hiring staff. Why being an athlete tends to lead to successful careers.

Enjoy this flashback to our chat with SnapBack Sports' Jack Settleman, and be sure to subscribe to the WorkInSports Podcast wherever you listen! As we are less than a week away from closing the book on 2021, the WorkInSports Podcast is looking back to some of the best sports career advice of the year to propel you into 2022. In addition to sports industry tips from VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp, we are checking back in with the most impactful of our 41 guests, such as former CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment Scott O'Neil and Baltimore Ravens' SVP of Ravens Media Michelle Andres. Today we revisit Clapp's chat with SnapBack Sports' CEO Jack Settleman. His company positions itself as a new way to consume sports. That's SnapBack Sports' tagline, and it is working. SnapBack Sports is the largest sports Snapchat account — it cleared 500 million views at the time of the original interview. Settleman and Clapp tackled the following topics: How Settleman built up his knowledge of the sports industry and entrepreneurship before SnapBack Sports. What pressure he faces to maintain a steady flow of creative content. Why Settleman chose Snapchat as the social media platform to focus on with SnapBack Sports. What the future holds for sports content and fandom.

We are down to single-digit days left in 2021, and to close out this year, the WorkInSports Podcast is looking back at its top expert guests of the show over the past 12 months. We started this look back with former Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment Scott O'Neil, who touched on the value of being your authentic self in everything you do. Today's flashback features the Baltimore Ravens' Michelle Andres, who serves as the Senior Vice President of Ravens' Media. Andres' journey to overseeing the Ravens' digital content is not the typical story of going to college, majoring in sports management, working several internships, and landing a gig with a pro sports franchise. Instead, she earned a bachelor's and then a master's degree in political science with a position with the Orlando Magic as their Assistant Director of Interactive Marketing. Andres began overseeing digital content after joining the Ravens as their Director of New Media in 2006 and has kept the franchise current with their sports social media strategy ever since.

2021 is ending, and it's been a fun year for the WorkInSports Podcast. So as we gear up for more sports career advice to spring into action for 2022, we're revisiting some of the most impactful of our 41 guests from the past 12 months for inspiration wherever you are on your career path. Our first look back is with Scott O'Neil, who was the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment (which owns and operates the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils) at the time of our interview. When we spoke, he had just published his first book, Be Where Your Feet Are. This interview inspired VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp, and based on audience feedback; it did the same for you. In addition to going through Scott O'Neil's journey to (at the time) running a company that owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, they talked about: The importance of maintaining a work-life balance. Notable leadership advice from Be Where Your Feet Are. The value of being present as your authentic self in all that you do. Essential traits of his best hires. Enjoy the episode!

The sports industry changed drastically due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, but job openings rebounded this year. During this resurgence of sports job openings, WorkInSports took a look at the pressing issues that matter to candidates in the State of Sports Hiring Report. As the industry adjusts to the new realities of a candidate-centered job market, the WorkInSports Podcast continued to offer sports career advice that reflected the unique circumstances to lay out a road map of how to work in sports. VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp chatted with 41 experts in the sports industry and has picked out the best sports career advice to take home as you hit the ground running for your job search in 2022. This compilation of sports career advice includes (among others): Scott O'Neil (former Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment CEO): Don't fake it until you make it, or things will go sideways quickly. Mike Neligan (Vayner Sports CMO): Show a tangible way you improve his work environment. Zach Maurides (TeamWorks Founder and CEO): Have a competitive mindset. Emily Caron (Sportico Sports Business Reporter): Be your own advocate.

In conversation with the billionaire that has ownership interests across the NBA, NHL and Premier League. One Careful Owner is a new series from the Leaders Sport Business Podcast that features exclusive conversations with the people who invest billions into teams. Who have a unique handle on where the industry is going. On media rights. On globalisation. On asset creation. On trading players. On the risks, rewards and the pitfalls. On the pressures and demands. The unique challenges and often downright weird situations that only sports owners have experienced. And all while they're doing their day job. Our latest guest is Josh Harris, the Co-Founder of Apollo Global Management, one of the world's largest alternative investment firms. He is also one half of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which owns the New Jersey Devils, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Prudential Center, the Dignitas esports team and has a stake in Elevate Sports Ventures, which provides venue, ticketing and hospitality solutions across the industry. In a keynote conversation conducted live as part of October's Leaders Week London, Josh discusses his ownership philosophy, the differences between owning US and UK teams and where he sees brilliant investment potential. He also shares his perspective on the European Super League, the impact Covid has on team owners, changing consumption habits and paints a picture of what it's really like in the room when team owners get together.  Our next sport business conference, Leaders Meet: Qatar 2022, takes place on 28 – 29 November (later this month) and will see global sports industry decision-makers connect, share insight and do business with international sponsors, clubs, leagues and broadcasters involved or investing in Qatar. Visit leadersinsport.com to find out more and to join us in person, or from wherever you are.   

This episode features industry legend Scott O'Neil.  In his most recent role, Scott was the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, overseeing the New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia 76ers.  Prior to that, he held positions of Senior Vice President of the NBA's Team Marketing and Business Operations division and President of Madison Square Garden Sports.  Throughout the podcast, Scott charmed us with stories as he and David dive into a number of insights that influenced his career and became the foundation for his new book, “Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded and Thriving.”  Show Notes3:23  Putting Life in Perspective from Mozambique7:31  Scott's Favorite Insight - “Assume Positive Intent”10:11  Instilling Positive Intent into Your Culture17:06  Balancing Accountability and “The Best Work Environment”  18:58  How to Fire Someone Gracefully21:28  Millennials' Social Contract24:25  Creating a Hybrid Work Environment26:19  Building Culture and Connections in a Hybrid Work Environment29:01  Defining the “Greatest Place to Work”30:14  The Thin Line Between Work and Home34:38  Developing Staff Personally and Professionally39:01  You Can't Manage for the Masses40:25  Maintaining An Attitude of Gratitude When the Team Isn't Winning48:54  Parting Advice----For More on Topics Referenced in This Episode:For more insights on being present, passionate and intentional, grab Scott's book: Be Where Your Feet AreTed Lasso | Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso -----Connect with Scott on LinkedIn or Twitter-----Want more from EngageMint? Subscribe to our newsletter

Scott O'Neil is not only a successful person, but also very good at articulating the principles that he has used to achieve his success. Professionally, he's a best-selling author, an award-winning sports business executive and leader. He's the former CEO of Harris-Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, a 25-year tenured NBA, NFL, and NHL senior executive and … Continue reading "165. Scott O'Neil – Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving" The post 165. Scott O'Neil – Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving first appeared on School for Good Living Podcasts.

Scott O'Neil is the formerChief Executive Officer of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, an organization with the mission of building passionate, high-performing teams that inspire people to enhance the communities where its teams live, work, play and win. With more than 20 years of experience in the NBA, NHL and NFL, O'Neil has earned a reputation as a leader of leaders and is one of the most connected, dynamic and driven executives in the industry today. Previous executives whom he has mentored and managed run many of the top organizations in sports and entertainment today; those he currently manages are poised to lead the industry into the next generation. O'Neil's reputation for authentic leadership, unparalleled drive to innovate and emphasis on the importance of corporate culture has placed him at the forefront of the industry vanguard. In merely six years overseeing operations for the properties in HBSE's portfolio, O'Neil led the Philadelphia 76ers to sign the first jersey patch sponsorship in “Big Four” sports history; construct the most technically advanced training complex in professional sports, the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex; establish an industry-leading Innovation Lab, and become the first U.S. professional sports franchise to acquire a world-renowned esports team. In that same period, under O'Neil's ambitious and aggressive leadership, Prudential Center has become a top seven and top five most-played venues in the U.S. and the world by Billboard and Pollstar, respectively, and welcomes over 1.75 million fans and event attendees through its doors annually. As former President of Madison Square Garden Sports, O'Neil was the key architect in some of the largest venue sponsorship deals in history while overseeing iconic sports properties including the New York Knicks (NBA) and New York Rangers (NHL). O'Neil spent seven years as the Senior Vice President of the NBA's renowned Team Marketing and Business Operations group, where he advised NBA, WNBA, and NBA Gatorade League teams on all business operations, CRM Department and NBA Canada business. Earlier in his career, O'Neil served as the President of HoopsTV.com and held positions with the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) and New Jersey Nets (NBA). For almost a decade, O'Neil has served as an Alternate Governor for the NBA and NHL. In 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 the Philadelphia Business Journal named O'Neil to their “Power 100” list of the “most influential people” in the greater Philadelphia region; he additionally received Philadelphia Business Journal's “Most Admired CEO” honor in 2018. In 2019, The Hockey News named O'Neil No. 37 on their list of “100 People of Power and Influence.” In 2019, Hashtag Sports honored O'Neil with an award for “Leadership in Supporting Diversity in Sports.” Sports and technology outlet, SportTechie, named O'Neil as 2017's “Most Innovative Executive”; in 2016, Philadelphia Magazine declared him one of the “Most Innovative Leaders” in Philadelphia. He has been twice named to The NJBiz “Power 100” list. As a young executive, O'Neil was thrice recognized at Sports Business Journal's acclaimed “Forty Under 40” Awards; launching him into the publication's renowned “Hall of Fame.” He additionally received “Forty Under 40” honors from Adweek and Sporting News in 2006 and 2005 respectively. O'Neil's influence and experience have earned him a place at the podium at some of the largest industry conferences in the world, delivering keynotes at events such as: Leaders in Sport, Beyond Sport, Sports Business Journal's World Congress of Sport, the IEG Pivot Conference, the Ivy Sports Symposium, Sports Marketing Association's Conference and more. O'Neil's leadership practices have been chronicled and applauded in The Outward Mindset by the Arbinger Institute, publishers of The New York Times Best Seller, Leadership and Self Deception, The Orange Revolution by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton, and Potato Chip Ticket Sales by Kathy Burrows. He has made numerous appearances on CNN, CNBC, FOX Business Network, and has twice co-hosted Bloomberg television's Bloomberg. He also interacts daily with his nearly 20,000 Twitter and 35,000 LinkedIN followers. He serves on the boards for the March of Dimes, Zoomi Inc., the Sixers Youth Foundation and the Sixers Innovation Lab. O'Neil earned his bachelor's degree in Marketing from Villanova University and his master's in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. He currently resides in Pennsylvania with his wife, Lisa, and three daughters. What you'll learn about in this episode: What went into Scott's decision to step down as CEO at Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment What the event was that drove Scott to start writing and how that eventually turned into his incredible book ‘Be Where Your Feet Are' How Scott came to embrace being a builder and a change agent  What holds the most meaning for Scott from his time at HBSE How you can accomplish anything in your organization when you have incredible people and an extraordinary culture Why the trip Scott took to Mozambique with his daughter to help build schools was so powerful Why it is powerful to recognize when the people you have hired have developed greater expectations of the culture than you have for it and to step back and let them take things to the next level Additional resources: Scott O'Neil's book- Be Where Your Feet Are Scott O'Neil's LinkedIn Scott O'Neil's Twitter  

In this episode, Calvin and Nick are joined by David Gould, Chief Diversity and Impact Officer at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the ownership group of the Philadelphia 76ers. Throughout the conversation, recorded in January of 2021, the group explores how the Sixers and HBSE think about engaging the community, and the specific programs that they're using to achieve impact. David shares his background growing up in a poor part of Philadelphia, having the opportunity to attend an elite private school, and the impact of his schooling on his academic and career trajectory. The conversation touches on themes including racial and educational equity, code switching as a cultural and professional tool, supporting black-owned businesses in the community, and the importance of research funding. To learn more about Learn Fresh, visit learnfresh.org, or email us at podcast@learnfresh.org. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram @Learn_Fresh.

If you were to stop what you're doing right now to reflect on the last week, month, or even year of your life, do you feel like it has just passed you by? I regularly hear people say, “I cannot believe it's already this late in the year, time is flying by!” I've always been bothered by this because it makes me wonder, are we enjoying our lives or just letting the time fly by while we're busy being busy? In this episode, I am talking with Scott O'Neil. Scott is the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a global sports company that includes some of the most iconic teams in the world, including the NBA's, Philadelphia 76ers, and the NHL's New Jersey Devils. Today, Scott provides us with a fresh perspective about work and life and how to make both more meaningful by doing what he calls, being where your feet are!MORE: https://creatingabrand.com/116

This is one of my favorite episodes ever: Scott O'Neil. At the time, Scott was CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, but he stepped down over the last few weeks to recharge and spend time with his family.  This actually makes the fact that we spent more time talking about his book, Be Where Your Feet Are, that much more relevant.  We cover a lot of ground from teaching and leadership to the power of coaching kid's sports. We talk about the importance of relationships, being a mentor, and making mistakes.  I found this conversation personally powerful and I really enjoyed getting to talk with Scott because at the end of it, I felt you will know both of us better.  Get Scott's book. I stayed up late reading it the night before we talked and it really stuck with me.  Check out everything I'm doing by hitting up my Linktree.  Connect with my friends at Booking Protect. Their data shows that folks are taking up refund protection at a rate that is about double what it was before the pandemic. This tells me people desire the peace of mind that refund protection provides. So talk with Cat, Cath, or Haley!  Get the NPS worksheet I've created with my friends at Eventellect by sending me an email: dave@davewakeman.com. The Eventellect team is in my corner about the power of market research to find out why your customers appreciate you and the work you do and to find ways to deliver more value. So send me an email and get the worksheet.  Take a look at Activate. It is the new email marketing tool by the folks at Activity Stream. Activate will help you reconnect with your customers, better know what they want, and give you an advantage as your organization emerges from the pandemic. 

The Philadelphia Sixers have hired Thaddeus "Tad" Brown to be the franchise's next CEO. Longtime CEO Scott O'Neil recently stepped down, and Thaddeus Brown was a perfect fit for the job as someone who spent 13 years (2007-2020) alongside Daryl Morey in Houston. Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) Co-Founders Josh Harris and David Blitzer have assigned Brown to oversee all business and growth functions for the HBSE brand and its properties, including the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center. #Sixers #TadBrown #NBANews Subscribe to Philly Take with RB on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6xo8_BSzZJVYfWEqEt1Gw INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rbphillytake/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RBPhillyTake

Scott O'Neil spent eight years working as the chief executive officer at Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, best known as the owners of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and NHL's New Jersey Devils. Under O'Neil's leadership, HBSE grew into a sports and entertainment franchise that spans two professional teams, an esports business, the owner and operator of the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, along with the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex, the Sixers Innovation Lab and becoming one of the partners in Elevate Sports Ventures, a sports and entertainment agency. After nearly a decade of growth and innovation and almost more awards than one could list, O'Neil also released his first book, "Be Where Your Feet Are," in June. Those successes made it all the more surprising when at the end of June, O'Neil announced that he would be leaving HBSE. Two days after that announcement was made, he joined SportsTravel Senior Editor Matt Traub on the SportsTravel Podcast to discuss what went into the decision, his new book and more about the sports industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is Scott O'Neil, who is well known as the Chief Executive Officer for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, who owns both the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils.With more than 20 years of experience in the NBA, NHL and NFL, O'Neil has earned a reputation as one of the sports' industry's greatest leaders. In just six years as CEO, O'Neil led the Philadelphia 76ers to sign the first jersey patch sponsorship in “Big Four” sports history, the creation of their industry-leading Innovation Lab and led the team as they become the first sports franchise to acquire a world-renowned esports team.His new book, “Be Where Your Feet Are" is a repository of the life and career lessons he learned the hard way and the inspiration to write came after his father died and his best friend committed suicide. During the episode, we chat about some of the lessons from his book, how he got his career started and what's next for the industry-leading executive.

In this week's episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Steve Phelps, Nascar president. Eric and Chris also discuss the surprising departure of Scott O'Neil from Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the continued growth and activity of Sportfive's golf business, and the decision of trading card and collectibles executive Ken Goldin to sell his Goldin Auctions to Collectors Holdings.

The CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), Scott O'Neil, has recently resigned from his position. Even though he's still on good terms with Blitzer and Harris, it has definitely come as a surprise. This won't affect the Devils organization too much, however it does qualify as "front office drama". HBSE also owns the Philadelphia 76ers, and there's some similarities between these two franchises despite playing on separate teams. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar: Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott O'Neil is one of the most respected, connected, and dynamic executives in the sports and entertainment industry. He has more than 25 years of experience leading NBA, NHL, and NFL organizations. In this episode Scott reflects on his roles and responsibilities as CEO at HBSE, supporting & investing in key societal initiatives, how to build a successful corporate culture, identifying what's most important, and lasting lessons from his newly released book - “Be Where Your Feet Are". --- Follow: @kwizcast  Episode Time Stamps: 0:00 - Show Open 0:37 - Guest bio (Scott O'Neil) 2:21 - Battle at Kruger 8:29 - Building a positive corporate culture 12:22 - Effects of COVID 13:24 - Supporting & investing in societal initiatives  17:53 - Social justice (learnings & actions) 25:08 - Scott's roles & responsibilities as CEO 26:43 - Why write "Be Where Your Feet Are"? 35:30 - Stories that didn't make the book 40:05 - How to "assume positive intent" 43:23 - Is work/life balance attainable? 45:50 - Implementing lessons from the book 46:13 - “Rapid fire” questions 53:28 - "Encore" 

SportsPro editor at large Eoin Connolly talks to Scott O'Neil, chief executive of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, the group that owns the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL's New Jersey Devils.   In a conversation recorded before a disappointing end to the Sixers' playoff run, Scott talks about how HBSE has managed the priorities of two organisations at different stages of their development, how it has tried to keep employees energised and supported through the pandemic and two unusual NBA and NHL seasons, and what a post-Covid future looks like for the leagues.    He also discusses his bestselling new book, Be Where Your Feet Are, about the importance of staying grounded and acknowledging difficult experiences, and how he has applied some of those lessons in trying to foster an honest, open dialogue over the tumultuous past 18 months. Music: Surf Inspector by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4447-surf-inspector License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Scott O'Neill discusses his new book, "Be Where Your Feet Are" which is a revealing look into his own personal struggles. Plus he talks to Bram about the return to normalcy for sports, the burgeoning NFT marketplace, and building modern sports teams with modern sports marketing capabilities.

Scott O'Neill discusses his new book, "Be Where Your Feet Are" which is a revealing look into his own personal struggles. Plus he talks to Bram about the return to normalcy for sports, the burgeoning NFT marketplace, and building modern sports teams with modern sports marketing capabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Harris is a Co-Founder of Apollo Global Management, the second-largest alternatives and largest alternative credit manager. He is also the Founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a company created to accelerate community growth and explore strategic investment opportunities in sports, entertainment, and media. Within the HBSE portfolio, Josh is the Managing Partner of the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils.

Scott O'Neil is a man of many hats. As the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment he oversees the day to day operations of the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center and rest of their business portfolio. None of these roles however, compare to his number one job as devoted husband and father of 3. Scott joins Jason Kelly and Mike Lynch to discuss his new book, Be Where Your Feet Are: The Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving. Jason also talks to incoming Duke athletic director Nina King about her new role and how she plans to replace a sports legend. 

Sports Executive Scott O'Neil (author, Be Where Your Feet Are) shares his insights on life as a husband, father, and CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a global company that owns the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. He and Greg discuss his passion for developing the next generation of leaders, as well as the importance of being present and mental health. They explore the lessons learned and the opportunities presented to us during this unprecedented global transition. For a limited time purchase Effortless and get the 21-Day Challenge (and download Chapter 1 of Effortless) FREE!: https://gregmckeown.com/books/effortless/ Share the What's Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: https://refer.fm/essential 1 Referral - Access the exclusive "Tim Ferris" episode 3 Referrals - 21-day Challenge PDF  15 Referrals - $10 digital gift card you can use at stores like Real Simple, Container Store, etc. What's Essential Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/essentialismpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialismpodcast Greg McKeown Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregorymckeown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregmckeown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregorymckeown/ Scratch Audiohouse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheelhousegroup/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wheelhouse-group-llc/ Credits: Hosted by Greg McKeown Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson Co-Produced by Paul Dizon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment CEO and Author talks 76ers basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most admired executives in professional sports enters the Thunderdome this week as Scott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, tests his skills against pro gambler Simon Hunter and Action Network NBA writer Matt Moore. Host Chad Millman leads our weekly test of wagers and wits, and together they discuss deviled eggs, Moses Malone, pooping your pants, and so much more. O'Neil, who serves as CEO of both the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, is also author of the new book "Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded and Thriving," available now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Scott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, takes a break from celebrating the Philadelphia 76ers cruising into the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs to discuss the release of a brand new book called, BE WHERE YOUR FEET ARE. The conversation wasn't about the 76ers success, but instead whether the team is learning as much this year at the top of the Eastern Conference as what the franchise learned when it only won 10 games in a single season. O'Neil explained that he primarily wrote the book to help create the next generation of leaders. He found that the Instagram life we live in that looks perfect is actually not so perfect. O'Neil wanted to share that it's okay and that life is messy; everything will be fine. He opened up and talked about how he has been fired from a high-profile job, ran a company into the ground, was flat broke, and getting foreclosure notices on his house in his life. When bad things happen, there's an incredible opportunity that presents itself. "I'm not ashamed of the failures or the falls or the slips because it's a part of who I am." It was great to hear how important being present is to Scott and why we all need to do a better job putting our phones down from time to time and keep our heads up. Scott also points out that is okay to ask for help and it is important for us to check in on people to make sure they are fine. He even drops a good line from Caddyshack. He also drops the gem that you should keep picking incredible people to work for and that you should not only dream but dream bigger. We finish with a quick chat on blockchain, crypto, and NFTs. Follow Scott: @ScottONeil Follow Darren: @DarrenHeitner

Hey everybody, I'm Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.  Over the last year, I, like many others, have spent time contemplating my own preconceived notions and unconscious biases in every walk of my life.   We all have them, it is a part of the human condition, but where do they come from, and why are they allowed to stay?  This question has perplexed me as I've tried to open up my lens and question myself every time an instinctive thought comes into my psyche.   While the social justice issues of 2020 may have sparked my internal curiosity, it would be naïve to think bias only comes into issues of race, gender and culture. When you pay attention to it, and the way your mind processes information, unconscious bias and preconceived determinations are everywhere.   I did some digging, and studies indicate that many children by five years of age have entrenched stereotypes about various social groups. The world we are exposed to forms our foundational beliefs and hen becomes a tool to make snap judgements and conclusions on sight.  Kind of spooky right? It's like our brain is hardwired by societal influence.   We watch Saturday morning cartoons and don't see any black or asian children, OK, white people hold more important statuses, got it.  We don't see women in positions of power, OK, men are more powerful, got it.  But it can even be simpler and more pervasive than race and gender, we see a hard charging, demanding CEO on TV and start to lump information together, OK, CEO's are smart, but mean and cutthroat, got it.  We see sales people represented in pop culture as in your face buy, buy, buy, and we think, OK, that's not me.   Our belief structures become formed, not out of some nefarious agenda, but because we as children are trying to make sense out of our world and the easiest way to do that is draw conclusions from what we see and hear.   As children we have no choice, we lack the cognitive ability to evaluate the validity of our assumptions.   As adults we do, if we pay attention to their existence.   I'll use a personal example. A couple of weeks back I had on Dr. Bill Sutton, one of the absolute best people in our industry. After our interview was complete we chatted a bit, and he suggested today's guest Scott O'Neil CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment as someone he could connect me with.   My instantaneous reaction was hell yes, but my subconscious notion was – he's the CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, he's going to be tough, he's not going to have time to really do this, I'm going to get canned answers that aren't authentic, he's not going to be all that interested to talk to me, and this may very well sound better than it is in practice.  This is what ran through my head immediately!  Within a day the session was booked. Dr. Sutton came through. Scott and his team were kind, gracious, courteous and attentive. He sent me over a copy of his new book, Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving...and I was blown away.   I really like meditation, being intentional, paying attention to your mind and the energy you throw off to others around you – but to learn Scott, this Harvard educated, top of class, wildly successful guy was contemplating true happiness alongside me?  I was blown away and read his book from beginning to end.   And there it is, preconceived notions, drawing unfair conclusions about people or evens before you KNOW a damn thing.   It's all I've been able to think about since I concluded the interview with Scott. I've read his book, it is insightful, so introspective, vulnerable, it is authentic, and I'm not just saying this, I'm not selling books for Scott. His book impacted...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Scott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and author of Be Where Your Feet Are, shares his thoughts on:[:51] - Why the loss of a close friend to suicide was a driving force behind writing his new book[3:56] - The three different types of activities he recommends you do every day in order to stay grounded[12:31] - How sports and music serve to unite people and create a sense of community[20:43] - The power that comes from assuming the positive intentions of othersTweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!

CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Warning: The episode does contain a brief mention of a death by suicide. If you are struggling, help is available Speak with someone today by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. My guest for Episode #72 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Scott O'Neil. He's the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a global sports and entertainment company that includes some of the most iconic and innovative teams and brands in the world, including the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) and the New Jersey Devils (NHL). With more than 20 years of experience in the NBA, NHL and NFL, Scott has worked in the NBA league office, was formerly the President of Madison Square Garden Sports and he's now the author of Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded and Thriving – which is available TODAY! Scott was also featured recently in this fantastic Wall St. Journal article: “For Sports Executive Scott O'Neil, Failure Is the Best Teacher.” Questions and topics include: Scott's “favorite mistake” when working for the NBA league office Why trying to reach teenage girls through NSYNC, as an attempt to grow the WBNA audience, was a mistake and why it “failed miserably” The mistake of not being more hands on Why relationships matter and how Scott came to appreciate this Have to be able to fail… the Sixers were in first place when we recorded this and they lose one third of the time The Sixers are famous for “the process” — were there ever times when you thought the process was a mistake? “Trust the process” — no short cuts to the top, short term pain for long-term gain How do you know when to stick with “the process” vs. adjusting to a new plan or approach --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/favorite-mistake/support

In this episode of Follow Your Different, we continue our run of legendary authors with today’s guest, Scott O’ Neil. He is the author of a hot new book called Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving. Scott O’Neil is the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment. Which makes Scott the CEO of: The Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA The New Jersey Devils of the NHL The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey Dignitas, a pioneer in eSports A number of minor league teams A Venture Fund Real Estate developer / investor An Innovation Lab Today, we get to hear what it takes to manage not one, but two of North America’s elite professional sports teams, and how they have dealt with COVID and its effect on the category. We also dig in to Scott’s view on what sports role is in society, and how leaders should deal with social change and justice. Of course, we’ll have Scott pop the hood on how they turned the 76ers around and make them a winning team again. So if you love taking the long term in business and trying to figure out how business can make a difference as well as be successful, you're going to love everything about this episode.   The Role of Sports in Society Scott talks about his enthusiasm on work, and being able to do so in areas that could use the work generated by his businesses. Though at the end of the day, he says that he is more of a “run to work, run home” type of guy. He also shares his thoughts on the role of sports in a society. While there are some that argue that it shouldn’t have that much of an impact and influence, it is undeniable that it’s there. The question now is, how do you use that influence to make the world a bit better than before. “The argument is, sports shouldn't have this kind of influence and impact. And I say, great, it does. I actually have an opportunity to help people and drive change in communities and bring people together and create community. Coming off a pandemic, where we've had a year of being isolated, I don't think there's a better platform to build and deliver what we need more than anything else in the world right now, which is connection, and a bit of escapism, and community. And to do that where I get to do it every day is quite a blessing.” - Scott O’Neil   The New Roaring 20’s When asked about how some companies are already gearing up for the end of the pandemic, Scott thinks that we are on the verge of a new Roaring 20s, much like what happened in the 1900s. He is not far off the mark on this. Wall Street Journal has reported that companies today have more cash on hand than at any point in history, and the US consumer is wealthier now than at any point in US history. Which sounds so insane in the heels of this pandemic. As the desire of people to reconnect and the mental health strain of being isolated escalates, there will be a huge demand for the category that builds up community and togetherness in the future, as everything opens up again.   “So you can imagine to watch an NBA game and be the only fan which I was at the game. I had this incredible boost of mental health, which I think is going to be the next great challenge over the decade. I think all this isolation and separation and anxiety that that we are feeling is going to put quite a bit of strain on us as leaders, as dads and moms, and people in the community. As we've set out to define what that new normal is, I just felt the boost of of kind of happiness and energy and connection. I will say that I think these roaring 20s are going to be coming at us just like they were in the 1900s.” - Scott O’Neil   Being Role Models Scott then shares his insights on players and executives as role models for the future. While he thinks that our Frontliners make for better role models, players should not disparage themselves in this regard. Being in a sport that has a massive reach, whether you are an NBA player or an eSport star,

In this episode of Follow Your Different, we continue our run of legendary authors with today’s guest, Scott O’ Neil. He is the author of a hot new book called Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving. Scott O’Neil is the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment. Which makes Scott the CEO of: The Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA The New Jersey Devils of the NHL The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey Dignitas, a pioneer in eSports A number of minor league teams A Venture Fund Real Estate developer / investor An Innovation Lab Today, we get to hear what it takes to manage not one, but two of North America’s elite professional sports teams, and how they have dealt with COVID and its effect on the category. We also dig in to Scott’s view on what sports role is in society, and how leaders should deal with social change and justice. Of course, we’ll have Scott pop the hood on how they turned the 76ers around and make them a winning team again. So if you love taking the long term in business and trying to figure out how business can make a difference as well as be successful, you're going to love everything about this episode.   The Role of Sports in Society Scott talks about his enthusiasm on work, and being able to do so in areas that could use the work generated by his businesses. Though at the end of the day, he says that he is more of a “run to work, run home” type of guy. He also shares his thoughts on the role of sports in a society. While there are some that argue that it shouldn’t have that much of an impact and influence, it is undeniable that it’s there. The question now is, how do you use that influence to make the world a bit better than before. “The argument is, sports shouldn't have this kind of influence and impact. And I say, great, it does. I actually have an opportunity to help people and drive change in communities and bring people together and create community. Coming off a pandemic, where we've had a year of being isolated, I don't think there's a better platform to build and deliver what we need more than anything else in the world right now, which is connection, and a bit of escapism, and community. And to do that where I get to do it every day is quite a blessing.” - Scott O’Neil   The New Roaring 20’s When asked about how some companies are already gearing up for the end of the pandemic, Scott thinks that we are on the verge of a new Roaring 20s, much like what happened in the 1900s. He is not far off the mark on this. Wall Street Journal has reported that companies today have more cash on hand than at any point in history, and the US consumer is wealthier now than at any point in US history. Which sounds so insane in the heels of this pandemic. As the desire of people to reconnect and the mental health strain of being isolated escalates, there will be a huge demand for the category that builds up community and togetherness in the future, as everything opens up again.   “So you can imagine to watch an NBA game and be the only fan which I was at the game. I had this incredible boost of mental health, which I think is going to be the next great challenge over the decade. I think all this isolation and separation and anxiety that that we are feeling is going to put quite a bit of strain on us as leaders, as dads and moms, and people in the community. As we've set out to define what that new normal is, I just felt the boost of of kind of happiness and energy and connection. I will say that I think these roaring 20s are going to be coming at us just like they were in the 1900s.” - Scott O’Neil   Being Role Models Scott then shares his insights on players and executives as role models for the future. While he thinks that our Frontliners make for better role models, players should not disparage themselves in this regard. Being in a sport that has a massive reach, whether you are an NBA player or an eSport star,

Hey everybody, I'm Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast...  For those of you who haven't listened to last week's podcast with Zach Maurides, go listen to it. Seriously, now. Stop listening and start there first.   Zach is the founder and CEO of Teamworks an athlete engagement platform that is currently working with over 100 professional sports teams and 200 full college athletic programs to be their student-athlete hub, managing their schedules, communication, itineraries, academics, nutrition and so much more.   They are growing massively, and Zach, as a former student-athlete, an offensive lineman at duke, is so incredibly informative.   Not convinced – I'll give you one nugget, one concept of many that Zach shares during this awesome podcast interview.  “I want to hire confident people. Confident people put in the work, and know they are going to win because they put in the work. Arrogant people just expect to win. We don't want arrogant people.”  Now picture this coming out of a 6'6” 290 lb. former offensive lineman, trust me when I say this --- you are going to feel fired up and ready to put in the work.   Ok, Wednesday – the godfather of sports business, seriously, I think you must kiss his ring before getting into the sports industry, Dr. Bill Sutton.   For those of you who don't know doc Sutton, he is the smartest most connected guy in the #sportsbiz I know. And more importantly, the most passionately supportive of his people. He has trained the best in the industry from GMs to sales directors, and he's not just an academic, he's worked for David Stern in the NBA and countless other organizations as part of his side hustle consulting business.   One quick story – he and I really hit it off, it's a great interview, and at the end, he said, "that was a lot of fun, I loved your questions and the way our conversation went, who else can I help you get to be a guest on your show?”   Figuring I could aim high since he is offering, I said: “Would you happen to know Scott O'Neil, CEO of the Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, the owners of the Sixers and Devils, I really like his style and would love to interview him?”   Within 30 minutes of the completion of our interview, Scott O'Neil emailed me to book a time.   Now that is legit power.   Sports Career Question from Amy in Boston: Let's get into today's question, which comes from Amy in Boston. Fun Fact, if I was a girl, I was going to be named Amy.   “Hey Brian, big fan of the podcast and your various articles, I feel like I've gone back through your archive so many times to answer my pressing career-focused questions. What I think is great is that your show isn't just about sports, it's about culture, and decision-maker and planning and strategy...I find it so informative.   Amy – you get me. Continue.   “My question is pretty simple: I got pretty good at the career fair circuit in late 2019, I had a good flow, made lots of contacts, felt like I was on the edge of getting hired... and then, you know, stuff. I've seen and heard a lot about virtual career fairs but am yet to attend one. Do you think they are worth it, and do you have any strategies surrounding them?”  Amy, I'll be honest, at first, my initial impression of virtual career fairs was that they felt like a pivot for companies that used to rely on in-person career fairs, and they just to keep themselves busy and active. That they weren't focused on the participant getting value, either as an employer or candidate.   But oh, how wrong I was.   See I can admit it, I have flawed theories sometimes. Neither Ivan Drago or I am machines. Yes, that was a Rocky IV reference which is about 20 years past its relevancy date...but I love it so.  Benefits of Virtual Career Fairs  The data is in, more people attend virtual career fairs than in-person career fairs,

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Lexi Williams, Manager, Diversity & Impact at Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment. Tune in to episode 9 to hear how Lexi's journey in sports got started, how to be an ally, what the most rewarding part of her job is, how she's creating a more inclusive environment in hockey and basketball and more

Hey everybody, I'm Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…First Super Bowl Monday in a long time that I'm not hungover, so thanks to that.  Quick take before we get into the stat line, and today's fan question. So far 42 emails, texts, and DM's all asking me how I feel about Brady and Gronk winning a Super Bowl as non-Patriots.  For those of you not in the know, I'm from Boston, a big Patriots fan, and a lover of all things Gronk.  Well, not the GRONK branded football that doubles as a bluetooth speaker -- that was one of the dumbest inventions I've ever seen -- you're playing music in your football, and then you throw it away from you… not well thought through.  Don't believe me -- search Gronkball on amazon. You'll see what I'm talking about. It also proves review can be manipulated since it has a 4.4 out of 5. Seriously, a $90 football Bluetooth speaker with Gronk's name on it. Off track. So how do I feel? Thrilled to be honest.   Look, there is always context needed. I wanted the Pats to keep Brady for his entire career, but in a way that was selfish, and no one expected that to happen. From 2014-2019 the Patriots have had terrible draft classes. Terrible. This means their current roster is depleted of talent and depth.  They were not built to win, even with Brady. If you go back and look at the 2018 season, there is no way that teams should have won a Super Bowl. They were 3-5 on the road that year, 11-5 overall, lacked any punch, looked old...and then dialed it up in the playoffs. 2019 - lack of talent, 12-4, incredibly weak schedule - lose in the wild card round vs the titans.  This roster didn't make sense to keep Brady. If you sign him to a multi-year deal, it delays the fact you really need to rebuild the roster from scratch… and you still aren't good enough to really win. Brady makes you way better than Cam Newton, but not Super Bowl good.  It made sense for him to move on. Both sides needed this. Forget all the tough love, personalities, and drama -- they were no longer made for each other from a football sense.  As for Gronk - the Patriots tried to trade him to the Lions prior to the 2018 season, so they already sent the message they no longer valued him. He helped them win the 2018 super bowl and retires. Took a year off, a different team values him more than the Pats did, he could play in his comfort zone with Tom. Deal. Bottom line, I hold no grudge against either. I wish it would have worked out better -- but if the Pats had developed a better supporting team around Brady over the previous 5 seasons… it may have. If they still valued Gronk, it may have. This is just people making football decisions that make sense all around. In 100 years we'lll talk about Brady like we talk about Babe Ruth… and I got to see a whole hell of a lot of him playing. Pretty cool. Congrats Goat. Ok, the stat line… Three stats to keep you updated and in the know on sports employment -- provided by workinsports.com the leading job board for the sports industry. I'm also laying in pieces of advice and strategy for your job search throughout this segment so don't you dare skip oover it. #1 -- 19,971 active sports jobs on WorkInSports.com -- now, I promised you last week we'd eclipse 20k, and we did earlier in the week, Right now we are at 19971 which is pretty flat week over week. And that includes a little over 300 active sports jobs in florida right now -- once you are done celebrating.  #2 - WorkInSports.com added 2,828 sports jobs over the last week, which is pretty much flat... #3 But means we added 404 sports jobs on average every day of the last week -- that's a lot of opportunity. OK, now three jobs that stood out for all the right reasons...to me. Job #1  Corporate Communications Coordinator for Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment -- if you are wondering who in the heck is Harris...

The debut episode of SportBusiness Finance Weekly. The special guest interview is with Scott O'Neil, chief executive of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

Scott O'Neil is the Chief Executive Officer of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, an organization with the mission of building passionate, high-performing teams that inspire people to enhance the communities where its teams live, work, play and win. O'Neil is responsible for the organization's leadership, strategic vision, operations and global ambitions, including the pursuit and acquisition of sports, entertainment and consumer-facing properties. He is the acting Chief Executive Officer overall properties within the organization's portfolio and under the ownership of Managing Partners Josh Harris and David Blitzer, including: the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), the New Jersey Devils (NHL), Prudential Center, a top five-ranked performance venue in the U.S. located in Newark, New Jersey; Dignitas, an internationally renowned esports organization which includes Clutch Gaming, the NBA 2K League's 76ers Gaming Club, the Sixers Innovation Lab, the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center, the Delaware Blue Coats (NBA G League), and the Binghamton Devils (AHL). He is an acting Co-Managing partner for Elevate Sports Ventures, a sports and entertainment agency created in partnership between HBSE, Live Nation | Ticketmaster, the San Francisco 49ers and Oak View Group. With more than 20 years of experience in the NBA, NHL and NFL, O'Neil has earned a reputation as a leader of leaders and is one of the most connected, dynamic and driven executives in the industry today. Previous executives whom he has mentored and managed run many of the top organizations in sports and entertainment today; those he currently manages are poised to lead the industry into the next generation. O'Neil's reputation for authentic leadership, unparalleled drive to innovate and emphasis on the importance of corporate culture has placed him at the forefront of the industry vanguard. In merely six years overseeing operations for the properties in HBSE's portfolio, O'Neil led the Philadelphia 76ers to sign the first jersey patch sponsorship in “Big Four” sports history; construct the most technically advanced training complex in professional sports, the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex; establish an industry-leading Innovation Lab, and become the first U.S. professional sports franchise to acquire a world-renowned esports team. In that same period, under O'Neil's ambitious and aggressive leadership, Prudential Center has become a top seven and top five most-played venue in the U.S. and the world by Billboard and Pollstar, respectively, and welcomes over 1.75 million fans and event attendees through its doors annually. Of his professional accomplishments, O'Neil considers his organizations' corporate culture and dedication to community service his greatest successes and future legacy. The Philadelphia 76ers have been named one of the “Most Innovative Companies” in the world by Fast Company magazine (2018), one of the “Top 50 Cultures” in the U.S. by Entrepreneur (2017), three-times named a “Best Place to Work in Philadelphia” by the Philadelphia Business Journal (2016, 2015, 2014), twice named a “Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania by the Central Penn Business Journal (2018, 2017) and twice named one of the “50 Best Companies to Sell For” by internationally-renowned Selling Power Magazine (2019, 2018). Prudential Center was named a “Best Business” by NJBiz (2016). O'Neil's belief that those who steward iconic sports and entertainment brands have the responsibility and privilege to use those platforms to mentor the next generation of leaders and make the world a better place is the driving force behind HBSE's community engagement initiatives. Recognizing the important role HBSE's properties play within its communities, O'Neil's employees individually volunteer 76 hours of service annually in the communities where their fans and patrons live, work and play, resulting in more than 30,000 hours of dedicated community service each year. The Philadelphia 76ers' charitable endeavor, the Sixers Youth Foundation, has additionally raised more than $1 million for Philadelphia-area youth last year alone and is leveraging sports to help children in need. A former President of Madison Square Garden Sports, O'Neil was the key architect in some of the largest venue sponsorship deals in history while overseeing iconic sports properties including the New York Knicks (NBA) and New York Rangers (NHL). O'Neil spent seven years as the Senior Vice President of the NBA's renowned Team Marketing and Business Operations group, where he advised NBA, WNBA and NBA Gatorade League teams on all business operations, CRM Department and NBA Canada business. Earlier in his career, O'Neil served as the President of HoopsTV.com and held positions with the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) and New Jersey Nets (NBA). For almost a decade, O'Neil has served as an Alternate Governor for the NBA and NHL. In 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 the Philadelphia Business Journal named O'Neil to their “Power 100” list of the “most influential people” in the greater Philadelphia region; he additionally received Philadelphia Business Journal's “Most Admired CEO” honor in 2018. In 2019, The Hockey News named O'Neil No. 37 on their list of “100 People of Power and Influence.” In 2019, Hashtag Sports honored O'Neil with an award for “Leadership in Supporting Diversity in Sports.” Sports and technology outlet, SportTechie, named O'Neil as 2017's “Most Innovative Executive”; in 2016, Philadelphia Magazine declared him one of the “Most Innovative Leaders” in Philadelphia. He has been twice named to The NJBiz “Power 100” list. As a young executive, O'Neil was thrice recognized at Sports Business Journal's acclaimed “Forty Under 40” Awards; launching him into the publication's renowned “Hall of Fame.” He additionally received “Forty Under 40” honors from Adweek and Sporting News in 2006 and 2005 respectively. O'Neil's influence and experience have earned him a place at the podium at some of the largest industry conferences in the world, delivering keynotes at events such as: Leaders in Sport, Beyond Sport, Sports Business Journal's World Congress of Sport, the IEG Pivot Conference, the Ivy Sports Symposium, Sports Marketing Association's Conference and more. O'Neil's leadership practices have been chronicled and applauded in The Outward Mindset by the Arbinger Institute, publishers of The New York Times Best Seller, Leadership and Self Deception, The Orange Revolution by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton, and Potato Chip Ticket Sales by Kathy Burrows. He has made numerous appearances on CNN, CNBC, FOX Business Network, and has twice co-hosted Bloomberg television's Bloomberg. He also interacts daily with his nearly 20,000 Twitter and 35,000 LinkedIN. He serves on the boards for the March of Dimes, Zoomi Inc., the Sixers Youth Foundation and the Sixers Innovation Lab. O'Neil earned his bachelor's degree in Marketing from Villanova University and his master's in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. He currently resides in Pennsylvania with his wife, Lisa, and three daughters. What you'll learn about in this episode: How applauding talent, rewarding character, and celebrating both teamwork and teammates has earned Scott the reputation for his authentic leadership, having an unparalleled drive to innovate, and the emphasis he places on the importance of culture How Scott and his team went about changing the landscape of diversity and inclusion when he took over the 76'ers Why Scott is intentional about hiring people for leadership roles when they may be too young and not quite ready How Scott does such an incredible job of prioritizing and balancing his life as Father, Husband and Sports Executive What is Scott's process of recruiting and retaining incredible executive talent What were the three biggest lessons that Scott learned from David Stern How the 76'ers were able to set season ticket sales records despite having one of the worst records in the NBA Additional resources: Your Facebook Profile: Scott O'Neil Your Twitter Name: @ScottONeil Your Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-o-neil-057203/  

Media Maven Host, Sarah Miller, CEO, Axis Entertainment & CEO Media Excellence Awards and Co-Host, Joe Pyrtiz, Public Affairs and Sportscaster talk all things Innovation and Leadership On & Off the Courts with Scott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (Philadelphia 76’ers & New Jersey Devils) about:How to Bounce Back on the Courts After CovidExecutive Strength & Leadership Philadelphia Sixers SeasonTeam WorkDiversity & Equality in Sports

Sixers Innovation Lab Managing Dir Seth Berger joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment-backed business incubator, as well as other dynamics related to venture capitalism.

The times demand changing, and as part of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment's $20 million pledge to combat systemic racism and champion equality, David Gould was named the company's first-ever Chief Diversity and Impact officer. On this episode of The BroadCast, the Germantown native speaks with 76ers Insiders' Brian Seltzer and Lauren Rosen about his new role. Look for fresh content from the 76ers Podcast Network each week throughout the offseason. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/message

The times demand changing, and as part of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment's $20 million pledge to combat systemic racism and champion equality, David Gould was named the company's first-ever Chief Diversity and Impact officer. On this episode of The BroadCast, the Germantown native speaks with 76ers Insiders' Brian Seltzer and Lauren Rosen about his new role. Look for fresh content from the 76ers Podcast Network each week throughout the offseason.

Welcome back Podcasters! You are diving into part two of our discussion with Delaware Blue Coats Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, Alex Yoh. If you didn’t listen to part one, I suggest you go back and listen to that as Alex provides a ton of really great advice on getting a job in sport. Afterwards come check out part 2 where Alex digs into his role with the Blue Coats, the relationship with Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, and why working in the minor leagues will develop you more than you know. Before we begin, I want to remind you to please subscribe to our podcasts and rate it 5 stars. Also follow us on social at iamlivingsport. Now let's get back to it and learn some more about the #sportsbiz!

In today’s show, Steve interviews Jake Ignasiak, Account Executive, Consumer Sales at Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment.  Jake has a sports management degree from the University of Michigan. In his sophomore year, Jake came across YEAA and was quick to snap up the opportunity to run his own business and be his own boss. In this segment of the show we discuss the three things that make an ideal internship – an internship that lays the foundation for a successful career ahead. Next, Jake shares some interesting details about his incredibly successful YEAA stint. He reveals how he managed to generate revenues of $87,000 over a single summer taking up painting jobs in Northern Michigan.    His YEAA experience paid off in more ways than one as Jake landed his dream job – that of an account executive at Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment. Jake regales listeners with some interesting anecdotes in this part of the show. You will learn how he was selected from 5,000 applicants for this position. He also gives a peek into the sports management industry, and reveals some crucial attributes that can help you find success in this incredibly tough industry.   We hope you enjoy this show! What You Will Learn In This Show What constitutes an ideal internship? What makes a YEAA internship so unique and incredibly rewarding A peek into the sports management industry The transferable skill sets that you pick up at YEAA And much, much more...   Resources YEAA Jake Ignasiak  

Bill King speaks with Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment president Hugh Weber about his experiences leading the NBA’s New Orleans Hornets through crisis during, and following, Hurricane Katrina.

In this Locked on Sixers podcast, Keith Pompey talks about how Monday and Tuesday was a horrible look for Josh Harris and David Blitzer, the cochairmen of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which owns the 76ers and New Jersey Devils. On Monday, the Sixers’ and Devils’ at-will employees making more than $50,000 were informed of temporary salary reductions of up to 20%. The reductions were to start on April 15 and run through June 30. But only after a lot of bad publicity, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment decided not to recoup some of its lost revenue because of the coronavirus pandemic and the uncertainty of the NBA and NHL’s suspended seasons. In addition to talking about that, Pompey discusses how Joel Embiid stepped up for COVID-19 relief and was willing to help the Sixers employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment CEO Scott O’Neil join Brian Berger for conversations at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by KemperLesnik during NBA All-Star week in Chicago. The separate conversations were recorded in front of a studio audience. Engelbert discussed the WNBA’s new CBA, her path to WNBA Commissioner and the importance of investing in women’s sports. O’Neil discusses working for the late David Stern, the innovation of current NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and his many roles as CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, including overseeing business operations for the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL’s New Jersey Devils.  Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment President Hugh Weber joins Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including how the company approaches ownership of so many sports-related assets, including the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Weber also discusses the company’s philosophy on corporate culture, which includes the idea that greater talent doesn’t necessarily mean greater tolerance for misbehavior. Weber also talks about how the in-arena entertainment differs for each franchise, and how the club benefits from legalized sports betting. Weber also talks about how professional sports teams and their players generate content, and the opportunities that are available for investment in sports-related entities. 

Adam Davis, Chief Commercial Officer of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, talks about sports team management, the evolution of the industry, and the various revenue streams a sports team can have. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Premier League in China | Tencent and PP Sports spend big on NBA and Premier League rights | Sky Sun on Fosun's ambition for Wolves | Rowan Simons on the model for growth in Chinese football | Scott O'Neil on making the most of an NBA trip to China | David Nivelle on the challenge and achievement of a FIBA World Cup in China. The Leaders Sport Business Summit rolled into China for a third annual edition this July, hosted, for the first time, in Shanghai, and coinciding with the Premier League's Asia Trophy visit. Leaders Head of Content David Cushnan was on hand to capture some of the sights and sounds, lining up a quartet of conversations behind the scenes of the two-day event. On the agenda: - Sky Sun (15:44) - The Wolverhampton Wanderers Director on ownership group Fosun International's ambitious five-year plan for the club; the launch of a new club megastore in Shanghai and 400 branded products to go with it; and the lifestyle brand vision that would put the Wolves brand alongside the likes of the New York Yankees. - Rowan Simons (21:28) - The China ClubFootball Founder on football culture in China and the dangers of putting international brands before the growth of the game. - Scott O'Neil (29:36) - The Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment CEO on making the most of an executive trip to China, how to take learnings and leads back to the US; and what the remarkable offseason of NBA player movement means for the Sixers. - David Nivelle (42:03) - The Head of FIBA Marketing on gearing up for the FIBA World Cup, the first global, multi-city event to be hosted by China.

Just how transformative will Alibaba's Olympic deal turn out to be? Why is DDMC Fortis's capture of AFC rights a milestone moment in the evolution of the global sports industry? And how, exactly, can you shift your Chinese strategy from engagement to monetisation? These were a few of the questions posed to the speakers at the Leaders Sport Business Summit in Beijing on 25th July. 250 senior international executives gathered at Sina's headquarters in the 'Beijing Silicon Valley' in the north west of China's capital to discuss strategies for growing sport and sports businesses in China, and to forge some valuable connections along the way. Backstage, we spoke to a selection of the speakers to get the inside track on their activity in one of the most beguiling but challenging markets in world sport. On the podcast: - Leon Xie (9:00) – the GM of Olympic Business at Alibaba on plans to activate the biggest deal in Olympic history; Alibaba's objectives and how it intends to measure success; and whether there are other major international sponsorship deals in the pipeline; - Scott O’Neil (21:15) – the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment on the Philadelphia 76ers upcoming two-game trip to China; and what teams can do for their own commercial ends within a tightly controlled league environment; - Yu Hang (28:28) – the Executive Director of DDMC Fortis on how the deal for all AFC commercial rights from 2021 to 2028 came about; revenue targets and execution goals; why it represents a breakthrough moment for Chinese sports business; and his thoughts on international media rights values and consolidation in the Chinese market; - Victor Cui (40:45) – the ONE Championship CEO on the series' dominance in Asia; and why a China-specific strategy is imperative for cracking the market; - Kevin Sim (52:45) – the new Head of Asia Pacific at Bundesliga International on why China is on the verge of another huge growth cycle; and how the Bundesliga is going about trying to unearth the Yao Ming of football; - Kylie Rogers (1:01:39) – the Commercial GM of the AFL on playing the long game in China; and plans to supercharge China's participation in contact sports; - Alex Kaplan (1:07:21) - the President and GM of golf for Discovery on the gigantic new deal with the PGA Tour and why Asia - and China specifically - is key to its success; - Sam Li (1:13:02) – the Head of International Business for Sina Sports on why the organisation's burgeoning offline events business is providing a valuable new revenue stream distinct from the pure advertising media model that its competitors rely on.

On today's episode of The Follow Up, Scott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, chats with Noah about handling stress with such a high pressure job running an NBA & NHL team. Plus, the high school subject that Scott can't help with.

On today's episode of The Follow Up, Scott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, chats with Noah about handling stress with such a high pressure job running an NBA & NHL team. Plus, the high school subject that Scott can't help with.

On today's episode of The Follow Up, Scott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, chats with Noah about handling stress with such a high pressure job running an NBA & NHL team. Plus, the high school subject that Scott can't help with.

On today's episode of The Follow Up, Scott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, chats with Noah about handling stress with such a high pressure job running an NBA & NHL team. Plus, the high school subject that Scott can't help with.

"Have a passion for the business, have a great management team, and then search for real opportunity." Scott O'Neil is the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment (HBSE), a group that manages the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, and English Premier League's Crystal Palace. Their ongoing vision is to focus on acquiring sports franchises, sports venues, and sports and entertainment properties. Scott and I talk about the state of the teams in his current portfolio, then dive deep into the operational team at HBSE, the culture they've built, and the sales metrics (or what he calls "touches") they study to improve things like season ticket sales, digital impressions, and sponsorship opportunities.  I asked Scott two questions that I'm constantly working through, as well as observing others' management techniques. First, what does he look for in a qualified candidate, and second, how he balances oversight of multiple properties, strategy, and interpersonal relationships at the office. What he discloses is fascinating (hint: he's big into mindfulness and gratitude).  Hosted by professional athlete and entrepreneur, Suiting Up Podcast is a show that explores the psychology, playbook of tools, and strategies of the most influential people in sports, entrepreneurship, and entertainment. 

Would you trust the process behind 'Trust the Process'? If you worked with Philadelphia 76ers CEO Scott O'Neil and his indefatigable CMO Katie O'Reilly you would. (Arguably, you'd have no choice.) O'Neil is one of the most forward-thinking senior leaders in sport, and he’s renowned for the inspiring working cultures he builds around him - a working culture at the 76ers that has resulted in the franchise consistently topping various NBA commercial tables even with a historically bad team on the court. As CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), he leads the 76ers organisation in the NBA, as its Prudential Center arena, the New Jersey Devils NHL team, the new Sixers Innovation Lab, and esports outfit Team Dignitas. On the conversational agenda: - Onboarding and the the working culture at HBSE and the 76ers; - The importance of language in the business of sport, 'Trust the Process', and what it means to be 'palms up'; - The nuts and bolts of an NBA international trip, and what the 76ers did with the 200 people they brought from Philadelphia to London last week; - Building an international content plan around a cosmopolitan team that is finally coming good; - Forging the next generation of sporting leaders; - NBA China trivia; - The Sixers Innovation Lab - what exactly is it? Visit www.leadersinsport.com for the latest sports industry intelligence and the opportunity to connect with senior leaders from across the global sport business.

With a roster consisting of multiple international players, the 76ers capped their three-day trip to England by facing the Boston Celtics in the NBA London Game 2018, the franchise's first-ever regular season game played outside of North America. On the night of the event, January 11th, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer sat down with Sixers Co-Managing Partner David Blitzer, a former London resident. During their conversation, the two discussed the significance of the Sixers' visit overseas, the state of the organization, and the philosophies that guide how the Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment group runs its various properties.

Who owns your favorite sports team? There are still the Jerry Joneses and MarK Cubans of the world that drive their team with cult of personality, but more and more family owned teams are being replaced by corporate ownership for financial stability. The owners of the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, and Crystal Palace of the English Premier League created a new organization called Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment (or HBSE)with the goal of acquiring and growing sports franchises and venues. Owning one franchise is difficult but owning several across different sports and in different countries all over the world presents it own set of problems and opportunities. I sat down and spoke with Scott O'Neil and Hugh Weber of HBSE to find out what it's like combining sports and business.

Apollo's Josh Harris and Blackstone's David Blitzer this week established Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a holding company that'll guide their sports investments. The man in charge at HBSE is Chief Executive Officer Scott O'Neil, who talks about a host of topics, including cable television and new media, what presiding over ``Linsanity'' taught him and whether the Philadelphia 76ers strategy of stockpiling draft picks was a good one. O'Neil also discusses esports and his penchant for being first.  O'Neil oversees HBSE, which includes the 76ers, NHL's New Jersey Devils, the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, where the hockey team plays, English Premier League team Crystal Palace and an eSports team. He joined the 76ers as CEO in 2013, and was charged with rejuvenating the franchise's business operations.