Podcast appearances and mentions of Kenneth L Shropshire

Wharton professor Keith Weigelt and President and CEO of Castle Oak Securities L.P. David R. Jones join host Kenneth L. Shropshire, faculty director of Wharton's Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, to talk about the inequities in finance and financial wellbeing.They discuss the racial wealth gap, and the role of access, opportunity, and education. Learn about the solutions Wharton is pursuing to address these disparities, and how business leaders and financial institutions like Castle Oak can contribute to closing the wealth gap. This interview is part of a special 4-part series called “Opportunity Matters.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenneth L. Shropshire, faculty director for Wharton's Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, delves into the world of sports alongside guests Xavier Gutierrez, the NHL's first Latino president and CEO, and Jonathan Beane, the NFL's senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer. The conversation examines the unique role sports play in providing opportunities for underserved communities, and why women are more likely to foster a positive and inclusive work environment. They also address the diversity challenges in team ownership and highlight the ongoing efforts to increase opportunities for minorities in leadership roles within sports organizations. This interview is part of a special 4-part series called “Opportunity Matters.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenneth L. Shropshire, faculty director of Wharton's Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, is joined by Wharton professor Guy David, Managing Director for Wharton's Coalition for Equity and Opportunity Dr. Fareeda Griffith, and Head of TIAA Institute Surya Kolluri. They unpack the intricate ways income and wealth inequality reverberate through health care and influence health outcomes. From examining the impact of social determinants to navigating innovation in technology and AI, the conversation explores how these factors can either uplift or exacerbate existing disparities for underserved communities. This interview is part of a special 4-part series called “Opportunity Matters.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of Banking For Good, we return to Kenneth L. Shropshire, Senior Advisor to the Dean for the Wharton Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, who finishes his discussion with Priscilla Sims Brown, president and CEO of Amalgamated Bank. Brown says banks can be a force for good in the community by flagging suspicious purchases like a card used to buy guns in multiple states.  

To kick off the 6th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival, Kenneth L. Shropshire, Senior Advisor to the Dean for the Wharton Coalition for Equity and Opportunity sits down with Priscilla Sims Brown, president and CEO of Amalgamated Bank. "People don't usually think of banks being a force for good," Brown says. Shropshire asks her what Amalgamated Bank is and how it differs from the run-of-the-mill banks we all know. 

After a recent proposal by the U.S. Department of Education on transgender athlete participation in schools, hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden welcome Katie Barnes of ESPN to the show to discuss the recent history of legislation and rulings around transgender participation in youth sports, how it relates to Title IX, and what the future might hold as the U.S. determines it policies for who can compete, and how. The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

As the NFL Draft approaches, hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden discuss the event, the large pool of Black quarterbacks likely to be selected in the first round, and what it means to watch the evolution in real time. Plus, with C.J. Stroud of Ohio State reportedly performing poorly on IQ-type tests, it's time to ask why these reports leak and who it benefits.The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

After a record-breaking NCAA Women's Final Four, hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden discuss the attention around Caitlin Clark and Iowa, the sudden success of Kim Mulkey at LSU, and the future for Dawn Staley and South Carolina. What role did race play in how Clark and Angel Reese were covered? How has NIL helped women's college basketball? And more!The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

With the NCAA tournaments and NFL free agency in full swing, hosts William C. Rhoden and Kenneth L. Shropshire discuss the role that name, image and likeness has played in creating the anonymous men's Final Four and powerhouse women's Final Four. Then, they use the idea of freedom in today's NCAA to transition to Lamar Jackson, who made his trade request public from the Baltimore Ravens this week but seemingly remains in a stalemate with the entire NFL.The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

In the aftermath of the Chiefs beating the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix, Global Sport Matters podcast hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden are joined by James Lofton and Rachel Lofton to discuss the evolution of the Super Bowl, from an AFL vs. NFL competition with tickets that were easy to get to a weeklong marketing and networking bonanza and celebration of the NFL that costs thousands to attend. The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

In the aftermath of the Chiefs beating the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix, Global Sport Matters podcast hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden are joined by James Lofton and Rachel Lofton to discuss the evolution of the Super Bowl, from an AFL vs. NFL competition with tickets that were easy to get to a weeklong marketing and networking bonanza and celebration of the NFL that costs thousands to attend. The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

The NFL descends on Phoenix this week for Super Bowl LVII, and in this edition of the Global Sport Matters podcast, Kenneth L. Shropshire, William C. Rhoden, James Lofton and Rachel Lofton whip around the NFL, discussing the state of football in 2023, from Damar Hamlin and player safety to the historical first of Black quarterbacks, Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes, competing in the game for the first time, to the growth of flag football as an alternative to tackle, and more. The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more

Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden discuss the present and future of NFL quarterback Tom Brady, who in his mid 40s is struggling to say goodbye to his football career and transition into retirement. Why is it so hard for athletes and professionals of all sorts to stop working, and what can we learn from a case as unique as Brady's?Then, they sift through the fallout between Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed and the athletic department at Bethune-Cookman, an HBCU outside of Orlando.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more

Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden digest the latest in the NFL executive carousel, which has seen three Black men hired to prominent roles on NFL teams in the past calendar year. What does a president really do on an NFL team, and how can someone make change from that position?Then, a discussion about Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, his injury, his contract situation, and what his future means for the league and its players.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more

On the show, Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden breakdown the NFL's handling of the Bills vs. Bengals game following the collapse of Damar Hamlin. The two also discuss the firings from Monday and the continued lack of diversity of head coaches in the NFL.NOTE: Since this episode was recorded, Damar Hamlin has been released from the hospital and is continuing his road to recovery.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more

On the show, Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden get personal with Global Sport Institute Director Scott N. Brooks on legacy of Pelé that reaches beyond soccer, as well as reflecting on Damar Hamlin and the necessary reminder of the humanity in sports above all.Read William C. Rhoden's piece on Damar Hamlin from ESPN's Andscape: HERETo stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more

Sport Matters podcast with Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden is trying on a new name: Ol' Heads New Thoughts! On the episode, Ken and Bill are joined by Andscape Senior Editor Erik Horne to talk about the triumphs and tribulations at the 2022 World Cup, Troy Vincent comparing the draft combine to a "slave auction" at a recent NFL owners meeting, and Donovan Mitchell opening up about off-court racism and pushback he received during his time in Utah.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more

Hosted by Kenneth L. Shropshire, founding CEO of Global Sport Institute, and award-winning journalist and William C. Rhoden. On this episode, the two discuss the release of Brittney Griner and the new precedent this could set for athletes traveling overseas to play sports as well as discussing the move by Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders from Jackson State (HBCU) to the University of Colorado Boulder. The Global Sport Matters Podcast is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of professional athletes and entertainers. Visit MS.com/GSE to learn more.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more

Kenneth L. Shropshire, founding CEO of Global Sport Institute, and award-winning journalist William C. Rhoden discuss the hiring of Jeff Saturday as interim head coach for the Indianapolis Colts and what this hand-picked hire says about the Rooney Rule moving forward.The Global Sport Matters Podcast is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of professional athletes and entertainers. Visit MS.com/GSE to learn more.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

On this episode, Kenneth L. Shropshire is joined by Scott Brooks from Global Sport Institute and Piara Powar, Executive Director of Fare Network, an organization fighting inequality in football. Piara gives insight into the view of American sports from a European lens, the power dynamic in European sports and ownership, as well as how the death of George Floyd has prompted a massive increase in athlete activism to challenge racism in sport that has led to government legislation across European countries. This is part 2 of Revisiting "In Black and White: Race and Sports in America" 25 Years Later. Listen to part 1 here.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more. 

On the show, professors Kenneth L. Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the new NCAA constitution, the power shift to bigger conferences, and the role of athletics in higher education.'Sports Professors' is a bimonthly production of the Global Sport Matters Podcast, where professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the 101 on what happened in sports business. Each episode gives you a quick recap of the past week in sports, before diving deeper into a bigger topic to look at what's happening and why it matters.Stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

This week on the show, a deep dive into Urban Meyer's tenure and downfall with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. Professors Kenneth L. Shropshire from Arizona State's Global Sport Institute and Scott Rosner from Columbia University discuss the hire of Urban Meyer and its precedent in football history, why Meyer didn't work in the NFL, and what the Meyer situation in Jacksonville has to do with wider change in football at the NFL and NCAA levels across the United States.'Sports Professors' is a bimonthly production of the Global Sport Matters Podcast, where professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the 101 on what happened in sports business. Each episode gives you a quick recap of the past week in sports, before diving deeper into a bigger topic to look at what's happening and why it matters.Stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

On the show, CEO of the Global Sport Institute Kenneth L. Shropshire and award-winning journalist William C. Rhoden of The Undefeated dig deeper into the decision by top recruit Travis Hunter to choose Jackson State University and head coach Deion Sanders over Florida State, what it means in the wider history of HBCU football, and whether it signals a true sea change in the landscape of college sports, or if it's unique to "Coach Prime" and Hunter's priorities in 2021.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

This week on the show, a look at a tumultuous time in sports business from college to the pros to international competition. Professors Kenneth L. Shropshire from Arizona State's Global Sport Institute and Scott Rosner from Columbia University discuss the holdout by the Women's Tennis Association against the Chinese government on the heels of Peng Shuai's disappearance from public life; the lockout in Major League Baseball; and the financial and competitive reasons behind NCAA football coaches changing schools and earning huge paydays.'Sports Professors' is a bimonthly production of the Global Sport Matters Podcast, where professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the 101 on what happened in sports business. Each episode gives you a quick recap of the past week in sports, before diving deeper into a bigger topic to look at what's happening and why it matters.Stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

This week on the show, a deep dive into two high-profile absences in the NFL and NBA. Professors Kenneth L. Shropshire from Arizona State's Global Sport Institute and Scott Rosner from Columbia University discuss the drama surrounding Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers as well as Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers and what these public feuds between player and team tell us about the state of player empowerment during a chaotic time in American society as well as who stands behind controversial disputes, from the player to the team to the league to corporate sponsors and beyond.'Sports Professors' is a bimonthly production of the Global Sport Matters Podcast, where professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the 101 on what happened in sports business. Each episode gives you a quick recap of the past week in sports, before diving deeper into a bigger topic to look at what's happening and why it matters.Stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

Kenneth L. Shropshire is an African-American author, attorney, consultant, educator, CEO of the Global Sport Institute and ADIDAS Distinguished Professor of Global Sport at Arizona State University (ASU). On this episode we speak with Kenneth Hall of Fame alumni of Dorsey High school in Southern California. Education is a foundation for Ken playing Center and as well as Linebacker at Stanford where his Coach helped him understand the important in a way only a football coach can do! So much historical context and early experience with racial climate, no black coaches on the Stanford football team & they just completed the Cardinals name change letting go of the Indiana's affiliation. Ken was able to use his economic and lawyer background to go on and help so many athletes. One in particular Ray Anderson, former teammate now AD of ASU. After helping Ray negotiated his deal, Ken was presented with an offer they wouldn't let him refuse. We also discuss The Future of Africans Americans in MLB and women in college basketball. Talked about the great work the Adidas Global Sports Institute is doing. Tap into this one!For more with Kenneth L. Shropshire:https://www.kennethshropshire.com More on Global Sports ASU follow @GlobalSportASU For more Black in Sports additional content on our podcast see linktree: https://linktr.ee/blackinsports |Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blackinsports | YouTube - @blackinsports | Instagram - @blackinsports | Twitter - @blackinsports | Website - https://www.blackinsports.com/ | Thank you & we appreciate you! #awardwinningpodcast #bestsportspodcast #blackpodwinner#fortheculture #blackinsports #sportsbusiness #podcast #tellingblackstories #blackowner #Blackeffect #sportsbiz #BlackPlayersForChange #sportsnews #blackowned #blackmedia #HBCULeaguePass #blackpodcastmatter #globalsports #Adidas

This week on the show, a closer look at sport's chain of command. Professors Kenneth L. Shropshire from Arizona State's Global Sport Institute and Scott Rosner from Columbia University discuss the ways in which the Chicago Blackhawks and the NHL failed in the Kyle Beach sexual assault saga, and how in 2021 such a devastating failure can still happen. Then, a look at MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's comments on the Atlanta Braves and the tomahawk chop, and why the focus is on peripheral stories relating to race and culture at this year's World Series.'Sports Professors' is a bimonthly production of the Global Sport Matters Podcast, where professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the 101 on what happened in sports business. Each episode gives you a quick recap of the past week in sports, before diving deeper into a bigger topic to look at what's happening and why it matters.Stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

Global Sport Institute CEO Kenneth L. Shropshire and sportswriter William C. Rhoden of The Undefeated examine the latest news in the NFL, including the continued fallout over the investigation into the Washington Football Team and Jon Gruden and what it tells us about the racial power dynamics in the league, as well as the role a young, successful Black quarterback like Lamar Jackson plays in the NFL and in his community in Baltimore as a role model and advocate. The pair examine why race remains such a strong force in the NFL and how the faces of the league are navigating it.To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

This week on the show, a closer look at power dynamics in U.S. pro sports. Professors Kenneth L. Shropshire from Global Sport Institute and Scott Rosner from Columbia University discuss the fallout from Jon Gruden's resignation and the ongoing NFL investigation into the Washington Football Team and former president Bruce Allen as well as the sexual assault allegations and subsequent labor strife between the National Women's Soccer League and its players. What do Gruden's emails and the NWSL scandal tell us about who wields power in sports and the precarity of these institutions?'Sports Professors' is a bimonthly production of the Global Sport Matters Podcast, where professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the 101 on what happened in sports business. Each episode gives you a quick recap of the past week in sports, before diving deeper into a bigger topic to look at what's happening and why it matters.Stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

This week on the show, it's all about labor, from the NFL to the NCAA. Professors Kenneth L. Shropshire from Global Sport Institute and Scott Rosner from Columbia University discuss former NFL MVP Lamar Jackson representing himself in contract extension negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens as well as a new National Labor Relations Board memo stating its case that college athletes are employees at private universities, opening the door for further options of unionization and collective bargaining.'Sports Professors' is a bimonthly production of the Global Sport Matters Podcast, where professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the 101 on what happened in sports business. Each episode gives you a quick recap of the past week in sports, before diving deeper into a bigger topic to look at what's happening and why it matters.Stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

On the show, CEO of the Global Sport Institute Kenneth L. Shropshire and award-winning journalist William C. Rhoden examine the question: "Who gets to tell our stories?" Stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

On the show, professors Kenneth L. Shropshire and Scott Rosner catch up on the latest news in sports from Simone Biles and gymnasts testifying against the FBI handling of Nassar case to the smash opening weekend for sports gambling in the NFL. The professors then hit the big topic of St. Louis denying dismissal of lawsuit against the Rams after relocating to Los Angeles in 2016. Sifting through the case details, the professors examine the St. Louis lawsuit through the lens of economic ramifications for cities left behind as teams venture forward in pursuit of the 'perfect' location.Stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

On the episode, hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire of the Global Sport Institute and William C. Rhoden of ESPN's The Undefeated delve into the 5-year anniversary of Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem and connect the thread of tension between Kap and white fans to the 17-year anniversary of the infamous Pacers-Pistons brawl retold on Netflix's documentary: "Untold: Malice at the Palace." The two also discuss J.R. Smith's return to college as a student-athlete on the golf team at North Carolina A&T.Stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

On the show, professors Kenneth L. Shropshire and Scott Rosner look at the trickle-down effect of name, image and likeness (NIL) on high school athletes and the potential impact on players' mental health. The two also discuss the move by Oklahoma and Texas from Big 12 to Southeastern Conference (SEC), the changing mindset around mental health at the Olympics, and the NBA draft of G-League Ignite stars. Stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

With the Tokyo Olympics underway, Global Sport Institute's Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden of ESPN's The Undefeated discuss the dilemma of being a Black athlete at the Olympics representing a country amidst waves of unrest and systemic racism. Do you raise the American flag in pride or do you raise your fist in protest? Stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden discuss the imbalance of sport as entertainment for fans and the disregard for the humans behind the jerseys. From the recent string of incidences - sports fan throwing popcorn on Russell Westbrook and water bottle thrown at Kyrie Irving - to the ongoing battle for players' rights in college and the name, image and likeness ruling, the two hosts examine the roots of race, culture and the humanity of sports in the moment.

Tonight, the NFL will host its first virtual Draft ever. The glitzy event that was supposed to take place in Las Vegas, has been derailed by the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, GMs, coaches, players and analysts will participate from their homes and commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to announce first-round draft picks from his basement.  Kenneth L. Shropshire, CEO of the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University and award-winning columnist and Visiting Senior Practitioner for the Global Sport Institute, William C. Rhoden will be watching.In this episode, they won't be debating whether Tua Tagovailoa goes to the Dolphins or Joe Burrow is a good fit for the Cincinatti Bengals. They'll ask - what happens after the Draft? How can the league keep players fit and get them back in stadiums in time for the start of the  regular season in September?They are joined by guests Andrew Brandt, Executive Director of the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law and James Lofton, CBS NFL Analyst.  Brandt brings the the executive side to the conversation with his experience as an NFL agent and Vice President of the Greenbay Packers. Lofton, a pro football Hall of Famer and former coach of the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders brings the player/coach perspective.

COVID-19 is the rival no one in sport could prepare for or can defeat yet. Since mid-March, professional sports leagues around the world have either canceled their seasons all together or postponed them indefinitely. Kenneth L. Shropshire, CEO of the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University will be joined by award-winning columnist and Visiting Senior Practitioner for the Global Sport Institute, William C. Rhoden. In this episode Ken and Bill discuss the implications of this – from fan-less arenas to player eligibility. They invite guests Traci Green (Head coach, Harvard Women’s Tennis), Ray Anderson (Athletic Director, Sun Devil Athletics), and Grant Fogerty (ASU Men’s Basketball player) to weigh in on these issues and share their personal experiences with canceled seasons, disappointed players, and how they plan move forward next year. Professor Jules Boykoff (Pacific University) also joins the show to discuss why he encouraged the cancelation of this summer’s Olympic games, and what that means for athletes and beyond.

Join Joe on the second episode of his trilogy (Episodes 139, 140 & 141) from the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Hear from guest host and Columbia University's Sports Management Academic Director Scott Rosner as they sit down with friends of the program and leaders in the sports industry.  Kenneth L. Shropshire is the Adidas Distinguished Professor of Global Sport and CEO of Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University. He recently closed out a 30-year career as an endowed full professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was also director of the Wharton Sports Business Initiative, professor of Africana Studies, and academic director of Wharton's sports-focused executive education programs. He now holds the title of Wharton Endowed Professor Emeritus. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. Our presenters are Joe Favorito (@Joefav), Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR), and produced by Tom Cerny (@Tom_Cerny19).

We are joined by a couple of highly distinguished "Philly Cats," one by birth, one by trade, as 6-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride and Wharton Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Professor Global Sport at Arizona State University, Kenneth Shropshire, are in studio. We talk Philly sports, including Bryce Harper, NBA, college athletics, jazz and much more. We hope that you enjoy our podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes, follow on Soundcloud and like and comment on both, as we would love to get and incorporate your feedback. We encourage you to contact us via email at: brospod@gmail.com and follow us on social media. Twitter: @BROSpod, @WCRhoden, @Blacketologist, @NabateIslesSMTA Facebook page: Bill Rhoden On Sports (@BROSpod) Instagram: @brospod, @blacketologist, @nsi.universal YouTube: BROS Pod

As in any negotiation money and performance will usually make or break a sports contract deal. But emotions can be a wild card according to Wharton Sports Business Initiative director Kenneth L. Shropshire. During a recent Wharton presentation he talked about the non-financial incentives that helped seal contract deals with star athletes Alex Rodriguez Reggie White and others; his relationships with boxing promoter Don King and 1984 Olympics organizer Peter Ueberroth and the importance of personal relationships in getting deals done. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.