Podcasts about playfly sports

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with DePaul University Senior Vice President & Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy. In this 50-minute conversation, the trio discuss:  - Why Facilities Still Matter - Building Market Presence to Fuel Growth - Relevancy Over Legacy - and more    

On this special All-Star House edition of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, recorded live at The Owner's Box All-Star House during MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia, Wayne Kimmel sat down with Chris Marinak, President of Playfly Sports; Jason Miller, Executive Vice President at Excel Sports Management; and Marc Oppenheimer, Chief Marketing Officer of Parx Casino.Marinak leads one of the sports industry's premier sports marketing and media companies, overseeing partnerships, media rights, sponsorships, and fan engagement across professional and collegiate sports. Miller is an Executive Vice President at Excel Sports Management, where he helps lead one of the world's top sports agencies across talent representation, brand partnerships, and global business development. Oppenheimer serves as Chief Marketing Officer of Parx Casino, where he oversees marketing strategy and brand growth for one of Pennsylvania's leading gaming and entertainment companies.Together, they discuss the evolution of the sports business, from Excel Sports Management's global expansion and the importance of authentic athlete partnerships to how Playfly Sports is using data and technology to transform sports marketing. The conversation also explores the changing landscape of fan engagement in college athletics, the growing role of AI and analytics across the industry, and how major events like MLB All-Star Week create new opportunities for brands, teams, and communities.Chapters:0:01 Chris Marinak, President, Playfly Sports10:31 Jason Miller, EVP, Excel Sports Management22:28 Marc Oppenheimer, CMO, Parx Casino

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Rutgers Director of Athletics Keli Zinn and Scarlet Knight Enterprises Chairman Oliver Luck. In this 50-minute conversation, the four discuss: - A Pro Sports Approach to Revenue Generation - Managing Costs Through Structure - Building Regional Identity - and more

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Clemson University Vice President and Director of Athletics Graham Neff. In this 50-minute conversation, the trio discuss connecting athletics, campus, and commerce, turning content into long-term loyalty, private capital with a donor-backed twist, and more.

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne. In this 50-minute conversation, the trio discuss the value of consolidated media rights, selling stadium tours and behind-the-scenes experiences, revoking scalpers to protect the everyday fan, and more.

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Tom Theodorakis, Director of Athletics at The United States Military Academy. In this 50-minute conversation, we discuss Army's unique proximity to leadership, unlocking Michie's non-gameday potential, defending a December institution, and more.

Send us Fan MailKate McKinnon is the former Head of Human Resources at Playfly Sports, a leading sports media and marketing company. There, she led the People function through a fast-paced, high-growth phase - helping the company earn recognition as both a Most Loved Workplace and one of the Best Employers in Sports. Today, she leads her own consulting practice focused on empowering organizations by prioritizing their most valuable asset: people. Her work centers on:Leadership DevelopmentHR Strategy & Culture BuildingPersonalized Career Coaching-Quick Episode Summary:Kate McKinnon shares Human Resource insights, Philly sports, and kindness stories.-

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with St. John's University Vice President & Director of Athletics, Ed Kull. In this 50-minute conversation, we discuss:  The Benefits of Being MSG's Third Tenant Changing Donor Relationships Permeating Pop Culture

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down for a commercially-focused conversation with Pac-12 Conference Commissioner Teresa Gould.  In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on a differentiated conference-level revenue engine, agility as an asset, turning history into recurring income, and more. 

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez to discuss new revenue streams, roster churn, and the argument for private capital. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on reimaging headquarters as monetizable asset, the fight for relevance, balancing private capital and institutional control, and more.

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Weatherford Capital Founding Partner Drew Weatherford, IMG Academy CEO Brent Richard, and USA Fencing CEO Phil Andrews to discuss the so-called "enrollment cliff" —a projected decline in college-age students that has started to materialize— and a solution to help navigate it. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on the perfect storm fueling the enrollment cliff, how more teams means more tuition—and why fencing leads the way, roster expansion as an admissions strategy, and more.

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with West Virginia University President Michael Benson. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on The Correlation Between On-Field Success and Enrollment, All WVU Student Athletes Receiving In-State Tuition, Leveraging Content Creators to Expand an Institutions Reach, and more.

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with The Ohio State University's Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed Athletics Director Ross Bjork. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on facilities still driving recruiting, creating an in-house NIL agency, delivering premium experiences in a historic venue, and more.

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Southern Methodist University Director of Athletics Damon Evans. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on SMU's Second-Team Strategy, Breaking Down Silos and Positioning for Outside Capital, Fewer Tiers, More Donors, and more

In today's saturated sports and entertainment landscape, attracting fans to live games is no longer driven by the game alone. To compete, venues and their surrounding districts must deliver something screens cannot: an intentionally designed, customized, end-to-end experience that feels worth the trip. Playfly Sports has identified a 45% blind spot in mixed-use developments: the difference between revenue generated from comparables-based (comp-based) commercial projections and the revenue these districts could generate if commercial strategy, fan intelligence, and sponsorship were integrated from the earliest stages of design. This report outlines why mixed-use districts must be designed as media platforms, not just physical spaces, how data-driven fan intelligence and valuation influence design, pricing, and partner demand, and why early commercial integration is no longer optional.

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Big Sky Conference Commissioner Tom Wistrcill. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on owning the late-night window as a conference-level brand strategy, conference-wide jersey patches as a scaled commercial asset, collective bargaining as the only structural path to cost control, and more.

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Ivy League Executive Director Robin Harris. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on structural strength in a volatile era, the Ivy's 'undertapped' revenue potential, converting engagement data into reach, durable rights economics, and more.

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with The University of Kansas Director of Athletics and Vice Chancellor Travis Goff. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on pivoting away from donor extraction and toward diversified commercial fulfillment, reducing stadium capacity and increasing per-seat yield, building a year-round economic engine around a seasonal asset, and more.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Dec. 8, include: Nebraska Board of Regents eliminates four UNL academic programs, new athletics facility approved for UNO, Playfly Sports commits over $10 million toward UNL NIL deals, State Board of Education member criticizes Omaha Public Schools over funding overpayment, Lexington officials outline challenges as Tyson plant closure approaches, Nebraska unemployment rate holds at 3 percent.

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Wake Forest University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Currie. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on the benefits of a 100-acre, $215mm mixed-use development project, meeting changing donor expectations, the ACC's new media rev-share model, and more.

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with University of Pittsburgh Director of Athletics Allen Greene. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on deepening relationships with donors and sponsors, the prospect of PE in college sports, Pitt's off-campus home, and more.

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on rebranding the American Conference, the launch of American Rise Ventures, expanding the college sports pie, and more.

Title: Sports Consulting, Brands, and AgenciesGuest: Michael Neuman, Co-Head of Consulting at Playfly Sports

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with University of Maryland Athletic Director Jim Smith. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on Unlocking Revenue Growth, Professionalizing the Business, and Maximizing Income Earning Opportunities with Facilities and more.

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus –a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics– JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Baylor University Vice President & Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades and Deputy AD & Chief Operating Officer Jovan Overshown.  In this 40-minute deep-dive conversation, Baylor Athletics' leadership opens up on raising ticket prices, new premium spaces and experiences, finding new dollars and fans, and much more. Short's Sports Travel Logistics is the fastest-growing leader in collegiate athletics travel, trusted by over 110 athletic departments nationwide. We simplify every aspect of team travel—air charters, commercial air, buses, and hotels—delivering efficiency, compliance, and cost savings. Our promise, “Team Travel Made Easy,” is powered by innovative technology that provides unmatched reporting, data analytics, and transparency. With Short's, athletic leaders gain measurable value, seamless coordination, and athlete-ready journeys that safeguard performance. By turning complex logistics into a competitive advantage, Short's Travel has become the trusted choice for programs committed to winning on and off the field.

On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports, JohnWallStreet founder Corey Leff (making his BBOC debut) and Playfly Sports chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with University of Arizona Athletics Director Desireé Reed-Francois to discuss a wide-range of topics including fiscal discipline, AI integration, control and revenue capture, and more.

Title: EPISODE 500 - Future of Agencies in SportsGuest: Craig Sloan, CEO, Playfly Sports

Julie Simmons, Co-Founder & Head of Operations and Rashid Ghazi, Co-Founder & President of Paragon Marketing Group,  joined Craig Sloan for another insightful episode of Playmakers. Julie and Rash tell us what it means to be a playmaker in their own lives, and explain how innovation, at the heart of Paragon from its inception, guided them to join Playfly Sports; a promising alliance which is already starting to deliver.

In this episode of On the Fly, host Gene DeFilippo is joined by Christy Hedgpeth, President of Playfly Sports Properties. Christy takes us through her remarkable career, starting with her time in college basketball and her pivotal role in shaping the WNBA. She shares insights into her journey in sports leadership and the experiences that have shaped her career, leading her to her current role at Playfly.

The House v. NCAA settlement has forever altered the landscape of college athletics — and in this episode of Playmakers, we dive headfirst into what that means for properties, brands, and the future of NIL. Playfly CE Craig Sloan sits down with Jon Bishop and Jason Frandi to break down how schools can adapt, how brands can authentically engage, and how Playfly is uniquely positioned to lead in this new era. You'll hear about: How the shift from donor-driven to brand-centric NIL changes the game What millions in new financial pressure means for athletic departments Brand success stories Real-world strategies schools are deploying with Playfly Max, and more! Whether you're on campus, in the boardroom, or building a brand, this conversation unpacks what it takes to thrive in the professionalization of college sports.

In our first Playmakers by Playfly Sports episode, Craig Sloan, Playfly Sports CEO sits down with Christy Hedgpeth, President of Playfly Sports Properties, to break down her personal journey in sports, leadership values, and the underlying foundation and reason behind the exponential growth of Playfly Sports Properties. She also provides an inside look on the challenges - and opportunities – that face college athletics today, and the secret to successfully navigating this constantly-evolving landscape.

In our second episode, Craig Sloan, Playfly Sports CEO, sits down with Gregg Liebman, Head of Insights at Playfly Sports, to unpack the recent release of the Playfly FanScore: College Basketball Edition. Gregg breaks down the untapped marketing potential of the college basketball regular season, how brands can more effectively invest in the space, and some of the most surprising—and telling—insights uncovered in the report. Together, they explore how data is reshaping fan engagement strategies and opening up new opportunities across the collegiate sports ecosystem.

In Episode 3 of Playmakers, titled “Certainty in the Uncertain,” Playfly Sports CEO Craig Sloan sits down with Chad Copher, SVP General Manager of Playfly Media, for a candid conversation about how brands can find clarity amid today's fragmented media landscape. Chad shares his perspective on why local sports fans represent a powerful yet underleveraged opportunity for national advertisers, how live sports continues to serve as one of the last true reach vehicles, and the evolving role of streaming in media strategy. The episode also explores how Playfly Media is driving measurable impact through integrated campaigns and what brands need to rethink in 2025 to stay relevant and effective.

In this episode of Playmakers, Playfly Sports CEO Craig Sloan sits down with two of the company's top commercial minds — Nick Cartan and Paul Asencio — for a candid conversation on what it really means to connect with sports fans. They challenge the outdated notion that simply buying into sports guarantees engagement, and instead focus on what it takes to create authentic, high-impact brand experiences. Nick shares how Playfly's commercial strategy is helping brands move from passive exposure to intentional activation, while Paul reflects on his first 90 days at the company and why he believes Playfly is uniquely positioned in the marketplace. Together, they explore the role of local audiences, the evolution of partnership expectations, and how the sports industry must evolve to meet the moment.

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Executive Chairman of Playfly Sports and Venture Partner at SeventySix Capital, Michael Schreiber. Schreiber brings his operational experience and media competency to the SeventySix Capital team as it continues to invest in the convergence of the physical and digital worlds in sports, where media serves as the glue between the two. Additionally, he uses his expansive network to grow SeventySix Capital's strategic investor base and enhances the team's media, digital, and television relationships.Schreiber is the Executive Chairman of Playfly the company he founded in 2020 with the backing of Sinclair Broadcast Group and Access Holdings. Playfly has four key business divisions - media, properties, technology and global partnerships. As the CEO of Playfly, Schreiber completed more than 10 acquisitions, and the employee count grew to more than 1,000 people. Playfly works with more than 2,000 brand partners, which include professional teams and college athletics departments such as Auburn, LSU, Maryland, Michigan State, Penn State, USC, Villanova, Virginia, and Virginia Tech.Schreiber served as the Chief Content Officer at Fortune 500 company Altice USA and President of Altice USA News. He was a founding member of Altice USA, part of their first management team, their 2017 IPO, and a key stakeholder in their acquisition of Cheddar. As president, Schreiber had direct oversight of its 13 networks and 600+ people. Prior to joining Altice USA, he spent 14 years at NBCUniversal and Comcast in several commercial, operating and revenue roles, including SVP of Content at Comcast, and VP of Business Development & Strategy at NBCUniversal Digital Distribution. During his time at Comcast NBCUniversal, Schreiber helped partner in the development, formation and launch of Hulu in 2007. He was also involved in some of the media industry's first digital distribution deals with the likes of Netflix, Amazon, and Apple. He also has board experience, competency in revenue and value generation, and turn-around and restructuring skills via his time as an Altice executive. He graduated from the University of Virginia, has a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and attended an executive education program at Harvard Business School.Michael Schreiber:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-schreiber-4b262a1/X: https://x.com/maschreiberModernizing the Business of College Sports Report

Western Carolina AD Alex Gary is stepping down, the AAC approves a minimum investment floor for student-athlete benefits, Butler joins forces with Playfly Sports and more.We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker.If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.d1ticker.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

A deep dive into the NCAA's fiscal year 2024 finances, Iowa State extends AD Jamie Pollard, Texas A&M joins forces with Playfly Sports and more.We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker.If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.d1ticker.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of On The Fly, host Gene DeFilippo is joined by Craig Sloan, CEO of Playfly Sports, for an engaging conversation about Craig's career journey and the growth of Playfly Sports. Craig discusses his experiences from his early days after graduating from the University of Iowa to his current role and Playfly's strategic approach to maximizing sports revenue through media rights, technology, and fan engagement. He also shares insight into Playfly's expansion into international markets, his views on the evolving landscape of college athletics, and the importance of maintaining a strong work culture.

In this episode, we welcome Melanie Abzug, Vice President of Consultation & Valuation for Playfly Sports. Melanie shares her remarkable career journey. As a student at North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she pursued a double major in Economics and Global Studies knowing that a career in business was her pursuit. She launched her path with Accenture as a consulting analyst and established a strong foundation to her career and the understanding that there is power in relationships. Now, a SBJ 30 New Voices und 30 Honoree, Melanie is consulting teams and organizations across the sports & entertainment industry on shaping winning sales strategies and making a difference through rewarding client partnerships.

Startup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City.   Episode Description:    Jacob Shiffer (Fordham Law ‘23) is joined by David Connolly, Chief Legal Officer at Playfly Sports for a look at the  Multimedia Rights and NIL considerations for sports startups.  Together they discuss the legal considerations for entrepreneurs in the sports and media industry, including a history of Playfly Sports, initial legal issues for entrepreneurial companies in media, the advantages and disadvantages of a legal background and entrepreneurship, as well as NIL considerations.    Episode Roadmap: [:30] Third-year Fordham law student Jacob Shiffer introduces David Connolly (Fordham Law ‘02). [1:31] An overview of the mergers and acquisitions practice. [3:05] Lessons David learned from his time with an M&A team. [6:18] Forming the idea behind Playfly Sports. [10:15] Legal considerations that are commonly overlooked by entrepreneurs. [12:47] Considerations for entrepreneurs who need help raising capital. [14:09] Advantages and disadvantages of David's legal background. [17:16] Changes resulting from NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rule developments. [21:36] The impact of NIL on startups and entrepreneurs. [24:31] NIL issues entrepreneurs tend to overlook. [27:16] The potential impact of entrepreneurs and startups in this industry. [28:30] Fordham advice from a successful alumnus.   Tweetables: “People who were too concerned about risks may not be successful in the entrepreneurial side of the business.” - David Connolly “The advice I would give entrepreneurs is to think about how you want your business to grow and who the partners are who are going to facilitate that growth.” - David Connolly “If you're bringing in an investor who can provide capital, you need to make sure you've got the right partner so they can help guide your growing business.” - David Connolly “Know the boundaries of where your expertise ends and when to bring in people who really are experts.” - David Connolly “NIL is all very new and people are trying to figure it out along the way.” - David Connolly “Entrepreneurs need to know, and embrace the fact, that they're going to make mistakes and then learn from those mistakes.” - David Connolly   Mentioned in This Episode: Additional Resources:  Fordham's Entrepreneurial Law Clinic Follow us on Twitter @FordhamELC   Sponsors:  Nasdaq Educational Foundation Fordham's Entrepreneurial Law Advisory Council   Disclaimer: The information contained in the Startup LAWnchpad podcast and any materials associated therewith (the “Podcast”) is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or tax advice with respect to any particular circumstance. The Podcast is not a complete overview or analysis of the topics presented and may contain information that varies in different jurisdictions and is subject to revision, interpretation, or nullification after the date of recording. The transmission of information to you does not create a lawyer-client relationship between you and any host, guest, or their respective employer, including but not limited to Fordham University School of Law and Lincoln Square Legal Services, Inc. None of these parties shall be liable for any loss that may arise from any reliance on the Podcast. You should not rely upon the Podcast or treat it as a substitute for legal advice. You should consult a lawyer familiar with your particular circumstances and licensed in your jurisdiction for legal advice.  

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This week we practice our sports tech app pitch! On May 25th we are competing in a fast pitch competition and we need some practice! We also discuss a recent nillie between Naples Rib Company and Long Beach State athletes Mason Briggs and Mekhi Mays. The deal was organized by Zach Carr from Extra Rep Sports. We also shout out the Hoop and Holler Houston collective and Coach Tim from the Health and Hypno podcast.In our News and Facts segment, we discuss the draft of a new Federal NIL law; EA Sports' new game; the complaint filed against the Pac 12, the NCAA, and USC; the launch of the Montpelier Collective; and the establishment of PlayFly Sports. We hear from Nillie Athlete Tywane Ransom. We discuss our favorite nillies including RoofClaim.com's recent NIL deal with Florida Atlantic athletes and Spanx's new deal with female student-athletes.To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io or email contact@victreefi.com. To learn more about our Framework platform, visit victreefi.com. Quote“We are so excited for the 2023 Creative Coast Fast Pitch competition!” (05:25-05:30 | Chrissy)

Michael Schreiber, Founder & CEO of Playfly Sports, explores multiple areas of revenue generation for sports rightsholders, from content development and data utilization to streaming video and hospitality opportunities at the high and low ends.For more information on the TicketManager Partner Summit, click here.

Our next guest became the first legally blind D1 athlete to play in a game when he played football at Tulane University. He was named team captain and went on to become an NFL free agent. Now he helps organizations and teams create leadership strategies that overcome adversity through speeches, workshops, and strategic partnerships.  Watch this inspiring interview on YouTube here https://youtu.be/sPFQCn3VvJw On today's Episode #283 we will cover ✔  How Aaron Golub became the first legally blind D1 athlete to play in a game when he played football at Tulane University. ✔  The key take-aways from Aaron's TEDx, on “Finding Diamonds with Your Disadvantages” that led him to uncovering his true potential. ✔ When Aaron knew he needed to step up and do a bit more than the person next to him, to reach those higher levels of success. ✔ The actions Aaron took with football, that have now transferred into his personal and business life. ✔ How you can reach Aaron to speak or work with your organization. I am honored to have this chance to speak with someone who has learned many of the concepts we talk about on the podcast, like building a vision, and carving out a happy, fulfilled life, all without the use of his eye-sight. Welcome back to The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we cover the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning (for schools) and emotional intelligence training (in the workplace) with tools, ideas and strategies that we can all use for immediate results, with our brain in mind.  I'm Andrea Samadi, an author, and educator with a passion for learning specifically on the topics of health, wellbeing and productivity, and launched this podcast to share how important an understanding of our brain is to our everyday life and results using the most current brain research. If there's a tool, strategy or resource that I find, that could be helpful to improve productivity and results, whether we are a teacher in the classroom, a coach or in the modern workplace, I will share it here. He started his journey as a speaker in high school. Aaron was asked to go on Good Morning America when he committed to play football at Tulane, he knew immediately that he had a message that would impact millions. This experience threw him in the deep end at 17 years old. Since then he has traveled the world sharing his message. Aaron leaves organizations and teams with both strategies to create true change but also with impactful insights that will allow them to rethink their past beliefs. Aaron is never one and done, he is there by your side to help you implement and act accordingly.  He works in a speaking, workshop, and consulting manor. Whether you want Aaron to come in for a keynote, breakout sessions, day-long workshop, or longer-term consulting, he has a structure for all. Aaron's biggest accomplishment and what he is most proud of is when he was named a team captain of the Tulane Football Team and went on to become an NFL free agent. Successful organizations and companies like Pinterest, Deloitte, PlayFly Sports, Evolution Mining, and many other events and teams invest in him regularly. He has appeared on Good Morning America, as well has been in CBS, NBC, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, NPR and many others. When I first came across Aaron's work, I think it was by accident, as I might have been on an email list for the work that he does. It didn't take me a minute to read what he's accomplished in his life to write back to him that I was hoping I could have him on our podcast. Then I listened to his TEDx, on “Finding Diamonds with Your Disadvantages” and saw that this young man was LIVING many of the practices and principles that we write about on this podcast. He even quoted the quote I opened the last episode with that “we must be willing to do things that others aren't willing to do.” We set up a call to speak, so I could learn more about him, and see if he would be open to sharing his story for those who tune into our show, to see how he's been able to overcome adversity, how he did it, and what would could learn from his life's story. I also want to let listeners know that if they find Aaron's message as unique and helpful as I have, that I'll include his website, so you can reach out to him, to see if Aaron could work directly with your team or organization. He's nothing short of amazing: inspirational, motivational and creative and innovative. Let's meet Aaron Golub, and see what we can learn about overcoming adversity in our daily life. Welcome Aaron, thank you for coming on the podcast and sharing your unique and inspiring life story with us. To start off with, I think it's true that in life there are no such thing as accidents. I think you agree with me on this one after I listened to you speak. Your TEDx is about finding diamonds with your disadvantages. I thought about this for some time this morning while hiking… I do think that your story (that's already reached millions) is one that should be heard by as many people as possible, so thank you again for coming on the podcast and spending some time with me here. Q1: I saw something you posted on Twitter as I was looking to learn more about you, and you have a post there that outlines your story and you say “growing up I wasn't athletic or confident.” Can you start with what life was like? Q1B: What is long-snapping and how did you play football without full eye-sight? Q2: At what point had you had enough of the challenges you face? How did you get to the point where you learned to see the diamonds where most people could only see the disadvantages? I know this took time… Q3: Life is difficult for all of us. Most people run into some sort of huge life challenge at some point. You've learned specific strategies for overcoming adversity. Can you share what they were? Q3B: Where did your courage or sense of self come from? Q4: So as you began playing football in high school, trying to find your place, what was that like, and when did you notice that you still needed something else that would come from you to reach higher levels of success with your sport? Q5: I thought your strategy of cold calling EVERY college coach in the country was brilliant. Probably because I've spent years in sales, and no one likes cold calling, but it's another difficult task that takes you to places where the diamonds are, where most others will give up. I want to know how you did this? Did you just get a list of D1 schools, and then look up the coaches and then call them? What did you say? Q6. When did you learn to stop looking at challenges through the eyes of being a victim, and that the world is out to get you, and start thinking that things in life happen for you, not to you? Q6B: You definitely didn't just rise to the top without having to face more adversity and challenge, right? You were ranked as one of the top players in MA, and then what happened? Q7: So now you've found the team that's the best fit for you, and you had an overturn with the coaching staff and you had to do something else that most people wouldn't want to do. You had to have that difficult conversation of “are you going to give me a shot?” How did that conversation go? Q8: Was there a time when things shifted and it was almost like you looked back and things became easier for you? The challenges that you face on a daily basis just seem like things you can handle? Q9: At what point did you start going into companies and organizations to help others overcome adversity and challenge? Q10: What's a message you want people to take away from today? Q11: If someone hears this, and would like to contact you to work with their organization, what's the best way? FOLLLOW AARON GOLUB Website https://aarongolub.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCchzgREz-wfcjD0gmwkuTEQ Twitter https://twitter.com/aaronjgolub?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-golub-33b22aa8/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aaronjgolub/?hl=en Aaron's TEDx “A Diamond in Your Disadvantages” April 4, 2022 https://www.google.com/search?q=aaron+golub&oq=aaron+golub&aqs=chrome..69i57j46i13i512j0i13i512l2j46i13i512j0i13i512j0i22i30l4.2349j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:dc6399b3,vid:o75LnVDXayc FOLLOW ANDREA SAMADI:  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AndreaSamadi   Website https://www.achieveit360.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samadi/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Achieveit360com   Neuroscience Meets SEL Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2975814899101697   Twitter: https://twitter.com/andreasamadi   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreasamadi/   

Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Aaron Golub.  Aaron Golub is a professional speaker, entrepreneur, and consultant. He became the first legally blind division one athlete to play in a game when he played football at Tulane University. He started his journey as a speaker in high school. Aaron was asked to go on Good Morning America when he committed to play football at Tulane, he knew immediately that he had a message that would impact millions. This experience threw him in the deep end at 17 years old. Since then he has traveled the world sharing his message. Aaron leaves organizations and teams with both strategies to create true change but also with impactful insights that will allow them to rethink their past beliefs. Aaron is never one and done, he is there by your side to help you implement and act accordingly. Aaron's biggest accomplishment and what he is most proud of is when he was named a team captain of the Tulane Football Team and went on to become an NFL free agent. Successful organizations and companies like Pinterest, Deloitte, PlayFly Sports, Evolution Mining, and many other events and teams invest in him regularly. He has appeared on Good Morning America, as well a been in CBS, NBC, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, NPR and many others. Connect with Aaron : @aaronjgolub Connect with Sandee www.sandeesgarlata.com Podcast: www.happinesssolved.com www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlata www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata  

Your customers and teams don't leave when they're fans.This is much easier said than done but the bigger risk though is when your customers and teams become fans of your competition. As a leader it's important to become proactive in building this vital fan connection.I host the COO of Playfly Sports, Craig Sloan, who shares how you can leverage emerging tools and data to increase customer and employee loyalty.Playfly Sports is the emerging leader in sports marketing, media, and technology. By connecting more than 2,000 brand partners with approximately 83% of all U.S. sports fans across the professional, college, high school sports, and esports arenas, Playfly is delivering scalable data-oriented marketing and media solutions at the local, regional and national level.Craig has worked for over two decades in the Fox sports structure, building out a boutique business offering in Home Team Sports, the former Impression Sports & Entertainment, Fox Sports College Properties.He was appointed COO of the now two-year-old Playfly Sports last Fall with a proven history of helping create businesses that defragment the sports industry.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-sloan-176a9a7/Company Link: https://playfly.com/What You'll Discover in this Episode:The secret ingredient for a great media company.What the sports media industry can teach leaders about connecting with employees.The massive shift with “appointment based” TV and how sports is uniquely positioned.Why podcasting has such explosive growth.Three powerful insights for how generational differences engage with content.The power of using data to drive decision making and investments.What he's learned from the greatest mentors in his career.The one thing that really drives brand interest.Are Slack channels the new company social media?What you need to do first if your vision is wrong.Why it's vital to recognize the difference between leading and managing.What he's doing to make sure bring employees back to the office is a “homerun”.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Becoming a teammate with the rest of the leadership team is critical to building a successful HR function. Kate McKinnon, Head of HR at Playfly Sports, knows this firsthand and has developed strategies that allow her to serve her form a partnership with the C-Suite from day one at an organization. In this episode, Kate and Shane discuss what it looks like to partner with your people, find creativity in HR, and unify around a shared mission. Join us as we discuss: [02:00] Forming a partnership with your C-Suite [03:50] Making room for gray areas and creativity in HR [07:15] Balancing boundaries with servant leadership [12:30] Finding your dream job [20:00] Rallying around a shared mission [25:00] Uncovering organizational needs [29:00] The importance of C-level buy-in [31:30] Bringing connectivity to HR [34:00] The future of work culture For the entire interview, follow HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. The HR leaders who join our show share deep insights about keeping employees engaged and fostering high performance. 15Five's Perform product gives people leaders the tools they need to help run strategic end-to-end performance management. It allows for unbiased performance measurement so you can make fair and accurate compensation decisions and ensure every employee is growing in their roles, their careers, and their lives. Head over to 15five.com/perform and try 15Five free for a couple of weeks or request a demo. Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you, join the HR Superstars Community! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*