Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss a better way to build and strengthen teams in any organization.
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Where top sports managers share experiences from and passion for the sports management industry.
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These are the stories of people who have overcome adversity by relying on natural remedies. People made better by nature.
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Join Hippie Greg as he interviews people from all sorts of hippie subcultures including the VW Bus community, people living in communes and other unconventional lifestyles, musicians, and holistic health practitioners of all kinds. The interviews and topics on the show will shed light on stories previously untold in an effort to bring people together thru awareness of people, cultures, and ideas outside the mainstream. Along with this, Hippie Greg will also share some insights from things he ...
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#220 Olympic Power, Politics & the Future of Global Sport - Michael Payne
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Welcome to episode 220 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest helped build the Olympic business model as we know it. Michael Payne is the former marketing director of the IOC, creator of the TOP sponsorship program, and widely regarded as the architect of modern sports marketing. In this episode, we explore 50 years of global sport power, poli…
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Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace
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🔓 What if your workplace’s biggest performance gap… was trust? In our latest Teamwork: A Better Way episode, we welcome Minda Harts—bestselling author, NYU professor, and creator of the Seven Trust Languages®. She shares: ✅ How to identify your team’s primary “trust languages” ✅ What to do when trust is broken (and how to repair it) ✅ Why trust is …
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#219 Joe Foster: How Reebok Was Really Built
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Welcome to episode 219 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Joe Foster - the founder of Reebok. At 90 years old, he's sharing the real origin story for the first time. From hand-made spiked shoes to billion-dollar global dominance, this is one of the greatest sports business journeys ever told. SPONSOR: Listeners of the Sports Management …
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Positive Leadership in Action: How to Build Happier, Higher-Performing Teams
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What if leadership wasn’t just about solving problems—but amplifying what already works? In this energizing episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, we welcome Christian Thiele, internationally recognized expert in Positive Leadership and Positive Psychology. Drawing from the PERMA model and Kim Cameron’s research, Christian shares how leaders can boost …
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#218 The Business Behind America's Fastest-Growing Padel League - Luis Fernando Ramirez, CEO of NPL
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Welcome to episode 218 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Luis Fernando Ramirez – the CEO of National Padel League (NPL) We spoke about: Juggling being CEO of NFL with commercial responsibilities for Bull Padel Padel's potential in the US Challenges and opportunities for Padel The importance of digital broadcast and streaming And much m…
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The Safety Advantage: How Psychological Safety Drives Performance
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What if your organization’s greatest untapped advantage wasn’t technology or headcount—but psychological safety? In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, Francie Jain, founder and CEO of Terawatt, shares how one hospital slashed turnover from 24% to 4%—saving $32 million annually—by prioritizing psychological safety and expert-led group coaching.…
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#217 50 Years of Sports Broadcasting: From NBC Sports to the Olympics | Joe Michaels
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Welcome to episode 217 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Joe Michaels – the former Director of NBC's Today Show and a veteran television production leader. In this episode we get to look behind the scenes of sports media productions together with an 8x Emmy winner. We spoke about: Why sports media is a young man's business Giving back …
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#216 How Data is Changing College Football | Danny Davis, CEO of Recon Sports
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Welcome to episode 216 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Danny Davis, founder & CEO of Recon Sports - a platform helping college football teams use data and AI to build smarter rosters and develop elite athletes. We spoke about: The use of athlete data in sports The risks of operating in college sports How military experience shaped hi…
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From Fission to Fusion: How Empowered Teams Create Exponential Results
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In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, we sit down with Chip Higgins—banking executive turned business coach and author of The Bizzics Way—to explore a groundbreaking leadership metaphor: Are you leading your team with fission or fusion energy? Chip shares how most leaders unknowingly manage like reactors—controlling every spark, micromanaging …
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#215 The $1.7 Trillion Sports Experience Economy | Jordy Leiser
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Welcome to episode 215 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Jordy Leiser - the CEO of Jump, a platform which is redefining the fan experience, from AI-driven personalization to direct-to-consumer fan engagement. We spoke about: Why teams need to own their fan relationships How AI personalizes the sports experience The story behind Jump's …
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#214 Chelmsford City FC: Premier League by 2038 | Spencer Gore
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Welcome to episode 214 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Spencer Gore – founder and CEO of Gorely Group and the owner & chairman of Chelmsford City Football Club. He is also the founder and CEO of EMJ (European Medical Journal) & AMJ (American Medical Journal) and EMJ Learnings. We spoke about: The power of daily visualization Why proc…
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#213 How Sporty Group Is Transforming Sports Media | Elias Gallego, VP
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Welcome to episode 213 of Sports Management Podcast. Todays guest is Elias Gallego – the VP of Business Development, Marketing and Media at Sporty Group and Football.com We spoke about: The sports media landscape Expanding to Latin America, Africa and more Balancing brand consistency across media, betting, entertainment and tech Elias' journey thro…
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#212 Future of Sports Hospitality & Global Fan Experiences | Ed Horne - COO, On Location
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Welcome to episode 212 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Ed Horne – the Chief Operating Officer at On Location – a sports hospitality company set to deliver premium experiences. Ed has a long background in sports industry and he has worked for organizations like the NHL, NFL, 160over90 before joining On Location. Ed has been instrument…
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The Truth About Trust: What Leaders Keep Getting Wrong
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#211 How Playtomic Became the World's #1 Padel App | Pablo Carro on Scaling Sports Tech
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Welcome to episode 211 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Pablo Carro. The co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Playtomic - the world's leading app for racket sport players and clubs. We spoke about: Why he started Playtomic How to avoid the Swedish example The benefits of competition Becoming the leading company in the field Thei…
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Breaking the Mold: How Women Are Rewriting the Rules of Entrepreneurship
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In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, we sit down with multi-business owner and founder of CEO Concierge, Jana Franklin, to explore the evolving face of leadership through the lens of female entrepreneurship. From launching virtual teams to navigating bias in male-dominated industries, Jana shares how she built scalable, empowering businesses …
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The Wisdom of Ignorance: Rethinking Innovation with Alan Gregerman
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What if the key to your team’s next big breakthrough was admitting, “We don’t know”? In this energizing episode, bestselling author and innovation strategist Alan Gregerman shares insights from his latest book, The Wisdom of Ignorance, revealing how enlightened unknowing fuels creativity. Discover why stepping out of the office—and your comfort zon…
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#210 Szymon Szemberg: NBA Europe, NHL Expansion & the Future of Global Leagues
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Welcome to episode 210 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Szymon Szemberg, a reoccurring guest who first appeared on episode 5, almost 5 years ago – and a lot have happened since. Szymon recently wrote an article about the NBA closing in on a league in Europe and if this could lead to an NHL-driven ice hockey league in Europe as well. T…
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#209 Building Authentic Sports Brands | Maike Wellmann on Swimming, Entrepreneurship & Athlete Identity
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Welcome to episode 209 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Maike Wellmann - a brand specialist, entrepreneur, and founder of Swim & Move Academy. Maike went from regional swimmer to building a thriving swim school and helping athletes and federations shape authentic brands. ' We spoke about: Why authenticity beats copy-paste branding How…
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Crush Procrastination with the H.A.R.D. Framework™
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In this high-impact episode, Christian Napier and Spencer Horn sit down with execution strategist and bestselling author Scott Allan to explore what really holds entrepreneurs back—and how to flip hesitation into momentum using his powerful H.A.R.D. Framework™. Scott shares how the “Do the Hard Things First®” philosophy isn’t about hustle culture—i…
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#208 How to Build High-Performance Cultures | James Kerr, Author of Legacy
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Welcome to epsiode 108 of Sports Management Podcast. James Kerr is bestselling author of Legacy, the book that revealed the leadership principles behind the legendary All Blacks. We spoke about: What truly defines high performance Why humility and accountability matter How culture can be designed and delivered in any team Transferable skills from s…
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#207 The Power of Visualization in Sports | Olympic Swimmer David Karasek
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Welcome to episode 207 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is former Swiss Olympic Swimmer David Karasek. David is the owner of Swimpros, a swim camp focusing a lot on the mental aspect of swimming, since that was something David struggled with himself. Get ready to learn: Why David used to choke under pressure Why tennis players are the me…
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Is There a Better Way? Principle-Based Leadership
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In a world where workplace dysfunction and disengagement have become the norm, Kyle McDowell asks a bold question: Is there a better way? Join hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier as they dive into McDowell’s transformative leadership journey—from Fortune 10 executive to bestselling author and speaker. Discover the power of his "Begin With WE" m…
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#206 "Why Soccer in the US Is Already Huge" - John Parker, CEO of Kickback Soccer Media
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Welcome to episode 206 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is John Parker – the CEO of Kickback Soccer Media. John is clear: Soccer in the US is not an up and coming sport anymore. In this episode you can expect to learn: Why the media narrative around soccer is often wrong The building up to the Men's World Cup The Beckham rule The legacy …
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The Word Effect: How Language Shapes Leadership and Team Culture
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Words matter—more than we often realize. In this episode of Teamwork a Better Way, Spencer Horn and Christian Napier sit down with leadership speaker and mindset coach Becky Kemp to explore the transformative power of everyday language. As the author of The Word Effect, Becky shares how seven simple words can shift mindsets, build deeper team conne…
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#205 Tan Kesler - CEO, Pogoń Szczecin | "Poland is an emerging football market"
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Welcome to episode 205 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Tan Kesler, the CEO and minority shareholder of the Ekstraklasa club Pogoń Szczecin. How can you take a club who is 48 hours away from collapse, to a financially stable club with a 10 year plan and a league contender? That's what we will learn today! We also spoke about: Leaving …
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SMP Insights: How To Get A Job In Sport, with Andrew Brandt
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Welcome to this week's episode of SMP Insights. Andrew Brandt grew up in Washington, DC and played tennis at Stanford University before going on to law school at Georgetown. He started his career as an unpaid intern at a firm that represented tennis players, but eventually transitioned into football and grew a team of clients from three to 15 over …
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SMP Insights: How Colo Colo Won a Championship by Trusting the Data
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Colo Colo were on the verge of a squad overhaul after losing the title. Then, KPI Football told them something surprising: "You're already the best team. Keep your core, tweak a few details." They followed the advice. Next season: 🏆 Champions + 💰 Big budget savings. Jose Gandarellas joins me on Sports Management Podcast to share: The KPI that shows…
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#204 How Data Analytics Create Champions - José Gandarillas, Founder of KPI Football
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Welcome to episode 204 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is José Gandarillas – the founder of KPI Football. In this episode you will hear the story of how José took a football team from struggling to champions using data analytics. You will also learn: José's journey from industrial engineer to sports entrepreneur The time he was managing…
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Micromoments: How High-Achievers Can Be More Productive
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Feel like you're always busy but not always productive? On our latest Teamwork a Better Way podcast, Forbes contributor and Strategica Partners founder Rebecca Shaddix reveals how high-achievers can reclaim their day using micromoments. No time overhaul. Just smarter focus. Learn how small shifts in your daily flow can lead to massive gains in perf…
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#203 Chris Marshall - Co-founder, Young Champs
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Welcome to episode 203 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Chris Marshall – the Co-founder of Young Champs – an initiative to bring more young people into tennis. We spoke about: How to get more people into sports What's keeping kids from being active Over-coming the financial barrier to sport If there is a Marcus Rashford of tennis And …
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