Game Changers
In this exciting episode, Eric Dickerson, legendary NFL Running Back Hall of Famer speaks to Game Changers host Katie Steinberg about the recent publication of his memoir, Watch My Smoke, The Eric Dickerson Story. Dickerson played in the NFL for 11 seasons with the LA Rams, Indianapolis Colts, LA Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons. The…
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When Sports Meets Business Strategies: How A Former NFL Player Became A Success In The World Of Business
Over the past decade, we’ve seen an increasing intersection of sports and business, with athletes moving beyond their sports roles into entrepreneurship, investing, brand-building, and business strategies. As the sports industry’s global value is projected to reach $623.6 billion by 2027, the question of how athletes transition into business becomes more pressing. Furthermore, with…
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Revving Up the Fan Experience with Mark Faber
Texas Motor Speedway, a legendary hub for motorsports enthusiasts, stands proudly in the heart of Texas. This renowned venue has hosted thrilling NASCAR races and a spectrum of exciting events for decades, captivating fans from all walks of life. In a recent podcast episode, Mark Faber, EVP and General Manager at Texas Motor Speedway,…
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Breathe Easy: Enhancing Sports Wellness with AtmosAir’s Advanced Air Purification Solutions
Indoor air quality is a crucial consideration for professional and collegiate athletes who prioritize their wellness. Tony Abates, Chief Technology Officer at AtmosAir Solutions, explains how their comprehensive air purification system, known as atmosphere bipolar ionization, addresses various air contaminants. From reducing particulates that can irritate respiratory systems to inactivating viruses and bacteria, this…
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Surviving the Game: Scaling Front Office Sports with CEO Adam White
In the ever-evolving landscape of sports and media, an innovative platform is revolutionizing how people access sports-related content. Amid the digital rush, Front Office Sports, the “Wall Street Journal of sports,” is on its way to becoming a leading platform for millions. As the company outlines plans to upscale and expand its reach, there…
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Building Relationships, Exceeding Expectations: Meet the Powerhouse Duo of B2B Hospitality
Introducing Leslie Tillem and Curtis Parris: The Powerhouse Duo Shaking Up the B2B Hospitality World Leslie Tillem and Curtis Parris bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, making them the perfect duo to discuss the top trends in B2B hospitality. In a recent interview, Leslie and Curtis delved into their experiences…
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Being Fans First Created a Team Bigger Than Baseball
The classic line from Field of Dreams is, if you build it, they will come. In Savannah, Georgia, a more appropriate baseball saying might be, if you make it fun, they will come. Jesse Cole, Owner of the Savannah Bananas, is truly in a league of his own. Cole is a trailblazer and an…
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Building Loyalty Through Generational Evolutions: Inside the Mind of American Eagle CMO Craig Brommers
As Gen Z cements its role as the cultural vanguard and Gen Alpha begins to assert its voice, brands face mounting pressure to not only keep pace but to actively shape youth identity. With social commerce booming and physical retail undergoing reinvention, staying relevant means delivering experiences as dynamic as the customers themselves. One…
Legendary Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg Reveals How Purpose, Trust, and Legacy Redefine Athlete Representation
Amid growing public scrutiny of sports agents and questions around athlete empowerment, few voices carry the weight of lived example like Leigh Steinberg. Known as the inspiration behind Jerry Maguire, Steinberg has redefined what it means to represent athletes with integrity, purpose, and impact. At a time when college athletes are navigating NIL deals…
The Power of Purpose – Leadership and Vision with Byron Sanders
Welcome to this transformative episode of the Undisputed Podcast, where your host, Ty Bledsoe, CEO of Undisputed LLC, engages in a riveting conversation with Byron Sanders, a visionary changing the landscape of community leadership and public health. A former president and renowned CEO, Byron shares his journey from humble beginnings in Southern Dallas to reshaping…
AI in Education Can Democratize Expertise—But Only If Systems Evolve
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in our everyday lives, AI and education are becoming more tightly intertwined. Many teachers and students are experimenting with AI in education, from personalized tutoring tools to automated lesson planning. While traditional edtech tools struggled to deliver on the promise of personalized learning, today’s generative AI appears poised to…
Latest Game Changers - Bonus Clips
Game Changers - Bonus Clips
The Biggest Takeaways Hoteliers Need from New Book “Hospitality from Within”
Commentary: Big news in the hospitality space as our very own host of Say Yes to Travel, Sarah Dandashy, has a new book on the shelves, Hospitality From Within, and it’s available for pre-order today! We wanted to catch up with Sarah and find out what her inspiration for writing this book was; Sarah…
Envy Gaming Founder Shares the Details of the OpTic Gaming Merger
Key Points: Esports leaders merge to drive innovation in the field. Fans are excited about the merger and what’s to come. The brands look to expand beyond esports to media ventures. Commentary: The big news in the esports world is the merger of Envy Gaming and OpTic Gaming. This unification brings together two of…
Nike Dallas FC Was Created to Help Solve the Inefficiencies of Youth Sports
Key Points: As new NIL rules trickle down to the highschool level in certain states, it poses an interesting conflict for coaches to manage players that are obtaining deals and if it will cause rifts on the team. Division 1 athletics recruits athletes from across the socioeconomic spectrum and as college athletics changes the…
Does the AstroWorld Concert Bring in to Question How Large Scale Concerts Are Managed?
Key Points: Event operators and venues need to double down on security. Predictive analytic technologies may be key to preventing this from happening in the future. Tod Caflisch believes that this is a matter of controlling numbers more than anything else. Commentary: Large scale concerts are a major business with typically very refined processes,…
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“Breaking the Pocket” Inside Warren Moon’s Unconventional Route to the NFL
Warren Moon’s play on the field is what made him an NFL legend, but his path to get there was anything but conventional. In this clip from the next episode of Game Changers with Katie Steinberg, Moon describes the situation leading up to the 1978 NFL Draft and sheds light on his decision to start…
What Makes an NBA Sponsorship a Slam Dunk?
If you have turned on an NBA game these past couple of seasons one thing has probably caught your eye on players jerseys in fact might have even prompted you to pull out your phone and do a quick Google search. Those patches….. team sponsors similar to what see you in Nascar and soccer…
Latest Game Changers- Episodes, Season 1
Game Changers- Episodes, Season 1
Eric Dickerson Turns Career Struggles into Lessons for Young Players
In this exciting episode, Eric Dickerson, legendary NFL Running Back Hall of Famer speaks to Game Changers host Katie Steinberg about the recent publication of his memoir, Watch My Smoke, The Eric Dickerson Story. Dickerson played in the NFL for 11 seasons with the LA Rams, Indianapolis Colts, LA Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons. The…
When Sports Meets Business Strategies: How A Former NFL Player Became A Success In The World Of Business
Over the past decade, we’ve seen an increasing intersection of sports and business, with athletes moving beyond their sports roles into entrepreneurship, investing, brand-building, and business strategies. As the sports industry’s global value is projected to reach $623.6 billion by 2027, the question of how athletes transition into business becomes more pressing. Furthermore, with…
Revving Up the Fan Experience with Mark Faber
Texas Motor Speedway, a legendary hub for motorsports enthusiasts, stands proudly in the heart of Texas. This renowned venue has hosted thrilling NASCAR races and a spectrum of exciting events for decades, captivating fans from all walks of life. In a recent podcast episode, Mark Faber, EVP and General Manager at Texas Motor Speedway,…
Surviving the Game: Scaling Front Office Sports with CEO Adam White
In the ever-evolving landscape of sports and media, an innovative platform is revolutionizing how people access sports-related content. Amid the digital rush, Front Office Sports, the “Wall Street Journal of sports,” is on its way to becoming a leading platform for millions. As the company outlines plans to upscale and expand its reach, there…
Articles
Building Relationships, Exceeding Expectations: Meet the Powerhouse Duo of B2B Hospitality
Introducing Leslie Tillem and Curtis Parris: The Powerhouse Duo Shaking Up the B2B Hospitality World Leslie Tillem and Curtis Parris bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, making them the perfect duo to discuss the top trends in B2B hospitality. In a recent interview, Leslie and Curtis delved into their experiences…
Being Fans First Created a Team Bigger Than Baseball
The classic line from Field of Dreams is, if you build it, they will come. In Savannah, Georgia, a more appropriate baseball saying might be, if you make it fun, they will come. Jesse Cole, Owner of the Savannah Bananas, is truly in a league of his own. Cole is a trailblazer and an…
GrubHub has Targeted Their Entry into the Hospitality World
Being able to order food at the press of a button is beyond just mere convenience, it is simplicity and delivery at its finest. If host Katie Steinberg has anything to say about it, food delivery apps like Grubhub are almost a little too easy to use. Nicolas Holland, the Partnership Director with GrubHub sat…
Using AI to Never Miss a Minute
When lifelong Detroit Red Wings fan Zack Klima missed seeing a game-winning goal due to waiting in a long line, he knew enough was enough. Spurred to action, Klima founded and is now CEO of company WaitTime, a state of the art artificial intelligence platform using real-time and historical data to analyze crowd diagnostics. Klima…
Game Changers- Episodes, Season 1
Sports Professor Discusses How Franchises Will Open New Revenue Opportunities
From game highlights and player highlights to behind-the-scenes footage, social media users are actively following sports teams on TikTok. According to Morning Consult data, 46% of self-identified TikTok users said they “often” or “sometimes” use social media to stay updated with game highlights. In comparison, 42% said they use it for player highlights. Meanwhile,…
How a Motion Analytics Company is Applying AI to Improve Your Putting in Golf
BioMech, as a company, combines sports and analytics to help athletes perform better at the sports they love. Professional Golfer Heath Slocum and Dr. Frank Fornari, Co-founder of BioMech, joined Game Changers’ Katie Steinberg to discuss the approach behind BioMech’s technology and how it’s upping the game for many golfers, including Slocum. “BioMech is a…
Creating the Expectations for an eSports Stadium
The rise in popularity of Esports took off during the pandemic, when more people stayed inside and sought other forms of entertainment. Senior Principal and Esports Director for the Americas with Populous Brian Mirakian talks with Game Changers host Katie Steinberg about the next generation of eSports facilities and the future of the market. “The…
Extending Performance Requires A Collaboration Between Different Disciplines
Joel Totoro’s love for professional sports and health has teed him up for a successful career as Director of Sports Science at Thorne. Totoro noticed that the development of a holistic approach has helped extend careers. Teams now include full-time dieticians, psychologists, physical therapists, and the primary care team. “Using health and wellness can be…