Colin Cowherd Podcast - Erika Ayers on Barstool & Dave Portnoy, Career Advice, Sports Podcasts
May 31, 2024
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Former CEO of Barstool Sports, Erika Ayers, discusses career advice and challenges. They talk about entrepreneurship, success, sports betting, and the importance of growth. The conversation covers young people's challenges, economic insights, and knowing when to pivot or persist in business ventures.
Starting a business requires hard work and the willingness to grow.
Success is defined by knowing your company's expectations and when to pivot.
Young people should seek challenges and commit to ventures for profitability.
Deep dives
The Contrast of America's Reality and Trump's Narrative
The speaker compares the positive experiences and perspectives of daily life in America with the negative and fear-driven narrative often presented by Donald Trump. Despite Trump's claims of a declining America, the speaker highlights the personal experiences of normalcy, full flights, bustling hotels, and general contentment in various locations across the country, suggesting that Trump's messaging may not align with the reality experienced by many individuals.
Judging by Company
The speaker delves into the analogy of being judged by the company one keeps to criticize Trump's associates who have faced legal issues, labeling them as a 'cabal of convicts.' By highlighting the numerous felonies associated with Trump's close circle, the speaker questions the integrity and character of those involved in Trump's inner circle, indicating a pattern of criminal behavior within his network.
The Fallacy of Trump's Dire America
The speaker challenges Trump's narrative of a declining America by showcasing personal experiences of bustling cities, thriving businesses, and engaged communities. Contrary to Trump's portrayal of a country in turmoil, the speaker emphasizes the vibrancy and activity observed in various locations, indicating a more positive and stable environment than Trump's rhetoric suggests.
Perception vs. Reality in America
Drawing from personal experiences and observations, the speaker highlights the disconnect between Donald Trump's negative portrayal of America and the lived reality experienced by many individuals. By emphasizing the vibrancy, social engagement, and economic activity observed in everyday life, the speaker questions the validity of Trump's fear-driven narrative and underscores a more positive perspective on the country's current state.
Critiquing Trump's Selling of Decline
The speaker critiques Donald Trump's attempts to paint a bleak picture of America, contrasting it with personal experiences and communal interactions that reflect a different reality. By questioning the validity of Trump's messaging and highlighting the vibrancy and engagement observed in various locations, the speaker challenges the narrative of a deteriorating country and emphasizes a more optimistic outlook on the nation's status.
Colin is joined by Erika Ayers Badan, former CEO of Barstool Sports and author of the new book ‘Nobody Cares About Your Career’.
They start by diving into the reasons nobody cares about your career (3:00) and the first changes Erika made when she first arrived at Barstool (5:00). They get into the reasons why starting a business isn’t pretty (9:00) and she gives her definition of success (12:00).
Next, they debate the state of sports betting and the podcasting business (18:00) and talk about why it’s so important to be willing to grow (21:30). They discuss the problems with young people not being challenged enough (26:30) and how long you should commit to an enterprise before it returns a profit (33:00).
They weigh the downsides of “getting the bag” (36:00) and share their feelings on the state of the economy (40:00) and stories of big swings they took that missed (45:00). They wrap up the discussion by stressing the importance of knowing what your company is paying you to do (50:00) and knowing when to bail on an idea (53:30).
Finally, Colin gives his take on Donald Trump being found guilty on 34 felony counts and why the process wasn’t “rigged” (55:00).
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