The GaryVee Audio Experience Business Is The 5th Major Sport | #AskGaryVee 307 w/ Andrew Brandt
Apr 12, 2019
In this discussion, Andrew Brandt, a veteran sports agent and team manager, shares his 30-year journey through the sports business world. He dives into the gripping story of Aaron Rodgers on draft night and explores the growing impacts of sports betting and cannabis in the NFL. The conversation highlights the importance of emotional intelligence and analytics in decision-making. Brandt also speculates on the future of data in sports and encourages listeners to share their thoughts on emerging trends.
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Andrew Brandt's Sports Journey
- Andrew Brandt's career has spanned three decades in sports: as an agent, managing the Green Bay Packers, and working in media/academia.
- Growing up in D.C., his early interest in sports focused on team dynamics and success factors, rather than individual players.
The Play
- Andrew Brandt and John Elway were at Stanford the same year; Brandt was a radio commentator for football and basketball games.
- He commentated the famous 'The Play' in the 1982 Big Game between Stanford and Cal.
Negotiating with Rodgers
- Andrew Brandt negotiated Aaron Rodgers' contract with the Packers, viewing himself as a steward of the team's public trust.
- He prioritized what was best for the shareholders (fans) above all.