C-Squared Podcast James Canty III | Growing Up In Detroit, The Chess Business, Dealing With Failure
Jan 1, 2024
Chess professional James Canty III discusses his upbringing in Detroit, finding chess at a young age, turning his passion into a full-time job, mentor Maurice Ashley, bringing fun to chess, dealing with failure, monetizing chess as a business, and the growing popularity of chess among celebrities and influencers.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Journey through Chess and Reflections
03:34 • 7min
Bringing a Fun and Interactive Spin to Chess Commentary and Content
10:59 • 4min
Keeping People's Attention and the Importance of Sponsors
15:02 • 3min
Monetizing Chess as a Business
17:57 • 11min
The Success of Our YouTube Channel and The Meanest Joe Bauvalanda Chess Course
28:54 • 3min
The Love for Chess and the Importance of Studying Theory
32:20 • 20min
The Growing Popularity of Chess Among Celebrities and Influencers
52:16 • 8min