The Sport Businessman Podcast

Aditya Dhruva, Co-Founder of Factoreal.

Aditya Dhruva, Co-Founder of Factoreal.

Shajuanna Jordan, Founder of Ladies 1st Sports Agency

Shajuanna Jordan, Founder of Ladies 1st Sports Agency

Kevin Crouvizier, Co-Founder of Royaltiz.

Kevin Crouvizier, Co-Founder of Royaltiz.

Erica Thompson, Business Development Specialist of Louisville City FC (USL Championship) & Racing Louisville (NWSL) discusses the need for increased awareness and the role of critical stakeholders in attracting more fans and support for women's soccer, she also shares her personal experience of making a decision between pursuing a career in soccer and focusing on her education. The discussion also highlights advice to job opportunities in the sports industry and offers practical advice for finding employment, staying informed about the sports industry without becoming overwhelmed by excessive consumption of news and information and the importance of addressing social issues within sports and shares her experience of participating in a class on social issues in sport.

Erica Thompson, Business Development Specialist of Louisville City FC (USL Championship) & Racing Louisville (NWSL) shares advice on how to effectively manage time as a Professional in the Sports Industry & Lecturing Sports Management at University. She gives further advice on networking for internships and employment opportunities in the sports industry.

Professional Basketball Player and MBA Candidate Josip Vrankich shares advice on how to find enjoyment in academics similar to the passion for sports, the decision to pursue an MBA , the strategies to overcome the workload pressure of being a professional athlete & MBA student and the discussion ends with the three principles for achieving success in sports and academics.

Professional Basketball Player and MBA Candidate Josip Vrankich shares advice on pursuing a professional sports in Europe after playing NCAA Division 1 Basketball with Santa Clara University, overcoming academic challenges, living independently and cooking, and allocating energy efficiently to maximize focus and productivity as a student-athlete.