In this episode of the Sports Business Audio Experience we sat down with Garrett White, Operations and Partnerships at VaynerSports. VaynerSports is a full-service talent representation and brand consulting agency providing career management services for professional and collegiate athletes in football, baseball, basketball, combat, and gaming. After graduating from Yale University in 2020, Garrett began working as an assistant for AJ Vaynerchuk, CEO of VaynerSports.In this episode you will hear:- Advice on how to get and stay in front of high-level people- The importance of providing value and empathy to an organization- The skills, habits, and mindset that has led Garrett to his current position- What Garrett has learned while working for AJ VaynerchukGarrett is a rising superstar in the business of sports and shares a great amount of valuable, and more importantly, actionable advice. This episode is filled with lessons and experiences Garrett has learned while on the road to his career path. This is a must listen for anyone looking to break into the sports industry.

In this week’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience we sat down with Eric Pincus, a leading expert on NBA player contracts and the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Eric is also a Salary Cap Strategist, Capologist, National Writer at Bleacher Report and Instructor at Sports Business Classroom. Prior to becoming a writer for Bleacher Report, Eric has covered the NBA the Los Angeles Times. Eric has also previously worked as a Capologist for NBA TV, Basketball Insiders and Hoopsworld, educating audiences on the nuances of the league’s CBA.In this episode we discuss:Switching careers to becoming a salary cap strategist and writerFinding gray areas in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and connecting with Larry Coon, founder of CBAFAQ.comAdvice for people wanting to pursue a career in media as a professional NBA writerWhat Eric finds most rewarding as an instructor with Sports Business ClassroomEric Pincus is respected among top industry professionals, breaking down various topics centered around the NBA and CBA. Eric also consults and tutors individuals in preparation for the NBPA certification exam. As a National Writer for Bleacher Report, Pincus analyzes teams’ current and future positions with his predictions and reactions to current breaking news. In 2016, Eric joined Sports Business Classroom to become a lead instructor for Business of Basketball Immersive Experience and Virtual Conferences.

In today’s episode of the Sports Business Audio Experience we sat down with Max Miller, Producer and Digital Media Manager at HallPass Media, a full service creative agency based in Southern California. Max graduated from Chapman University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism. Max majored in Television Broadcast Journalism with an emphasis in Documentaries and worked on a variety of projects and films, gaining experience on set, producing, directing, editing and shooting.In this episode we discuss: - Building Up Learning Resources- Building a Demo Reel- 7 Deadly Camera Sins- How He Landed At HallPass- Video Production at the Las Vegas Summer League- Creating Long Form Vs Short Form VideoMax has led projects with top brands in sports such as NBA Summer League, Missin Curfew, Adidas, DraftKings, Mercedes-Benz, Utah Jazz and much more. He has an extensive background in all aspects of sports media, and even shares some advice on what skills he looks for when hiring potential interns so that listeners can unlock the next level of your career.Episode Webpage: https://www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com/inside-the-mind-of-a-sports-media-producer-with-max-miller-ep-70/

In today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we sat down with Jordan Richard, Founder/CEO of Swish Cultures and professional athlete, live from the SBC Studio set during the 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League in Las Vegas.In this episode, we discuss:- Honing in on the game; a lineage of basketball- Shooting a Phil Handy training session during a workout with Tristan Thompson and Kevin Durant- The importance of paving the way for others- The influence Luka Dončić had on the evolution of Swish Cultures- Transitioning from videographer to writer- Jordan's experience at NBA Summer LeagueJordan Richard attended California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) where he studied Professional and Global Education. Jordan also played on the Men's Basketball team in 2011 and averaged 4.5 blocks.In July 2009 and July 2011 he was Camp Director for the Advantage Basketball Camps, a nationally recognized sports training system. From 2013 to 2017, Jordan then served as co-producer for Cassy Athena's "Thru The Lens" web series, highlighting a day in the life of athletes and celebrities outside of their careers. Jordan has an extensive overseas professional career, playing for countries such as Argentina, Israel, Japan, Dominican Republic, Italy, Finland, and more. In 2018 he worked with Phil Handy as a content manager where he filmed player workouts to include many of the NBA’s best.Jordan entered into the creation of Swish Cultures, a media platform that focuses on covering NBA, WNBA, overseas, G-League, college, and high school hoops globally with his small, but impactful team including his sister and Co-Founder/Chief Operating Officer Ashten Smith-Gooden, Chief Marketing Officer Anthony Goods and Design Lead Mide Osifeso.Jordan's fast-growing media platform has a global reach to include 331,000 and counting on Instagram. Swish Cultures has become a major platform for athletes around the world to gain exposure.

In today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we sat down with Wes Wilcox, Assistant General Manager of the Sacramento Kings, live on the concourse from the SBC Studio set during the 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League in Las Vegas.

In this episode, we discuss:
* Delivering big on the smallest tasks* Building trust in a front office* Being comfortable in a position that’s often uncomfortable* A past SBC student’s journey breaking into the Sacramento Kings’ Basketball Ops department
Wes Wilcox enters his third season with the Sacramento Kings as Assistant General Manager. Wilcox supports General Manager Monte McNair in all facets of front office operations including roster construction, strategy, and player evaluation.

Wes comes to Sacramento with nearly 20 years of experience in the NBA, including serving as General Manager (2015-17) and Assistant General Manager (2012-15) of the Atlanta Hawks, Director of Player Personnel for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the first General Manager of the Cavs’ NBA Development League team, the Canton Charge.

Wes started his career in the roles of Advance Scout, College Scout, Pro Personnel Scout, and Assistant Coach with the Cavaliers and as an Intern with the Miami Heat in their scouting and video department. Wes went to school at Cal State Fullerton and was the men’s basketball student manager for the 2000-01 season.

In today's episode of the Sports Business Audio Experience we sat down with Cassidy Hubbarth, ESPN host and reporter, live on the concourse at the SBC Studio Set during the 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League in Las Vegas. Cassidy provides insights on her journey from being a three sport athlete to now covering athletes and coaches on the sidelines.In this episode we discuss:- How being an athlete helped diversify her experience in the industry- How Cassidy's mentors, Doris Burke and Stuart Scott, influenced her perspective- Challenges Cassidy faced and how she overcame them- Understanding how media is changing in the digital space- Cassidy's NBA Summer League experience- Cassidy's advice to a younger version of herself- Importance of gaining reps, managing chaos, and handling yourself under pressure- Cassidy's first sideline interview with Gregg Popovich on Christmas DayIn 2002, Cassidy Hubbarth, a Chicago native, attended Evanston Township High school where she was a three sport athlete. After graduating high school, Cassidy Hubbarth pursued a journalism degree at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She is now a Host and Reporter of ESPN and HoopStreams on Twitter.1:29 - Broadcast Anchoring and Getting Reps1:48 - Being A 3 Sports Athlete In High School3:07 - Finding A Niche After Graduating4:08 - Being Mentored By Doris Burke4:44 - Remembering Stewart Scott And The Importance Of Showing Up5:54 - Challenges As A Woman In Sports6:25 - How Media Coverage Has Evolved7:25 - Cassidy’s Advice For Young Journalists7:35 - How Social Media Is Growing NBA Brands9:15 - Cassidy’s Day To Day At NBA Summer League11:17 - Advice For A Younger Cassidy11:50 - Why Reps Are So Important12:23 - Managing Chaos12:40 - NBA Sideline Reporting On The Biggest Stages14:08 - Getting The “Gregg Popavich” Treatment And Avoiding Being “Pop’d”Follow SBC: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookFollow Cassidy on Twitter and Instagram @CassidyHubbarth

In today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we sat down with Warren Legarie, Co-Founder of the Las Vegas Summer League and NBA Agent. Warren LeGarie is President at WGL management where he represents a number of top coaches, front office personnel, and executives across the NBA. In this episode we discuss:- Becoming an international agent- The criteria when you are evaluating a potential client- Why your ego is not your amigo- What goes in to making the NBA Summer League happen and more!Warren Legarie attended the University of the Pacific, in Stockton California where he played college basketball for the Pacific Tigers. After graduating college he went into the produce business and began traveling to learn the business. After working his way up, he found himself prepared for his next journey when he decided to become an agent in the business of basketball.1:55 - Warren LeGarie Introduction3:50 - Warren Walks Us Through His Legendary Career8:26 - Becoming An Agent In The International Niche24:16 - Criteria When Evaluating A Potential Client29:06 - Keeping Up With Clients Constantly30:54: You Better Like People In A People Business32:54 - Why Warren Wore A Hawaiian Shirt At Every Summer League33:35 - How Warren Met Tommy Sheppard And The Importance Of Helping People35:48 - You Have To Make Yourself An Imperative36:12 - Why Your Ego Is Not Your Amigo38:04 - Making The Vegas Summer League Happen50:16 - Adding Components To Summer League To Enhance The Experience54:08 - Meeting Someone That Gets Things Done Like Albert Hall56:10 - Assembling The Team For The First Vegas Summer League1:03:04 - Bringing New Technology Into Vegas Summer League1:06:12 - Why Creating A Basketball Festival Is So Important1:09:50 - The Importance Of Seeing The Stars Of Tomorrow

Let’s kickoff episode 65!This episode is filled with anecdotal experiences and insightful lessons/expertise about the business of basketball. Beau Estes, department chair of media & broadcasting at SBC is joined by Mark Schindler, writer for NBA Twitter, NBA Basketball News, and now the WNBA. Mark was a former SBC Virtual Experience student in 2020, and will be returning as a speaker for our immersive program in Las Vegas this July!

In this episode Mark discussed:* The importance of being coachable* Mark’s takeaways from the SBC Virtual Experience in 2020* How boxing translates to writing* Loving the game of basketball “for the right reasons”* Analyzing a WNBA game with Brittney Sykes* How he transitioned from a boxer to his current role* Betting on yourself* and more!
This episode is richly layered with exclusive information that will help you gain knowledge on how to break into the business of basketball from a pro! Don’t miss out.

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“It’s not about where you go, it’s how you take advantage of your opportunities.”-Kelsley WilkinsonSBC Audio Experience is back and you won’t want to miss this series. This time we hear from the students directly!Beau Estes, Department and Chair of Media at SBC sits down with our very first guest Kelsley Wilkinson, a Miami native and standout from the SBC Media and Broadcasting class of 2021. Before attending SBC Kelsley attended the University of the Cumberlands, and received his BA degree in Communications and masters in Business. Kelsley is now the Weekend Anchor/Multimedia Journalist for KNOP-TV NBC Nebraska News 2.In this episode Kelsley discussed his road to success, his 1st week in his new role at KNOP-TV NBC Nebraska News 2, what brought Kelsley to SBC, his favorite moments at SBC, as well as:Benefits of working with a “hands on” approach through SBCWorking out with the Jamaican National Team prior to graduate school.What he was hoping to learn from his experience at SBCKelsley’s biggest takeaways from SBC programJoin us as…This series is special!Connect with Kelsley WilkinsonConnect with Beau Estes

Whether it’s our virtual experience or immersive program in Las Vegas, there’s no doubt about it, SBC is very special because of the people involved in it. This episode of the Audio Experience kicks off a new series titled Students in Focus. And what better way to showcase some of our outstanding students then to enlist another impressive alumni to host! John Hartofilis of New York City sits down with a number of top performers from our December 2021 GM Academy Virtual Experience. They each broke down the experience they had learning from top NBA General Managers and executives as well as what they are most looking forward to this July at the Las Vegas Summer League. Our guests also broke down the ins and outs of the Sports Business Classroom and shed light on opportunities that have come to them since joining the SBC family. We hope you enjoy this special edition of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience!To sign up for the SBC Immersive Experience July 10th- 17th in Las Vegas, please visit: https://www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com/the-business-of-basketball-program/Connect with our Guest Scott Brown Jr https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbrownjr7/Kendall Danglade https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-danglade/Watida Mukukula https://www.linkedin.com/in/watida-mukukula-38726a16a/Peter Gosnell https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-gosnell-b0511a218/Todd Patterson https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddpatterson89/Mikhail Ratts https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikhail-ratts-8a0b688b/LJ Hapanowicz https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencehapanowicz/Ari Eizen https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-eizen-88a3b674/Cheyne Gadson https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyne-gadson-7b9539176/Ric Lampkins https://www.linkedin.com/in/riclampkins/Niyanth Anand https://www.linkedin.com/in/niyanthanand/Derrick Morris https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-l-morris-ii-mse-a7b14a1aa/- 2:30 - 3:00 GM Academy Assignments - 3:01 Scott Brown Jr - 3:30 - 4:32 Expectations joining the Sports Business Classroom - 4:33 - 5:30 Influential Guest Speakers - 5:31 - 6:42 Advice to give to younger kids who want to join SBC- 6:44 Kendall Danglade - 8:23 - 9:55 Importance of the GM Academy- 9:56 - 11:20 Advice for Future GM Academy Students - 11:21 - 12:33 SBC being a Relationship business - 12:34 Watida Mukukula - 13:02 - 14:04 Networking and Understanding the Role - 14:05 - 15:10 How to get the most out of the SBC experience - 15:11 - 15:30 How Valuable is the Summer League - 15:31 Peter Gosnell - 15:49 - 17:05 Importance of the Guest Speakers at SBC- 17:06 - 17:45 The Journey from New Zealand to the NBA- 17:46 - 18:30 Taking a Chance - 18:30 - 19:07 Life Lesson from Tommy Shepard and John Hammond - 19:08 Todd Patterson - 19:53 - 21:12 Understanding a New Sport - 21:13 - 21:38 Which Speakers stood out to Todd?- 21:39 - 22:18 Advice to give to other non basketball students - 22:19 - 23:15 Sean Raggio Producing SBC shows- 23:16 Mikhail Ratts - 23:50 - 25:00 Having a Strong Mentality - 25:01 - 25:41 Tommy Shepard Lesson - 25:42 - 26:18 Real Life Deals - 26:19 - 26:43 Being a Man of Your Word - 26:44 LJ Hapanowicz - 27:36 - 28:22 Biggest Takeaway being apart of SBC - 28:23 - 29:34 Chasing Your Dreams and following your path- 29:35 - 30:04 The Value of the Job is whats important - 30:05 Ari Eizen - 31:05 - 31:45 Takeaways from the Guest Speakers - 31:46 - 32:45 One of a Kind Experience - 33:00 Tenee Denson Griffin - 33:34 - 34:34 Learning from Rachel Nichols- 34:35 - 35:15 Coaching 101 and CBA Master Class- 35:16 Chenye Gadson - 36:30 - 38:24 Experience coming from the G League - 38:25 - 30:45 Doesn’t matter where you start its about finishing - 30:46 - 41:07 Soaking up the Knowledge - 41:08 Ric Lampkins - 42:28 - 43:11 Attending the Program Virtually- 43:12 - 44:20 Getting to learn from Rafael Stone - 44:21 - 45:30 Recommending SBC to future GMS- 45:31 - 46:00 How can you be Helpful? - 46:01 Ramsen Jacob - 46:49 - 47:10 Becoming a certified NBA Agent - 47:11 - 47:42 Lessons that will always stick with you - 47:43 - 48:18 Teaching the Future GMS about SBC Experience - 48:19 - 48:45 Respecting the people that are with you - 48:46 Niyanth Anand - 49:35 - 50:38 Getting to Talk Trades with GMs - 50:39 - 51:40 Continue to sharpen the skill set - 51:45 Derrick Morris - 52:40 - 54:01 Help shape your Career and add value to the team- 54:02 - 54:47 Take a Chance and Invest in it- 54:50 - 55:50 If you build it they will come