The Joe Pomp Show

Wimbledon is one of the world's most iconic sporting events. The 500-member private club in the suburbs of London takes home nearly $60 million in profit from a 2-week event each Summer. But they are also leaving a lot of money on the table. So today's podcast breaks down the $450 million business behind Wimbledon, including its media rights, ticket sales, sponsorships, concessions, and merchandise sales. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve Pagliuca is the former co-chairman of Bain Capital ($165 billion in AUM) and the current owner of the Boston Celtics (NBA) and Atalanta BC (s A). We discuss the negotiation process behind buying an NBA team, how he values the world's most prominent sports assets, the future of media rights deals, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Tour de France is one of the world's most challenging sporting events. So today's podcast will cover everything you need to know, from its 100+ year history and layout to the millions in prize money and sponsorships that each cyclist and team collect. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The European Football youth academy system is super complex. The world's biggest clubs are recruiting kids as young as 8 years old, promising them elite training and a chance to earn millions as a professional. So today's podcast breaks down how these academies work, what a typical schedule might look like, and the slim chances these players have at actually going pro. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thousands of professional athletes globally make millions of dollars annually in salary. But what happens when things go wrong? Injuries occur, of course. And some players just don't perform their best for the entire contract length. So today's episode runs through the unique world of athlete insurance, including how it works and specific case studies of athletes who have benefited financially from these complex insurance policies. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Formula 1 is one of the world's fastest-growing sports. The business was purchased by Liberty Media in 2016 for $4.4 billion. They are now doing nearly $3 billion in annual revenue alone, and Formula 1's stock price is 275% since the acquisition. But rather than talk about Liberty Media specifically. Today's episode showcases how some of the sport's most prominent brands are leveraging the sport's 1.5 billion viewers to build multi-billion-dollar businesses. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Jordan shocked the sports world last week when he announced that he was selling his controlling stake in the Charlotte Hornets at a $3 billion valuation. So today's podcast breaks down how Michael Jordan acquired the team for pennies on the dollar, why they have performed so poorly on the court, and how he's set to make more money on this one deal than his 40-year partnership with Nike. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Las Vegas Golden Knights just won the Stanley Cup, reaching the mountaintop of the NHL in just six seasons of existence. So today we'll take a look at the business of the Golden Knights, including how the organization built a consistent contender from scratch and why their valuation has doubled ($500M to $1B) virtually overnight. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Los Angeles Country Club is hosting this week’s US Open golf tournament — and it's also one of the world’s most secretive golf clubs. So today's podcast breaks down everything you need to know, including why they don't allow celebrity members, their $250,000 initiation fees, their 1,000+ rule book, and the two laws implemented to help them save $80 million per year on taxes. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big League Advantage is an investment firm that provides athletes with cash payments in exchange for a percentage of future earnings. The company has raised over $400 million and signed deals with several big-name athletes, so today’s podcast breaks down everything you need to know about how their business works and why more than 500 athletes have agreed to these deals. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.