

Built For The Game with Rob Cressy
Rob Cressy
Welcome to Built For The Game, where we help entrepreneurs win in business & life for the long haul. Rob Cressy guides you on a journey of personal growth & creative excellence, helping you develop the habits, routines, mindsets, and AI strategies that top 1% performers use. That way you can be your best, do what you love, and show up powerfully in all areas of your life.
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Sep 24, 2018 • 13min
EP-295 How To Successfully Execute Marketing Campaigns
Even though brands have big budgets and big names doesn't mean that they are always firing on all cylinders with their marketing campaigns. There are a myriad of reasons and excuses for why things don't execute as they should. Keith Stoeckeler, Vice President and Group Director of Digital for MKTG, joins Rob Cressy to talk about how to successfully execute marketing campaigns. Why is being prepared for every outcome and building things in advance so important? Why do brands need to look at things from a consumer perspective more? Should every brand be on every social media platform? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Rob & today’s guest on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Rob Cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - Facebook: /RobCressyBiz/ - Website: www.baconsports.comKeith Stoeckeler - Twitter: @keithsOther Awesome Content:If you enjoyed this podcast episode then check out The Rob Cressy Show on the Bacon Sports Podcast Network. On it we have conversations with creators and entrepreneurs about their success mindset and excellence. Check out Growing Bold on YouTube, Bold Worldwide CEO Brian Cristiano’s video journey of building a $100 million agency.Ways I can Help: AI Coaching For High Performing Leaders. Apply Today: https://robcressy.ai/ Helping Non-Tech Entrepreneurs Grow With AI - Join Us: https://www.weareunlimited.ai 5 Days To ChatGPT Confidence - Free Email Course: http://www.chatgptconfidence.com Let's Connect: Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: /@unlimitedailab/

Sep 18, 2018 • 11min
EP-294 Le'Veon Bell, Antonio Brown & Athlete Marketability
Things are less than harmonious with the Pittsburgh Steelers as best running back in football Le'Veon Bell will not sign his contract, and Antonio Brown just tweeted "Trade me let's find out." Keith Stoeckeler, Vice President and Group Director of Digital for MKTG, joins Rob Cressy to talk about athlete marketability. Are number one running backs as marketable as they should be (ex. Todd Gurley, David Johnson). What effect does social media have on the marketability of an athlete (ex. Antonio Brown vs Dez Bryant.) Is Le'Veon Bell becoming less marketable by not playing for the Steelers or is his decision smart from a long term standpoint? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Rob & today’s guest on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Rob Cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - Facebook: /RobCressyBiz/ - Website: www.baconsports.comKeith Stoeckeler - Twitter: @keithsOther Awesome Content:If you enjoyed this podcast episode then check out The Rob Cressy Show on the Bacon Sports Podcast Network. On it we have conversations with creators and entrepreneurs about their success mindset and excellence. Check out Growing Bold on YouTube, Bold Worldwide CEO Brian Cristiano’s video journey of building a $100 million agency.Ways I can Help: AI Coaching For High Performing Leaders. Apply Today: https://robcressy.ai/ Helping Non-Tech Entrepreneurs Grow With AI - Join Us: https://www.weareunlimited.ai 5 Days To ChatGPT Confidence - Free Email Course: http://www.chatgptconfidence.com Let's Connect: Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: /@unlimitedailab/

Sep 10, 2018 • 33min
EP-293 Bacon Sports Brand Messaging with Gil Nevo (Part 2)
Gil Nevo, founder of Brand School, joins Rob Cressy to talk about key things learned while working with him to clarify the brand messaging and offering of Bacon Sports. I’m an avid note taker so over the course of 3 months I have pages upon pages of Evernote nuggets of wisdom that we run through. At the end we also talk about Gil’s newest project, BrandSchool, which is your opportunity to work with him in a unique format. If you want an inside look into the guts of Bacon Sports and a brand coaching session this will do it. - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Rob & today’s guest on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Rob Cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - Facebook: /RobCressyBiz/ - Website: www.baconsports.comGil Nevo - Instagram: @brandschool.live - Website: brandschool.liveIf you enjoyed this podcast episode then check out The Rob Cressy Show on the Bacon Sports Podcast Network. On it we have conversations with creators and entrepreneurs about their success mindset and excellence. Other Awesome Content:Check out Growing Bold on YouTube, Bold Worldwide CEO Brian Cristiano’s video journey of building a $100 million agency.Ways I can Help: AI Coaching For High Performing Leaders. Apply Today: https://robcressy.ai/ Helping Non-Tech Entrepreneurs Grow With AI - Join Us: https://www.weareunlimited.ai 5 Days To ChatGPT Confidence - Free Email Course: http://www.chatgptconfidence.com Let's Connect: Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: /@unlimitedailab/

Sep 5, 2018 • 17min
EP-292 The Glamorization of Entrepreneurship with Brian Cristiano
Being an entrepreneur is often glamorized, but in reality the opposite is true. Brian Cristiano, CEO of Bold Worldwide, joins Rob Cressy to talk about what the real life of an entrepreneur is like plus the traits you need to acquire to become a successful one. Why is it important to burn the boats and never look back? How important are resolve, patience, and persistence? What are the expectations of entrepreneurship vs reality? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Rob & today’s guest on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Rob Cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - Facebook: /RobCressyBiz/ - Website: www.baconsports.comBrian Cristiano - LinkedIn:/briancristiano/ - Twitter: @BOLDCEO - Instagram: @BOLDCEO - Facebook: /BOLDCEO/ Websites:Bacon Sports: www.baconsports.comBold Worldwide: www.boldworldwide.comOther Awesome Content:Check out the Bacon Sports Podcast on iTunes, where I dish about sports + comedy + my journey of building the company.Check out Growing Bold on YouTube, Bold Worldwide CEO Brian Cristiano’s video journey of building a $100 million agency.Ways I can Help: AI Coaching For High Performing Leaders. Apply Today: https://robcressy.ai/ Helping Non-Tech Entrepreneurs Grow With AI - Join Us: https://www.weareunlimited.ai 5 Days To ChatGPT Confidence - Free Email Course: http://www.chatgptconfidence.com Let's Connect: Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: /@unlimitedailab/

Aug 27, 2018 • 24min
EP-291 Advice on Scaling Bacon Sports with Brian Cristiano
Bacon Sports is growing and with it comes new business challenges. Brian Cristiano, CEO of Bold Worldwide, joins Rob Cressy in a super candid conversation to share wisdom on how to scale Bacon Sports and take things to the next level. With more campaigns means higher output but less available time. How do you keep your pipeline strong while juggling multiple projects? What about building out a team? Why is it so important to have measurable KPI's set for 90 days out? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Rob & today’s guest on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Rob Cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - Facebook: /RobCressyBiz/ - Website: www.baconsports.comBrian Cristiano - LinkedIn:/briancristiano/ - Twitter: @BOLDCEO - Instagram: @BOLDCEO - Facebook: /BOLDCEO/ Websites:Bacon Sports: www.baconsports.comBold Worldwide: www.boldworldwide.comOther Awesome Content:Check out the Bacon Sports Podcast on iTunes, where I dish about sports + comedy + my journey of building the company.Check out Growing Bold on YouTube, Bold Worldwide CEO Brian Cristiano’s video journey of building a $100 million agency.Ways I can Help: AI Coaching For High Performing Leaders. Apply Today: https://robcressy.ai/ Helping Non-Tech Entrepreneurs Grow With AI - Join Us: https://www.weareunlimited.ai 5 Days To ChatGPT Confidence - Free Email Course: http://www.chatgptconfidence.com Let's Connect: Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: /@unlimitedailab/

Aug 21, 2018 • 13min
EP-290 Esports & Sponsorships with Stephen Buzby
How do brands get into Esports and how can you get more engagement out of your sponsorship dollars? Stephen Buzby, CEO at Revel Marketing, joins Rob Cressy to talk about this plus why it is important to get buy-in from an influencer you are working with. - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Rob & today’s guest on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Rob Cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - Facebook: /RobCressyBiz/ - Website: www.baconsports.comStephen Buzby - Linkedin: /stephen-buzby-96945617/ Websites:Bacon Sports: www.baconsports.comRevel Marketing: http://www.revelmarketing.co/If you enjoyed this podcast episode then check out The Rob Cressy Show on the Bacon Sports Podcast Network. On it we have conversations with creators and entrepreneurs about their success mindset and excellence. Other Awesome Content:Check out Growing Bold on YouTube, Bold Worldwide CEO Brian Cristiano’s video journey of building a $100 million agency.Ways I can Help: AI Coaching For High Performing Leaders. Apply Today: https://robcressy.ai/ Helping Non-Tech Entrepreneurs Grow With AI - Join Us: https://www.weareunlimited.ai 5 Days To ChatGPT Confidence - Free Email Course: http://www.chatgptconfidence.com Let's Connect: Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: /@unlimitedailab/

Aug 13, 2018 • 17min
EP-289 Tiger Woods is Back & How To Fix Golf
Tiger Woods just finished second in the PGA Championship and it sent shockwaves of excitement through the sports world. Dave Wakeman joins Rob Cressy to talk about the good and bad of Tiger Woods being back from the perspective of marketing the PGA tour and the overall health of the sport. While it was captivating to watch Tiger Woods in contention on Sunday of a major, what can be done to get fans to care about more than just one player? What about the winner Brooks Koepka. Why is no one talking about him and is that a problem? Is sports betting the answer? What about long drive contests and other micro events with more excitement and a shorter viewing time? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Rob & today’s guest on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Rob Cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - Facebook: /RobCressyBiz/ - Website: www.baconsports.comDave Wakeman - LinkedIn: /dwakeman/ - Twitter: @davidwakemanWebsites:Bacon Sports: www.baconsports.comWakeman Consulting Group: http://davewakeman.com/If you enjoyed this podcast episode then check out The Rob Cressy Show on the Bacon Sports Podcast Network. On it we have conversations with creators and entrepreneurs about their success mindset and excellence. Other Awesome Content:Check out Growing Bold on YouTube, Bold Worldwide CEO Brian Cristiano’s video journey of building a $100 million agency.Ways I can Help: AI Coaching For High Performing Leaders. Apply Today: https://robcressy.ai/ Helping Non-Tech Entrepreneurs Grow With AI - Join Us: https://www.weareunlimited.ai 5 Days To ChatGPT Confidence - Free Email Course: http://www.chatgptconfidence.com Let's Connect: Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: /@unlimitedailab/

Aug 6, 2018 • 21min
EP-288 Bacon Sports Brand Design Process
Gil Nevo, founder of Brand School, joins Rob Cressy to talk about the new Bacon Sports brand design and how they collaborated for three months (as part of a brand coaching program) to clarify the messaging & offering. I recently launched the newest version of the Bacon Sports website, and almost no one knew what was going on behind the scenes to make it happen. This gives some insight into the process, questioning, and thinking. We also delve into the power of branding and importance of hiring a coach.- In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Rob & today’s guest on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Rob Cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - Facebook: /RobCressyBiz/ - Website: www.baconsports.comGil Nevo - Instagram: @brandschool.live - Website: brandschool.liveIf you enjoyed this podcast episode then check out The Rob Cressy Show on the Bacon Sports Podcast Network. On it we have conversations with creators and entrepreneurs about their success mindset and excellence. Other Awesome Content:Check out Growing Bold on YouTube, Bold Worldwide CEO Brian Cristiano’s video journey of building a $100 million agency.Ways I can Help: AI Coaching For High Performing Leaders. Apply Today: https://robcressy.ai/ Helping Non-Tech Entrepreneurs Grow With AI - Join Us: https://www.weareunlimited.ai 5 Days To ChatGPT Confidence - Free Email Course: http://www.chatgptconfidence.com Let's Connect: Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: /@unlimitedailab/

Jul 23, 2018 • 27min
EP-287 25 Athletes Under 25 With The Strongest Brands with Jesse Ghiorzi
Which athletes under 25 years old do you think have the hottest brands? Jesse Ghiorzi, Director of Brand Strategy at Charge, joins Rob Cressy to talk about the Charge 25 Under 25. Which Celtics player shockingly came in at number one? Why was Lonzo Ball left off this years list? Why was the NBA strongly represented yet baseball and hockey were nowhere to be found? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Rob & today’s guest on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Rob Cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - Facebook: /RobCressyBiz/ - Website: www.baconsports.comJesse Ghiorzi - Twitter: @jesseghiorzi - Website: www.charge25under25.comOther Awesome Content:Check out Growing Bold on YouTube, Bold Worldwide CEO Brian Cristiano’s video journey of building a $100 million agency.Ways I can Help: AI Coaching For High Performing Leaders. Apply Today: https://robcressy.ai/ Helping Non-Tech Entrepreneurs Grow With AI - Join Us: https://www.weareunlimited.ai 5 Days To ChatGPT Confidence - Free Email Course: http://www.chatgptconfidence.com Let's Connect: Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: /@unlimitedailab/

Jul 16, 2018 • 20min
EP-286 Paul George, Kawhi Leonard & NBA Market Size with Jesse Ghiorzi
How much does market size mean to the growth of the brand of an NBA player? Jesse Ghiorzi, Director of Brand Strategy at Charge, joins Rob Cressy to talk about if Paul George will be able to grow his brand in Oklahoma City at the same level as if he were in Los Angeles. Also, Kawhi Leonard has virtually no social media presence yet he wants major dollars from shoe brands. Something doesn't add up here. - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Rob & today’s guest on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Rob Cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - Facebook: /RobCressyBiz/ - Website: www.baconsports.comJesse Ghiorzi - Twitter: @jesseghiorzi - Website: www.charge25under25.comOther Awesome Content:Check out Growing Bold on YouTube, Bold Worldwide CEO Brian Cristiano’s video journey of building a $100 million agency.Ways I can Help: AI Coaching For High Performing Leaders. Apply Today: https://robcressy.ai/ Helping Non-Tech Entrepreneurs Grow With AI - Join Us: https://www.weareunlimited.ai 5 Days To ChatGPT Confidence - Free Email Course: http://www.chatgptconfidence.com Let's Connect: Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: /@unlimitedailab/