Thought Leaders
I Crashed, I Learned and I Led — 5 Things Skateboarding Taught Me About Leadership
My years on the halfpipe weren't just a thrill ride — they also yielded some lessons that have served me well as a business leader
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Building a Business
The Cavinder Twins and Raising Cane’s Owner & Founder Reveal the Secret Sauce of Success
Todd Graves, owner and founder of Raising Cane's, and Hanna and Haley Cavinder, NIL trailblazers and entrepreneurs, discuss the passion and drive it takes to succeed in business on the new episode of "The Playbook."
By Dan Bova
Building a Business
Is Horse Racing the Next Big League? Meet the Founders Betting on It
The National Thoroughbred League, founded by Randall Lane and Bob Daugherty and supported by celebrities like Lamar Jackson and Julius Erving, hopes to modernize horse racing through team competition, media storytelling and fan engagement while prioritizing horse safety and growth.
By Leo Zevin
Entrepreneurs
Inspired by the Masters? Bring Your Work Hustle to the Golf Course with Mind Caddie, Now $99.99.
If the Masters made you realize that your game needs work, check out this performance coaching audio app.
Business Accounting
This Team Is Making Sports History by Giving Fans Ownership
The city of Oakland is reviving its sports legacy, and you can be a part of it.
Building a Business
‘Never Looked Back’: She Ditched Her Career in Tech to Pursue Her Fitness Passion and Now Runs the Largest Climbing Gym Network in America
Anne-Worley Moelter, CEO of Movement, shares her career journey and best advice for entrepreneurs looking to achieve big things.
By Dan Bova
Building a Business
‘Disrupt to Democratize’: How This Former Art Teacher and Sports Marketer Founded a $75 Million Athlete Media Empire
PlayersTV, co-founded by Collin Castellaw and Deron Guidrey, is an athlete- and fan-owned media network redefining sports media. It has achieved a $75 million pre-money valuation, demonstrating the appeal of its innovative model.
By Leo Zevin
Business News
10 Motivating Quotes From Boxing Legend George Foreman, Who Was Paid More Than $100 Million to Endorse His Grills
The two-time world champion and entrepreneur was as good with his words as he was with his fists.
By David James
Business Branding
“You Have to Grow Up Fast”: How This College Athlete Became a CEO Before Turning 18
18-year-old Boogie Fland signed his first NIL deal at 15, becoming New York's first high school athlete to secure a sponsorship. As he prepares for the NBA draft, he reflects on the insights he learned from his business manager, Julian Aiken, with Entrepreneur.
By Leo Zevin
Building a Business
“I Wanted to Build Things Fans Could Enjoy”: How Playmaker Turned Athlete Podcasts Into a $25 Million Media Machine
Playmaker transformed athlete-hosted podcasts into a $25 million media powerhouse by combining engaging video content and authentic talent. Playmaker was acquired by Better Collective, a global digital sports media group, in 2024.
By Leo Zevin
Business News
NBC Makes $3 Billion Deal to Lock Up Olympics Through 2036
Comcast NBCUniversal announced a $3 billion deal with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that will keep the Olympics on NBC and Peacock through 2036.
By David James
Building a Business
At Age 55, He Walked Away From a Massive Venture Capital Firm to Pursue His Sports Dream. Now His Professional Fighters League Is Valued at $1 Billion.
Donn Davis, founder, chairman and co-owner of the Professional Fighters League, explains his philosophy for growth where everybody wins.
By Dan Bova
Thought Leaders
‘Hustle Like You’re Broke’: Michael Strahan Shares the Mindset That Drives His Success
Michael Strahan and his SMAC Entertainment co-founder Constance Schwartz-Morini discuss the game plan for their latest launch, Michael Strahan Design Lab.
By Dan Bova
Building a Business
From the Greens to the Screens — How This Entrepreneur Is Driving Golf’s Cultural Renaissance
Chad Mumm is reshaping golf's image with Full Swing, making the sport more compelling for a wider audience. He is also capitalizing on golf's pop culture rise with Happy Gilmore 2 and The Vanity Index podcast.
By Leo Zevin
Thought Leaders
‘We Need a Whole Bunch of Niceness in the World’: Shaq Shares What Four Decades of High-Pressure Situations Has Taught Him About Leadership
Four-time NBA champion, entrepreneur and investor Shaquille O'Neal spoke about his new businesses and his unique leadership style.
By Dan Bova
Thought Leaders
‘A Light Bulb Went Off’ When Erin Andrews Saw a Glaring Gap in the Sports Market. Now, Taylor Swift Wears Her Clothing Line.
WEAR by Erin Andrews co-founders Erin Andrews and Constance Schwartz-Morini explain how they stitched together a dynamic apparel business.
By Dan Bova
Building a Business
“Nothing Is Obvious the First Time”: How This Serial Entrepreneur Is Redefining Sports Media with On3
On3 founder and serial entrepreneur Shannon Terry shares his thoughts on the evolving sports media landscape and his insights on building and growing a business from personal experience.
By Leo Zevin
Building a Business
How This Boutique Sports Agency Is Beating Billion-Dollar Giants at Their Own Game
Zac Hiller of LAA Sports and Entertainment shares his experience as a young founder in an industry of established giants.
By Leo Zevin
Side Hustle
This 29-Year-Old Quit Working 12-Hour Overnight Shifts Because Her Side Hustle Brings In Up to $8,000 a Month: ‘It Makes Me Happy’
Breanna Meertins picked up a fun hobby in her free time — then learned about an opportunity that would change everything.
By Amanda Breen
Side Hustle
‘$220,000 in 3 Months’: These Friends — One a Former Apple Engineer — Started a Side Hustle By Revamping an ‘Unruly, Ugly’ Product in Their Garage
Cristina Ashbaugh and Kelly McGee launched Yardsale to solve a common but often overlooked problem.
By Amanda Breen
Thought Leaders
‘Show Me the Money!’: How this Talent Agent Helps Stars Like Tracy McGrady and Gradey Dick Turn Their Platforms Into Multi-Million Dollar Brands
Cecil White, a top agent at WME Sports, assists high-profile athletes in turning their platforms into lucrative brand deals by aligning their personal values with strategic partnerships.
By Leo Zevin
Business News
UFC’s Dana White Joins Mark Zuckerberg As a Meta Board Member — Is a Choke Button Coming Soon?
Meta named three new members to its board of directors, including bombastic UFC CEO Dana White.
By David James
Building a Business
Boxing Legend Canelo Álvarez Is Fighting for Another Title — The Undisputed Champion of Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
The world champion boxer is pouring his passion into tequila-infused beverages that pack an authentic punch.
By Leo Zevin
Business News
‘Coffee Is Life’: NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler’s Pandemic Side Hustle Is Now a Brick-and-Mortar Shop
The Miami Heat superstar opened his first Big Face Coffee shop in Miami's Design District and said he wants "to be in every Zoom call, every meeting."
By David James
Building a Business
‘Be Confident When You Ask Someone For Money’: Shaq Gives His Best Advice to Student Entrepreneurs
On the new show, "The Grind," Shaquille O'Neal leads a group of investors and mentors looking for the next big idea.
By Dan Bova
Entrepreneurs
‘I Lost My Mind’: Erin Andrews Explains What It’s Like to Be in the Middle of the Taylor Swift Effect
The sports broadcasting legend reveals her business playbook for her thriving apparel line WEAR by Erin Andrews.
By Dan Bova
Business News
Steve Cohen, Point72 Founder and NY Mets Owner, on What It Takes to Be an Elite Investor or a Pro Athlete
Cohen also revealed the questions he asks potential hires, including "what makes them tick" and how flexible they are.