Turnkey Search Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast

In this episode, Kate – a former Olympic rower – talks about working on the client side vs. the agency side, and how being in her current position enables her to create her own strategies and set her own path. She also touches on:  The "myth" that being on the client side is easier than working with agencies Facets of being a team leader Career goals and realities "Managing up" and communicating effectively  This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. #####

Martin talks with us about applying his background as a development specialist to his current role, and what it's like to work under industry icon Gene Smith. He also shares:   Forcing himself to get comfortable with change Taking "the long view" when making decisions about his professional future How he applies lessons he learned as a college athlete to his professional career "Never counting the change in another man's pocket" This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. #####

A passionate innovator, Jeff shares his thoughts on the future of ticketing, and his "win today" approach. He also discusses:  The importance of knowing – and being able to communicate – your core values The effort he has made to accept and learn from constructive criticism How sometimes the best thing you can do for your career is stay put This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. #####

Rocky's career has taken many different (and exciting!) turns. Today, we listen to him relate his experiences as both an employee of the NFL, and his work on the brand side of sports business. Specifically, he discusses:  "Resetting" his career The impact of mentors on his professional development What he finds fulfilling about working in college athletic Contributing to society beyond sports.  This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. #####

Cole talks with us about the omni-channel opportunities he's focused on at Fanatics, and the B2B goals he's focused on in his new role. In addition, he shares: His previous career at Ticketmaster The consumer benefits of marrying the e-commerce and in-venue experiences The value of being assertive in the workplace The importance of good storytelling This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. #####

When Bill first thought about joining Aspire, he looked at the two key components he considers when evaluating any opportunity: who are the people involved/what is the leadership like; and what are the opportunities for professional growth/learning? He shares his thoughts on those points, as well as:   What is was like being the company's first employee The growth opportunities he envisions for Aspire This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. #####

Rob shares with us the decision-making process that led him back to the sales world after hosting a live show on Versus. He also discusses: The details behind one of his favorite deals How, in the agency world, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery When to make your hardest call of the day This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search.   #####

Will talks about how a legal challenge Tough Mudder faced early in the brand's existence set the tone for their future success. He also shares:   How – and why – he shifted from a government career in counter-terrorism to, ultimately, sports business entrepreneurship The challenges of being an entrepreneur His advice to "understand before you can be understood" This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. #####

Sakiya shares that she never intended to work in sports business, but an encounter with Tom Garfinkel took her from the traditional ad agency world to Chip Ganassi Racing, and she hasn't looked back since. Sakiya shares:   What she loves most about working on the agency side (hint: it's the spice of life) Her aversion to being a micro-manager How not having a five-year plan has worked to her advantage This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. #####

Daniel credits his decision to leave home as a 12-year-old to attend boarding school as his most significant career-defining moment, as it taught him not to fear risk. He shares those details in today's podcast, and talks about:  How he gravitates to ambitious people and major challenges How to drive a culture of innovation in practice His thoughts on working in the "smiles business" This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. #####

Lisa's passion for serving students helped her transition from a career in student affairs as Assistant Dean of Students to the athletic department. Now, as a firm athletics convert, she speaks with us about:  The importance of working in a team whose members aren't afraid to speak up What the NCAA – and its member institutions – could do better Her continual focus on improving the experience of the student-athlete This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. #####

To call the start of Jimmy's career in sports business unorthodox is an understatement: he credits sneaking into Madison Square Garden after the San Antonio Spurs won the NBA title as the experience that opened his eyes to our industry. In today's podcast, Jimmy talks us through that experience, and discusses:  The value he places on enthusiasm over aptitude when hiring The importance of getting out of your comfort zone What he loves about working on the agency side This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. #####

Ilan Ben-Hanan, VP of Programming and Acquisitions at ESPN, speaks with us today about his most cherished professional accomplishment: the creation of Jimmy V Week at ESPN. He also shares:  The value he places on mentorship The original career he envisioned for himself at ESPN This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. #####

Derek Belch, Founder & CEO, STRIVR Labs, shares how he got on the path to creating his own company, STRIVR Labs. His path from MBA student, to coach, to Founder and CEO of his own company is an interesting and seamless journey. Listen as he describes the successes and pitfalls of starting your own business, including: Working with coaches and players to create a useful VR product Relying on a problem-to-solution approach during development Pursuing his passions at a high cost Prioritizing family and business Using VR to solve problems. This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. #####

Seth, SVP of Media at Major League Soccer, joins us today to share the thought process behind his past career changes, and the role of risk-taking in his career. He also discusses: Major professional accomplishments Adapting to the ever-changing media-consumption landscape How he initially envisioned his career playing out His thoughts on vision, drive, and relationship development/network-building The encounter he had as a 12-year-old that positioned him for professional success This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. #####

Our most recent episode features an interview with Chris Marinak, Senior Vice President of League Economics and Strategy at Major League Baseball. Marinak talks about how his love for the game led him to abandon his financial services career for a life in sports business, and shares his Winter Meetings rite-of-passage story.

This podcast features Geoff Lester, Head of Partnerships and Business Development at StubHub. Lester opens up about the revolutionary new ticketing platform developed by StubHub and the 76ers, and his biggest career "wins". He also shares his thoughts on what makes a good manager, the importance of honesty in the professional world, and what it was like for him to be named to this year's 40U40 class. 

This episode features Dr. Patrick Kraft, Director of Athletics at Temple University. Dr. Kraft talks about how earning his PhD has influenced his work as an Athletic Director, his father's impact on his career, and how he balances a demanding career with a young family. 

Today's episode features Adam Davis, a member of the Forty Under 40 Class of 2016. Davis, Chief Revenue Officer at the New Jersey Devils, shares a turning point in his sales career. He also gives his viewpoint on career choices, moving to a "challenger brand", and what it was like to find out he'd been named to this year's 40U40 class. 

Today's episode features Al Guido, President of the San Francisco 49ers and a member of the 40U40 Class of 2016. Guido shares his decision to send a bold email to the Jones family after interviewing for a job with the Cowboys. The ramifications of that decision completely altered the trajectory of his sports business career.