Esports Business Network Podcast

EBNP #059, our guest is none other than Danny Martin, CEO of Esposure.gg. This episode is a little different than our normal episodes recorded virtually over the internet, this episode was recorded on-location at Galveston Island Esports Summit 2021. Danny joined me at our booth and we talked about his evolutions in the Gaming & Esports Industry, we talked about the rebranding of Geekletes to Esposure, and we talked about the future of Esports. Enjoy!

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EBNP #058, our guest is Jay Melamed, the CEO of XP League. In this podcast, Jay and I talk about the process of building an Esports Tournament platform and franchise, the state of scholastic Esports, and how to adapt in an ever evolving Esports Industry. Enjoy!

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EBNP #057, our guest is Russell Folwell. Russell, also known as My_Magnum_Hurts, is a Facebook Gaming Partner with over 22 thousand followers. We talk about his history playing videos games, why he started streaming, and how he's bringing mobile gaming tournaments to his community. Enjoy!

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EBNP #055, our guest is Ben Feferman, Chief Executive Officer of Amuka Esports.
In this podcast, we discuss Ben's motivation to start an Esports company,
how the company operates, and current events in the Esports Industry. Enjoy!

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2:39 INTRODUCTION: BEN FEFERMAN

5:25 FOUNDATION: VISIONARY ENTREPRENEUR

6:19 FUNDAMENTALS: IDEATION TO OPERATION

7:52 EXECUTABLES: RAISING CAPITAL

15:58 MISSIONS: WHEN TO PIVOT

23:31 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CONTENT CREATIONS FOR PURPOSE

43:28 EVOLUTIONS: REIMAGINING THE ESPORTS INDUSTRY

EBNP #054, our guest is Magnus Leppäniemi, the President of Esports at Esports Entertainment Group. In this podcast, we discuss Magnus career in Gaming & Esports, the operations of running a publicly traded Esports Company, and how he intends to grow the business from his role at the company. Enjoy!

2:04 Introduction: Magnus Leppäniemi
6:26 Foundation: Magnus' Built Partnerships in Esports
10:33 Operation: Magnus' Team Work in Esports
13:50 Innovation: Magnus' Moves the Needle in Esports
19:24 Diversification: Magnus' Grows Business in Esports

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EBNP #053, our guest is Trevor Berneking, Director of Esports & Intramurals at Buena Vista University. In this episode, we talk about Trevor's journey into leadership of a Collegiate Esports Program, the process of building a program from scratch, and what direction Education in Esports is heading. Enjoy!

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2:15 Introduction: Trevor Berneking

6:23 Backstory: Trevor's Gaming Origins

EBN Podcast #051, our guest is David Kaelin, the Founder & CEO of Classic Game Fest & Game Over Video Games. In this podcast, I interview David about his journey from Electronics Sales Associate at a big box retailer to Owner & Operator of Game Over Video Games, what was the origin story of Classic Game Fest, and his observations of the resale market for Retro Video Games. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #050, our guest is Drew Proctor, host of the Esports Careers Podcast. In this podcast, I interview Drew about his motivations in starting the podcast, how he approaches production & collaboration, and what he sees is the future of Esports. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #049, our guest is Shawn Smith, the Chief Platform Officer of GYO Score. In this podcast, we discuss the development of GYO Score, the current state of Scholastic Esports, and the future path to pro for Collegiate Esports. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #048, our guest is Adam Lopez, Esports Coordinator at Irvine Valley College. In this podcast, we talk about Adam's experience in Gaming from the perspective of growing up in Northern California, how he got into Collegiate Esports, and what are some of the benefits of joining a Collegiate Esports Program. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #047, our guest is Ben Bueno, the CEO of Beacons.GG. In this podcast, we talk about how Ben began developing his company, what the process has been working with local companies & sponsors, and how his company is helping tournament organizers connect with local sponsors. Enjoy!


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EBNP #046 - CHRIS BOOP LESSARD (MONKEY BUBBLE)

EBN Podcast #045, our guests are Jake Hicks & Nefi Lopez of The Law of Esports. In this podcast, we discuss the evolution of how the guys got into gaming, the reason why they decided to start their podcast, and how they plan to help their listeners succeed in the Esports industry. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #044, our guest is Marc Patterson, the CEO of Connected Realm Entertainment & the Co-Chair of LA Venture Association Gaming. In this podcast, we dive into the future of mobile gaming from portables to mixed reality, we discuss role of media in combination with gameplay, and we chat about the visions for the future. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #043, our guest is Michael Wisnios, the Director of Strategic Partnerships for GGLeagues. In this podcast, we discuss topics from grassroots to pro level obstacles facing Esports, we talk about how collegiate is building a path to pro, and how the future of Esports is being shaped in the here and now. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #042, our guest is Luis Laca, the President of Corporate at Pulse Esports Gaming Arena. In this podcast, I chat with Luis about his history in Esports, we talk about collegiate Esports, and we also learn what Pulse is aiming to accomplish in the industry. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #041, our guest is UZAIR HASAN, Founder of Esports How. In this podcast, I interview Uzair and discover the reason why he started his company Esports How. You'll learn that he has been working on the company since he was in high school and saw the need for educational resources teaching those motivated to produce & host tournaments. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #040, our guest is Mario Prosperino, Co-Founder of ESPAT. ESPAT stands for Esports Pixels & Technology. Mario and his team have been developing a tool set to provide companies a simplistic & convenient way to collect content. In this podcast, we discuss Mario's career leading up to founding ESPAT, what are some the challenges ESPAT is facing in their development, and what problems ESPAT aims to solve in the future. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #039, our guest is Alexander Zavoloka, CEO & Co-Founder of StreamHERO. StreamHERO aims to provide niche community & medium sized streamers, monetization features for live broadcasting, that traditionally was not accessible to content creators without affiliations to advertising agencies. Alexander's industry credibility speaks for its self with cumulatively over 18 years of experience starting as a professional player in the game Unreal Tournament, an Esports Journalist, and an entrepreneur building businesses in the Esports Industry. In this podcast, we discuss the evolution of his career in the industry, what drives his entrepreneurial nature, and what the future holds for StreamHERO. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #038, our guest is Kyree Ware the Founder of Centric Gaming. Kyree was introduced to video games early in his childhood, he found himself playing for hours burning the midnight oil grinding for the love of the game. His game of choice would become Call of Duty, where he excelled to a level of establishing his own team. In 2020, he alongside Dion Waiters & Wilson M. Arroyo took  Centric Gaming to the next level of professional esports. In this podcast, you'll learn about the man behind Centric Gaming, what mindset built the success of Centric Gaming, and what drives their passion for competition. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #036, our guest is Abby Sherlock, a graduate student at University of Southern California & fellow of USC Esports. Abby is a woman of many complexities, just exchanging a few minutes of conversation you'll shortly realize that she's exceeding far beyond her peers in the industry. It is easy to see that she's no slacker and aims to achieve extraordinarily great accomplishments. In this podcast, we discuss her nomadic upbringing with a robust understanding of American culture, we talk about her engagement with video games, and the research she is doing for her graduate thesis. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #034, our guest is Taylor Gach of ESPIN.GG. Taylor is the Director of Partnerships at Stay Plugged In, also know as ESPIN.GG. Taylor has worked in the entertainment & sports industry throughout her career, while working in college she was a character actress for Disney and that experience helped her find her way into a role in traditional sports marketing with the Los Angeles Angels professional baseball team. Now, offered the opportunity to take on a leadership role in Esports, she is now expanding the market of Esports. In this podcast, we talk about how there are different markets in Esports, how Esports is integrating into grade schools, and what is the future of Carolina Esports Hub. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #033, our guest is Rob "StreetTacoEater" Davis, the Head Honcho of Delta V Esports. Rob is extraordinarily talented having built a serious following around his company Delta V Esports and ofcourse a health streaming career as a Twitch Streamer. Rob has accomplished a lot in Gaming & Esports having ran a LAN Center, helped players & content creators build their careers in Gaming & Esports, and raised a family of gamers in his household. In this podcast, Rob and I get to chat about the history of Esports, what it takes to be successful in the industry, and where the industry is going in the future. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #032, our guest is Mark-Anthony Fernandez, Co-Founder & President of Rare Xcellence. Mark-Anthony is an entrepreneur with a tenured history in the entertainment business. He helped to co-found Rare Xcellance to compete at the highest levels in Esports. Rare Xcellance was established by forming a team to compete in PUBG and has since grown to sign a roster of pro Apex Legends players soon to compete in Apex Legends Global Series. In this podcast, we talk about how we built our experience in Gaming & Esports, what it takes to operate an Esports Org, and how teams can generate revenue. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #031, our guest is Chase Peterson, the CEO of Premier Esports. Chase is a gifted individual  with a talent for building brand & community. Premier Esports is a community that he built that is designed to empower players & content creators in pursuing their careers in Gaming & Esports. Chase has lots of experience in sales and marketing, he's used these skills to generate revenue for his team through sponsors & advertisers. In this podcast, Chase and I get to dive into how to build a brand in Esports, how to provide community with value, and how can companies innovate in the industry. Enjoy!

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EBN Podcast #030, our guest is Rebecca De Frietas, the Founder + Owner  of Shoutcaster_Ltd. Rebecca is a real gamer, her level of authenticity is unmatched & she is incredibly knowledgeable about the intricacies of event production & coordination. She's using the experience she's built being an international globe trotting gamer & high level event production professional to provide consultation & services to Esports. In this podcast, we discuss her gaming history, how she travelled the world learning abroad, and how she's now cross-platforming those skills to Esports Events.  Enjoy!

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Welcome to the Esports Business Network Podcast, I am your host Trent Knox.
I'm the Founder & CEO of Esports Business Network. This is EBN Podcast #029, our guests are Empress333 & Echo Rose from 7citiesgaming. What can I say these are two incredibly skilled & talent women making sure their name goes down in the history books for paving the way in Esports. They've both done great work in developing the culture of Esports at a high level. They've made a lot of opportunities happen for both players offline in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, as well as, for international players abroad. This podcast dives deep into the process of building in Esports. Enjoy!

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Welcome to the Esports Business Network Podcast, I am your host Trent Knox.
I'm the Founder & CEO of Esports Business Network. This is EBN Podcast #028, our guests is Kris Goins, the Founder & CEO of Loudstream Media. Kris is an industry professional & entrepreneur that I met on the platform Clubhouse. After having a insightful conversation about what her platform is bringing to the online virtual festival space, I had to have her on to discuss what she's doing. In this episode, we talk about how she discovered the concept to form Loudstream Media and what to expect from their upcoming festival, LoudstreamNOLA. We talk about how she plans to incorporate Gaming & Esports into her virtual festival circuit and how the partnerships & technology will revolutionize the way we attend festivals. She aims to bring another level of mixed reality to the Entertainment Industry. Enjoy!

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This is episode number 26 of the EBNP, our guest is Jakob Johnson, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of LAGr Gaming. Jakob's drive is admirable, you can see that in his accomplishments at such a young age. In the podcast, we discuss his entry into Gaming & Esports while he was still in middle school, the learning experience he gained from coordinating events as a young entrepreneur, and how he's developing his team & teaching others how to get involved in Esports.

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This is episode number 24 of the EBNP,  our guest is Leon Turner, the Chairman & Founder of The Legion Mob. Leon founded The Legion Mob to connect those who maybe need a distraction from current goings on in the world, and provide them an outlet through a community in Gaming & Esports. The overall aim of the organisation is to build up competitive teams and compete at the highest levels in multiple games. In this podcast, Leon and Trent Knox open up about some of the emotional aspects of Gaming & Esports, how our life circumstance influence but do not control our success, and how being less toxic can benefit the industry & culture of Esports. Enjoy!

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Welcome to the Esports Business Network Podcast, I am your host Trent Knox. I'm the Founder & CEO of Esports Business Network. 

This is episode number 22 of the EBNP,  our guest is Cam Adair, the founder of Game Quitters and the Director of Research & Development at Intenta. Cam Adair is a renowned public speaker in the Mental Health Awareness space around Gaming & Esports, specializing in the topic of addiction as it pertains to video games. In this podcast, we discuss the reason why he established Game Quitters, what behaviors may signify someone is struggling with video game addiction, and some of the deeper & darker problems facing Esports. Enjoy!

Welcome to the Esports Business Network Podcast, I am your host Trent Knox. I'm the Founder & CEO of Esports Business Network. This is episode number 21 of the EBNP,  our guest is Sam Elizondo, Owner of LFG Cybercafe & Esports in Education Foundation. He's been involved in the gaming and esports industry for 14 years spanning all facets from competitive events to direct sales and even coaching. He's currently advising the city of San Antonio & local school districts as a consultant through Esports in Education Foundation.  We discuss the process of opening a Local Area Network Center (LAN Center), how to diversify in business during these trying times, and the evolution of Esports in Education. Enjoy!

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EBN SWAPCAST #002 - PREMIER ESPORTS PODCAST (CHASE PETERSON)

PREMIER ESPORTS PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/premieresports

EBN Podcast #018, our guest is Johnny Weaver, the Head Honcho of Click Gaming. Johnny is a veteran in the Esports Industry, you could say he's played every role one could imagine in Esports. Early in his career, he was a professional Halo player, and having crafted his skills playing Halo, he graduated from being a player to being a tournament organizer. He's elevated Click Gaming to be a household name in, both offline & online, amateur Esports Tournaments. In addition the impact he's made on both grassroots & professional Esports, should not go without mention. In this episode, learn more about how Johnny Weaver and Click Gaming are building the future of Esports, Enjoy!

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EBN SWAPCAST #001 - NERKCO OFFICIAL PODCAST (CHACO UNASHAMED)

In this episode, Cameron Shelby and Trent Knox are guests on the Nerkco Official Podcast. 

Welcome to the Esports Business Network Podcast, I am your host Trent Knox.
I'm the Founder & CEO of Esports Business Network. This is episode number 17 of the EBNP, our guest is David Strashnoy, the Chief Executive Officer of Betti Games. He's a lawyer who has possessed a passion for video games throughout his life. His startup, Betti Games, is looking to disrupt Esports Tournament Organization by using platform agnostic conversational artificial intelligence to source data via application program interfaces (api) to provide real-time stat tracking to Tournament Admins. In this podcast, you'll learn more about how his team and he have been utilizing Discord as an incubator for the development of this powerful tool. Enjoy!

On Episode 16 of the EBNP, our guest is Rebecca Longawa, the Founder and President of Happy Warrior. Her company specializes in networking & consulting brands on methods to activate & engage within the Esports Industry. Her journey begins in traditional sports where she sharpened her marketing & advertising skills working with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the face of adversity, she's been able to flip those skills to provide value with Esports. We hope that you enjoy the show.

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EBN Podcast #015, our guest is Nick D'Orazio, a graduate of Arizona State University where he studied FIlmmaking. He has since established a career in Entertainment working on television, film, gaming, and much more. He finds himself now as a key opinion leader and journalist in the Esports Industry working as the Director of Corporate Strategy for Inven Global. In this episode, we learn what experiences got him where he is today, how he established himself in the Esports Industry, and what he envisions for the Esports Industry of tomorrow.