SportsBiz with Rashaad
By Rashaad Ishmail
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SportsBiz with RashaadJun 08, 2021
Aaron Rodgers leaving Green Bay? Russell Wilson upset with Seattle's Front Office?
Today on the podcast, Royman Hernandez joins me to discuss some recent developments in the NFL, including Aaron Rodgers leaving Green Bay and Russell Wilson’s problems with the Front Office. For context, this episode was recorded back on July 13 prior to Rodgers reportedly showing up to training camp. Tap in to hear our thoughts on the situations and our predictions for what is to come.
Joshua Grady: NFL Agent & Founder of Grady Sports Agency and Grady Media
What’s good! Today on the podcast we’ve got Joshua Grady, current NFL Agent & Founder of Grady Sports Agency and Grady Media. Joshua is the perfect example of a young entrepreneur who is paving the way for future generations. He is the host of his very own Agent Talk podcast where he drops gems on all things football, investing, marriage, fatherhood, and God. You’re going to wanna tap into this episode and give this young man a listen. I promise you’ll be inspired to take control of your life and pursue nothing but greatness.
David Karasek: Founder & CEO at Tribe of Athletes
Switzerland? Olympics? Yessirrrrrr!!! Today’s episode features David Karasek, the Founder and CEO at Tribe of Athletes. David is a former Olympic swimmer who competed in the London 2012 Summer games. Since then, David has moved back to Zurich, where he is an online mindset coach who helps athletes with their mental game. He shares extremely powerful messages on the pod today, and it’s one that you WON’T want to miss!
Lauren Walsh: Founder and President of LW Branding
I’m super excited to share this episode that was actually recorded back in March. Lauren Walsh, the Founder and President of LW Branding, joins me to talk about her entrepreneurial journey through the world of sports. LW Branding is a boutique branding and marketing agency that specializes in working with professional athletes and influential thought leaders. Lauren shares her personal experiences and provides some great insights, especially for females looking to break into the industry.
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Aaron Locks: CEO & Founder of the National Academy of Athletics
We’re back with the SECOND collaboration of the season. This time, Aaron Locks, the CEO & Founder of the National Academy of Athletics joins me as part of his “Talk, Teach, Play” series. We chat about creating a career in youth sports, coaching, and the shape of the industry going forward.
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Arjan Dhillon: Incoming MBA/MSA Candidate at Ohio University
Joining me on this episode is incoming MBA/MSA Dual Degree Student at Ohio University, Arjan Dhillon. I wanted to bring Arjan on as the perfect example of someone like me who is chasing his dreams of working in the NFL, even coming from a country with no NFL teams. Arjan has a ton of great intern experience with multiple, globally recognized sports and entertainment firms and he brings a unique student perspective to the podcast this week.
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SML Sidelines Podcast Collaboration
We're BACK! Season 2. Let's get it! We've got a special episode to kick-off this season as Louis DiNunzio from the Sports Management Laurier Sidelines Podcast joins me for a collaboration. We talk about our backgrounds in sports, give some advice on how to break in the industry, and even chat about some of our favourite teams. I enjoyed recording this episode and I hope y'all are looking forward to an exciting season 2!
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Music: 'Wasting Time' by Sapajou & Yorgo H
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Armaan Ahluwalia: Manager of Business Analytics, Kansas City Chiefs
Sam Robertson: Assistant Coach, Barrie Jr. Sharks (PWHL)
Episode 10 today! We’re back with another guest, this time from the Barrie Jr. Sharks of the Provincial Women’s Hockey League in Ontario, Canada. Sam Robertson, the Assistant Coach, joins me to talk about his experiences to get where he is today, and his goals for the future. Sam also currently serves as a Small Business Advisor at Scotiabank, so he has a wide range of transferable skills that he has brought with him to the game of ice hockey. Tune in to hear Sam’s journey!
Lindsey Ok: NFL Blogger & Analyst
What’s good! We are back with another episode today, and another special guest. Joining me is NFL Blogger & Analyst, Lindsey Ok. We are going to talk about working on the social media side of sports and the challenges that come with it. We also touch on strategies to better market your brand over social media platforms. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
First Solo: Podcast & Life Updates
Shafiq Vallani: Player Agent & Advisor, Gryphon Sports Management
Rachel Farrell: Fan & Partner Marketing, NFL Canada
Kiana Scott: First Female OHL Scout, Erie Otters
Fantasy Football Preview with Chad Smith, Co-Host of PGF Podcast
Mike Wendling: Director of Event Services & Housekeeping, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Mike Wendling, the current Director of Event Services & Housekeeping for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, joins me on the podcast to share his unique path towards working in sports. He talks about taking a year off to teach children in Belize, gives his opinion on the debate over paying student-athletes, and explains what it’s like to work in collegiate athletics.
Haley Armstong: NCAA Student-Athlete, Indiana University
Intro to SportsBiz with Rashaad
Welcome to the very first episode of #SportsBiz with Rashaad! Today, I get asked a series of questions so that you can all learn more about me. Keeping it simple, straightforward, and to the point, you'll be listening to my life experiences so far, while gaining a deeper understanding of my driving factors behind creating this podcast. Hope you enjoy!
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SportsBiz with Rashaad (Trailer)
Welcome to SportsBiz with Rashaad! Join me on my journey as I try to break into the sports industry through interviews, conversations, and storytelling. We’ll go behind the scenes to explore the business side of sports with special guests from an array of different backgrounds. If you want to learn about having a career in the sports industry, this is the place to be!