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Life in the Front Office Podcast Presented By Sports Business Ventures

Jake Hirshman
College Athletics
Baseball
Ohio University
PGA Tour
Artificial Intelligence
Fundraising
Sports Business Ventures
Playfly Sports
Wasserman
Leadership Development
Michigan State University
Revenue Generation
Leadership
Networking
Fan Experience
Sports
USA Pickleball
USA Fencing
Mentorship
Hyperice

The Life in the Front Office Podcast presented by Sports Business Ventures is hosted and produced by Jake Hirshman. Episodes feature executives and guests across the sports business and entertainment industry to provide insights focused on their industry vertical, and shine a light on the journeys of many in the industry in addition to lessons learned and advice they have for others! Podcast Promo... more

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Latest Episodes

Series: Ohio U Sports Ad Series 6 Ep 10

Guest: Grant Hall, VP Business Operations & Strategy at Legends Global

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The Huddle by SBV - Josh Marriner, Arizona Cardinals

Series: Tech & AI Series Ep 5

Title: The Evolution of Sports Technology

Guest: Tod Caflisch

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The Huddle by SBV - Maria Mullan-Ripley, ASU Athletics

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Recent Guests

Grant Hall
Executive at Legends Global, Ohio University triple Bobcat
Legends Global
Episode: Ohio S6 Ep 10 with Grant Hall, Legends Global
Joshua Marriner
Executive with Arizona Cardinals responsible for player engagement and development
Arizona Cardinals
Episode: The Huddle by SBV - Josh Marriner, Arizona Cardinals
Tod Caflisch
Longtime sports tech executive
Various sports organizations (Spurs, Hornets, Grizzlies, Red Wings, Vikings)
Episode: Tech & AI Series Ep 5 - The Evolution of Sports Technology with Tod Caflisch, longtime sports tech executive
Maria Mullan-Ripley
Director of Fundraising at Arizona State University (ASU) Athletics
Arizona State University
Episode: The Huddle by SBV - Maria Mullan-Ripley, ASU Athletics
Domenick DiMinni
Executive at Adobe focused on sports tech and AI applications
Adobe
Episode: Tech & AI series Ep 4 - Content, Tech & AI Tools in Sports Business with Domenick DiMinni, Adobe Sports & Live Entertainment
Josh Barney
Conference organizer and technology leader with a background in NBA venues and SEAT involvement
Utah Jazz, SEAT
Episode: The Huddle by SBV - Josh Barney, SEAT Conference
Geoff Kalan
EVP Corporate Strategy and Finance at Playfly Sports
Playfly Sports
Episode: Tech & AI Series Ep 3 with Geoff Kalan, EVP Corporate Strategy at Plafly - Starting an Agency from Scratch
Josh Cohen
Consultant, CAA Icon
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Episode: The Huddle by SBV - Greg Krug, Navigate and Josh Cohen, CAA Icon
Greg Krug
Senior Director, Navigate Consulting
Navigate Consulting
Episode: The Huddle by SBV - Greg Krug, Navigate and Josh Cohen, CAA Icon

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Outstanding

    Jake is an outstanding interviewer and his knowledge of the industry is great. He understands what it takes to excel in the sports landscape and provides valuable insights into the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robert “Stats” Sampson
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome Pro Sports Info

    This podcast is full of excellent guests, with great industry knowledge for all of those aspire to join or learn more about the sports industry. Jake does a fantastic job of asking probing questions to these very talented and successful leaders in the sports industry. I highly suggest a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tastetastemeherer
    United States5 years ago
  • I really enjoy this podcast

    I like hearing about the guest’s career and how they got to where they are.

    I’d also be interested in understanding a typical day of their current job and the most important skills that are needed for their current job. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melinda Cook
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Listen

    Kudos to Jake and Andy for putting together this podcast to give young aspiring students an inside look at the business of sports. Rest assured that this podcast will quickly make it onto our our must listen at Ohio University !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Kahler
    United States8 years ago

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- The show is seen as a valuable inside look at sports business careers.
- Guests are described as knowledgeable leaders offering practical insights.
- Listeners appreciate the host's industry knowledge and interview sharpness.
- Fans note the episodes are helpful for students and aspiring professionals in sports business.

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The Huddle by SBV - Maria Mullan-Ripley, ASU Athletics
Q: What are the key differences between fundraising in college athletics and other sectors?
College athletics fundraising often involves larger staff sizes, a focus on student impact across many sports, and a strong tie to the university identity, with opportunities for large-scale capital campaigns and endowment-style support.
The Huddle by SBV - Maria Mullan-Ripley, ASU Athletics
Q: How does ASU structure its fundraising department and allocate donor dollars across sports?
Donor funds are allocated based on donor interests; funds can be restricted to specific sports or kept as flexible 'donor-centric' resources that support various needs across all 26 sports.
The Huddle by SBV - Maria Mullan-Ripley, ASU Athletics
Q: What's the best way for someone to start in fundraising and what does a typical career path look like?
Start in entry-level roles like development coordinator or graduate assistant, focus on relationship-building and donor engagement, and progressively move into major gifts and operations as you learn the processes that support donors and student-athletes.
Tech & AI Series Ep 2 with Mike Carney, CEO of OnDeck Partners - Multi-Team Ownership and Minor League Baseball + Private Equity
Q: What learning from minor league baseball communities and investment translates to private equity leadership?
He highlights the importance of understanding community value, ballpark investments, and fan experience as core drivers of growth and returns, suggesting successful PE in sports hinges on clear communication with both communities and investors.
Tech & AI Series Ep 2 with Mike Carney, CEO of OnDeck Partners - Multi-Team Ownership and Minor League Baseball + Private Equity
Q: How is your path unique and where did you see the strategy analytics realm going and how did that help you get to ultimately where you got to?
He explains that his path combined strategy, analytics, and hands-on leadership to drive engagement and accountability, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration and real results over theoretical plans.

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