The Sports Business Leaders Podcast
The Sports Business Leaders Podcast
Podcast Description
Join the biggest and most active community in the Northeast Corridor where sports innovators connect, network, share ideas, and collaborate with ecosystem champions to drive global change.
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The podcast covers various topics within the sports business landscape, including female empowerment in sports, fan engagement, branding, athlete marketing, and the impact of technology on sports. Episodes feature insights from experts like Amaya Howard discussing community-building for women in sports and Marek Kesküll exploring digital fan interactions shaped by gamification.
Sports Business Leaders (SBL) is a growth engine for companies selling into sports—connecting organizations with the relationships, market intelligence, and strategic guidance they need to win more business. We combine a trusted network, industry insights, executive introductions, media exposure, and curated events to accelerate revenue growth.
The Pro Padel League (PPL) is bringing professional padel to North America through 10 city-based teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Featuring men’s and women’s doubles, the league combines an international racquet sport with a franchise model built around local fandom, team rivalries, and championship events.
CEO Mike Dorfman joins Jake Voorhees to talk about the league’s growth, raising $25M, attracting brand partners, and reaching new fans through national broadcasts. Mike also shares his journey from insurance entrepreneur to team owner and league executive, along with lessons on athlete storytelling, community building, and creating partnerships that help an emerging sport grow.
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