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Content Marketing and The Gift That It Should Be
Content marketing is about giving. In business, there is a time to ask for the sale. But you need the people…
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Media Betting on Sports Betting
Thinking through media and sports betting There was a time where gambling content had a sleazy feel to…
Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together
“Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together” is a guest post written by Charlie Leonard. How can you establish…
Super Bowl Business Lessons
Takeaways from the Big Game | Or Simply Put, Super Bowl Business Lessons From Super Bowl 54 As…
Sports Betting and Barstool Sports Collide
This sports betting thing is really big, isn’t it? News broke this week that Barstool Sports was receiving…
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This news about Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and those who lost their lives… This is really tough. Kobe–I…
The Athletic Leaning Into Soccer Content per Axios
Is Soccer content worth the investment? We say yes. But what about the new big media player on…
The System Matters
I never thought I was a system-guy. I thought a system had to be precise, something you follow…
A Dell Curry Basketball Camp Giving Story
A post not about giving, but a post about those that give, every day. And highlighting them. A…
Be Like LeBron James: Responding to the Getty Fire
(“Be Like Lebron James: Responding to the Getty Fire is a guest post from one of our editors,…
Why Sports and Business Content?
Why do I run a content platform about sports and business? I could talk about how SportsEpreneur fits in…
Do You Control the Pace?
We all think of speed around the track as the main aspect of NASCAR, but before we get…
Edge Branding Is Where It’s at | Oregon Ducks and Boise State Broncos Prove It Works
Edge Branding… We’ve seen it with the Oregon Ducks—exotic and diverse uniforms, and a faster pace of play. We’ve seen…
Harry Kane’s Goal Proves There Are No Excuses
Harry Kane scored a ridiculous goal in his Premier League match against Leicester City—and it got me thinking…
Finite Games Provide Lessons to the Infinite
What can finite games like sports teach us about business? A game (say a football game) has a…
A Polarizing Baker Mayfield and the Sports Media | SportsEpreneur Take
At SportsEpreneur, we like to pay attention to the sports media. For example: The disingenuous behavior of the mainstream media:…
Kindness Always Wins | The Virginia Tech Hokies Way of Doing Things
My experiences with the Virginia Tech Hokies Sometimes the world seems like a pretty negative place, but there’s…
Enjoy Your Surroundings, It Matters | Coors Field
Coors Field is a stadium that allows one to appreciate their surroundings. It sparks creativity, it sparks that…
Idea Execution Is Everything | as Shown by Leicester City FC
Big Thanks to @dannyygreenwood for being a SportsEpreneur contributor with this idea execution video from the Leicester City vs Huddersfield…
FC Cincinnati | Create Something for Those That May Care
FC Cincinnati of the MLS showcases how you can build & create something for those that care. An…
Insurance Playbook for Success
The New England Patriots Model | by Mitch Long As a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan, it is hard…
Young Players Are…Young
Ben Simmons and Young Business Professionals I hear negative comments about young players in all sports, but most…
Sports Stories: Recognizing the Right Things in Sports
At SportsEpreneur, we think it is important to highlight the sports stories of those doing the right things…
Think Big Picture
How the NBA Season and Your Business is All About the Big Picture Every NBA team’s season is…
Podcast Review: Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy
There are podcasts you just like. And then there are those podcasts that pull you in like a…
Living in the Past: The Los Angeles Lakers Way
The Los Angeles Lakers have been living in the past. And what a past it was! Wilt Chamberlin,…
I Have To Admit—There’s A Lot of Self-Talk in SportsEpreneur Articles
As I was reading the book, “Can’t Hurt Me”, by David Goggins, I heard him call out people…
You Can’t Make ‘Em All
A business lesson learned from the NC State vs. Clemson basketball game–you can’t make ’em all. My friend…
Squeaky Wheel Needs Some Grease!
How it might have been different if that New Orleans Saints wide receiver had been the squeaky wheel. …
Join the 2019 SportsEpreneur March Madness Bracket Challenge!
*Updated* March Madness is here! Compete in the 2019 SportsEpreneur March Madness Bracket Challenge to test your bracket…
Klay Thompson’s Ridiculous Blame Game
I’m not here to call into question the basketball skills of Klay Thompson. He is a phenomenal player…
David De Gea and the Easy Saves
A David De Gea and business leader story about the Manchester United Goalkeeper, not getting credit, and making…
More Than a Game
How college football programs like Ohio State draw attention for other endeavors. The football game is the entertainment, the game…
Why I’m a Fan: John Priore on the Mets and Jets
Growing up in New York, you typically choose a pair of teams; The Jets and the Mets or…
Always Looking to Improve: SportsEpreneur’s New Look
We are happy to annouce SportsEpreneur’s new look. We hope you all enjoy! It’s been three years since…
What’s Your Super Bowl?
Super Bowl Sunday. Biggest sporting event of the year. But if your team isn’t playing in the game…
Sports Media Wants Your Clicks—Especially YOU, Buckeye Fans
Pick a polarizing team in the world of sports. Follow the commentary on that team on social media…
What I Learned From Frank Reich
Many of the people I like the best, the people I find most impressive, don’t take themselves very…
Sometimes One Goal is All it Takes
Soccer isn’t as popular in the United States as it is overseas. There are a lot of reasons—most…
Hurdles in Life and Business
I played a lot of sports growing up. I just loved the thrill of competition and the mental…
Curated Feel-Good Sports Stories | Steph Curry, Robert Foster, Donovan Mitchell
Despite the negative news you constantly see, there are many positive stories happening in the sports world. Still…
Applying the Kick Return Game to Business
Where you start matters because starting ahead gives you better odds for success. Football is not an exact…
Curated Feel-Good Stories From the Charlotte Sports World
Charlotte has got a lot–of good. Watching the news can be so depressing. It’s important to stay informed.…
The Denzel Ward Draft Pick Proves You Should Ignore Outside Noise
This article is sponsored by Erie and Anchor. Erie and Anchor is an apparel brand for those who…
The Word of the Day Is “Balance”
Balance is defined by Webster as “an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright…
Making a Positive Impact: A Columbus Crew Story
Passionate and positive fans can make a difference. The Columbus Crew staying home proves that. Soccer is not…
Curated Feel Good Tweets from the World of Sports
Hop on Twitter at any moment and you are bound to find a lot happening. Twitter can be…
The Success of Jared Goff
Every year, the question is always which quarterback will be drafted first? In 2016, it turned out to…
Jacob deGrom for Cy Young
If you have followed the New York Mets this season, you have my condolences. After the exciting 11-1…
Dabo Did the Right Thing
Dabo Swinney, Head Coach of the Clemson Tigers Made a Major Decision that Shook College Football Update: January…
I’m Doing It
A Bike Riding Story About What We Can Learn From Watching Kids Ever watch a kid do something…
Young Professionals: Sam Darnold
If you know me, you know two things: one, I am a rookie in the business world; and…
The Game of Interviewing
Interviewing and the game of football have many parallels. A guest post from Gino Trapani, an executive search…
Time Away: Use It or Lose It
Time. It’s Kind of a Big Deal. Does it ever seem like you just don’t have enough time?…
Pretend It’s The Championship
As my daughter, Chloe, gets ready for basketball camp, she looks at me and says, “Daddy, you know…
Sometimes It Just Takes Two
Duos work because sometimes, it just takes two Simon needed Garfunkle. Jerry needed George. Jack needed Jill. And…
What Coaching Little League Baseball Taught Me About Leadership
This article about coaching little league baseball is a guest post by Gino Trapani. Gino was recently a…
Don’t Apologize to the Audience
“Don’t apologize to the audience” is a guest post from our editor, Caroline. Normally, we use sports to…
Entrepreneurs, Protect Your Downside
It’s not about living in fear. It’s about minimizing risk. Protect your downside. We love helping entrepreneurs build…
World Cup Lesson #3: Bad Start
Colombia vs Japan, and it’s the first World Cup match for both teams. The long wait is over.…
World Cup Lesson #2: Think
The mental side of the World Cup is a big deal. Sure, skill plays a major role in…
World Cup Lesson #1: Patience
I watch as many World Cup Soccer games I can, and the one thing that stands out more…
Instagram | Sports and Entrepreneur Content
Entrepreneur content can be found in many places these days. In an email, in a book, on Facebook,…
Remember When Things Were Going Great?
Ah, the good old days! The Buffalo Bills in the 90’s, the Chicago Bulls in the 90’s, the…
Sustained Success is Best
A quick look back at the 2018 College Basketball National Champions, Villanova Wildcats – and their sustained success Back…
Stop Assuming!
As Cy Wakeman says in her book, “No Ego“, “Stop believing everything you think.“ There we were on…
The Washington Capitals Recurring Obstacle
Learning about overcoming obstacles from watching the Washington Capitals There it is again. You’ve come so far, but…
Keep Showing Up, Like Chloe
My youngest child just got her first hit of the softball season. Now, I’m not saying she’s about…
Which Way is First Base
I love Little League baseball. You watch these five- and six-year-olds just enjoying the game as if for the first time—oh, wait, it is…
Balancing Motivation with Satisfaction
This audio video is from our recent “Entrepreneur Perspectives” Podcast, Episode 33: Perspectives of a Sports Counselor (LCPC) with…
Pro Hockey Has Lessons for Entrepreneurs
Hockey Lessons for Entrepreneurs Because We Love Hockey and We Love Business Speed. Aggression. Knowing when to take…
The NFL Draft and Finding People to Fit Into Your Corporate Culture
Businesses, like an NFL team, have their ways to find individuals to fit their corporate culture The NFL…
Keeping My Mind Right As a 13 Year Old Soccer Goalie
When playing a sport, you are going to have bad days, especially if you play soccer goalie like…
Why I Wear Sneakers to Work
I wear sneakers to work — not always, there are days when I wear a suit and shoes,…
4 Elite Qualities of Final 4 Teams that Relate to a Championship Business Culture
Creating a Championship Business Culture You Can Use For Your Business | A Guest Post by Coach Alan…
Drive Results for Others—The Magic Johnson Way
The best passers in NBA history have had a knack for driving results for others. Magic Johnson, one…
Charlotte Business Opportunities Are Everywhere
Charlotte Business Opportunities Keep The Queen City Going I live in Charlotte, NC, and I can literally see the…
Entrepreneur Perspectives Podcast Clip: Serve Others
Serve Others to Serve Yourself by Steve McGuiggan, Owner of The Minnesota Mash Business owner and former baseball…
NCAA Tournament Selection Show: Stealing Time
Stealing time from your customer is a quick way to lose trust The NCAA Basketball Tournament is underway!…
Stay Productive: How to Beat That 2 O’Clock Feeling
If you stay productive you will be productive, but how? You show up to work in the morning,…
Skip the Elevator, Take the Stairs
Take the Stairs is a fitness in the workplace post from John Priore | KazFit You walk into…
Boston Celtics: Overcoming the Doubt
One major setback is not going to ruin the Boston Celtics — and you shouldn’t let setbacks shake…
Cyber Attacks Are No Joke: Are You Prepared?
A true story, guest post on cyber attacks by Harold Howell, Owner of Risk Solutions, Inc. If you…
Role Players Still Count
Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, was known for his heroics in clutch…
Super Bowl Party Etiquette at Work
A post from our editor who recently went to a Super Bowl Party Another Super Bowl has been and gone. Philadelphia…
This Charlotte Business Owner Focuses On One Case at a Time
And it works! For this Charlotte Business Owner at least. We all want to get as much done…
Why Stop When You’re Winning?
Why would you let the fear of losing something you don’t even have yet drive your decision process. It’s not a…
Soccer, Coffee, and Social Media
A story about soccer, coffee and social media It’s a cold, rainy Sunday morning. Turf fields make playing soccer possible…
Basketball and Its Beautiful Mysteries
A Guest Post by Basketball Coach, Alan Major, formerly of the Xavier Musketeers, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Charlotte…
In Sales, It is All About Activity
Sales activity should be a focus for anyone in sales. In sales, it’s all about sales activity. And many…
Play the Entire Game
How many times have you watched a game (any game, any sport) where a team gets behind early, struggles, and…
Valuable Lessons I Learned From Playing Baseball
Playing baseball has opened the opportunity to help others At twelve years old I walked onto a baseball…
The Wonder of Sports and Entrepreneurialism
When you wake up in the morning, do you know what is going to happen? I don’t mean…
Doing Business the Right Way: University of Central Florida
We can learn a lot by what the University of Central Florida did with their winning coaches Shout-out…
Stealing Second Base Is Worth the Risk, Sometimes
An analogy between stealing second base and insurance underwriting In baseball, a sport I have both played and coached, getting…
Give the Inexperienced Ones a Chance
I’m no Alabama fan, but what Nick Saban did in the National Championship was gutsy—and right. His starting…
Could Humility Be the Answer
The way I see it, pressure in life can be a problem. We are all under so much…
Focus on the Game
Why? Because–The Game Matters. Each game played is independent of anything that happens before or after. Two teams…
3 Keys to Building Brand The Right Way
Building Brand always starts with good ethics College basketball coaching legend, Rick Pitino’s Hall of Fame legacy has…
Sometimes You Have to Hand the Ball to Your Running Back
You are rolling at the quarterback position today, 25-30 with 358 yards and three touchdowns. Nothing can slow…
The Stanley Cup Deserves Insurance Too
A story about one of the most storied trophies in professional sports. The Stanley Cup. The NHL…
Whoa!
A story about pushing yourself beyond what you thought you could do My youngest niece is learning to…
The Economics of Sports in Cleveland
A look into how the economics of sports in Cleveland impact and create business Normally, we think…
Ohio State Pro Day First Timer
How the Ohio State Pro Day showcases talented players and how I handled it. All university students have…
I Couldn’t Disagree More with Buffalo Bills Coach, Sean McDermott
My response to Coach Sean McDermott’s statement of “we don’t lose, we learn.” Actually, when you lose, you really do lose Losing…
High School Football: An Ohio Way of Life
The state of Ohio lives for High School Football. This passion is something we can all learn from.…
The 3 Feelings in Sports and Entrepreneurship
A story about playing in the game of sports and entrepreneurship. I sat in the gym on…
Relationships and the Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills provide a great example of how relationships can work in your business. 2017 was…
Hit the Putt: Making the Sale
Putting in Golf and Making the Sale in Business Are Closely Related It’s a beautiful day on…
You’ve Got This
A Story About Finding Confidence During Tough Times As the NFL season rolls on, I watch kickers miss…
The Key to Great Content is Emotion as Proven by Gus Johnson
Often times, the key to great content is emotion. But you can’t just make someone cry without setting the…
Instagram is a Must for Your Business
Instagram is the One Social Network Every Entrepreneur Should Use Instagram is the number one way today…
McGregor vs Mayweather and the Story of Your Business
A look back to the McGregor vs Mayweather fight and the story around it. The 41-year-old undefeated…
UCLA’s Early Season Comeback Still Teaches An Incredible Lesson
A look back to an incredible game and teaching moment in college football If you’re a college football fan,…
Dealing with the Silence of College GameDay
by Shane Snively The year Dad died, one of the hardest things to handle was college gameday. Go Bucks!! No texts…
John Wooden on the Assist
“In basketball one of the…acts that I valued most was the assist—helping a team member to score. The…
The Cleveland Cavaliers Can Teach Us All About Obstacles
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been quite successful over the last few years. They have reached three straight NBA…
Sports and Business Analogy Content For You the Entrepreneur
From Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Urban Meyer, and More At SportsEpreneur, we find ideas, thoughts, and motivation…
Patience Learned at a Girls Volleyball Practice in Charlotte
Volleyballs are bouncing everywhere. Girls are laughing. And here I am thinking to myself, through all the chaos…
When You Have a Chance to Learn, Take It: Lonzo Ball
As many of you know, Lonzo Ball went second overall to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA…
Lessons Learned From the NFL Season So Far
Week Four of the NFL is in the books—wow, that happened fast! We were planning on doing one…
The Story About My Summer Internship
This is my story of the summer internship with KazSource, Inc. The company that owns this content platform,…
Will You Play Great Even When You Are Losing?
This article was co-written with Spencer Smith of Triple H Tackling Academy. You look up at the scoreboard…
Regaining Momentum: The Carolina Panthers
After their Super Bowl appearance, most people expected the Carolina Panthers to come out strong last year and make another historic run for the…
Best Self Development Book I’ve Read
Recently I was honored to be featured among a group of “influencers” and was asked “What is the best…
Planning Ahead for the NFL Game of the Week
Week 2 of the NFL Season is here! Let’s start planning ahead on our NFL education for the…
What Did We Learn From Week 1 of the NFL Season?
Week 1 of the NFL Season is in the books! What did we learn? Who disappointed us? And…
The Cleveland Indians: How to Take Advantage of a Winning Streak
The Cleveland Indians have just won 22 games in a row. That is not normal. The last time…
This Is Your Business: Offering Help in the Wake of Disaster
(this is a guest post from one of our editors, Caroline Ailanthus) These days, it seems like every…
Find Your Spiderman
As my six-year-old readied herself for bed, she asked if I could stay with her. Bedtime can be a…
A Week One NFC East Battle and the Jets at Bills
The NFL season is finally upon us! Time for the best of the best to step onto the…
Young Employees (Players) May Perform Well in the Moment
In sports, you hear contradictory things about rookies (young employees) all the time. That they’re great players because…
College Football Week One Preview and Review
College Football is here!! We love many sports, but there’s something about College Football that just gets us…
Why Great Company Culture Always Wins
As a leader in your business, you are probably thinking about company culture often. I know I do.…
Don’t Let Fear Get in the Way of Your Job
Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty, and you’re struggling to breathe—you are experiencing fear. We have all been there. It’s ok,…
Minor League, Major Impact: Charlotte Knights
The Charlotte Knights are not a major-league team. They lack the deep resources, the top-notch roster, and the…
The Popularity of Productivity Simply Means Time is More Valuable Than Ever
The past five years has seen a staggering number of articles, vlogs, podcasts, books and stories published related to productivity. Searches on…
Sometimes You Just Need to Change It Up: Dwight Howard and the Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets of the NBA have been stuck in mediocre purgatory for the last few years. They have been on…
Focus on Your Game
This Is the Golf Way. Focus. You and three of your friends tee off on the first hole. It’s a…
Think Strategically About Your Employees: The Example of Odell Beckham Jr.
The New York Giants are going to have to think carefully about Odell Beckham Jr. On the one hand, based…
Who Is Your Under the Radar All-Star in Your Business?
As the MLB All Star Game came and went, fans were busy choosing players to appear in the game. Being named…
Building Your Brand: The Chicago Cubs
In today’s world, everybody wants everything now–fast food, fast money, and fast accomplishment. However, that’s not always the way it works. The Chicago Cubs, for…
How Do You Acquire Talent For Your Business?
Last year, we explored the idea that talent for your business matters, that while raw talent alone is not…
Building a Business is the Fun Part and Kevin Durant Missed It
By no means is my business a finished product. Like most other companies, mine is a work in progress…
Take Control of Your Email Inbox by Unsubscribing
I follow a lot of incredible thought leaders, from Seth Godin to Gary Vaynerchuk to Lewis Howes (and the list goes on from…
3 Reasons Why Getting Laid Off Is Not the End of the World
So, you’ve just been laid off. You’re probably an emotional wreck, thinking about not having an income and…
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Mindset
When the Cleveland Cavaliers were crowned 2016 NBA Champions, we wrote an article called, “5 Ways Mindset Helped…
Kevin Durant’s Decision: A Year Later
Kevin Durant was under major scrutiny last summer for his decision to join the Golden State Warriors. The…
Why an Entrepreneur Needs to Delegate to a Project Manager
As an entrepreneur, you are already very busy. Your day-to-day tasks may include software issues, programming, setting priories,…
The Bandwagon Effect and How You Can Use It in Your Business
Next time you are walking around town, take a look at the shirts and hats people are wearing.…
The Los Angeles Clippers: Why You Need to Adapt to the Business World
The NBA offseason is here and this is a great time to analyze the direction for many NBA teams…
It’s Not Who Invents It, It’s Who Perfects It: Using Small Ball in the NBA as an Example
NBA basketball was a very different game a generation ago. It used to be, you would see these…
Leadership Thought: How Can the New York Mets Turn Their Season Around?
And How You Can Apply it to Your Business The New York Mets have not been World Series…
If ESPN Can Fail, So Can Any Business
As many of you know, ESPN has been in the news recently for laying off around 100 people,…
Don’t Manufacture Off-Days: A Cleveland Cavaliers Story
I believe that leading by example is a great form of leadership, in business or otherwise. When the…
Excitement Drives Success
Getting Pumped Up for a Big Game Enter any locker room just before game time and you will…
Why the Carolina Panthers Need a Succession Plan
Wes Connor Insurance is a leading Property and Casualty Agency in Charlotte, NC. Thanks to their love of…
Paying Attention to Process, But Not Context: The Cleveland Cavaliers
The other week, we posted an article about how the Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t respecting the process of the…
How Business is Like a Major League Baseball Season
It’s opening day in baseball. The grass is freshly cut, the smell of hot dogs is in the…
The Importance of Rookies in Business: Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott
Everybody gets to be a rookie at some point. Maybe you’re just out of college. Maybe you’re switching…
Create a Blog that Ties Into Your Business
Insider: It’s Why Sportsepreneur.com exists Have you ever thought about creating a blog based around your passion…
Thought Leader: Are You Willing to Pick Up the Ball?
This running back is one of your team’s most talented players. The problem is he makes mistakes more…
Are You the Business Leader?
Your young and talented player is in a funk. He can’t seem to find the back of the…
Thought Leader: Too Much Dribbling
The point guard dribbles up the court, looking to start the offense. The goal is to score a…
Why It Would Be Terrible for the NBA If the Cleveland Cavaliers Won the 2017 NBA Championship
The Cleveland Cavaliers have accomplished quite a bit recently—most importantly, they won the 2016 NBA Championship a year…
3 Requirements for Making Adjustments in Your Business
The NBA Playoffs Prove Adjustments Are Critical for Success In Gary Vaynerchuk’s book, “#AskGaryVee“, he uses a…
How to Use Facebook Ads to Promote Your Content
Creating content, unique content is the most critical part of building your brand and your message. You see…
Owning a Mistake May Lead to Success
As Proven by Francisco Lindor of the Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians came back to beat the…
The North Carolina Tar Heels Show Us How to Come Back From A Tough Loss
Congratulations to the 2017 College Basketball National Champions, the North Carolina Tar Heels! Just last year, the North…
Perspective Can Take You a Long Way
Just Ask the Michigan Wolverines Basketball Team As an Ohio State Buckeyes fan, nothing in sports nauseates…
3 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Commodity
It’s easy to become a commodity—where everyone looks to beat you up on price or spread. But if…
Before You Become An Entrepreneur, Read This
Last year I attended an entrepreneurial conference in Charleston, SC (great conference by the way, check it out…
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How a Key Employee Can Have Major Impact
An Ohio State Key Employee Shows Us How Recently, friends have been asking me if I’d seen this…
The Magic Johnson Plan: Let People Do Their Jobs
And Why You Should Too Magic Johnson was recently hired to be the next President of Basketball…
4 Ways to Prepare Yourself for an Uncertain Future in Business
And Learning from NASCAR’s Recent Decline in Business NASCAR is one of the most popular sports in…
3 Ways to Deal With a Setback
The text said, “call me”. Instantly, I knew something wasn’t right. I figured it wasn’t anything tragic, but…
Social Media Branding Works, Just Ask Coach John Calipari
When I talk with business owners, I hear the same complaint over and over; they can’t find young…
Kevin Durant’s Injury is Proof that You Just Never Know
Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors were just cruising along through the season. They had the best…
Play the Ball Where It Lies, in Golf and in Business
You hit what feels like your best drive of the year down the par five 8th fairway that…
Where Do I Even Start With Social Media?
Social Media can be fun. It can also be time consuming, confusing and downright frustrating. And with the…
Charlotte Technology Company Proves Little Things Matter
There I was, enjoying my Sunday morning coffee on the couch in my Charlotte, NC home. This doesn’t…
How Entrepreneurship is Changing
A hundred years ago, starting a business was a lot less complicated. There was no need for an…
Video: The Strip Sack That Started the New England Patriots Comeback
Super Bowl 51 Super Bowl 51 was an instant classic. What seemed like a blowout for…
3 Uses for Patience in Golf and Business
I remember one summer evening in Charlotte, looking toward the 2nd hole with my then five-year-old daughter, waiting…
A Message to Atlanta Falcons Fans
Dear Atlanta Falcons Fans, What an incredible season you just had. One of the best offenses the NFL…
Video: Villanova Buzzer-Beater
At work, in the office and in business we like to talk about sports, especially the recent…
The Cleveland Indians Show Us It’s Time to Get Back to Work
So, your team lost. Time to wallow in your sorrows, feel sorry for yourself, for the fans, for…
Listening Skills: Do You Hear Jimi Hendrix?
White Men Can’t Jump was an iconic 90’s movie about street basketball. For this post, we are going…
Be that Champion for Your Family by Protecting Their Future
In sports, we crown champions when they win their league. Most recently, the Clemson Tigers won the championship…
Why You Should Keep Shooting When It Comes to Sales
In basketball, a valuable player who is missing a lot of shots is often told to keep shooting.…
Get Back to the Heart of Your Business
There I was, twelve-year-old, gangly me on February 24, 1976, in my Ft. Bragg house, sitting at my…
Motivate Your Team: Lose on Purpose
as proven by the Coach of the 1992 Dream Team Lose on purpose? Have I completely lost it?…
The Clemson Tigers Show Us How to Respond | AGAIN!
Congratulations to the 2016 & 2018 College Football Champion, Clemson Tigers. Update: January 8, 2019 The Clemson Tigers…
5 Reasons Why a Big Loss May Be a Big Win
As Seen Through a Big Loss by the Ohio State Buckeyes It happens—a bad day at the…
Why Taking Advantage of Luck Matters Most
in sports and in business We are at a point in the football season where people like…
Enjoy the Journey
As sports fans, we start every season with a minimal-at-best chance of watching our beloved teams win their…
Is Success Earned?
The Committee for the College Football Playoff announced the four teams that will participate in this years’ playoff.…
5 Reasons Home Field Matters in Sports and In Business
In sports, we often talk about home field advantage. Of course, players prefer to sleep in their own…
What You Can Learn from Young Ezekiel Elliott Playing Special Teams
For Your Business In both college football and the NFL, young players often start out on special teams…
Stop Showing Up Your Teammates
Watch a football game closely. When a team scores a long touchdown, watch the secondary’s reaction. If you…
5 Tips to Succeed in Starting Your New Year’s Resolutions Now
We all have them—New Year’s resolutions. We tell ourselves we’ll go to the gym, wake up early, eat…
Cal Ripken, Jr Used What Got Him to the Big Leagues
And you should too Cal Ripken, Jr., the Hall of Fame Third Baseman for the Baltimore Orioles,…
Until Summer
You win some and you lose some, we all know that. But sometimes a loss feels different. Worse.…
It’s Time to Back Up that Talk
Nobody likes a big talker in basketball. Maybe they actually live their talk and play well—maybe they’re just…
3 Reasons Why a Bad Teammate Hurts Your Game
and how it impacts your business Watch an NFL game. You won’t see a collection of individual players…
As Gary Vaynerchuk Said, Be a Good Halftime Coach
You can imagine my excitement when the entrepreneur, Gary Vaynerchuk used a sports metaphor in his book, “#AskGaryVee.” It’s…
The Dallas Cowboys Blocked Out the Noise to Achieve Success
And what you can learn about blocking out the noise for your business As I was working…
LinkedIn Sales Navigator for Gmail – A Must Have
Here is another in our series on tools you can use to improve your efficiency at work. So…
What Tim Duncan Can Teach You About Consideration for Others
At the end of the 2016 NBA Regular Season, I was driving to an appointment while listening to…
Sports Bring People Together
On this site, we use sports to create metaphors for business. Maybe that sounds a little strange since…
Hustle for That Ball Loose on the Court
It was 2004. I was the new guy at my company, trying to build up my reputation. I…
3 Ways to Brand Your Business: Houston Takeover
Have you watched the Houston Cougars college football team this season? Earlier in the year, going up against…
The Number One Reason Why You Need Anchor Clients
My father-in-law, Arthur Judelsohn, was an incredibly passionate and purposeful commercial real estate agent. He was a business…
Patience: Let the Play Develop
In football, they often remind the quarterback to “let the play develop,” meaning to have patience, to not…
Top 10 Hacks to Genuinely Increase Your Twitter Following
inside scoop: I use all of these Twitter following hacks myself There are many ways to fluff your…
5 Reasons Why Coordinators in Football and Business are so Important
And How Can You Apply it to Your Business When football coaches get the offer for a…
4 Things the Hot Corner Can Teach You in Business
Third Base is called the Hot Corner for a reason—and not everyone can take the heat. You feel…
Cam Newton Gives Dentists a Content Gift That We Can All Learn From
Online presence is key in marketing, but it’s not enough to just have a couple of social media…
1st and Goal at the One Yard Line
It seems so easy. The ball is at the one yard line, so the defense is basically standing…
Learn from a Buffalo Bills Fan: Blind Faith is Bad for Business
Being a Buffalo Bills fan, I’ve had blind faith for years. So what that they haven’t made the…
3 Reasons Why You Should Get Back to Basics
Training Camp is the time when football players refocus on the basics. It’s not glamorous or exciting, and…
The Side Hustle Is Real and You Can Do It Too
Are you in a job you don’t love? Do you think you were destined for more? Do you…
Unlock Your Greatness: Be a Sissy
Some of the greatest basketball players of all time could have been even greater if they hadn’t been…
4 Reasons Why Twitter Is Relevant
Twitter has become like that running back everyone is tired of. He has been on the team a…
What Can the “Bad Boys” Teach You About Creating a Brand Identity?
The Detroit Pistons of the 1980’s and 1990’s were known as the “Bad Boys.” That brand identity led to back-to-back…
How the Oregon Ducks Up-Tempo Offense Can Be Applied to Your Business
Imagine going after some great business opportunities. You know they won’t all close, but some of them will.…
Recovering From a Season of Complacency
Let’s be honest; complacency can sneak up on the best of us. In an earlier post, we discussed…
5 Ways Mindset Helped the Cleveland Cavaliers Win the NBA Championship
Up 3-1 in the NBA Finals, it seemed like just a matter of time until the Golden State…
Don’t Let Complacency End Your Game
Complacency–it’s a habit, a frame of mind, a way we set ourselves up for loss without even realizing…
3 Ways to Simplify Your Evernote Experience
Evernote is simply one of the best tools you can access Evernote—one of the most useful personal organization…
3 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Differentiate Themselves
Readers have been asking our perspective on specific niche businesses. We continue this series (we looked at restaurants…
4 Things You Can Learn from Kevin Durant’s Career Move
In a decision that rocked the NBA, Kevin Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the Golden State…
Banned From Rio: What Can You Learn from the Russian Track and Field Team?
The Russian track and field team is officially out of the Rio Olympics after getting caught doping. For…
Talent Does Matter, Just Ask the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Championship, in part, because they were lucky enough to have some great…
What’s the Difference Between Par and Bogey in Golf? Everything!
So, you’re playing golf. Par for the first hole is 4. It’s 375 yards. You hit a 245…
Buy Time and Sell Time
Professional athletes lead busy lives. How do they fit things like cooking and cleaning into a day already…
3 Reasons Why Competitors Ohio State & Rutgers Became Allies
and how you can apply it to your business Crush your competition. We hear that all the…
3 Ways Having a Short-Term Memory Can Help Your Business
How often have you heard that cornerbacks in football need to have a short-term memory? Well guess what?…
Why Did You Open a Restaurant in a Carolina Vacation Destination?
As we receive feedback from our audience, we are asked about how we would go about doing certain…
3 Ways to Improve You and Your Business in the Offseason
It’s the offseason now in many sports. In others, the offseason approaches. Off the field, a lot of…
How Prioritizing Short-Term Gain Crushed Baylor Football
In the fall of 2015, we wrote about the Baylor football program and how they were not managing…
3 People Impacted by Your Information Fire Hose
It’s late spring. NFL Teams have made their draft picks and are now in the early stages of…
5 Ways to Hire Character in Your Business
Every year it happens—talented players fall in the NFL Draft because of character concerns. In the 2016 NFL…
What Can U6 Girls Softball Teach Us in Business
My five-year-old daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her first softball season. She likes every aspect of it, including the…
The 4 Ways Marcus Mariota will have a Successful NFL Career
Marcus Mariota built an impressive career in college football, winning the Heisman Trophy, among other honors. In 2015,…
Counted Out? Not So Fast: 3 Reasons OKC Won Game 2
Game One of the Western Conference Playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC) and San Antonio Spurs ended…
3 Reasons Why the St. Louis Blues Won Game 7
and How You Can Apply it to Your Business For three years now, the St. Louis Blues…
Foul Trouble Means Opportunity
Basketball is one sport where if you commit too many fouls, you can’t play anymore. Often times, the…
The Sky Hook: Making the Most of Change
Unexpected change can hurt your game, or it can be a tremendous opportunity, depending on how you respond…
3 Reasons Execution Wins as Proven by the Villanova Wildcats
The Villanova Wildcats just won the National Championship on a buzzer beater. If you haven’t seen the play…
Who Wants the Ball
The Final Four, the NBA Playoffs—a time when everything will come down to who wants the ball. Coaches…
Keep Your Composure
Basketball is a game of runs–and business can be to. Knowing this is critical. Why? Because not all…
March Madness: Time Management is a 3-Step Ladder
Who can forget that moment when Michigan tried to call a time out that they didn’t have? It was…
March Madness: 6 Ways to Get on a Hot Streak
March Madness is here, the grueling six-game playoffs of college basketball. Many factors lead to success, including talent,…
Summary of Fellow Entrepreneur Post: Prepare for Challenges
I have a colleague, Tom Hamilton, an entrepreneur who maintains a blog for his company, Hamilton Edwards, and…
Stop Jumping Offsides!
You’ve seen it before. It’s third and two. If the defense stops them, the momentum will turn. The…
College Recruiters Tell a Story: You Should Too
Picture yourself as a high school student who is exceptionally good at football. In walks a college football…
4 Lessons I Learned from Coaching Youth Basketball
The 5th grade boys basketball team that I coach finished its season recently. We won one game! More…
Systems: 5 ways to Use the Feedly RSS Reader
During a recent drive I caught some of Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s show on SiriusXM. While I’d heard the…
5 Lessons from NASCAR
I am not a die-hard NASCAR fan, but it has always amazed me how closely the people involved…
5 Ways to have Fun as Proven by the Carolina Panthers
Professional sports is often all business. While there are moments of happiness, too many people forget to have…
4 Factors for Success in Clutch Moments
Playoff football! The drama, the passion, the excitement… It’s 4th & One. You have to gain the yard to…
5 Ways Young Players can put in the Work
How often do you hear stories about young players in sports frustrated by how little they get to…
Going to the Movies for Motivation: Miracle
Miracle Speech – You Were Born For This: In 1980, the US Olympic Hockey Team won an upset…
Going to the Movies for Motivation: Friday Night Lights
This is the second of a series of posts each discussing a different iconic scene in a popular…
Going to the Movies for Motivation: Any Given Sunday
This is the first of a series of posts each discussing a different iconic scene in a popular…
“We are Talking About Practice. Not a Game”: 6 Ways You Can Practice in Business
We’ve all seen Allen Iverson’s practice rant, but actually we should talk about practice. Practice is important precisely because…
Self-Awareness Leads to Success as Proven by the Princeton Offense
Remember that great upset in the 1996 NCAA Basketball Tournament? The one where the defending champion, the talent-laden…
You Make Your Own Luck
It seems like every time you achieve some kind of victory there’s someone who stands up to say…
The Punt is the Most Important Play
The Punt. It’s perhaps the most boring play in football. A guy takes a snap and kicks a…
3 Reasons Talking to Your Team Is Critical to Your Success
If you watch any sporting event, live or on television, you will see the team members talking with…
It’s How You Respond that Counts as Shown by the Kansas City Royals
Congratulations to the 2015 World Series Champions, the Kansas City Royals. Last year, the Royals came within just…
The #1 Reason Why Lebron James Lost the 2015 NBA Finals–and It’s Not What You Think
Forget the injuries. The Cleveland Caveliers lost the 2015 NBA Finals for one reason; LeBron James did not…
Systems: 1 Way to Mimic the NFL Using Evernote Scannable
Evernote Scannable – A tool I couldn’t do without When you’re watching an NFL game, ever notice the…
Building Your Brand #4: How Look and Style Contribute to Long Term Success
We’ve been talking about brand recognition, why it’s important, and what happens when negative press threatens your reputation.…
Building Your Brand #3: How to Manage Negative Publicity
So, you’ve taken a risk, tried a few new things (that worked) and now the public is watching.…
Building Your Brand #2: How to Score Big with Innovation
This is the second in a four-part series on branding. I’ve already talked in the introduction about how…
Building Your Brand: A 4-part Series / College Football Shows Us How
It seems like every year we see a blue chip program, a college football team everyone expects to…
Game Plan – Or Lose!
In the previous post we talked about Knowing the Playbook. Now is the time to prepare for the…
Know the Playbook – or Else!
NFL and College Football seasons are underway. That means players across the country have been studying their playbooks. Some…
3 Step Process to Changing Perception – as Demonstrated by The Ohio State Buckeyes
3 Step Process to Changing Perception As a life long fan of Ohio State, Saturdays in the fall…