Office Hours
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsOffice Hours, presented by Front Office Sports, features interviews with diverse leaders who are helping shape the sports industry. From c-level executives and Athletic Directors to professional athletes, Office Hours provides actionable insights into the ever-changing sports business landscape.
FOS CEO Adam White leads guests down a path revolving around 3 core themes: What is on their mind, what they are excited about, and what big ideas or theories they have to share.
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Alex Magleby, co-founder and CEO of the New England Free Jacks
September 24, 2020 14:06 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBWelcome to a new episode of Office Hours: a podcast with Front Office Sports CEO Adam White and figures from the sports industry. This season is focused on athletes, both current and retired, who have found success in business endeavors off the field. On today’s episode, we’re joined by New England Free Jacks co-founder and CEO, Alex Magleby. In October of 2018, Magleby left USA Rugby to help launch the New England Free Jacks as part of the inaugural season of Major League Rugby. Building ...
Trevor Bauer, Cincinnati Reds Pitcher and Founder of Momentum
September 03, 2020 00:10 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBOn today’s episode, we’re joined by Cincinnati Red pitcher Trevor Bauer. In August, Bauer set a Reds record with 41 strikeouts in just four starts. Dominating on the field, Bauer hopes to do the same off of it. As someone who has "done things differently" his entire life, Bauer is bullish on the future of Momentum, the athlete-centric media company he started in 2019, the positive steps Major League Baseball and players have made on social media, and a new model he believes to be the future...
Bart Conner, Owner of Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy and Former US Olympian
August 13, 2020 16:49 - 47 minutes - 43 MBOn today's episode, we're joined by two time Olympic gold medalist. Bart Conner. Conner is the only American male gymnast to win gold medal at every level of national and international competition. When he's not working at his gym or working on his other gymnastics related businesses, he's an ESPN color commentator, a public speaker, and is deeply invested and involved with Special Olympics. 4:15 - COVID-19's impact on his gym business 5:32 - Implications of a postponed Olympics 10:53 - ...
Devon Kennard, Real Estate Investor
July 22, 2020 02:53 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOn today’s episode, we’re joined by Devon Kennard, Arizona Cardinals Outside Linebacker and real estate investor. A product of USC, Kennard has found success on and off the field with a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio that includes 14 different properties across multiple states. On how his senior year of high school changed his outlook on life after football (4:17) On building a network while in college (11:08) On his Mount Rushmore of business leaders (19:55) On dealing with...
Isaac Rochell, Founder, Local Human
July 05, 2020 22:08 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBOn today’s episode, we’re joined by Isaac Rochell, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end and founder of apparel company Local Human. A product of Notre Dame, Rochell has used his time during quarantine to start Local Human, a one-to-one apparel company that he hopes becomes the next Toms. On life during quarantine (2:41) On his career off the field (6:13) Future of Local Human (14:20) On the NFL taking a more visible stand against racial injustice (19:32) On the legacy he wants to leave b...
Brent Celek, Owner, Pando Mortgage
June 17, 2020 18:46 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBOn today’s episode, we’re joined by Brent Celek, former NFL tight end turned real estate investor and Owner of Pando Mortgage. After 11 seasons in the NFL, Celek retired after winning a super bowl with the Eagles in 2017. Now focused entirely on his real estate business, Celek has big ambitions for that, his ability to help other former players, and the children's book he is currently working on. On learning from his family (2:25) On players and their business interests (11:22) On the or...
Justin Forsett, CEO & Co-Founder, Hustle Clean
May 27, 2020 13:18 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBOn today’s episode, we’re joined by Justin Forsett, former NFL running back turned CEO & Co-Founder of Hustle Clean. Forsett entered into the league in 2008 after being drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. Despite being "fired six times" Forsett played nine seasons in the NFL, racking up 3,890 rushing yards, 1,351 receiving yards and 20 total touchdowns. Today, Forsett heads up Hustle Clean, a performance hygiene company he founded earlier this year afte...
Rich Antoniello, Founder and CEO, Complex Networks
March 18, 2020 12:32 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBOn this week's episode, we're joined by Rich Antoniello CEO and founder of Complex Networks. Antoniello founded Complex in 2002 after several years in print and digital media at National Geographic and Men's Journal following his start as a media planner at Saatchi & Saatchi in 1993. Antoniello sat down to discuss the value of organic growth, what teams and leagues can learn from media companies, the importance of good brands and good businesses, and what it takes to be a good entrepreneur...
Gary and AJ Vaynerchuk, Founders, VaynerMedia and VaynerSports
March 13, 2020 12:06 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBOn today's episode, we are joined by Gary and AJ Vaynerchuk, founders of VaynerMedia, a social-media focused digital agency, and VaynerSports, a full-service athletic representation agency. The Vaynerchuks have their sights set on the sports industry as the next target for disruption, and they sat down with FOS CEO Adam White to discuss the sports industry, the business of being an agent, what things leagues are doing well, and the future of men's makeup. 5:29- 6:30 - AJ on the easy and ha...
Geoff Reiss, General Manager, Yahoo Sports
February 26, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBOn today's episode, we are joined by Geoff Reiss, General Manager of Yahoo Sports. Reiss' extensive resume in the sports media space includes time with Newsweek, ESPN, the Professional Bowlers Association, Twitter, and more. With that background, Reiss brings an interesting perspective in a time when several upstart professional leagues are forming, sports betting is approaching full legalization, and the media landscape is constantly changing. 2:09-4:33 On constants in the sports industry...
Donn Davis, Chairman & Co-Founder, Professional Fighters League
February 19, 2020 11:54 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBOn today's episode, we are joined by Donn Davis, chairman and co-founder of the Professional Fighters League. A lifelong entrepreneur and operator, Davis decided to do something most 50-year-olds wouldn't - start a professional sports league. Heading into its third year, Davis has high hopes and ambitions for the PFL that include global expansion and betting integration. Having raised $100 million, Davis is bullish on the PFL becoming the next billion-dollar league. 3:25-3:52 - How PFL fit...
Peter Hutton, Director of Sports Partnerships, Facebook
February 05, 2020 13:13 - 45 minutes - 42 MBOn today's show, we are joined by Peter Hutton, Director of Sports Partnerships at Facebook. Previously, Hutton spent just over three years as the CEO of Eurosport. He takes us through the tech giant's strengths and opportunities in the sports space, being a seasoned world traveller, and preparing for the future. On Facebook working and growing their relationship with athletes (14:47) On knowing Facebook is in a good spot (36:39) On growth opportunities for Facebook Sports (37:17) On th...
Heather Brooks Karatz, President, Los Angeles Wildcats
January 31, 2020 14:28 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBOn today's show, we are joined by Heather Brooks Karatz, president of the XFL's Los Angeles Wildcats. Her career has included several years as the Executive VP of LAFC as well as many different roles in sports law with the NFL, NHL, and the agency world. She takes us through her own professional journey through the sports business as well as the XFL's return in 2020. On joining the XFL (0:04) On maintaining a work life balance (29:48) On her own personal journey (33:24)
Arash Markazi, Sports Columnist, LA Times
January 22, 2020 13:49 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBOn today's show, we are joined by Arash Markazi, sports columnist at the LA Times. Markazi's resume includes stops at ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and SLAM. Markazi takes us through football's future in L.A., covering the city's high profile teams at every level, and overcoming hard times personally and professionally. On how the Los Angeles market can handle two professional football teams (4:42) On the idea of Los Angeles eventually hosting another Olympic games (23:18) On social media's...
Shawn Green, Founder and Chairman, Greenfly
January 15, 2020 13:25 - 55 minutes - 51 MBOn today's show, we are joined by Shawn Green, founder and chairman of Greenfly. Green co-founded Greenfly, a social content collaboration and distribution engine, after an impressive 14-year career in Major League Baseball that included two All-Star selections, a Gold Glove Award, and a Silver Slugger Award. Green chats with White in today's episode about lessons from his playing career, the vision for Greenfly's future, and working in the "Silicon Beach" region of California. On compari...
Craig Pintens, Athletic Director, Loyola Marymount University
January 08, 2020 12:48 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBOn today's show, we are joined by Craig Pintens, the athletic director at Loyola Marymount University. Before joining LMU, Pintens spent seven years at the University of Oregon. Now at LMU for closing in on two years, Pintens takes you inside the transition from administrator to AD and why the NIL legislation will fundamentally change college athletics, but in a good way. 11:22: The biggest adjustment of moving into the athletic director's chair 28:37: Athletic directors being cautious ab...
Richie Lai, Co-Founder, Bittrex
December 18, 2019 12:52 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBOn today's show, we are joined by Richie Lai, one of the co-founders of Bittrex. Just over six years ago, he and two others founded Bittrex. Since then, the company has become one of the most well known exchanges in the cryptocurrency space. He takes us through the entrepreneurial journey and where Bittrex sees sports fitting into its overall strategy.
Howard Mittman, CEO, Bleacher Report
December 11, 2019 10:54 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBOn today's show, we are joined by Howard Mittman, CEO of Bleacher Report. Since joining B/R just over 2 years ago, Mittman has helped lead the way when it comes to redoing the company's marketing and sales strategy and laying the framework for what Bleacher Report becomes in the future. As for what it becomes, expect a deeper push into personalities, a continued focus on turning their app into a social platform and finding ways to provide partners with both top and bottom of the funnel opp...
Jemele Hill, Staff Writer, The ATLANTIC
December 04, 2019 13:12 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBOn today's show, we are joined by Jemele Hill, staff writer for The ATLANTIC and host of the "Jemele Hill is Unbothered" podcast for Spotify. After a tumultuous ending to her tenure at ESPN, Hill found herself in a position to "cash in" on her 20+ years of journalism experience and do it in a way that took her beyond sports. Doing everything from writing to podcasting, Hill has found peace in the craziness of the new chapter of her life. 6:54-8:08 - The intersection of sports and politics...
Erika Nardini, CEO, Barstool Sports
November 27, 2019 09:45 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBOn today's show, we are joined by Erika Nardini, the CEO of Barstool Sports. In just over three years since she took over as CEO, the company has gone from a regional blog with 12 employees to one of the fastest-growing media companies in the country. Most recent valuations peg the company at being worth more than $100 million. As for why, Nardini points to the fact that the company has more creative people than strategies, they don't have to worry about defining themselves and that s...
Ray Polanco Jr., Brand Consultant
November 25, 2019 11:05 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBOn today's show, we are joined by brand consultant Ray Polanco. Polanco, who has worked with brands from Vans to Converse, comes from humble beginnings in New York City. Picking up a camera at age 17, Polanco has seen his career take him from New York City to Los Angeles. A self-described homebody, Ray has entered the next stage of his career where he is looking to create new opportunities for creatives, force the sneaker industry to ask more of itself and lean into the power of education...
Michael and Paul Rabil, Co-Founders, Premier Lacrosse League
November 21, 2019 10:19 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBOn today's show, we are joined by Michael and Paul Rabil, the co-founders of the Premier Lacrosse League. It's not every day that you have the chance to start a professional sports league, but after feeling like there was a better way to bring a sport they loved to the masses, Michael and Paul did just that. Now, heading into year two, the PLL is expanding, consulting with other leagues on content strategies, and even looking to build out its own gaming platform. 5:06-5:45: The not so gli...
Coming Soon: Office Hours Presented by Front Office Sports
November 20, 2019 12:17 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBComing soon... Office Hours, presented by Front Office Sports, features interviews with diverse leaders who are helping shape the sports industry. From c-level executives and Athletic Directors to professional athletes, Office Hours provides actionable insights into the ever-changing sports business landscape. FOS CEO Adam White leads guests down a path revolving around 3 core themes: What is on their mind, what they are excited about, and what big ideas or theories they have to share.