Welcome to Episode 17 of the H.I.G.H. (How I Got Here) Podcast! I'm your host, Trevis Waters, and on this episode, we sit down with the wonderful Sue Schneider. Sue has a fascinating and diverse career journey that spans social work, publishing, and three decades in the iGaming and sports betting industries. In this episode, we discuss: Early Ambitions: Her initial passion for travel and wanting to be a flight attendant, followed by a brief interest in the medical field. A Life of Service: The 12 years she spent as the first Executive Director for Youth in Need in St. Charles, Missouri—a non-profit she helped build from the ground up to support runaway youth. The Pivot to Gaming: Her 10 years of freelance writing and editing that led to her first venture into the gaming world with a riverboat casino publication. Building a Global Empire: Founding River City Group in 1999 and creating an international portfolio of B2B iGaming events and publications (including Gigsy and EIG) before successfully selling the company to Clarion. Driving North American Growth: How she teamed up with SBC in 2018 to spearhead their expansion into the North American market following the Supreme Court's ruling on sports betting. Defying the Odds: Her newest venture as a co-founder of Defy the Odds, a launchpad dedicated to supporting innovation and providing a voice for startups and underrepresented groups in the industry. Sue’s career is a masterclass in adapting, building community, and maintaining a relentless focus on policy and systematic improvement. Tune in to hear how Sue Schneider got here! Connect with Sue Schneider & Defy the Odds: Defy the Odds Website: defytheodds.com You can also find Sue on LinkedIn! Podcast Details: Host: Trevis Waters Channel: PlayerProps ai - Learn How To Bet & Stop Losing New episodes every Tuesday morning at 6 a.m. Eastern Time.

In this episode, Zaire Williams shares his career journey from aspiring to be an architect to becoming the CEO and founder of Exclusive Media. He recounts his post-graduation experience and how an encounter at an NBA All-Star Weekend led to his first job as a creative director. This pivotal opportunity gave him the experience and confidence to eventually start his own successful company.

In this episode, Ryan Rubio, a Principal at ZeroLabs, shares his professional journey from his childhood fascination with buying and selling video games to his academic career in political science and business. He discusses his extensive experience in the hospitality and gaming industry, working with major companies like Universal Studios, Caesars Entertainment, and MGM Resorts. The conversation highlights how his diverse experiences ultimately led him to his current role at ZeroLabs, a startup accelerator focused on technology and innovation.

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Murray shares his unique career path, from his childhood passion for sports broadcasting and baseball to his current role as a chiropractor and founder of Fantasy Football Unlimited. He discusses how he merged his two passions by writing a book, The Commissioner's Playbook, and creating a podcast, both aimed at helping fantasy football commissioners improve their leagues. Dr. Murray provides advice on how to keep league members engaged and addresses common challenges like unpaid dues, emphasizing the importance of clear rules and fostering a sense of community to ensure the league's long-term success.

In this episode, Kelly Kehn shares her career path, beginning with her first job in horse racing and her transition into the iGaming industry. She discusses her experience working for an online sportsbook, her move to a supplier company in the UK, and her role in launching sportsbooks in different markets. Kelly also talks about the founding of her non-profit, the All-in Diversity Project, which aims to support women in leadership, and how her latest venture, Defy the Odds, is working to make entrepreneurship more inclusive within the iGaming, Fintech, and Sports Tech sectors.

In this episode, Matt Deutsch shares his journey from initially wanting to be a veterinarian to becoming a prominent figure in sports media. He recounts his early career in radio, starting with an internship at a community station where he learned every aspect of broadcasting, which eventually led him to his dream job at WFAN [04:47]. Matt then discusses his move to SiriusXM in 2005, where he played a key role in creating the successful SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio channel. He explains how he left his long-term position to co-found his own company, Better Sports Network, while also working as a sports manager at VSiN.

In this episode, Jim Coventry shares his story of how he went from dreaming of being a sports broadcaster to becoming a full-time fantasy sports expert. He discusses his educational background in philosophy and his 33-year career as a high school English teacher. Jim explains how his passion for football eventually led him to a part-time writing job and eventually a full-time position at Rotowire, allowing him to finally pursue his dream career [32:55]. He also shares a key piece of advice from his father that guided him to his current success.

In this episode of the "H.I.G.H. The How I Got Here Podcast," host Trevis Waters interviews Aaron Siegel-Eisman, who shares his journey from his time as a basketball player to his current role as a social media agency owner. He discusses the valuable lessons learned from his career path and his pivot into the world of digital marketing and social media.

In this episode of the "How I Got Here Podcast," host Trevis Waters interviews Steven Kenway, the CEO of Rolling Insights. Steven shares his career journey, from his childhood dreams of becoming a professional hockey player and actor in Canada [01:15] To his transition into the world of technology. He discusses the valuable lessons he learned from both his early career pursuits, including the importance of staying humble and actively seeking opportunities [07:27]. Steven details his first startup venture with a friend, its initial failure, and how a successful pivot led to a profitable acquisition [13:14]. He then explains the inspiration behind his current company, Rolling Insights, and its product, Sportswise, which aims to democratize sports data for fans and businesses [19:07].

This video is an episode of the "H.I.G.H. The How I Got Here Podcast," hosted by Trevis Waters, with guest Gary Moloney. The episode details Gary's life story, including a near-death experience, his work in responsible gambling, and his journey through education and career. He shares how negative events led him to a better path and a new purpose.

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In this episode of "H.I.G.H. The How I Got Here Podcast," host Travis Waters interviews Nic Sulsky, the CEO of The Curling Group. Nic shares his personal journey, from aspiring professional baseball player to a successful entrepreneur in the world of fantasy sports and now, professional curling. Key topics and timestamps: Aspiring to be a professional athlete [01:31:07] Moving to Australia and realizing a new path [03:32:00] Transitioning to the entertainment industry [05:07:29] Creating his own kids' television show [07:54:83] Starting his first company, InGamer [10:33:43] A life-changing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis [12:35:89] Becoming CEO of The Curling Group [13:46:17] Launching the new mixed-gender Rock League in 2026 [14:48:07]

In this video, Trevis Waters and Matt McCuen discuss Matt's career journey in the sports betting industry. Here are the key takeaways from their conversation: Early Ambitions: Matt's interest in sports broadcasting began in eighth grade [00:23], despite having a speech impediment in his youth [01:05]. He pursued a communications degree with the goal of becoming a sports broadcaster or writer [01:05]. The DeadPres Brand: In 2018, he and his friends created the DeadPres brand on Twitter as a hobby [03:00], coinciding with the growing acceptance of sports betting. The COVID-19 Turning Point: The COVID-19 pandemic became a significant opportunity for the brand [07:49]. They gained a massive following by focusing on betting opportunities in smaller international leagues like the Korean Baseball Organization and table tennis [09:09]. Entering the Industry: Matt's first formal role was a freelance writing position for a sports media company [10:04], which quickly led to a full-time focus on his work in the industry [10:24]. Career Growth: He later became a senior betting analyst for Action Network [11:59] and emphasizes the importance of networking and creating unique, consistent content to stand out [12:47].

In this podcast episode, Mark Phillip, CEO of the advertising agency Are You Watching This?! and its gambling arm, Metabet, discusses his career journey and the inspiration behind his companies. Key topics from the interview include: Childhood Dreams: Mark's early aspiration to be a toll booth worker [01:19] and his path from wanting to be a math teacher to studying computer science [02:39]. Dropping Out of College: His decision to leave college in 1999 to pursue his goals in the workforce [03:09]. Founding Are You Watching This?!: The story of how he missed an exciting Jets game and realized the need for a service that could notify sports fans of thrilling moments in real-time [03:59]. He later quit his job in 2006 to fully focus on the company [29:17]. The Business Model: The use of patented "excitement analytics" technology to identify and predict exciting moments in sports games, acting as a "Red Zone channel for every sport" [30:51]. The Future: The company's goal to create a recommendation engine that goes beyond a fan's favorite team and uses "excitement analytics" to understand a person's unique "fan fingerprint" [36:50].

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