H.I.G.H. (How I Got Here) is a weekly show hosted by Trevis Waters — founder of PlayerProps.ai and one of the most unconventional builders in the modern sports world.
Each episode features a 1-on-1 conversation with someone who's taken a nontraditional path in sports, betting, content creation, or entrepreneurship. No fluff. No highlight reels. Just real stories, smart risks, and the decisions that shaped the journey.
Whether you're a bettor, builder, creator, or someone figuring out your next move — this show helps you learn how others actually got here, and how you might too.
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H.I.G.H. (How I Got Here) is a weekly show hosted by Trevis Waters — founder of PlayerProps.ai and one of the most unconventional builders in the modern sports world.
Each episode features a 1-on-1 conversation with someone who's taken a nontraditional path in sports, betting, content creation, or entrepreneurship. No fluff. No highlight reels. Just real stories, smart risks, and the decisions that shaped the journey.
Whether you're a bettor, builder, creator, or someone figuring out your next move — this show helps you learn how others actually got here, and how you might too.
Episode 4 - H.I.G.H. (How I Got Here) Podcast - Matt McCuen
H.I.G.H. (How I Got Here)
42 minutes 18 seconds
2 months ago
Episode 4 - H.I.G.H. (How I Got Here) Podcast - Matt McCuen
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].
H.I.G.H. (How I Got Here)
H.I.G.H. (How I Got Here) is a weekly show hosted by Trevis Waters — founder of PlayerProps.ai and one of the most unconventional builders in the modern sports world.
Each episode features a 1-on-1 conversation with someone who's taken a nontraditional path in sports, betting, content creation, or entrepreneurship. No fluff. No highlight reels. Just real stories, smart risks, and the decisions that shaped the journey.
Whether you're a bettor, builder, creator, or someone figuring out your next move — this show helps you learn how others actually got here, and how you might too.
