Drew Shore is a former NHL player with the Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, and Vancouver Canucks.
After retiring from hockey, he transitioned into the business world, building a career as both an agent and a founder of Amalfi, an exclusive community helping athletes transition into business and connect with top entrepreneurs.
Drew is also the host of a podcast Betting The Limit, where he talks to athletes who have successfully pivoted into the business world.
What You'll Hear About:
Timestamps:
(0:00) – Intro to Drew
(2:40) – Growing up with three brothers & early hockey career
(4:00) – Scoring a goal in the NHL
(5:50) – When things didn’t go as planned
(6:55) – Viewing “failure” as opportunity
(7:50) – The mental game of hockey
(9:00) – Transition to becoming an agent at Wasserman
(11:55) – Starting Betting The Limit
(13:55) – The origin of Amalfi
(15:25) – How Amalfi compares to YPO
(17:40) – The Shadow Creek event experience
(20:55) – Daily highs and lows of entrepreneurship
(22:10) – Balancing pricing and access for young athletes
(23:25) – Does retirement uncertainty ever fade?
(24:40) – Playing again at the DU charity game
(27:10) – Closing the 5-year post-retirement gap
(29:10) – Hockey media & athlete personalities
(32:10) – The culture of hockey
(33:40) – Advice for retiring athletes
(35:10) – Building brand portfolios differently today
(36:00) – Where to find Drew
Links:
Drew Shore LinkedInDrew Shore (@Drew22Shore) / X
The Post Game Podcast:
https://postgamepodcast.beehiiv.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thepostgame_podcast/The Post Game Podcast (@JoePod24) / X
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-post-game-podcast/
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Jack Adler is the founder and CEO of Out2Win, a marketing platform that uses AI to match brands with athletes. He shares how he turned a passion for helping athletes into one of the most innovative companies in the NIL and creator economy space.
From raising money to partnering with top college teams and brands, Jack discusses what it takes to build something meaningful in the constantly evolving NIL landscape as a first-time founder.
He also dives into how Out2Win uses AI and data to rank athlete marketability, why posting consistency matters more than follower count, and the mindset that kept him from quitting along the way.
What You’ll Hear About:
Timestamps:
(0:00) – Intro to Jack Adler
(3:00) – Jack’s upbringing and early drive
(4:20) – Launching his first fundraiser with his sister
(5:40) – Using social media for positive change
(8:45) – The real story behind Out2Win
(9:40) – What NIL really means today
(12:00) – Partnering directly with brands
(15:10) – Is social media essential for athletes?
(17:10) – The hidden struggles of entrepreneurship
(20:10) – Why the name “Out2Win”
(23:40) – Raising capital at 23 with no track record
(26:55) – Landing the first investors
(28:25) – How he was intentional with his fundraising
(30:40) – The tailwinds pushing college sports forward
(32:50) – How Out2Win uses AI and data
(34:30) – What goes into the Out2Win score
(37:40) – NFL QBs and athlete content creation
(40:20) – Deloitte’s role in NIL
(43:40) – Making sure brands are educated
(45:40) – Balancing athlete and brand interests
(47:40) – The most marketable team in college sport
(49:25) – Finding hidden gems in recruiting
(50:10) – Why Instagram and TikTok matter most
(52:10) – The $20.5M cap and its recruiting impact
(54:55) – Expanding into pro and high school sports
(57:10) – Competitors (and what sets them apart)
(58:30) – What excites him most about the future
(1:00:00) – Building Out2Win’s culture his way
(1:02:40) – Favorite Philly athlete
Links:
The Post Game Podcast:
https://postgamepodcast.beehiiv.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thepostgame_podcast/
https://x.com/JoePod24
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-post-game-podcast/
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Brandon Zachary and I talk on his Podcast, Athlete Resilience Center, which he co-hosts with his former teammate Matt Owens.
We talked about the mental game of baseball, figuring out what was next after sports, building the Post Game Podcast, lessons learned from cold outreach, and more.
We discussed:
Timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro & Brandon's Intro
(7:30) - Background & early baseball journey
(9:30) - From Malvern Prep to Seton Hall
(13:15) - Dreaming of pro ball
(15:00) - Obstacles faced playing the game
(16:30) - Lessons from failure
(18:30) - Bryce Harper and confidence
(20:45) - Gratitude and perspective
(22:00) - Mindset lessons from Jalen Hurts
(24:00) - Transitioning out of sports
(26:15) - Building The Post Game Podcast
(29:00) - Life after baseball: finding purpose
(32:30) - Discovering interests beyond the field
(35:30) - Putting yourself out there
(38:00) - Starting the podcast journey
(40:50) - Creativity in outreach and growth
(43:45) - Overcoming the fear of rejection
(46:00) - Just getting started
(49:00) - Digging meaningful stories out of guests
(51:30) - Biggest lessons learned from podcasting
(54:30) - How to stay consistent with episodes
(59:00) - Setting goals and expectations
(1:05:10) - 10 Questions in 10 Seconds
Links:
Athlete's Resilience Center | Find Your Performance Arc
Athlete Resilience Center Spotify
Athlete’s Resilience Center (ARC) (@athletesresiliencecenter) • Instagram photos and videos
The Post Game Podcast:
https://postgamepodcast.beehiiv.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thepostgame_podcast/
https://x.com/JoePod24
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-post-game-podcast/
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Aidan Melograna is a college basketball player and founder of Melo Media, a fast-growing marketing agency helping local service businesses scale through Instagram and social media.
He founded a second business recently, Ace1 Consulting, helping online creators scale through Instagram and YouTube.
He shares how he went from cold-calling 100+ businesses with zero experience to generating thousands in revenue through Instagram marketing.
What You’ll Hear:
Timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro to Aidan
(2:30) - Basketball journey and path to Arcadia University
(3:50) - Choosing a major in Global Media & Marketing
(5:45) - Realistic outlook on D3 basketball
(7:30) - From internship to entrepreneurship
(10:00) - How cold calling landed his first $1,000 client
(12:15) - The “value first” approach that worked
(13:30) - Melo Media’s pivot to full-service Instagram marketing
(15:30) - Why Instagram is the new website
(16:30) - Speaking directly to your dream client
(18:40) - The “best known > best” mindset shift
(19:50) - Crafting the perfect Instagram bio
(20:40) - The 4 essentials of a winning profile
(22:30) - Why 22–40-year-olds are the ideal target audience
(24:30) - TikTok vs Instagram for local service businesses
(25:45) - How to win attention in a short-attention world
(27:50) - Expanding into info products: Golf recruiting platform
(29:30) - Why resumes are becoming obsolete
(30:30) - Building digital real estate instead of interning
(33:30) - Making real money and finding consistency
(35:45) - The late-night grind and inconsistent income
(37:30) - Handling doubt and criticism
(40:30) - Power of connections and introductions
(40:50) - Where to find Aidan
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/aidan.melograna/
How I Used Storytelling to Generate 10K/mo. (USE THIS FRAMEWORK)
The Post Game Podcast:
https://postgamepodcast.beehiiv.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thepostgame_podcast/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-post-game-podcast/
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Stephen Bienko is a former decathlete, former college football player at The Air Force Academy and Villanova, began his career as a state trooper, franchise owner, entrepreneur, and founder of 42U, helping athletes build their brands.
We discuss life after sports, athlete branding, NIL collectives, and the evolving landscape of college athletics.
Stephen shares how athletes can effectively transition beyond sports, build their personal brand while they're still playing, and navigate the opportunities that NIL has created in college sports.
What You'll Hear About:
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro to Stephen
2:40 – Competing as a decathlete
6:10 – Life as a state trooper
8:40 – Navigating transitions
13:10 – What does branding really mean?
15:25 – From 42G to 42U
18:00 – The meaning behind 42U
20:25 – Helping student-athletes discover identity
25:25 – Working with individual teams
27:40 – Athletes building their brand
31:40 – How coaches embrace branding
33:30 – Team branding strategies
36:10 – NIL collectives & upholding standards
39:00 – Business-minded collectives
40:20 – Where money flows in college sports
42:10 – Lessons from building 42U
44:40 – How kids consume sports today
47:00 – Where to find Stephen
Links:
Stephen Bienko (@bienkostephen) • Instagram photos and videos
The Post Game Podcast:
https://postgamepodcast.beehiiv.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thepostgame_podcast/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-post-game-podcast/
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Jay Yang is the author of "You Can Just Do Things" and social media strategist for Alex Hormozi.
He came on the podcast to discuss his unconventional path from college dropout to working with some of the biggest names in entrepreneurship, all before turning 23.
In this conversation, Jay breaks down his "permissionless approach", doing the work upfront to make yourself impossible to ignore. He shares how this strategy landed him positions at fast-growing startups and eventually led to working directly with Alex Hormozi's team.
What You'll Learn:
Timestamps:
(0:00) - Introduction & Jay's Milestone
(4:00) - The Psychology of Followers
(6:00) - Discovering the Permissionless Approach
(8:30) - The Power of Having a North Star
(9:25) - Jay's Five-Dimensional North Star
(11:00) - Strategic Relationship Building
(12:10) - The Beehive Breakthrough Story
(13:25) - "Working With" vs "Working For"
(14:40) - The Learning Documentation System
(15:10) - Sacrifices and Trade-offs
(17:00) - Landing the Alex Hormozi Role
(20:45) - Behind the Scenes with Alex Hormozi
(21:30) - What Jay Would Do Differently
(24:10) - Growing an Educational Brand
(25:10) - The 3 C's Method for Content Creation
(28:00) - The Permissionless Approach for Athletes
(29:30) - Making Yourself a "No-Brainer"
Links:
The Post Game Podcast:
https://postgamepodcast.beehiiv.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thepostgame_podcast/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-post-game-podcast/
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
James Grugan is the founder of Five Star Hiring, a recruiting firm specializing in helping student-athletes and former athletes transition into successful careers.
After spending most of his career at JG Wentworth, James identified a gap in the recruitment space, specifically working with student-athletes and helping them translate skills learned from the field to the workforce.
What You'll Hear About:
Timestamps:
(0:00) - Introduction to James Grugan
(3:10) - Background at JG Wentworth and career transition
(4:30) - Discovering the student-athlete recruiting niche
(6:20) - Starting Five Star Hiring and early business strategies
(7:20) - "People want to help people"
(9:00) - LinkedIn strategy
(11:30) - Authentic follow-up techniques
(13:15) - The "Going Pro" presentation overview
(16:00) - Making skills transferable from sports
(18:30) - Performing under pressure and real-world application
(20:30) - Why sales is ideal for student-athletes
(23:00) - Resume essentials and common mistakes
(24:15) - Networking as the #1 strategy
(28:30) - Small actions that can lead to big advantages
(30:15) - Interview prep strategies
(36:50) -Universal job search principles
(38:15) - Current job market conditions and opportunities
(41:30) - Company partnerships and placement approach
(43:00) - Future plans for Five Star Hiring
(45:30)- Specialized approach vs general career services
(46:15) - Contact information and where to find James
Links:
Email: jamesg@fivestarhiring.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-grugan-713246169/
https://www.fivestarhiring.net/
Social Media: @fivestarhiring (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X)
The Post Game Podcast:
https://postgamepodcast.beehiiv.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thepostgame_podcast/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-post-game-podcast/
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Matt Hochberg is the founder of Hochberg Sports Marketing, a sports marketing agency specializing in women's soccer.
Since launcing in 2019, he has built HSM into a boutique agency representing 20+ NWSL players both on and off the field.
As a FIFA-certified agent registered with the NWSL Players Association, Matt handles everything from contract negotiations to brand partnerships for some of the top names in women's soccer.
What You'll Hear About:
Timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro to Matt Hochberg
(2:05) - My First Million podcast connection
(3:10) - The founding story of Hochberg Sports Media
(4:30) - Launching without an official business plan
(6:30) - Pitching his vision and sharing the story
(7:50) - Running a primarily one-man operation
(9:20) - The strategic shift from all women's sports to soccer focus
(12:10) - "Doing the work" and positioning for opportunities
(13:30) - The reality of NWSL player contracts and salaries
(16:00) - NWSL expansion and valuation growth
(18:50) - How athletes are focusing on personal brand building
(21:30) - Ali Riley partnership
(25:50) - Structuring brand deal durations and terms
(28:15) - The positive impact of NIL on women's soccer
(31:00) - Biggest day-to-day business challenges
(32:45) - Growing through referrals and playing the long game
(34:30) - Thoughts on the WNBA boom and FOMO
(35:10) - Where to find Matt and HSM
Links:
HSM | Women's Sports Representation & Advocacy (@hochbergsm) / X
Hochberg Sports Marketing - Sports Marketing, Athletes
HSM | Women’s Sports Representation & Advocacy (@hochbergsm) • Instagram photos and videos
The Post Game Podcast:
https://postgamepodcast.beehiiv.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thepostgame_podcast/
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
David Fales is a former NFL Quarterback who played seven seasons with the Bears, Lions, Dolphins, and Jets.
He was a sixth-round pick out of San Jose State in the 2014 NFL Draft and played behind NFL veterans like Jay Cutler and Matthew Stafford.
Since retiring from the NFL, he has worked in tech sales with Zoom and Docker and is actively involved with Pro Athlete Community, an organization that helps professional athletes navigate life after sports.
What You'll Hear About:
Timestamps:
(0:00) - Introduction to David Fales
(2:10) - Becoming a quarterback in 8th grade - nobody else wanted the position
(7:00) - Nevada experience with Colin Kaepernick on the roster
(7:50) - Transfer to junior college and the rock-bottom moment that changed everything
(11:25) - Discovering "Mind Gym" and the foundation of mental training
(14:40) - Visualization techniques: seeing plays before they happen
(16:55) - High anxiety during the week vs. flow state on game day
(21:35) - Never feeling settled in the NFL - living contract to contract
(24:10) - What qualities help NFL players stick around (intelligence, communication, natural ability)
(26:50) - Carson Wentz - how character shows in tough times
(30:40) - The retirement decision and saying no to other leagues
(33:10) - The hardest year of his life: losing football identity
(36:10) - Why tech sales appeals to former athletes
(38:00) - Pro Athlete Community and filling the resource gap for transitioning players
(42:40) - Applying football mental tools to daily life - controlling what you can control
(44:25) - Finding flow state again through golf
(46:30) - Where to connect with David
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/fales10/
The Post Game Podcast:
https://postgamepodcast.beehiiv.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thepostgame_podcast/
https://x.com/JoePod24
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Parul Khosla is the co-founder of Arena Talent, an AI-powered recruiting platform for sports and entertainment.
She has previously worked in talent acquisition at the NFL, NHL, Disney, and Madison Square Garden, specializing in diversity initiatives and connecting underrepresented groups with career opportunities.
Parul holds an MBA from Rutgers and is a LinkedIn Top Voice. She helped launched Arena in November 2024 to solve the access problem in sports hiring, where qualified candidates often get lost in overwhelming application volumes.
What You'll Hear About:
Timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro to Parul
(2:30) - Parul's upbringing & early career in sports
(9:30) - How does hiring happen behind the scenes?
(11:10) - What is an ATS system and why it matters?
(15:40) - How do candidates break through the noise?
(18:05) - Networking & warm introductions that work
(19:10) - LinkedIn Top Voice program explained
(21:05) - In-person events for networking success
(22:50) - LinkedIn's 8% response rate problem
(25:00) - What is Arena and its mission?
(27:25) - How they incorporate AI matching technology
(28:40) - Is LinkedIn TOO available? The spam problem
(32:40) - Building real relationships on Arena's platform
(34:50) - How do you maintain community quality?
(36:25) - Not a social media platform - focused networking
(37:25) - Biggest entrepreneurship challenges faced
(39:40) - Bootstrapping reality and raising money
(43:40) - Where to find Parul and Arena
Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/parul-khosla/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/arenatalent/
https://arenatalent.com/
The Post Game Podcast:
https://postgamepodcast.beehiiv.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thepostgame_podcast/
https://x.com/JoePod24
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Rob Thompson has had a unique career journey after playing college football at New Haven and a professionally overseas.
He built and sold a high school recruiting business, helped launch the NFL Flag program, was an Arena Football League GM, and started GamePlanU which has since rolled into Walter Camp Properties.
Not to mention, he is also a published author. Rob has lived at the intersection of sports, business, and innovation his entire career.
We discussed:
Timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro to Rob
(2:20) - Rob's journey playing football
(6:20) - Creative roles in Corporate America
(8:10) - Re-discovering purpose after sports transition
(11:30) - The entrepreneur dilemma: holding onto a business vs. selling
(13:20) - Starting the NFL Flag program from scratch
(16:05) - Being the behind-the-scenes guy
(16:50) - Becoming an Arena Football League GM
(18:20) - Day-to-day reality of running a professional sports team
(22:05) - How college football perception affects your career
(22:20) - Just get a roster spot
(23:50) - The real NIL discussion nobody's having
(24:50) - Why college is the perfect time to take massive risks
(28:20) - Rob's podcasts over the years and lessons learned
(31:50) - Aunt Dot: the ultimate connector
(33:20) - Why warm leads beat cold outreach every time
(35:50) - "Serve the cookies" philosophy and how it lands major deals
(38:20) - Living in the moment while building for the future
(41:30) - GamePlanU & Walter Camp: building the next generation
(46:20) - Real estate as the path to financial freedom
(48:30) - Rob's best advice for college students
Links:
The Post Game Podcast:
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Buffy Filippell is a trailblazer in sports recruiting. She is one of the first women in sports executive search and founded TeamWork Online, the go-to hiring platform for the sports industry, connecting people to jobs with the biggest leagues, teams, and orgs in sports.
In this episode, we cover:
Timestamps:
(0:00) – Intro to Buffy
(1:50) – The first woman to…
(4:50) – 52% of female executives were college athletes
(7:05) – The original idea for TeamWork Online
(9:35) – Was anyone doing executive search in sports?
(12:30) – Persistence
(13:20) – Taking risks & lessons from her mom
(16:20) – Scaling TeamWork
(18:40) – The beginnings of online applications
(19:50) – Pop Mail
(24:00) – Naming TeamWork Online
(25:20) – The evolution of recruiting
(27:10) – Connecting with education
(28:10) – Events
(30:00) – Free events they offer
(31:10) – Lessons from sports
(32:20) – Why your story matters
(35:05) – How to connect with Buffy
Resources & Links:
#1 Way To Find Jobs In Sports & Entertainment | TeamWork Online
The Post Game Podcast:
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Andrew Petcash is a former Boston University basketball player, founder of Profluence, and host of The Petcash Pod.
He has carved out a unique lane at the intersection of sports, content, community, and venture capital.
In this episode we get into how it all started and has since evolved into one of the top sports communities in the world.
We talk about:
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro to Andrew
2:10 - The power of persistence
2:50 - Spotting trends early
4:40 - From D1 dreams to business building
6:40 - Playing against Javante McCoy every day
8:40 - A defining year at BU
10:55 - Moving to St. Pete, FL
13:00 - Creating NBA content in high school
15:10 - How Profluence began
16:25 - Having direction, even when plans shift
18:30 - What’s next?
19:25 - Showing up and adding value
21:30 - Signs Profluence is gaining traction
24:00 - Entering the venture capital world
25:40 - Why Andrew loves building
27:40 - Bootstrapping vs. investing in startups
30:10 - Why short, niche podcasts work
32:00 - The behind-the-scenes of podcasting
33:00 - Growing a team (and the cost)
35:30 - Big opportunities in the sports investment landscape
39:10 - Youth sports, NIL, and what’s next
41:50 - Where to find Andrew
Links:
Andrew's Email: apetcash@profluence.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/
The Post Game Podcast:
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Rashad Campbell is a former Cornell University football player, entrepreneur, and partner / COO of Advance NIL. He unpacks his journey from playing football in the Ivy League to private equity and athlete advocacy.
We discuss how Rashad’s curiosity, relationship-building, and financial mindset helped him thrive after football, and what today’s athletes should understand about money, NIL, and long-term wellness.
Whether you're an athlete, investor, or curious about the future of college sports, Rashad drops a ton of knowledge you might like to hear.
Key Topics Discussed:
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro to Rashad Campbell
3:25 – Ivy League’s place in the NIL era
6:10 – Why Cornell?
9:40 – His brother Ibrahim Campbell’s experience with financial advisors
12:10 – Fascination with outliers
14:40 – How to intentionally maintain relationships
17:40 – Growing up in a big family
19:10 – Aligning financial education with sports
21:10 – $2B+ to be paid to college athletes annually
23:10 – “Money makes you more of who you are”
26:10 – The biggest challenge in college sports
28:10 – Private Equity’s friction with college athletics
30:40 – Is collective bargaining the answer?
33:10 – Financial wellness tips for athletes
35:10 – The truth about interest on depreciating assets
36:25 – Understanding taxes as an athlete
39:40 – The importance of saving for what’s next
41:10 – The reverse earning curve and life after sports
42:40 – How athletes can seize opportunities while still playing
44:40 – Curiosity + passion = power
46:40 – Where to find Rashad
Links:
The Post Game Podcast:
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Matt Morizio is a former professional baseball player and founder of Reconstructing Wealth.
After retiring from baseball, Matt worked in the corporate world before making the jump to finance and ultimately starting his own RIA, where he now helps others align their money with their life’s purpose.
We discuss the emotional side of money, the importance of mentors, and the parallels between sports and entrepreneurship.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Timestamps:
(0:00) – Intro to Matt
(2:30) – Matt’s baseball journey
(10:00) – The transition out of sports
(13:45) – Value of a great mentor
(15:30) – Parallels between athletes and entrepreneurship
(20:30) – Beginning of his wealth management career
(26:00) – Get to 7 “Why’s” to uncover the root cause
(30:30) – We’re all designed to do something great
(34:00) – Shifting mindset from making money to adding value
(36:20) – Are you on the right bus?
(40:30) – Matt’s most successful clients: doing boring well
(43:40) – Accumulating wealth vs. preserving wealth
(46:30) – Investing in yourself first
(47:30) – The Four Fs framework: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finance
(51:00) – Supporting his 7 kids & his personal relationship with money
(57:50) – Opening a blessing account
(59:40) – Love and fear can’t coexist
(1:02:50) – Matt’s personal finance course
Links:
The Post Game Podcast:
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Former professional baseball player and founder of Reconstructing Wealth, Matt Morizio, talks about what he wishes he knew going through the process of retiring and figuring out what was next for him after the game.
Justin Papadakis is the Deputy CEO and Chief Real Estate Officer of the United Soccer League (USL), one of the fastest-growing soccer organizations in the U.S. He oversees stadium development, club expansion, and the league’s long-term strategy to reshape American soccer from the ground up.
Justin breaks down how the USL is using real estate to build thriving soccer communities across the country and what it means for the future of the sport.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro to Justin Papadakis
2:00 – The Papadakis family story: Soccer's impact
3:40 – Stadiums as real estate catalysts: Lessons from LA Live
5:05 – Breaking out of the "minor league" model
8:10 – Why the USL thrives in mid-sized cities like Albuquerque & Boise
10:00 – Antelope Valley success: Building hyper-local fan pride
12:40 - Real market drivers: Not population, but ownership & stadium quality
13:30 – Inside the USL’s in-house real estate team
14:50 – Working with cities: How stadium deals take 2–10 years
16:45 – Aligning community stakeholders for long-term impact
19:20 – Why the USL is building stadium districts
20:20 – Soccer fan behavior vs. NFL & MLB: What’s different
21:35 - TIF financing: How stadiums fund themselvs
23:50 – New Stadiums: Rhode Island, Louisville & next-gen builds
27:10 – How does the league make money?
28:45 - Taking a long term view on media
30:40 – Regional rivalries + the Jägermeister Cup
32:00 – USL team valuations top $100 million
33:40 - Soccer as an alternative investment
35:30 – Career advice for college athletes
37:20 - Front office job growth in the USL
38:20 – Where to find USL & how to get involved
Links:
The Post Game Podcast:
Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Justin Papadakis talking about the USL's district concept when it comes to building a stadium. Football has a tailgate culture, soccer is a different game and so is the fan base. This is a look into what the future of soccer stadiums could look like.
Dominyck Bullard is a former college baseball player turned entrepreneur and founder of Athletiverse, a fast-growing, data-driven growth agency transforming how sports brands connect with fans.
We dive into Dom’s journey from athlete to entrepreneur, the early days of building Athletiverse, and how he’s helping sports properties attract, engage, and monetize fans through cutting-edge content, campaigns, and strategy.
What You'll Hear About:
Timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro to Dom
(2:20) - What does Athletiverse do?
(3:30) Dom’s upbringing
(7:00) The entrepreneurial itch
(10:00) Launching Athletiverse
(13:15) Newsletters + audience monetization
(17:20) Kyle Kuzma
(20:10) Power of first-party data
(22:30) The value of curiosity
(26:10) Managing distractions
(29:00) College sports + outdated tech
(32:15) Automation in business
(36:15) Future of college athletics
(39:20) Innovation without bias
(42:15) Dom’s biggest business lessons
(45:00) “You can just do things”
(47:15) Dealing with instability and fear
(50:10) Sharing positive stories online
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Dominyck Bullard, founder of Athletiverse, explains how over 50% of their business will be AI-driven by August and why college sports departments need to adapt fast. He says this is just the start of a major shift, comparable to 1997-1998 of the early internet days.
