Podcast

Timeless Lessons from Smokestack Charlie   On this episode of Just Thinking, TPNIL founder Mark Koesterer shares the timeless lessons he learned while going door-to-door selling widgets across the country. Despite the rapid advancements in technology and the evolving ways we communicate, Mark explains how the principles he learned then still hold true today. Join […]

Cal Stein: When NIL Deals Go Bad   Join us for an insightful conversation with Cal Stein from Troutman Pepper, one of the foremost experts on college athletics, NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) regulations, collective agreements, and other pivotal topics in the sports world. In this episode, we’ll dive into the current headlines surrounding a major

Eddie Taylor, Director of NIL & Innovation   Today’s guest is Eddie Taylor, Director of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Cincinnati. He helps student-athletes to maximize their NIL potential and to create lasting opportunities beyond the field. With a background in sports administration, compliance, and event management from LSU and Team

NCAA & Meta NIL Empower Program       Welcome back to another exciting episode of Industry Insiders! Today, we’re diving into the intersection of sports, creativity, and business with Sydney Umeri, Program Manager for Sports Partnerships at Meta. Sydney has spent the last decade championing the voices of athletes—especially women—through innovative programs and content

Moving People to Action with the Power of the Spoken Word     Welcome to Industry Insiders, where we dive deep into the strategies and skills you need to dominate in your field. In this episode, we talk with Mike McQuillan and discuss the game-changing approach to public speaking and presentation skills that can turn

Unlocking the Power of Mentorship: Adam Vasallo Reveals How Big Brothers Big Sisters is Transforming Youth Empowerment     We chatted with marketing visionary and a driving force in the nonprofit world: Adam Vasallo, the Chief Marketing Officer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Since joining Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2018, Adam has

The Role of Sports in Childhood Education   We have Frederick M. Hess joining us, though you might know him as Rick Hess. He’s a senior fellow and the Director of Education Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). Rick is a well-known voice in education, focusing on K–12 and higher education issues. He’s

The Significance of Sports Philanthropy   In today’s episode, we are joined by a visionary leader in the world of sports philanthropy, Roy Kessel, the founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. Roy’s mission is to harness the power of sports to build stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities. Through the Sports Philanthropy Network, he brings

The Evolving Definition of an Influencer   I’m thrilled to introduce our guest, Jake Deschene — an entrepreneur with a passion for both sports and business. Jake has expertly combined his expertise in advertising and E-commerce to create Athiliates, a marketing and branding agency that bridges the gap between athletes and brands. In this episode,

Brand Building for Lifetime Opportunities   We are pleased to speak with Allie Miller, a sports and entertainment sponsorship professional, who specializes in Collegiate NIL. As the CMO of 1Oklahoma, a newly formed entity, Allie and her team are using the NIL platform to help create and manage lifetime opportunities for University of Oklahoma athletes.