In this episode, Jeremy Aisenberg, a sports business executive and founder of Mega Labs, shares his entrepreneurial journey from working with top athletes to building long-term partnerships and personal brands. He discusses the growing trend of athletes and celebrities shifting from talent to business owners, seeking authentic connections with their audience. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of having a clear business vision, strategic planning, and assembling a team to handle contracts, brand deals, and personal finances. Learn how trust, authenticity, and work-life balance play a key role in achieving lasting business success.
Key Moments
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:12 Early Entrepreneurial Ventures
03:23 Working with David Leadbetter and Building a Brand Enterprise
06:23 Joining Octagon and Developing New Business Opportunities
07:43 The Value of Solutions-Based Approach and Understanding Partners' Objectives
08:58 The Influence of Golf in Driving Behavior and Business Opportunities
10:28 Evangelizing for Beliefs and Having Skin in the Game
13:21 Building New Businesses and Creating Value
15:26 The Importance of Having a North Star Objective
17:39 Educating Clients on Building Sustainable Enterprises
19:04 Filtering Opportunities Based on the North Star Objective
22:30 The Mindset of Athletes and Celebrities
23:26 The Sophistication of the Younger Generation: Gen Z and NIL
23:48 Thinking Strategically About Personal Branding
24:46 Building a Team of Experts
28:54 The Importance of Authenticity and Trust
32:57 Finding Balance and Being Present
36:37 The Role of Luck in Success
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LinkedIn: @jeremyaisenberg
Website: Mega Labs
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