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Break Through The Noise
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Gamification Breeds Excitement
Fun Retention
Increase Margins
Gamification Breeds Excitement
Fun Retention
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Andrew Barba
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Ford Cousin
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Pat Gilmore
Joe Bona
Brian Fagan
Vito Chesky
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Cheers Academy: Connecting With The Modern Fan
Cheers Pod 7: Alex Sheinman (Snapback Sports & Agency)
In Episode 7 we chat with Alex Sheinman, Co-Founder of Snapback Agency and Partner at Snapback Sports. We explore both Snapback Sports ascent from a Snapchat account to a full-fledged media company and Snapback Agency's emergence as a force in the industry.
Alex discusses Snapback Sport's unique relationship with it's audience, driven by content centered around showcasing the fan experience at top sporting events in-person and beyond. Alex also shares how Snapback Agency is helping partners, like the Mall of America, reach the coveted Gen Z demographic by leveraging their roster of sports creators.
Cheers Pod 6: Shane Neman (JoonBug)
In Episode 6, we chat with Shane Neman, a serial entrepreneur and investor. Shane shares his journey founding JoonBug a first-of-its kind nightlife events, media, and technology company that he scaled from 0 to $25 million in revenues. We explore how Shane leveraged technology to scale JoonBug and how a commitment to reaching customers with mediums natural to them led to the launch of EZText, an SMS platform that Shane scaled to a customer base of over 50,000 customers including Uber and Home Depot.
Shane discusses his current focus as an investor and and his barbell thesis focused on investing in leaders in AI as well as physical venues like the Santa Monica pier that bring people closer together. Shane shares his advice to marketers and entrepreneurs on how to find the “lowest common denominator” to connect deeper with their fans.
Learn more about Shane's lessons learned as an entrepreneur from his book: https://www.nightlifelessons.com
Cheers Pod 5: Mark Ritz (Carnivore Snax)
In Episode 5, we chat with Mark Ritz, Co-Founder and CEO of Carnivore Snax. Carnivore Snax produces meat snacks sourced from regenerative farms, made with just two ingredients: meat and salt. Mark shares how launching to an owned audience enabled a successful crowdfunding campaign and sparked major sales momentum. We dive into how the brand's strong mission and community support helped them navigate a regulatory shutdown, generating nearly $1 million in pre-sales without a definite reopening date. Mark also discusses the story behind landing Joe Rogan as a customer through an Instagram DM and how that connection has strengthened their ties to the UFC community. We explore the keys to a successful membership model, the art of nailing paid media, and Mark's advice for founders in the consumable space. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on a single channel and being selective about opportunities, while highlighting how a deep understanding of finances has guided strategic decisions for the company's growth.
Cheers Pod 4: Jack Adler (Out2Win Sports)
In Episode 4, we chat with Jack Adler, Founder of Out2Win Sports. Out2Win is an Athlete Marketing Intelligence Platform that helps brands identify diamond-in-the-rough athlete creators for NIL marketing campaigns.
We talk about the emergence of athlete creators, identifying standouts for marketing campaigns, and how NIL is changing the path for breaking into sports talent.
Cheers Pod 3: Nicholas Lemieux (Athlete Studio)
In Episode 3 we chat with Nicholas Lemieux, Founder & CEO of Athlete Studio. Athlete Studio is an ecommerce automation platform for pro athletes to grow their IP and sell directly to their fans. We explore the benefits of athletes owning their brands and data, highlighting the unique value superstars like Angel Reese, Jalen Hurts, and Justin Jefferson are creating with the help of the platform. We also discuss Dick's Sporting Goods investment in Athlete Studio and share advice on the benefits of aligning with corporate venture funds.
Cheers Pod 2: Manny Lubin (Slate Milk)
In Episode 2, we chat with Manny Lubin, Co-Founder of Slate Milk. Manny and Josh Belinsky co-founded Slate with the goal of creating a healthy chocolate milk they could drink every day. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, an appearance on ABC's Shark Tank, and hundreds of iterations of testing, Slate launched in late 2019 with three delicious chocolate milk flavors.
Slate has several investors from pro sports, including Dana White (Founder at UFC), Duncan Robinson (SG at Miami Heat), and Maxx Crosby (DE at Oakland Raiders). In this episode, we discuss Slate's growth, Manny's experience in the Tank, and UFC's unique content format.
Cheers Pod 1: Abiola Familusi (Associate at Night Ventures & Labs)
In Episode 1, we chat with Abiola Familusi, Associate at Night Ventures & Labs. Abiola splits his time between the VC fund and venture studio at Night, the fast growing digital media agency that reps the most popular people online (folks like MrBeast & Kai Cenat). In this first episode, we'll explore the history of Night, the rise of creator-led brands like Feastables, and the core thesis behind it all. We'll also take a look back at Abiola's journey from MIT to Night, and hear how his long-term love for music spurred a budding DJ career in New York City.