Boardroom: Out of Office is an interview podcast with entrepreneurs and athletes. The host of the show is Rich Kleiman. He is best known for his role as agent for basketball star Kevin Durant's. The two founded 35V, an investment company with a focus on sports business. Its media arm is Boardroom, the producer of this program.
A professional athlete's career is short, averaging between 3.5 and 5.5 years. While the money is good while it lasts, it doesn't last long. For pros, it's essential to consider what they'll do after their playing career ends. In this podcast, Kleiman listens to the stories of players who have turned their brand into a successful business.
One such person is Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves. He joins the podcast to share his story. Even as an active player, Edwards is already thinking of his legacy. He collaborated with Adidas to make his signature shoe, the AE 1. Edward's approach to business is similar to how he plays. Instead of focusing on winning every time, he cares about improving himself.
In another episode, Kleiman talks to CC Sabathia and Amber Sabathia. CC played for the New York Yankees from 2009 until his retirement in 2019. Amber is his agent. The couple talk about what it's like to work with one's spouse. They also express that they deplore how young players need money to access opportunities.
Some of the guests on the podcast have no affiliation with the world of sports. In one episode, Kleiman chats with music entrepreneur Steven Rifkind. He is the founder of Loud Records, which was behind projects from major hip-hop acts like Wu-Tang Clan. At a time when there was an East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry in rap, Rifkind says that Loud Records was Switzerland.
Boardroom: Out of Office might appeal to those with a career in sports business. People wishing to break into that world could get some insight into the culture. Sports fans may enjoy learning what their idols are doing now. New podcast episodes arrive on an intermittent basis.
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