A balanced diet, pre-competitive warmup, awareness of their posture, and breathing exercises are vital in any traditional athlete’s routine, and it is not different for professional gamers. The world is changing, sports are changing, and with them, the definition of what an athlete is. This is just some of what was discussed with today’s guest,…
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John Blevins has one of the incredible stories about his path into the world of esports. From starting out as a fan of streaming, to starting his own podcast, then to landing a job as a Sales Manager for Wisdom Gaming, he is the true proof that passion and hard work can take you far….
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There is no doubt talent plays a significant role in any success story; however, talent only is not enough. The right mindset, proper guidance, and putting in the work are also necessary. Coming from a family of athletes and entrepreneurs, Caleb Smith is the perfect example of that. Caleb Smith is the founder and CEO…
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A marketer should have a clear vision of what the consumer will take away at the pinnacle of a marketing campaign. Jason Hines believes that when a marketing campaign is treated as a checklist, disconnected from what reaction it’ll generate in the audience, it’ll probably fail. “You must have a vision in your mind; what…
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Considered the second biggest esports hotspot in the country, the Dallas-Fort Worth region is the perfect intersection of sports, tech, and sports business in general. Eric Griffin believes that after industry giants like OpTic Gaming, compLexity Gaming, Team Envy, and Mavs Gaming have chosen the region as headquarters, opportunities have multiplied for gamers, teams, educators,…
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There is a difference between professional organizations and gaming communities; professional teams focus only on professional players and neglect community building. However, it is possible to create a community, have a professional structure, and be competitive at the same time, and Team 7AM is the living proof of that. John Smith-Howell, Director of Team 7AM,…
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Even with a terrific start, many esports and gaming companies fail in the long term not because they don’t deliver premium quality work, but because they don’t prepare themselves to scale. Simon Bennett believes that thinking about how to scale and grow is the “boring part” of running a business, and that’s why people avoid…
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In junior highs and high schools all around the world you’ll find a lot of kids who are dreaming of someday becoming a professional gamer. Kile Hsu is one of those, a high school student, living on the West Coast, Kile has risen through the ranks to fall within the top 10 in his region. …
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The rise of several African professional gamers to the world stage in the last few years is not the making of a rare coincidence, but the product of many organizations and companies interested in including African people in this full-of-opportunities emerging industry. Kevin Meltzer is the CEO and Co-Founder of Big5 Games, one of the…
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The power of the brand is extremely important, and this is more true than ever in the world of esports. Co-Owners of AoE Creative, Simon Bennett and Markel Lee join Chauntel Busche and her guest host Donte Jackson to discuss their journey into esports, why branding is so important, and some insights on what’s to…
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