The esports and gaming industry offers a broad set of possibilities for students from almost every specialty; communicators, marketers, accountants, lawyers, psychologists, designers, software developers, and many more. That’s one thing John Davidson loves most about the industry he’s helping to develop and grow. 

Today’s guest is John Davidson, a TEDx and Keynote Speaker, Chairman of the Esports Trade Association, founder of the Davidson Learning Center, and host of The DLC Drop Podcast. John’s background as a lifelong skateboarder gave him a consistent perspective of life; after falling and failing at something, he would step up and try it again. 

Throughout this episode, they discuss John’s experience and learnings from skateboarding and what those experiences added to his business mentality. They also spoke about affirmation and external validation, inclusion in esports, and the importance of networking. John also shared a few tips for students and brands interested in getting into the esports industry. 

Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-davidson-42953846/

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You can also send him an email to: John@DLCyouth.com

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Dr. Marc’s Masterclass is part of the Esports Futuri Podcast Network. To see all of our shows, visit: https://EsportsFPN.com

Full Episode Breakdown:

4:30 – Dr. Marc introduces today’s guest, John Davidson.

7:41 – Falling into concrete for fun. John talks a bit about being a skateboarder.

10:41 – John shares one of his many injuries in a skating competition.

13:28 – Avoiding the feeling of rolling away from a trick. John talks about his injuries and slams and how they helped him build his mindset.

16:38 – John talks about his different approach to skating.

22:19 – Taking care of our sanity. Dr. Marc and John talk about spending energy on things we can control, affirmation, and external validation.

24:55 – John gives some advice for young people interested in joining the esports industry.

28:03 – Help the community. John talks about what brands can do to get into the industry.

32:07 – Healthy skepticism. John talks about the gaming industry and compares it to the skateboarding community. 

34:10 – John talks about what they do at the Esports Trade Association.

39:15 – Dr. Marc and John talk about connections and networking and how important they are to get into the industry.

45:29 – Offering solutions. John talks about how to build connections at high levels.

48:32 – Dr. Marc and John talk about building symbiotic relationships.

50:27 – Dr. Marc and John talk about inclusion and highlighting minorities. Not only on stage but also on the business side of the industry.