E41: Madison Clavon: Winning The Fight for Your Business
Release Date: 06/26/2023
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Join host John Cerasani on a special bonus episode of 2000 Percent Raise as he sits down with legendary NFL quarterback Jim McMahon. They discuss the brutal nature of football, concussions, chronic pain, and the NFL's knowledge about brain injuries. Jim shares personal stories, including a life-threatening leg infection, dealing with post-concussion struggles and depression, and a more lighthearted moment when he recounts the controversial filming of the 'Super Bowl Shuffle.' They also dive into Jim's latest venture in the cannabis industry. This episode is packed with intriguing insights into...
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E58: Revenue Generation at SPEED & SCALE with Conner & Cavin | Bonus interview with Nicole Vallance
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This week we are shaking things up a bit with a duo of conversations about the art & science of sales and cold calling and the importance of faith in leadership. We kick things off with a great talk with two younger entrepreneurs, , and , the co-founders of These guys bring a sharp business acumen grounded in their experience in the IT and the cybersecurity industry. Now they are leading Exodus Sales Collective in mastering revenue generation at speed and scale. Their team has helped over 175 clients in B2B and B2C Cyber Security, EdTech, SaaS, Wealth Development, and Digital marketing to...
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E55: John Cerasani & Mark Holman: As Is Football, as Is Business, as Is Life.
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E54: Anthony Ficarra: Maximizing Your Financial Future
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E52: Business. Sports. Marriage. Featuring Austin Ekeler
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2000 Percent Raise returns with a no-holds-barred interview with Austin Ekeler, dynamic NFL running back for the Los Angeles Chargers! Austin sits down with John to give listeners an insider's look into the high-stakes world of NFL player negotiations. Austin sheds light on his role in the executive committee and the complex interplay between the NFL and NFLPA, particularly in terms of monetary and longevity & safety interests for players. The negotiation process between players and NFL owners is dissected, with a focus on the nuances of contracts, including the controversial franchise tag...
info_outlineEvery entrepreneur who sets out to start their own venture has dreams about disrupting their chosen space and building their business into a thriving force to be reckoned with. The fact remains that very few entrepreneurs are up to facing the challenges of getting knocked down only to have the guts and determination to get back up again. This week's guest is the kind of warrior-founder who has tapped into that inner strength of a champion and is determined to make his mark on the streaming wars and influencer space of modern media, no matter what comes his way!
Madison Clavon is the CEO of Fightstars Network, a revolutionary platform that provides fighters, promotion companies, and talent in the business of combat sports a way to monetize themselves through a unique marketplace of influencers and sponsorships. After learning the ropes of production during a behind the scenes role as a gaffer and production assistant in Hollywood, Madison hit his plateau in that business and took the risk of leaving everything to create something he was truly passionate about.
Fightstars began leading the way in developing combat sports content and acquiring other shows to build out the network. Inspired by their early success, Madison moved everything to the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, to open up a media center gym where fighters can train, create content, and focus on recovery. Everything was going well until tragically his mentor and business partner took his own life. Filled with grief and determined more than ever to make the business work, Madison picked himself up off the mat and completely re-branded and re-imagined Fightstars, taking on investment and expertise from outside companies and expanding their vision to help fighters gain the exposure and monetization to take their careers to the next level.
Topics include:
- Overcoming Startup Obstacles
- Turning Your Passions Into Paydays
- The Future of Streaming Combat Sports
- Unpacking Fightstar Networks Potential
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