JohnWallStreet Presents: American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti
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Release Date: 11/05/2025
JohnWallStreet Presents: University of Pittsburgh Director of Athletics Allen Greene
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On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short’s Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with University of Pittsburgh Director of Athletics Allen Greene. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on deepening relationships with donors and sponsors, the prospect of PE in college sports, Pitt’s off-campus home, and more.
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Playmakers: Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises for Monumental Sports & Entertainment
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Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, joined Craig Sloan for an inside look at how one of the industry’s most innovative organizations is redefining what it means to be a modern sports company. From MSE's $800M Capital One Arena renovation to a new streaming alliance with ViewLift, Zach shares how innovation, fan experience, and direct-to-consumer strategy are shaping the future of sports and entertainment.
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JohnWallStreet Presents: American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti
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On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short’s Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on rebranding the American Conference, the launch of American Rise Ventures, expanding the college sports pie, and more.
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Playfly Fanscore: The Acceleration of Owned IP Events
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In a sports ecosystem crowded with owned IP, events that differentiate themselves will create opportunities and enable operators to turn storytelling and fan passion into scalable revenue. The next three years will be defined by organizations that not only participate in owned IP events but own the narrative around them, and Playfly is already operating and monetizing in this space.
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JohnWallStreet Presents: Maryland AD Jim Smith on Unlocking Revenue Growth, Professionalizing the Business, and Maximizing Income Earning Opportunities with Facilities
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On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short’s Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with University of Maryland Athletic Director Jim Smith. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on Unlocking Revenue Growth, Professionalizing the Business, and Maximizing Income Earning Opportunities with Facilities and more.
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Playfly Fanscore: Reframing the Local Sports Opportunity
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Live local sports are entering a new era. While changing media distribution models are giving some advertisers cold feet, the value of local sports is unchanged. In fact, new distribution models, paired with technological innovations in live broadcasts, are creating a unique opportunity for advertisers to reach the most valuable audiences. At a time when ROI is difficult to achieve due to marketplace saturation, live local sports provide a unique opportunity to drive impact.
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JohnWallStreet Presents: Baylor’s Mack Rhoades, Jovan Overshown on Raising Ticket Prices, New Premium Experiences, and Finding New Dollars & Fans
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On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus –a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short’s Sports Travel Logistics– JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Baylor University Vice President & Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades and Deputy AD & Chief Operating Officer Jovan Overshown. In this 40-minute deep-dive conversation, Baylor Athletics’ leadership opens up on raising ticket prices, new premium spaces and experiences, finding new dollars and fans, and much...
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Holy Cross AD Kit Hughes on Leadership, Tradition, and Building for the Future
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In this episode of On the Fly, host Gene DeFilippo is joined by Kit Hughes, Director of Athletics at the College of the Holy Cross. The conversation explores the tradition-rich history of Holy Cross athletics, the school’s recent competitive success, and the growth of the Patriot League with new football members. Hughes also discusses navigating challenges such as the transfer portal, NIL, and the House Settlement, while highlighting the unique opportunities Holy Cross offers through its academics, Worcester community, and engaged alumni network.
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JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business On Campus, Arizona AD Desireé Reed-Francois on Fiscal Discipline, AI Integration & New Revenue Models (Ep.2)
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On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus sponsored by Short’s Sports Travel Logistics, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports, JohnWallStreet founder Corey Leff (making his BBOC debut) and Playfly Sports chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with University of Arizona Athletics Director Desireé Reed-Francois to discuss a wide-range of topics including fiscal discipline, AI integration, control and revenue capture, and more.
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Playmakers: Paragon Marketing Group
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Julie Simmons, Co-Founder & Head of Operations and Rashid Ghazi, Co-Founder & President of Paragon Marketing Group, joined Craig Sloan for another insightful episode of Playmakers. Julie and Rash tell us what it means to be a playmaker in their own lives, and explain how innovation, at the heart of Paragon from its inception, guided them to join Playfly Sports; a promising alliance which is already starting to deliver.
info_outlineOn the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short’s Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on rebranding the American Conference, the launch of American Rise Ventures, expanding the college sports pie, and more.