Mark J. Burns (Morning Consult) joins Stick to Sports Biz to discuss starting his own subscription-based sports media site, his middle initial, and his real life rom-com. Mark and Brandon hit new grads with some harsh truths about working in sports, explore some soul-searching moments in their careers, and examine how people make it on to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list once and for all.
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The Kickoff: How to Beat Imposter Syndrome, Conquer Fear, and Bring Your Creative Project to Life
11:50 – Interview with Mark J. Burns
18:00 – How he developed a passion for writing
22:55 – Writing for SportTechie
27:00 – What led Mark to start Sports Business Chronicle
44:20 – What happened to Sports Business Chronicle?
56:50 – How does someone really get on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List?
1:03:10 – How Mark met his wife + their unexpected reunion
1:13:15 – Mark’s experiences in Brazil + wedding details
1:17:05 – Mark’s 5 Harsh Truths/Things You Need to Know Before Working in Sports
1:38:05 – The Recommender – Mark’s TV Show, Music Artist, and Book
1:43:05 – Old Tweets
1:49:40 – Mark’s approach to Twitter
Host & Producer: Brandon Fleshman
Guest: Mark J. Burns
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