Welcome to Front Office Audible, where business and sports collide. Hosts Ilesh and Samir explore strategies driving success in both fields through interviews and insights from industry leaders. Whether you're a sports fan curious about business or a professional seeking a competitive edge, FOA offers valuable takeaways on leadership, teamwork, and performance.
This podcast is brought to you by Kellogg School of Management's Sports Business Club.
Emily Cosler, Senior Director of Strategy at the US Soccer Federation, discusses US Soccer's strategic game plan, including upcoming tournaments and the move to Atlanta, in an interview on the organization's growth.
15 Mar 2025
Cricket in America: The MLC Revolution
In this episode of Front Office Audible, Justin Geale and Selby Sturzenegger, two key figures behind Major League Cricket, take us inside the ambitious effort to bring professional cricket to the U.S. They share how MLC is building a league from the ground up, the challenges of introducing the sport to a new market, and what it takes to attract top talent and investment. We explore the business of cricket, the league’s growth strategy, and why they believe the U.S. is the next big frontier for the sport.
16 Jan 2025
Special Live Episode: AD Mark Jackson
In this special live episode of Front Office Audible, we sit down with Northwestern’s new Athletics Director, Mark Jackson, in front of a live audience at Kellogg’s White Auditorium. In this fully unedited episode, Mark shares his leadership philosophy, his vision for Northwestern Athletics, and what it takes to navigate the ever-evolving world of college sports. Don't miss this inside look at the business of college athletics from one of the top Athletics Director in the the country.
6 Dec 2024
Breaking the Ice: Data-Driven Decisions in Hockey
Quinton Kreuger, founder of Probility.AI, reveals how his company's predictive analytics revolutionize hockey decision-making by forecasting injuries and performance.
1 Nov 2024
Navigating NIL: The New Playbook for College Sports
In this episode of Front Office Audible, we sit down with Brad Bauer, General Manager of Northwestern's NIL program, as he unpacks the evolving world of Name, Image, and Likeness in college sports. From donor-driven collectives to commercial deals, Brad shares how Northwestern empowers its athletes to maximize NIL opportunities while staying competitive. With insights into Altius Sports Partners' approach and real stories from the field, Brad reveals the challenges and successes of bringing NIL to life in a school known more for academics than athletics.
11 Oct 2024
Sky High: Marketing in Today's WNBA
In this episode of Front Office Audible, Tania Haladner, CMO of the WNBA's Chicago Sky, takes us behind the scenes of the WNBA’s explosive growth. Leveraging her experience from Kraft and PepsiCo, Tania shares how the Sky are using innovative marketing, player-driven storytelling, and strategic partnerships to capture new audiences and elevate the team’s brand.
26 Sept 2024
The Two Sides of Sports Analytics
We sit down with Joel Shapiro to explore the two sides of sports: performance on the field and the business behind the scenes. Joel is a professor at Kellogg's Analytical Consulting Lab, and serves as an analytics advisor for various organizations, including many sports leagues, teams, and sports-related startups.
22 Sept 2024
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