In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Chris Fisher, the Oklahoma Thunder’s play by play announcer. Chris discusses how his passion for sports started at an early age, why his first job taught him the importance of hard work and embracing the “grind”, why versatility is a critical component in achieving success, and so much more.

Show Notes:

• How Chris got involved in sports [1:06]
• Chris’s early successes as a sports broadcaster [4:57]
• How authenticity and curiosity led to Chris’s first big breakthrough in broadcasting [10:24]
• Why Chris’s first job was a good baptism for rugged, hard work [14:10]
• How Chris stood out from the pack and got that next job [17:49]
• The big break that led Chris to becoming an NBA announcer [20:38]
• How Chris overcame imposter syndrome when announcing his first NBA game [24:18]
• How Chris found his authentic style as an announcer [26:53]
• The one skill Chris puts more effort into than anything else [30:44]
• How mentors have contributed to Chris’s success [32:24]
• Why Chris believes that “versatility will take you places” [36:53]
• How Chris stays sharp and pushes himself to be better [40:15]
• How Chris creates intention behind everything he does [43:04]
• Where is Chris Fisher? [46:06]