In this episode of Better Bad Ideas, Sean O'Brien welcomes UFC President Dana White, exploring his journey from Boston roots to becoming a sports mogul. They discuss the challenges of leadership during COVID-19, the rise of Power Slap, and Dana's vision for revitalizing boxing.

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In this episode of Better Bad Ideas, Sean O'Brien welcomes UFC President Dana White, exploring his journey from Boston roots to becoming a sports mogul. They discuss the challenges of leadership during COVID-19, the rise of Power Slap, and Dana's vision for revitalizing boxing.

New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts!

Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:14 Dana White: The Sports Mogul

00:01:16 Passion for Work and Boston Roots

00:02:08 The Drive to Keep Working

00:03:00 Leadership During COVID-19

00:04:42 Loyalty Over Profits

00:06:08 From Underground to Global: UFC Journey

00:07:34 UFC's Born in Bora Bora

00:09:41 The Fertitta Brothers and UFC Investment

00:12:10 Acquiring the UFC: Timing and Instinct

00:13:11 Challenges of Promoting the UFC

00:14:41 Getting on Free TV: Ultimate Fighter

00:15:55 Talent Development: From VHS to UFC

00:17:17 Dana's Role in Developing Talent

00:18:09 Reality of Working at UFC

00:19:42 Sacrifices in the Sports Industry

00:21:02 Launching Power Slap

00:22:22 Power Slap's Social Media Success

00:23:35 Dana's Entry into Boxing

00:25:41 Revitalizing Boxing: Learning from the Past

00:27:30 Differences Between Boxing and MMA

00:30:25 Dana's Political Views and Loyalty

00:35:12 Love for America and Unity

00:39:10 Conor McGregor's Political Aspirations

00:41:25 Growing Up in Boston

00:49:31 Closing Thoughts on Loyalty and Hard Work

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