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00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome
00:18 Paul's Work in Sports Management
00:44 Notable Clients & Athlete Types
01:44 How Paul Chooses Clients
02:44 The Importance of Content for Athletes
03:39 Parallels Between Sports & Music
04:48 Connecting With Clients: Cordell's Story
05:56 Origin Story: Building PG Sports
07:55 Networking in Connecticut & Early Hustle
10:11 Consistency, Brand Building, and Trust
11:09 Bad Business Deals in Sports & Music
14:47 Branding as a Manager
17:09 Wild Stories From Sports Management
19:13 Path to the US Title in Boxing
21:13 Career Success: From Athlete to Owner
23:32 Agencies, Entertainment & Influencer Boxing
26:15 Taking the Leap Into Full-Time Sports
28:44 Getting Results From Anywhere: Power of Remote
30:00 Future Goals & Video Game Analogies
32:04 Building a Sports Management Client Roster
34:42 Standing Out & Client Pitching
39:47 Sponsorships, Brand Alignment, and Content
44:37 Paul's Logo Story and Full Circle Moments
45:39 Honesty, Bluntness, and Saying No
48:22 Career Growth & Management Philosophy
50:32 Reflections, Future Goals & Closing
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