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Episode 6: Marquee Search talks with Alton Byrd, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment VP of Growth Properties (NBA G League Long Island Nets, Nets NBA 2K franchise) to gain leadership insights and inspiration. 0:18 - Intro 1:05 - Alton's fascinating sports background 3:45 - Transition from the hardwood to the boardroom 6:08 - Basketball in the (United) Kingdom while working full-time 8:29 - A courageous career trail blazer, which prepared him for life after basketball 10:20 - What does Alton do for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment? 12:52 - Evolution of BSE - new ownership and leadership, and Alton's keys to survival 14:54 - G League team's contribution to the success of the Brooklyn Nets 17:46 - Differences between working across various sports leagues 20:05 - How Alton has determined when to move on in his career 22:20 - What legacy will the pandemic have long-term on the sports industry? 25:32 - The "pandemic wall" - how does Alton keep his edge? 28:24 - What are you looking forward to the most post-pandemic? 32:05 - If Alton didn't work in sports, what would he be doing? 33:58 - Best career advice Alton's received #sportsbiz #sportsjobs
Episode 6: Marquee Search talks with Alton Byrd, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment VP of Growth Properties (NBA G League Long Island Nets, Nets NBA 2K franchise) to gain leadership insights and inspiration. 0:18 - Intro 1:05 - Alton's fascinating sports background 3:45 - Transition from the hardwood to the boardroom 6:08 - Basketball in the (United) Kingdom while working full-time 8:29 - A courageous career trail blazer, which prepared him for life after basketball 10:20 - What does Alton do for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment? 12:52 - Evolution of BSE - new ownership and leadership, and Alton's keys to survival 14:54 - G League team's contribution to the success of the Brooklyn Nets 17:46 - Differences between working across various sports leagues 20:05 - How Alton has determined when to move on in his career 22:20 - What legacy will the pandemic have long-term on the sports industry? 25:32 - The "pandemic wall" - how does Alton keep his edge? 28:24 - What are you looking forward to the most post-pandemic? 32:05 - If Alton didn't work in sports, what would he be doing? 33:58 - Best career advice Alton's received #sportsbiz #sportsjobs