SportsEpreneur

Creating analogies between sports and business. In this episode, our SportsEpreneur Founder, Eric Kasimov explains the SportsEpreneur story and why this content platform exists. This content platform has developed in incredible ways throughout the years and has lead to amazing opportunities. We hope you can learn from Eric’s story of why he built this platform, SportsEpreneur.

Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to learn more about creating your own content that matters? We encourage you to check out our Content Matterz platform. On this platform, we discuss quick-hitting topics in and around the world of content marketing. We hope you can learn from us and our stories. 

Why SportsEpreneur Exists with Eric Kasimov Headlines

Eric’s Desire to Create a Content Platform Around Sports

Why Sports and Business Relate

Applying Sports Analogies to Business

Changing the Perspective of Business Professionals

The Importance of Giving Content

What SportsEpreneur Has Lead To

Doing Fun Work

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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

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Talent is a gift, uncommon is a choice. In this episode, we chat with Tim Kight, Founder of Focus 3 and host of The Focus 3 Podcast with Urban Meyer. We discuss many topics including event + response = outcome, uncommon people, and wide receiver Michael Thomas.    

Tim’s business has a mission is to help companies around the world align the power of leadership, culture, and behavior to achieve next-level results. 

I originally learned of Tim Kight when hearing stories about the Ohio State Buckeyes leadership program they had created soon after the 2012 season. There was a phrase I kept hearing over and over. E+R=O. I was confused–what math problem are the Buckeyes working on. And then it was explained. Event + Response = Outcome. An event happens. Your response to that event determines the outcome.

Some examples Event + Response = Outcome (E+R=O)

You are driving down the road, a car cuts you off. How do you respond? Do you get angry? Do you return the favor? Or do you move on? You can imagine the different outcomes.

Your boss provides clear feedback that your work is not satisfactory. Do you get defensive? Do you leave for the day? Or do you take the feedback and attempt to use it to get better? Again, you can imagine the different outcomes.

You can apply E+R=O in many situations. This podcast is about that and more.

For the Buckeye’s football program, they took this E+R=O and leadership to heart. Before the season, their star quarterback, Braxton Miller was injured. He would be out for the season. Enter, Redshirt Freshman, JT Barrett. Tim Kight and the Buckeyes identified JT Barrett as an uncommon leader. They entrusted him to be the starter.

After a slow start, JT Barrett found his stride and delivered an incredible season. Until “The Game” vs Michigan, he would get injured–the second quarterback. Out for the season. Enter, Cardale Jones. All Cardale Jones would do is lead his team to a College Football National Championship. Talk about events — significant injuries to key players. And think of how those events could have led to less than ideal responses by the coaches, players, and team. Somehow the Buckeyes managed to win it all. Why? Well, the talent of course played a role. Opportunity played a role. E+R=O played a role–a major role. The way they responded to the event.

As I continued to pay attention to the Ohio State football program, it was clear the amazing leadership the program had. I came to realize the impact Tim Kight was having behind the scenes. 

I would encourage you to become a subscriber to The Focus 3 Podcast. It will absolutely be a difference-maker for you. Tim Kight is joined by Urban Meyer on this podcast show.

Let’s get into this episode: Event + Response = Outcome and Mental Toughness with Tim Kight on the SportsEpreneur Podcast. 

Event + Response = Outcome with Tim Kight Headlines (E+R=O)

The Importance of Having a Noticer and Truth-Teller

Event + Response = Outcome (E+R=O)

Getting Better Every Day

Aligning Self Awareness with Experiences

Being Uncommon

Leading with Purpose

Applying Positive Pressure

Being Consistent with Motivation

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The mentality of a soccer goalkeeper and entrepreneur. In this podcast episode, we speak with Abdel Rodrigues, soccer goalkeeper, trainer, and founder of Kronis. We discuss USA soccer, the immigrant mindset, and youth sports.  

In Abdel’s incredible journey, one thing remains the same–passion. You’ll hear from Abdel the story of how, at a young age, he fell in love with the game of soccer and, ultimately, the position of soccer goalkeeper. Since then, he has never lost his passion for it. Now, Abdel makes his living training soccer goalkeepers, playing the sport he loves, and selling soccer goalkeeper gear.

As a result of Abdel’s passion, mindset, and work ethic, as well as our own interest in the game of soccer, we are excited to chat with him on The Sports Backdrop Podcast.

Headlines for Soccer Goalkeeper Entrepreneur Abdel Rodriguez of Kronis:

The Immigrant Mindset

Soccer in the United States of America

The Costs Involved in Youth Soccer

The Mindset of a Goalkeeper

Turning Your Passion Into a Business

Kronis Academy

The Importance of Social Media in Business

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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

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Playing sports creates many opportunities for progress. This episode features the business leader, Charles Leichtweis. Charles is the Managing Director of Experts in How. We discuss the importance of sports, relationships, and youth sports culture.  

Charles was originally featured on our Entrepreneur Perspectives podcast which you can find on our KazSource website. It became clear after chatting with Charles, that he truly is a master of “how”. We often talk about the Why and the What for important reasons, but the How should not be forgotten. The How validates and aligns the Why and the What to create sustainable, profitable growth.

As a former athlete, soccer coach, and soccer parent, Charles has seen the good, bad, and the ugly when it comes to youth sports. We invited Charles into our office to share his sports insights with us in this conversation.

As a result of Charles’ clear delivery and insights, we are excited to chat with him on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.

Headlines for How Playing Sports Impacts the Youth

The Importance of Sports

Parents Being Advocates for Their Children

The Power of Encouragement in Youth Athletes

Learning From Your Losses

The Importance of Relationships in Sports

How Leadership Impacts Teams

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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

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Sports are getting fat and lazy. Today we speak with John Balkam of Third Win Group to discuss shifting mindset, sports advertising, and diving head-first into creating content. 

We are excited to chat with John Balkam on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.

The State of Advertising in the Sports World with John Balkam Headlines

If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It

The State of Sports Advertising

The Good in the Sports World

Brands Getting Behind Athletes and Their Causes

How Brands Can Think Differently About ROI

Finding Your Purpose

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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

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