EBNP #055 - BEN FEFERMAN [CEO] [AMUKA ESPORTS]

EBNP #060, our guest is Patrick Neff, Chief Gaming Officer of Texas Scholastic Esports Federation. In this podcast, Patrick and I converse about his journey into Esports, the opportunities in scholastics, and what options high schoolers have after they graduate. Enjoy! Stay tuned, new episodes release on Mondays at 6 AM CST. Enjoy! #esports #gaming #convention #business #podcast #networking --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esportsbusinessnetwork/support

EBNP #059, our guest is none other than Danny Martin, CEO of Esposure.gg. This episode is a little different than our normal episodes recorded virtually over the internet, this episode was recorded on-location at Galveston Island Esports Summit 2021. Danny joined me at our booth and we talked about his evolutions in the Gaming & Esports Industry, we talked about the rebranding of Geekletes to Esposure, and we talked about the future of Esports. Enjoy! Stay tuned, new episodes release on Mondays at 6 AM CST. Enjoy! #esports #gaming #convention #business #podcast #networking --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esportsbusinessnetwork/support

EBNP #058, our guest is Jay Melamed, the CEO of XP League. In this podcast, Jay and I talk about the process of building an Esports Tournament platform and franchise, the state of scholastic Esports, and how to adapt in an ever evolving Esports Industry. Enjoy! Stay tuned, new episodes release on Mondays at 6 AM CST. Enjoy! #esports #gaming #franchise #business #podcast #networking --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esportsbusinessnetwork/support

EBNP #057, our guest is Russell Folwell. Russell, also known as My_Magnum_Hurts, is a Facebook Gaming Partner with over 22 thousand followers. We talk about his history playing videos games, why he started streaming, and how he's bringing mobile gaming tournaments to his community. Enjoy! Stay tuned, new episodes release on Mondays at 6 AM CST. Enjoy! #esports #gaming #convention #business #podcast #networking --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esportsbusinessnetwork/support

EBNP #056, our guests are Mary Jo Naschke & Johnny Steverson, the co-creators & operators of Galveston Island Esports Summit. In this podcast, we learn about the reason why the started the event, what we can expect as an attendee, and why the conference is important for the industry of Esports. Enjoy! Stay tuned, new episodes release on Mondays at 6 AM CST. Enjoy! 3:04 INTRODUCTION: MARY JO & JOHNNY 4:25 FOUNDATION: CULTURE OF GAMERS 6:26 FUNDAMENTALS: TRANSFERABLE SKILLS 7:15 EXECUTABLES: INNOVATION IN EDUCATION 9:04 MISSIONS: THE SHOW MUST GO ON 9:48 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A SPACE & COMMUNITY FOR GAMERS 11:01 EVOLUTIONS: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esportsbusinessnetwork/support

EBNP #055, our guest is Ben Feferman, Chief Executive Officer of Amuka Esports. In this podcast, we discuss Ben's motivation to start an Esports company, how the company operates, and current events in the Esports Industry. Enjoy! Stay tuned, new episodes release on Mondays at 6 AM CST. Enjoy! 2:39 INTRODUCTION: BEN FEFERMAN 5:25 FOUNDATION: VISIONARY ENTREPRENEUR 6:19 FUNDAMENTALS: IDEATION TO OPERATION 7:52 EXECUTABLES: RAISING CAPITAL 15:58 MISSIONS: WHEN TO PIVOT 23:31 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CONTENT CREATIONS FOR PURPOSE 43:28 EVOLUTIONS: REIMAGINING THE ESPORTS INDUSTRY --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esportsbusinessnetwork/support

EBNP #054, our guest is Magnus Leppäniemi, the President of Esports at Esports Entertainment Group. In this podcast, we discuss Magnus career in Gaming & Esports, the operations of running a publicly traded Esports Company, and how he intends to grow the business from his role at the company. Enjoy! 2:04 Introduction: Magnus Leppäniemi 6:26 Foundation: Magnus' Built Partnerships in Esports 10:33 Operation: Magnus' Team Work in Esports 13:50 Innovation: Magnus' Moves the Needle in Esports 19:24 Diversification: Magnus' Grows Business in Esports Stay tuned, new episodes release on Mondays at 6 AM CST. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esportsbusinessnetwork/support

EBNP #053, our guest is Trevor Berneking, Director of Esports & Intramurals at Buena Vista University. In this episode, we talk about Trevor's journey into leadership of a Collegiate Esports Program, the process of building a program from scratch, and what direction Education in Esports is heading. Enjoy! Stay tuned, new episodes release on Mondays at 6 AM CST. Enjoy! 2:15 Introduction: Trevor Berneking 6:23 Backstory: Trevor's Gaming Origins --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esportsbusinessnetwork/support

EBN Podcast #052, our guest is Jeremy Packer, the Chief Technology Officer for Ultimate Gaming Championship. In this podcast, I interview Jeremy about his youth as a Halo 2 competitor, the evolution of UGC Esports, and the establishment of UGC EDU. Enjoy! Stay tuned, new episodes release on Mondays at 6 AM CST. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esportsbusinessnetwork/support

EBN Podcast #051, our guest is David Kaelin, the Founder & CEO of Classic Game Fest & Game Over Video Games. In this podcast, I interview David about his journey from Electronics Sales Associate at a big box retailer to Owner & Operator of Game Over Video Games, what was the origin story of Classic Game Fest, and his observations of the resale market for Retro Video Games. Enjoy! Stay tuned, new episodes release on Mondays at 6 AM CST. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esportsbusinessnetwork/support