This episode is momentous for a couple of reasons.
 
First, it features an in depth  conversation with Jason Pearl, the Chief Business Development Officer of the San Francisco Giants. Jason has been involved with developing partnerships for the team for 30 years. Suffice it say he’s forgotten more about creating successful partnerships than most people will learn in their lifetimes.
 
We discuss the evolution of corporate partnerships, why they are more important than ever, the importance of curiosity in his job, and so so much more. 

This episode Is also momentous because it’s the first one I’ve recorded live since the beginning of the pandemic. Can’t even begin to tell you how nice it was to head into SF on a gorgeous summer day, walk through the doors of one of baseball’s most beautiful ballparks, and talk with my friend Jason.

Inspiring and Upbeat Music

Jason Pearl, SVP & Chief Business Development Officer, SF Giants

Must buy/Lease to use. DM for stems. Enjoy!

All Out

Imagine, for a moment, what goes into launching a new business. Think about it. All the excitement, stress, time, details, ideas, and millions of other  unknown hurdles that can’t be planned for or strategized about. And when you think about all that, who would you turn to for  help?

Does your sibling spring to mind?

For Mather Wiswall and Ruby George, the sibling founders of the United Grid League, that’s exactly what happened.  

I had chance speak with Mather and Ruby about the UGL and the rapidly growing sport of Grid. We go into the twists and turns involved with running your own sports league, what keeps them up at night, and what gets them most excited about where the sport is headed.  

And yes, we go into what it’s like to run a business with a sibling, and what they’ve learned about each other (and themselves) along the way.


ABOUT THIS PODCAST
The 1-on-1: Sports Business Conversations podcast is a production of ADC Partners, a sports marketing agency that specializes in creating, managing, and evaluating effective partnerships between brands and sports. 

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YOUR HOST
Dave Almy brings over 30 years of sports marketing and sports business experience to his role as host of the "1-on-1: Sports Business Conversations" podcast. Dave is the co-Founder of ADC Partners.

Ruby George & Mather Wiswall: Founders of the United Grid League

Winner of Sports Podcast Awards' Best Sports Business Podcast of 2024: Silver Medal.

In this podcast series, ADC Partners co-founder Dave Almy hosts conversations with sports business professionals who are shaping the future of the industry. With interviews featuring brand representatives, team presidents, sports marketers, and even mascots, the 1-on-1: Sports Business Conversations podcast has insights for everyone involved in the sports industry. 

ADC Partners is a San Francisco Bay Area based agency specializing in sports business, sports marketing and partnerships. 

More information is at www.adcpartners.com

Ruby George & Mather Wiswall: Founders of the United Grid League

1-On-1: Sports Business Conversations

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