Dr. Finance Live Podcast Episode 88 - Leigh Steinberg Interview - Sports Agent - Jerry Maquire Movie

(Originally aired 11/22/22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzLDdToL16E

This is Episode 88 of the Dr. Finance® Live Podcast hosted by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”). Dr. Criniti interviewed Leigh Steinberg, premier sports agent, entrepreneur, best-selling author, inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire, and Chairman of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment Holdings.

Leigh Steinberg, premier sports agent, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and Chairman of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment Holdings, is best known for his work building athletes into stand-alone brands. He is often credited as the real-life inspiration for the Oscar-winning film Jerry Maguire. Leigh has represented many of the most successful athletes and coaches in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, and golf, including the number one overall pick in the NFL draft for an unprecedented eight times in conjunction with 64 total first round picks. With an unrivaled history of record-setting contracts, Leigh has secured over $4 billion for his 300+ pro athlete clients and directed more than $1 billion to various charities around the world.

Over the course of his career, Leigh has been featured on numerous national television programs, including 60 Minutes, Larry King Live, The Today Show, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and many more. He has been profiled in a host of magazines, including Business Week, Sports Illustrated, ESPN the Magazine, People, Forbes, Playboy, GQ, and FHM. He currently resides in Newport Beach, CA.

0:00 - 59:00 - Podcast welcome and Leigh's story
59:01 - 1:02:28 - Overview of books
1:02:29 - 1:04:38 - Leigh Steinberg's role in the movie Jerry Maguire?
1:04:39 - 1:13:28 - History of the sports agency industry
1:13:29 - 1:14:54 - What is the most rewarding deal Leigh ever negotiated?
1:14:55 - 1:16:29 - What were your hardest struggles that Leigh overcame?
1:16:30 - 1:21:12 - Best tips on negotiating any contract?
1:21:13 - 1:22:56 - How important is ethics for those that have mastered the art of influencing others?
1:22:57 - 1:26:04 - Some people are naturally gifted at persuasion, but they have mistakenly used their talents incorrectly in their life. What message would you have for them who are afraid to use their talent again positively because they don’t want to harm anyone again?
1:26:05 - 1:28:20 - What role does learning about the brain and concussions have on the future of sports (Brett Favre)?
1:28:21 - 1:32:23 - How do you conquer addictions?
1:32:24 - 1:34:18 - How do you go from a setback to a comeback?
1:34:19 - 1:36:54 - What is the importance of a great reputation?
1:36:55 - 1:38:45 - How do you stay on top?
1:38:46 - 1:39:20 - Can 1 book change the world?
1:39:21 - 1:42:35 - What role has networking played in your life?
1:42:36 - 1:43:48 - Is mentoring important? Who are some of your mentors?
1:43:49 - 1:44:20 - What are your favorite financial books?
1:44:21 - 1:45:20 - Do we need money to survive?
1:45:21 - 1:46:17 - Is finance necessary for everyone? Why or why not?
1:46:18 - 1:49:04 - How important is having a purpose in business? What is your purpose?
1:49:05 - 1:50:34 - What would you like to accomplish in the next 10 years or so? Why?
1:50:35 - 1:51:03 - What would you like to be your legacy to this world?
1:51:04 - 1:53:12 - Wrap up thoughts and Outro

Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”) is the world's leading financial scientist and survivalist. A fifth generation native of Philadelphia, Dr. Criniti is a former finance professor at several universities, a former financial planner, an active investor in diverse marketplaces, an explorer, an international keynote speaker, and has traveled around the world studying various aspects of finance. He is an award winning author of three #1 international best-selling finance books: The Necessity of Finance (2013), The Most Important Lessons in Economics and Finance (2014), and The Survival of the Richest (2016). Dr. Criniti is also the host of the highly successful Dr. Finance® Live Podcast as well as one of the top hosts on Clubhouse. Dr. Criniti has started a grassroots movement that is changing the way that we think about economics and finance.

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