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I've written 100+ threads in the last 6 months, covering the best stories involving the money and business behind sports.
While it was nearly impossible to decide, I've picked 5 of my favorites.
Enjoy! You're guaranteed to learn something :)
Time for a thread
While it was nearly impossible to decide, I've picked 5 of my favorites.
Enjoy! You're guaranteed to learn something :)
Time for a thread
1) The story of Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA role player who turned his $350,000 salary into $600 million.
How?
Fast food. https://twitter.com/JoePompliano/status/1294065978322583553
How?
Fast food. https://twitter.com/JoePompliano/status/1294065978322583553
2) The greatest business deal in sports history.
How two brothers made $800 million as basketball team owners, without ever actually owning an NBA team. https://twitter.com/JoePompliano/status/1286815973299957762
How two brothers made $800 million as basketball team owners, without ever actually owning an NBA team. https://twitter.com/JoePompliano/status/1286815973299957762
3) What happens when Chris Long ( @JOEL9ONE) runs into Joe Buck & Doug Pitt in a Tanzanian bar?
Millions of lives are saved.
PS: This tweet raised ~$25,000, which will provide clean & drinkable water for thousands of people.
Read it, you'll love it. https://twitter.com/JoePompliano/status/1301311681805590529
Millions of lives are saved.
PS: This tweet raised ~$25,000, which will provide clean & drinkable water for thousands of people.
Read it, you'll love it. https://twitter.com/JoePompliano/status/1301311681805590529
4) In 2010, Matthew ( @Nadeshot) Haag worked as a cashier at McDonalds — playing video game for 8-10 hours a day in his spare time.
Today, he runs a $200M+ company backed by Dan GIlbert, @Drake & @scooterbraun.
This is the epic story of @100Thieves https://twitter.com/JoePompliano/status/1322335291907231744
Today, he runs a $200M+ company backed by Dan GIlbert, @Drake & @scooterbraun.
This is the epic story of @100Thieves
https://twitter.com/JoePompliano/status/1322335291907231744
5) Dana White — current President of the UFC — is one of the most controversial figures in sports.
The part you didn't know?
He made over $350 million off the UFC, without investing any of his own money.
This is his wild story. https://twitter.com/JoePompliano/status/1308937782459498496
The part you didn't know?
He made over $350 million off the UFC, without investing any of his own money.
This is his wild story. https://twitter.com/JoePompliano/status/1308937782459498496
6) When I started tweeting sports business stories in July, I could have never expected the response I've received.
As I approach 100,000 followers in less than 6 months, I only have one thing to say:
Thank You!
I hope everyone has a happy & healthy New Year.
As I approach 100,000 followers in less than 6 months, I only have one thing to say:
Thank You!
I hope everyone has a happy & healthy New Year.
