F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote that “there are no second acts in American life.” Marc Kreiner has proved him wrong – about 7 or 8 times (he’s lost count). A serial entrepreneur, the Brooklyn-born Kreiner began his career in the music industry, launching some of the biggest names of the disco era, including Chic, and racking […]
Art Davie on the Origins of XARM
Ask the average MMA fan who invented the Ultimate Fighting Championship and they’ll probably say, “Dana White.” Hard core fans might say, “Rorion Gracie.” Wrong on both counts. The man who invented the sport, wrote the business plan and coined the phrase “Ultimate Fighting Championship” back in 1992 was a Brooklyn-born ad man named Art […]
Interview with BFC CEO Rebney
2008 may have been a year of historic growth for MMA, but in terms of the competitive landscape it remains a virtual UFC monopoly. EliteXC’s spectacular failure last fall, despite a historic network television deal and a number of marquee fighters, begs the question: Can a viable competitor emerge? Can the market sustain another national […]
Shamrock Inc: Frank Talks Business and Brand Building
Despite having only six fights in the past nine years – all of them outside the UFC – Frank Shamrock has kept his name recognition high and built a multi-faceted business with almost 30 full-time employees. In a recent interview with MMAPayout.com, Shamrock described his keys to success, while offering some advice to anyone hoping […]
Diversification: Miletich Looking Beyond MMA
Greg Norman may have choked yet again at the British Open last week, but there is no denying his success as one of the great sports “brands†of all time. With a net worth reportedly near about $400 million, and numerous successful ventures including a clothing line, his career is a blueprint for any professional […]