Playbooks & Portfolios

Playbooks and Portfolios: Steph Curry, NBA Finals, the NCAA back in Congress, and More!

The Clifford Bros discuss Steph Curry's $400 million deal with Li-Ning, a Chinese sportswear company, and the implications of the deal on ownership, reputation, and risk. They also explore the NBA Finals, viewership, and the global expansion of the NBA. They finish up by talking about the evolving landscape of college sports and athlete compensation. They also delve into institutional capital entering new sports and the growth of the UFL. The conversation emphasizes the importance of athlete ownership and the development of sports ecosystems. Chapters * 00:00 Steph Curry's Leaning Deal * 15:57 NBA Finals and Global Expansion * 21:12 The Importance of Due Diligence * 26:21 Impact of Advertising in Sports * 42:14 Institutional Capital Entering New Sports * 47:23 Importance of Athlete Ownership and Sports Ecosystems Please like, subscribe, and repost so you don't miss anything!

Playbooks and Portfolios: Claude's IPO, Nike, Sports in Politics and AI in Golf!

The boys delve into the impact of AI companies filing for IPOs and the subsequent implications on global markets as well as public sentiment on AI. They also cover the decline of Nike's stock, the challenges of investing in MLS teams, the intersection of sports and politics, and the use of AI in sports, particularly in golf. Chapters * 00:00 AI Companies Going Public * 12:13 Valuation of AI Companies * 23:00 Government Regulation and Impact on Nike * 46:53 AI in Sports

Playbooks and Portfolios: First Ever Guest AJ DILLON and More!

The Clifford Bros welcome on our first ever guest to Playbooks and Portfolios: the Panthers' AJ DIllon! They delve into his diverse portfolio including real estate, children's book, sports collectibles the key to a Wisconsin county and more. Episode 10 also explores the case study of the Enhanced Games and the subsequent public stock crash as well as the crisis of LIV Golf and significance of fan retention, the rise of sports collectibles, and the future of predictive markets.. The conversation covers a range of topics including investment diversification, real estate, philanthropy, the future of sports and fan engagement, and the Aura Ring IPO and the health industry. Please like, subscribe, and repost!

Playbooks and Portfolios: Drake in Private Equity, Best Sports Cities, Golf, and FIFA 2026

The boys delve into the Raiders deal and the involvement of private equity followed by Drake's $2 billion power move in the music industry. The podcast also covers the best sports cities in America, the growing influence of golf, and the impact of the FIFA World Cup on soccer's growth in the United States. Please like, subscribe, and comment! Chapters * 00:00 The Business of Sports and Entertainment * 11:40 Drake's $2 Billion Power Move * 18:05 The Best Sports Cities in America * 23:28 Golf's Growing Influence * 31:05 FIFA World Cup and Soccer's Impact

Playbooks and Portfolios: X Factor Camp, Sports dominating media companies & Coaches using AI

Hear Sean and Liam recap the 3rd annual X Factor camp held in Cincinnati as well as delve into the dominance of major media companies in the sports media landscape and how sports carry these companies. We also explore the utilization of AI in football coaching and athletic director roles, discussing the potential impact and applications of AI in these arenas. Please like and subscribe to stay updated on the latest news in the sports and finance world!