UFC Careers: Mike Di Donato on Branding & Scholarships | Skilled Trades

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In this episode of Fight Capital, host Ryan Rapaport sits down with Mike Di Donato, COO of Skill Trades College of Canada, to explore the unlikely but powerful connection between combat sports and vocational training. Mike shares how STC’s groundbreaking partnership with the UFC is reshaping perceptions around skilled trades and helping young professionals—especially women—break into traditionally male-dominated industries. From the impact of UFC 297 to the upcoming UFC 315 in Montreal, hear how STC is using fight night buzz, athletes like Mike Malott and Jasmine Jasudavicius, and initiatives like the Building Champions Scholarship to inspire the next generation. 🔥 If you care about career empowerment, combat sports marketing, or just love seeing creative brand partnerships done right, this episode delivers. Chapters: 0:00 - Training for Your Future: UFC and Skilled Trades 1:05 - Guest Introduction: Mike DiDonato from STC 2:07 - Mike’s Career Journey and STC Background 3:30 - STC’s Expansion Plans in Canada and the U.S. 4:09 - Why UFC? Targeting Young Audiences with Combat Sports 5:41 - STC’s First UFC Sponsorship Experience at UFC 297 7:34 - Building Championship Scholarship: Social Impact 9:02 - UFC Partnership Impact on STC’s Brand Perception 10:20 - Activations for UFC 315 and Supporting Canadian Athletes 13:29 - Why STC Renewed the UFC Partnership 16:27 - Dana White’s Construction Background and Respect for Trades 16:51 - What’s Next for STC and UFC: Scholarships & U.S. Expansion Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightcapitalglobal/ [https://www.instagram.com/fightcapitalglobal/] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-capital/id1695036160 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-capital/id1695036160] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5j2Qw9q6kR6OONh3DreWfY?si=1e79212f579b48c9&nd=1&dlsi=fb6b8b2bfe6f44c6 [https://open.spotify.com/show/5j2Qw9q6kR6OONh3DreWfY?si=1e79212f579b48c9&nd=1&dlsi=fb6b8b2bfe6f44c6] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7063133503596462080/?displayConfirmation=true [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7063133503596462080/?displayConfirmation=true] X: https://x.com/fightcap [https://x.com/fightcap] Substack: https://fightcapital.substack.com/ [https://fightcapital.substack.com/]

Harley Hermanson on Karate Combat, Web3, and Fighting for Impact | Fight Capital #120

In this episode of Fight Capital, Ryan Rapaport sits down with Harley Hermanson, an MMA fighter and Web3 innovator competing in the @KarateCombat [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCrx0XRJeIhstGD8H60kLYYA]Influencer Fight Club (IFC). Harley shares how he went from training alongside his kids to securing a first-round TKO and becoming one of IFC’s rising stars. Beyond fighting, he’s using blockchain technology to create real-world impact through Fight for Impact, an initiative supporting charitable causes through combat sports.Follow Harley Hermanson @gl0geta on all platformsInstagram [https://www.instagram.com/gl0geta/]X.com [https://x.com/gl0geta?lang=en]Takeaways・Harley started training in karate as a kid and returned to martial arts through his children.・He secured the fastest knockout in IFC history at 35 seconds.・Karate Combat’s entertainment-focused approach makes it one of the most unique fight promotions.・Web3 and blockchain technology are creating new ways for athletes to engage with fans and monetize their careers.・Harley is the founder of Fight for Impact, using crypto donations to support St. Jude’s and other causes.・He sees Karate Combat and IFC as his long-term future in combat sports.・Harley believes Web3 will revolutionize athlete sponsorships, community engagement, and financial independence.・His ultimate goal is to become an IFC champion while inspiring other fighters to give back.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Harley Hermansen and His MMA Journey01:29 Training with His Kids and Returning to Combat Sports03:15 Joining Karate Combat’s Influencer Fight Club (IFC)05:20 Securing the Fastest KO in IFC History06:02 Why Karate Combat is the Future of Fight Entertainment07:28 Harley’s Role in Web3 and Blockchain for Sports09:50 Fight for Impact: Supporting Charities Through Combat Sports12:07 How Web3 Can Revolutionize Athlete Sponsorships13:29 Harley’s Long-Term Goals in IFC and Combat Sports15:51 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts to Sponsors🔥 Watch the full interview to see how Harley Hermansen is shaping the future of combat sports and blockchain innovation! HOW AM I DOING? Please Like, Subscribe, and Comment below. Fight Capital is now available on all of these platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-capital/id1695036160]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5j2Qw9q6kR6OONh3DreWfY?si=1e79212f579b48c9&nd=1&dlsi=fb6b8b2bfe6f44c6] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5j2Qw9q6kR6OONh3DreWfY?si=1e79212f579b48c9&nd=1&dlsi=fb6b8b2bfe6f44c6]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC2tKgZunEA64x1Mdw0MpQVQ] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FightCapitalGlobal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC2tKgZunEA64x1Mdw0MpQVQ] on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fight Capital on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7063133503596462080/?displayConfirmation=true] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7063133503596462080/?displayConfirmation=true]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fightcap on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/fightcap]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://fightcapital.substack.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for free on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://fightcapital.substack.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fightcapitalglobal on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ https://www.instagram.com/fightcapitalglobal/] Sign up for your favorite platforms to get a first look at content as I embark on a journey into the world of combat sports and its thriving business. #CombatSports #ufc #sports #business #podcast #KarateCombat #mma

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UFC Careers: Mike Di Donato on Branding & Scholarships | Skilled Trades | Fight Capital #124

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