Derek Sawyer

How long have you been in your industry?

3 yrs

Why did you choose your industry?

My background is in recruitment and I always tend to gravitate to undersserved populations. In this case there is a huge disconnect for American Football players around the world and we felt like we would be able to make the biggest difference here.

Who are your typical clients?

We operate a two sided market consisting of American Football players and teams around the world.

What do you like best about being in this industry?

Its fun! Who doesnt like to work in sports.

What are common problems you see?

Lack of process, resources and technology. Global sports teams have a hard time growing because of the large overhead costs associated with front offices, payroll, scouting, team management, etc.

When is your busy season?

Jan-April

What keeps you up at night?

Economic conditions in countries around the world.

How do you market yourself to grow/expand your business?

We most heavily rely on world of mouth. In our industry, reputation plays a huge effect so we prefer to grow slow and steady rather than overextend.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Golf and cooking.