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May 22, 2026
The Business of NIL: Parents, Brands, and the Power Behind College Sports | Justin J. Giangrande
NIL changed college sports fast — but the people running it still have not fully caught up.
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Justin J. Giangrande, CEO and Founder of NETWORK, to break down the chaos, opportunity, and power shifts driving the business of college sports. Justin explains why the NCAA is no longer really steering the ship, why the SEC and Big Ten hold the most power, and why the current NIL system still feels like a house of cards with football a…
May 22, 2026
The Business of NIL: Parents, Brands, and the Power Behind College Sports | Justin J. Giangrande
Ryan Alford sits down with Justin J. Giangrande, Founder and CEO of NETWORK, for a wide-ranging conversation on how NIL is reshaping college sports from the inside out. Justin explains what athlete representation actually loo...
May 20, 2026
Stop selling, start advising. Here's why.
Mara Dorne breaks down the biggest misconception in sales. To reach the billion-dollar mark, you have to stop being a "salesperson" and start becoming a trusted advisor.
May 20, 2026
Using the psychology of sales to your advantage.
Mara Dorne shares her journey of overcoming professional bias by mastering the psychology of sales. Learn how to use every attribute at your disposal to build trust and close the deal.
May 20, 2026
The hidden danger of modern convenience.
Convenience is everywhere, but is it killing our drive? Ryan Alford explores how to leverage modern tools like AI while intentionally creating challenges to build the "calluses" needed for true success.
May 19, 2026
The Million-Dollar Skill Most Professionals Are Losing | Jeanne Sparrow
What if one of the most valuable business skills today is also one of the most overlooked?
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Jeanne Sparrow — author, speaker, and longtime media personality — to talk about _Fearless Authenticity,_ leadership, storytelling, and why spoken communication still matters more than most people realize. Jeanne breaks down how authenticity is not permission to be selfish, but a responsibility to communicate in service of others, build …
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