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What It Really Takes to Build a Sports Business

In this episode, Tony Faulkner, co-founder of VSI Executive Education and former performance leader at Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers, takes us inside the reality of building a business in the sports industry. He shares how his background in elite football, psychology, and neuroscience shaped the foundations of VSI, why the industry initially doubted the vision, and how the company grew into a global platform for developing sporting directors, executives, and leaders. Tony opens up about the importance of self-awareness, managing pressure, learning from mistakes, and why effective leadership starts with understanding your own behaviours before trying to influence others. Tony also reflects on the personal side of the journey, from the curiosity that drove him to study multiple disciplines to the challenges of staying grounded while running a business for more than 15 years. He talks about resilience, high standards, intrinsic motivation, and the lifelong process of refining who you are. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to VSI Executive Education 01:18 The Journey to Founding VSI 04:53 Overcoming Initial Challenges 07:03 Embracing Mistakes and Learning 11:27 Preparing for Challenges 14:07 The Importance of Reflection 19:09 Feedback in Leadership 22:45 Evolution of Leadership Styles 27:24 The Balance of Responsibility in Leadership 30:59 Learning from Mistakes 32:53 Navigating Team Dynamics and Individual Growth 34:39 The Journey into Neuroscience and Psychology 39:19 Applying Neuroscience in Sports Management 43:02 Life Lessons from Sports and Business 47:48 Intrinsic Motivation and Personal Standards 52:00 The Pursuit of Continuous Learning 57:48 Rediscovering Joy and Light-heartedness in Life Find Tony: LinkedIn:   / tony-faulkner   Find Richie: Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/38Qug0a... Instagram: ⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠   TikTok: ⁠⁠  / richieobrienx⁠⁠   LinkedIn: ⁠⁠  / ⁠