President and COO Golden State Warriors, Brandon Schneider: Building One of the NBA’s Most Valuable Teams

Guest: Brandon Schneider, President and Chief Operating Officer at the Golden State Warriors In this episode, we cover: Record-setting: The Golden State Warriors’ recent successes and its $4.7 billion valuation. (2:01) ... Making an impact: Why Brandon stuck with working at the Warriors during the team's downturn — and the importance of finding a job you love. (6:20) ... How the Golden State Warriors evolved once Joe Lacob and Peter Guber became owners — and the importance for leaders to hire and recruit great talent. (12:44) ... Fan experiences, arenas, and digital presences: Creating a business that is sustainable despite 'the inevitable ups and downs of a basketball team.' (22:03) ... Why the Warriors look at talent and character when recruiting athletes — and the relationship between fan experience and revenue. (26:49) ... Building resilience in business: Withstanding adversity and making the most out of challenges. (31:17) ... Work ethic, passion and confidence: The traits Brandon looks for in sales hires — and the parallels between sales and athletics. (34:51) ... How the digital age has changed the importance of geographical markets in professional sports. (38:43) ... How Brandon defines grit. (41:53)