📺 Stream EntrepreneurTV for Free 📺

What It's Like to Be a Female Sports Agent in a Male-Dominated Industry Erin Kane, Vice President of Octagon Basketball, shares her experience with Entrepreneur Network partner David Meltzer.

By David Meltzer

entrepreneur daily

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Erin Kane, Vice President of Octagon Basketball, talks about some of the misconceptions people have about what it is like to be a sports agent, as well as why she believes that the sports industry today is a proving ground for gender equality.

Erin Kane and The Playbook host David Meltzer chat about a range of topics, including the value of participating in sports for both men and women, the impact of Title IX and their vision for the future of equality in sports and entertainment. The pair also share their thoughts on why honest conversations with clients are so important for agents, even if they might be difficult to have.

Related: How This Fanduel Co-Founder Is Building Better Relationships

David Meltzer

Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, Speaker, Author and Business Coach

David Meltzer, co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and host of Entrepreneur's podcast, “The Playbook”, is a Top 100 Business Coach, global public speaker and three-time international best-selling author who has been honored by Variety as “Sports Humanitarian of the Year”.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

More from The Playbook

This Yogi, Mystic and Founder Explains How to Become One With Everything, Understand Your Destiny and Live a Long Life

How This Water Company Is Helping the Environment by Eliminating Plastic Waste

3 Things Investor Look for When They Hear Your Pitch for the First Time

The Future of Lacrosse and Sports Media With Paul Rabil

Editor's Pick

Business News

'I'm Smarter Now...But Also Poorer': Warren Buffett Says Berkshire Hathaway Ditched Its Entire Stake in Paramount at a Big Loss

Buffett confirmed the decision during Saturday's Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting.

Business News

Warren Buffett's Successor Says Berkshire Hathaway's Culture Will Stay the Same

Berkshire's Vice Chairman Greg Abel, 61, is next in line to run the company.

Business News

TikTok's CEO Is an Honorary Chair at the 2024 Met Gala

The Met Gala is on Monday, May 6 in New York.

Marketing

6 Reasons Why You Should Build Brand Equity Early in Your Business

A well-established brand brings more revenue, has more competitive advantages, and can weather any storm, making it easier to run your business and experiment with new tactics.