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What does it take to become an executive professional in sports? How do you work your way through the ranks to become a leader in one of the world's most exciting and innovative industries? We dive into the personal lives of some of the most talented and successful executives in sports and entertainment. This is the Path to the Pros hosted by Samir Prince.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWhat does it take to become an executive professional in sports? How do you work your way through the ranks to become a leader in one of the world's most exciting and innovative industries? We dive into the personal lives of some of the most talented and successful executives in sports and entertainment.
Path To The Pros is hosted by Forsyth Barnes. The show has published 34 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "AN EXCLUSIVE: NFL Houston Texans President Mike Tomon on Leading without Social Media, Influence Over Visibility, Culture-Driven Leadership, and Creating Game-Changing Fan Experiences." (18 November 2025, 50 minutes), "Former NHL Flyers COO on Turning Setbacks into Opportunities, Leading Through Turbulence, and Where the Investment Landscape Truly Lies, Shawn Tilger" (21 October 2025, 43 minutes), and "CCO of Super Bowl Winning Team on Building Fan Loyalty, Battling Florida’s Top Competition and Driving the Exciting Projects Shaping the Buccaneers Future, Atul Khosla" (22 September 2025, 48 minutes).
Path To The Pros publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 34 episodes.
Booking probability for Path To The Pros is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Path To The Pros requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Path To The Pros's contact route on record: verified email.
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Forsyth Barnes hosts Path To The Pros, a sports podcast with 34 episodes published.
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Episode #6
<p>Sports fans and executives! Welcome back to another episode of Path to the Pros, powered by Forsyth Barnes.</p><p>We’re ecstatic to announce our next guest. With a career spanning the Cleveland Cavaliers, AEG...
Episode #5
<p>Sports leaders and aspiring executives! Welcome back to another episode of Path to the Pros, powered by Forsyth Barnes.</p><p><br/></p><p>This week, Samir is joined by Shawn Tilger, former COO of the Philadelphia...
Episode #4
<p>Sports leaders and aspiring executives! Welcome back to another episode of Path to the Pros, powered by Forsyth Barnes.</p><p><br/></p><p>This week, we’re joined by Atul Khosla, Chief Commercial Officer of the Tampa...
Episode #3
<p>Sports fans and executives! Welcome back to another episode of Path to the Pros, powered by Forsyth Barnes.</p><p>With nearly 20 years of experience in the sports & entertainment industry, including the NBA, NHL, MLS...
Episode #2
<p>Sports fans and executives! Welcome back to episode TWO of Path to the Pros, powered by Forsyth Barnes.</p><p>Today’s guest? A Veteran in Sports and Entertainment, <b>experienced executive Jarrod Dillon</b>...
Episode #1
<p>Sports fans and executives! Welcome back to another episode, Season FOUR of Path to the Pros, powered by Forsyth Barnes.</p><p>Today’s guest? The legendary former NBA CEO who helped break Cleveland’s 52-year...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode of Path to the Pros, we're thrilled to welcome Nancy Elder, an accomplished leader whose 25+ year career has been defined by driving innovation, transforming teams, and delivering growth across some...
Episode #9
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Joe Stetson, a seasoned C-suite business leader with over 20 years of experience reimagining iconic brands and generating record revenues. Joe has held key positions at Madison...
Episode #8
<p>Join us as we dive into the world of entertainment with our guest, Zack Rose, the Senior Vice President at Endeavor Analytics. With a rich background and a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment...
Episode #7
<p>In this Path to the Pros episode, we sit down with Declan Bodger, the SVP/CMO at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. </p><p>Declan's journey from physical education teacher to working as a pit crew at Formula 3 was just...
Episode #6
<p>Meet Neda Tabatabaie, a trailblazer in the world of data within sports. As the first in her role at the San Jose Sharks, she pioneered CRM and business analytics, transforming how the organization leverages data to...
Episode #5
<p>Welcome to another episode of the Path to the Pros podcast. This week, Samir Prince sat down with Ian Smith, Managing Director of International Business Development at Relevent Sports Group.<br/><br/>In this...
Episode #4
<p>This week, we dive deep into the story of David Burke, Executive Vice President of <br/>Sales and Business Development for the Pittsburgh Pirates. <br/><br/>We explore AI's transformative impact on the industry...
Episode #3
<p>In today's episode, we're exploring the remarkable career of Joe Cote, the Portland Timbers' Chief Revenue Officer.<br/><br/>With over 16 years of experience with the Portland Timbers and previously working for the...
Episode #2
<p>A global marketing leader with over a decade of experience in the sports, media, and entertainment industries, Karim's journey is a testament to his diverse expertise and ability to drive high-performing teams to...
Episode #1
<p>We're kicking off Season 3 by diving into the remarkable career journey of Jason Oberlander, the Chief Commercial Officer at ASM Global. A seasoned professional in sales, marketing, and strategic roles across various...
Episode #10
<p>Mark Fine is a true titan in sports entertainment, working with some of the most iconic sports brands. He went from the Harlem Globetrotters to the New York Mets, Brooklyn Nets, and Las Vegas Desert Dogs before...
Episode #9
<p>For our first chat of 2024, we're joined by Jade Burroughs, the Chief of Staff at the NFL. <br/><br/>Jade's journey in the sports business is a testament to her unwavering drive. Starting her career as a marketing...
Episode #8
<p>Join Samir Prince as he chats with John Beaven, Chief Revenue Officer at the Golden State Warriors. John takes us through his unique career journey, starting as a Junior Sales Executive to becoming the Chief Revenue...
Episode #7
<p>Meet Humza Teherany, Chief Technology and Digital Officer at renowned spots company Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership.<br/><br/>In this session, Humza discusses how technology is revolutionizing the world...
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