Sports collector, now author, Lou Vigliotti, joins Rick This week.
Vigliotti is a retired financial executive with over 40 years in the financial services industry. For over 30 years he has been collecting various sports related items with an emphasis on autographed sports memorabilia.
From Lou:
Have you ever wondered why people are fascinated by sports icons and obtaining their autograph? Well, I did as well, until I realized it can become a hobby and a challenge. What started as sports card collecting eventually led to collecting autographed sports memorabilia. “Collective Dream” are the anecdotes of one man’s quest to obtain the autographs of some of the greatest sports figures in history. Creative outreach, camera mishaps, rule infractions are all part of the Dream. Along the way, you will learn highlights and statistics of some of these sport icons.
Lou grew up in the small town of Lewis Run, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania holding a B.S. degree in Business Administration. He has held various board of director positions and now is a consultant to various financial services companies. He lives in Florida and Maryland and enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and continues to be involved in sports memorabilia collecting.
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Rick talks with Johan Gouttefangeas, CEO and co-founder of Sportyneo, a revolutionary platform transforming how amateur sports clubs operate.
At CES Las Vegas and CES Unveiled, Sportyneo was present as the first online bank for sports.
We empower clubs with tools to streamline management, boost finances, and enhance member experience:
Flexible Payments: Members can pay in up to 10 installments, with funds instantly advanced to clubs.
Merchandising Made Simple: Clubs earn revenue effortlessly from branded products delivered directly to members.
Cashback Program: Members save on daily purchases while clubs benefit from shared rewards.
Unique Insurance: Protects members in case of inability to play, safeguarding club revenues.
Sportyneo Payment Card: Members can earn cashback to fund their sports activities and automatically donate a percentage of each transaction to a charitable cause.
Our mission goes beyond supporting sports clubs. With the Sportyneo Payment Card, we are reimagining how we give back to charitable organizations—enabling effortless and automatic donations through everyday transactions.
Recognized by the French Football Federation, Sportyneo is free for clubs, with no hidden fees or commissions. The mission is to make sports more accessible while driving sustainable growth for clubs worldwide.
According to Markets N Research, youth sports is an estimated $38 billion industry that is expected to grow to $69 billion in 2030.
Satish Kumar is the Professional Sports Industry Leader at Orion Innovation, a leading digital transformation and products development firm. He and his team work with global sports teams and leagues to help them oversee an athlete’s journey from inception to a professional career. Orion is the Digital Transformation Partner for Liverpool Football Club.
He joins Rick to discuss the growing youth sports industry and how technology is helping to track, organize, and manage the different global leagues and clubs for young participants.
The Pennysleever is a family business, founded by hobbyists, who believe that collectors would rather spend their money on their collection than their supplies. The motto says, we strive to offer top quality supplies at fair prices.
Rick talks with Isaac Alpert of The Pennysleever this week.
Whether you collect vintage or modern, rip wax or buy singles, we want to provide the products that keep your collection safe and looking great.
It’s now more important than ever for collectors to protect their collection.
Team Pennysleever is getting out into the world more, setting up at card shows around New York and New England. It has been a real thrill meeting Sleeveheads (yes, I am going to try and make that a thing) face to face! We’ve had a lot of really interesting conversations with collectors, and heard about what supplies you are looking for. We are taking notes, and expect some exciting announcements in the not-too-distant future.
Rick talks jet lag with expert, Dr. Steve Jasper this week.
Did you know that Olympic teams flying across multiple time zones can have their gold Olympic medal counts cut in half – or worse? And that the number of silver medals by Olympic medal teams actually increases when athletes travel long distances across multiple time zones – because athletes that were expected to win a gold medal come home with a silver one instead? Jet lag has a massive impact on the performance of athletes who travel. The difference between a gold and a silver medal is often measured in milliseconds, and jet lag is enough to have an effect.
Per Dr. Steve Jasper: “While I was researching my thesis in jet lag and executive performance, I decided to examine Olympic medal counts as a side project. After crunching the numbers for several decades’ worth of Olympic games, the results were crystal clear – jet lag has a definite and measurable impact on Olympic gold medal counts.”
There are three key things that can have a massive impact on transforming jet lag:
Know yourself – are you an owl or a fowl? Do you like to wake up at the crack of dawn, or at the crack of noon? There’s no guilt in honestly admitting you’re not a morning person – and that will affect how you manage your jet lag.
Flight direction – for most people, “east is a beast, west is best”. But for the real morning people among us, you might find it’s the other way around!
Sunlight – such a simple thing but getting outdoors for a few minutes in the middle of the day, or when you feel a bit drowsy, can reprogram the brain and wake you up.
Jasper is a recognized expert in the field of jet lag and executive performance, and is passionate about transforming the conversation around jet lag. His background was as a pharmacist, where he worked mainly in the hospital system before transferring to the pharmaceutical industry. He worked on several global clinical trials, and while working in a global HIV/AIDS trial he headed up a team with branches in San Francisco, Raleigh (North Carolina, USA), Cambridge (UK), São Paulo and Buenos Aires. He undertook lots of international travel in this role, and experienced firsthand the toll of jet lag.
After completing an executive MBA, Dr Jasper completed his PhD in international management, examining the impact of jet lag on business travelers, and he is regularly contacted by the media in all matters relating to jet lag, sleep, and performance.
As a result of his research, he is launching a suite of products to support business travelers in managing their jet lag. This includes a book, an app, workshops, and one on one coaching, as well as franchising products that alleviate jet lag. He is available for speaking engagements, and can work internationally either by video conferencing, or travel if required. Please feel free to contact us at drsteve@jetlagguy.com.au if you have any questions or require additional information.
Rick talks ankles this week with Tony Verutti, CEO of Betterguards.
Founded in 2014, Betterguards is a next-generation sports technology company led by CEO Tony Verutti. As CEO, Verutti brings both extensive experience in leading international operations, business development, and global licensing, with a dedicated commitment to sustainability. He spent the first decade of his career in management consulting working with high-tech firms throughout Silicon Valley before earning his International MBA from SDA Bocconi in Milan, Italy. His vision and leadership will be instrumental in overseeing all business functions across Europe and the U.S. while establishing the Betterguards technology as an essential ingredient in sports performance and injury prevention.
How does The BetterGuard work?
Betterguards intelligent ankle brace technology protects from common ankle injuries without sacrificing freedom of movement. During normal activity, The BetterGuard offers a full range of motion. In the event of sudden twisting or rolling, the mini piston activates to stabilize the ankle, allowing your body time to react before a serious injury can occur.
When do I use The BetterGuard?
The BetterGuard ankle brace is ideally suited for those who want to protect their ankles from common and frequent ankle injuries. Those who are at high risk of ankle turning or rolling during sports, work, or other everyday activities can benefit from the responsive ankle bracing technology.
The BetterGuard ankle brace can also be used in the rehabilitation process after an ankle injury to prevent further injuring the ankle. It’s important to consult your doctor or healthcare provider during the rehabilitation process to find out if the BetterGuard is right for you.
