#199: Chris Bevilacqua, Founder and CEO of SimpleBet – Business happens around relationships

When you think about it, we tend to work and make deals with people we like and trust.  Business happens around relationships, and in this episode, you’ll hear from a leader who has built an incredible career in sports business around that powerful insight. Chris Bevilacqua is the Founder and CEO of SimpleBet, whose enterprise sports betting software is used by companies like Caesar’s and DraftKings. Before that, Chris worked at Nike and NBC Sports … and he started the first-ever 24-hour cable TV network for college sports.  Listen to this episode to see how business happens around relationships—and why it’s so vital that you build them and invest in them throughout your career. You’ll also learn: The power of perseverance What Michael Jordan taught him about motivation Two things you need to find that next big idea A tip you need to hear before your next negotiation  Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources: The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go  Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.