Dana White on Suga Sean O'Malley, Conor McGregor, and Building the UFC Podcast Interview | E112

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My guest today is the incredible Dana White. For last 23 years Dana has been the President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the leading mixed martial arts company in the world. During these 23 years, Dana has transformed the UFC from an unwanted, unloved, unsuccessful company heavily indebted into one of the greatest and largest sports franchises in history, and he's viewed by many as the greatest sports promoter in history. He is also the founder of Power Slap, a slap fighting promotion company owned by Ultimate Fighting Championship showcasing his innovative spirit in sports promotions. 00:00 - Introduction01:16 - Sold UFC for $4 Billion03:25 - Reflecting on Past and Future06:03 - The American Dream08:05 - Joe Rogan's Impact10:14 - Innovating Fight Production13:24 - Discovering Conor McGregor15:20 - Importance of Superstars in UFC17:55 - Story About Jon Jones20:31 - Motivation Post-UFC Sale23:49 - Dana's Current Motivation27:48 - Impact of Money31:15 - Family and Prioritizing Children34:03 - Importance of Preparation36:45 - Loyalty to Joe Rogan and Donald Trump42:26 - Starting a Company: Reality vs Expectation44:26 - Sphere Live Event46:52 - Power Slap: New Venture48:30 - Philanthropy: Helping Those in Need51:53 - Emotional Impact of CharityAbout Randall Kaplan: Randall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, executive coach, co-founder of Akamai Technologies, founder and CEO of JUMP Investors, and host of In Search of Excellence. Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, he helps founders, executives, business owners, and ambitious professionals improve strategy, communication, decision-making, and execution.Coaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn | X

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