Dana White: Podcast Interview on His First Fight, Joe Rogan, the Mafia, & Building the UFC | E111

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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 - Introduction03:18 - Dana's Tough Childhood10:12 - Dana's First Fight17:58 - Dana's Work Experience as a Bellman25:18 - Move to Las Vegas27:15 - Timing is Everything34:29 - Is College Important40:44 - Cleaning Up the UFC43:06 - The Ultimate Fighter Breakthrough48:09 - The American Dream, Hardship, and PerseveranceAbout 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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