Episode 10: Dana Schmitt

In this episode of the BLTNT podcast, host Matt Loria sits down with Dana Schmitt, President of the United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL). They discuss Dana's career transition initially as an attorney ultimately to where she is today as the president of USPBL, everything in between, and moves yet to come.Throughout the discussion, Dana shares insights into her strategic vision for the league, her personal experiences in the sports industry, and the impactful moments that shaped her leadership style.Episode Highlights:Role of Leadership: She highlights the importance of leadership emanating from the top and how it shapes the organization's culture and operational efficiency.Personal Growth and Career Shifts: Dana shares her personal journey of shifting from practicing law to pursuing a career in sports management, underscoring the importance of following one’s passion.Challenges and Opportunities: Dana discusses the challenges of navigating a male-dominated industry and the opportunities that have come from her unique position as a female executive in sports.Vision for the Future: Dana’s talks about the vision for the future of the league, including expansion plans and the continuous improvement of player and fan experiences.Together Dana and Matt dig into the interplay between personal growth and professional leadership but also the unique aspects of running a professional baseball league. This episode offers listeners a grand slam perspective on Dana’s and the League’s transformations within the sports industry.Let’s dig in!!