Episode 74: Bringing the Game to You

This week I have Dew Jones, an entrepreneur and jack of all trades that also heads one of the fastest-growing Sports Broadcasting platforms, Sports Shooting Stars. We talk about his many talents, and how he leveraged his entrepreneurial skills to maneuver through adulthood and change his life for the better. We also get into a candid conversation about HS sports including topics like re-classing, building powerhouses, and exposure. Timestamps/Topics (1:25) FN Meka - The Avatar rapper gets backlash for lyrics and cultural appropriation (6:00) Bringing Back the Belt: A Missouri School District approves the return of corporal punishment in schools (14:14) On the 6: Hear about Dew's upbringing and the influences that molded his character (22:20) My Last Second Chance: Dew talks about the wakeup call that made him realize his luck on the streets was bound to run out. (32:35) The Paycheck Don't Cut it: Hear how our guest tried his hand at being an entrepreneur and how his creative endeavors opened up a whole new world for him.  (40:00) Sports Shooting Stars: 2017 was the dawn of a new era in HS Sports Broadcasting when the organization provides new exposure to athletes in an untapped market (53:00) Building Local Powerhouses (57:30) Blues Chips 2.0: We talk about the process of reclassing youth athletes and how schools try to gain a competitive advantage (1:01:45) Shooting Stars HOF (1:08:45) Must See TV - The hottest upcoming games, and season predictions.  Follow the 280+ Podcast and check out all the links to the show below https://linktr.ee/280Plus_Pod