[Side Story Sports] Alex Burakoff, Major League Soccer Director of Partnership Marketing

On this episode I talk with Alex Burakoff, Director of Partnership Marketing for Major League Soccer.Alex was an attorney before his current role. We talk about how that has helped him in his role at MLS as well as his management of the relationships with partners such as RBC Wealth Management for example, and overseeing and executing hundreds of initiatives. Alex and I discuss contract management, the appeal of Major League Soccer to corporate partners, the culture at MLS, and his background transition to sports and the work he continues to do to improve and himself and those around him as a leader.