Turn Passion into Position | Footlocker Exec Zane Dempster on Wealth, Work & Culture

What does it take to go from folding tees at Footlocker to sitting in executive meetings?On this episode of The Searchers Podcast, Atem Bior and the crew sit down with Zane Dempster — a basketball head turned business leader who’s spent nearly 20 years building his career from the stockroom to the boardroom.Zane talks through his journey from casual staff to Rookie Manager of the Year, and how he turned his passion for sneakers into a career in culture, leadership, and high-level retail strategy.This one’s for anyone dreaming of turning what they love into what they do — plus, it wouldn’t be Searchers without side quests into relationships, coaching, corporate challenges, and a heated Footlocker vs JD Sports debate.👟 Key Highlights:From basketball court to business worldWhat “hustle” really means in 2025Behind-the-scenes of leading in retailBusiness advice from someone who lived itWould you take the $500K or dinner with Jay-Z?The future of The Searchers Podcast and cultural partnerships🎧 For anyone building their own lane — creatively, professionally, or both.#Footlocker #BusinessGrowth #BlackExecutives #CareerAdvice #SneakerCulture #Hustle #AtemBior #ZaneDempster #TheSearchersPodcast #PodcastAustralia #RetailLeadership #WealthBuilding #TheSearchersNetwork