Business Apprenticeship Fight
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A three-year apprenticeship approach to learning the fight business, focusing on comprehensive understanding before pursuing ownership or management positions.
Key Points:
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Duration and Commitment:
- 3-year dedicated apprenticeship
- Extremely low hourly wage due to extensive hours invested
- Full immersion in all aspects of the business
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Roles and Responsibilities:
- Cut man
- Corner man
- Referee
- Talent management
- Contract review and analysis
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Learning Approach:
- Learn every job in the business
- Study contracts without being asked
- Understand ins and outs of entire operation
- Work under experienced industry professional
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Purpose:
- Build complete understanding before pursuing ownership
- Learn business from ground up
- Prepare for future leadership/management roles
- Gain practical experience in all aspects of fight promotion
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Outcome:
- Comprehensive knowledge of fight business operations
- Understanding of both business and technical aspects
- Foundation for future business ownership or management
34:40 - 35:35
Full video: 58:32SP
Shaan Puri
Host of MFM
Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.