Leigh Steinberg - Iconic Sports Agent & Best-Selling Author

About this episode

Leigh Steinberg discusses his career as a sports agent, his struggles with addiction, and his philanthropic efforts.

Leigh Steinberg, Iconic Sports Agent, Best-selling author and Philanthropist, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Steinberg has represented more than 300 professional athletes, including eight No. 1 NFL draft picks, 64 first round picks and 12 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees. He has also directed more than $1.2 billion toward charitable causes. In his book "The Comeback: A Playbook for Turning Life’s Setbacks into Victories", Steinberg opens up about his struggle with alcohol addiction, the journey to recovery, and his return to the top of the sports world. The Comeback is currently available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. On Sports Business Radio, Steinberg discusses the recent NFL Draft, his work with Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, how the sports agent industry has evolved and how he served as a consultant for the hit movies “Jerry Maguire” and “Any Given Sunday”. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to our YouTube channel at…

People in this episode

Host: Brian Berger

Guest: Leigh Steinberg

Topics covered

• sports agency
• NFL draft
• athlete representation
• philanthropy
• sports industry evolution
• alcohol addiction recovery

Keywords

• Leigh Steinberg
• sports agent
• NFL draft
• philanthropy
• alcohol addiction
• Patrick Mahomes
• Jerry Maguire
• The Comeback

Sponsors

Boingo Wireless

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears

Books & works: The Comeback: A Playbook for Turning Life’s Setbacks into Victories, Jerry Maguire, Any Given Sunday

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