{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Legacy, Unscripted!","title":"SE01 E051 College Hockey meets Entrepreneurship | James Murray","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/eeff307e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2533,"description":"Inside the Business of College Hockey: NIL, Entrepreneurship & Building a Sports Media Brand | James Murray InterviewIn this episode of Legacy Unscripted, host Russ Katzman sits down with James Murray — founder and CEO of Everything College Hockey (ECH) — for a deep dive into the fast-evolving world of college hockey, NIL opportunities, sports media, and the entrepreneurial grind behind building one of the fastest-growing brands in the sport.James shares how his passion for college hockey turned into a thriving business, what the NIL era means for student-athletes, and how the transfer portal is reshaping loyalty, development, and team culture. He also gives an exclusive look at ECH’s upcoming mentorship and development app designed to support young players on and off the ice.Whether you're a college hockey fan, student-athlete, entrepreneur, or someone fascinated by the future of sports business, this episode delivers powerful insights on content creation, brand building, and what it really takes to grow a company in the competitive world of sports media.⏱️ Chapters00:00 Introduction to College Hockey Passion01:40 Building a Business Around College Hockey04:20 Navigating the NIL Landscape07:23 Impact of NIL on Locker Room Dynamics10:15 The Transfer Portal's Influence on College Hockey12:37 The Business Model of Everything College Hockey15:08 Establishing Relationships with Schools18:39 Future Aspirations and the Upcoming App20:58 Building Connections Through Sports23:02 The Business of Coaching and Mentorship24:34 Challenges of Entrepreneurship28:39 Learning from Mistakes32:44 Creating a Team Culture34:03 Future Aspirations and Partnerships36:32 Reflections on the Journey🔥 Sound Bites\"I wanted to always stay in the game.\"\"Let's find a way to get sponsors behind.\"\"It takes everyone to grow the game.\"I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. – Russ and the Legacy, Unscripted! podcast...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QWw3boLcK7Kr7kGrV-RHzvtxwmjssmjYxrh49-ryI6g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iOTkx/YmRmOGRjN2NjOGMx/MzdjOGRhNDJlMDMx/NzA3Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}