Tom Giles always dreamt of making it in football, and he did when he was hired by AFC Bournemouth, Chelsea FC, MCC and Bath Rugby, before launching his own sports business.In this episode, Tom shares the realities of working in elite sport, the transition to entrepreneurship, and why surrounding yourself with high-performing people matters. He also opens up about his personal journey as a father raising a child with a rare syndrome, and how that challenge fuels his drive, resilience, and ambition.We dive into leadership, personal branding, and the role of AI in business, while exploring the importance of passion, curiosity, and consistency in building long-term success.Timestamps:00:00 Intro & Football Beginnings00:39 Breaking into the Sports Industry06:03 Chelsea FC & Career Progression20:28 The Commercial Side of Sports26:17 Social Media’s Influence31:18 Balancing Family & Tech36:17 Vulnerability & Authenticity39:22 Raising a Child with a Rare Syndrome44:02 Life as a Business Owner48:31 Finding Passion & Purpose01:06:23 Leadership & Team Building01:09:24 The Startup Mindset01:13:27 AI in Business01:16:31 Lessons from Podcasts & Books01:23:57 Sports x Business Insights01:31:14 Motivation & Ambition01:40:03 Why Consistency Wins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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