{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65669bb2f7e6aa0012a3a280/6966f517d6e0ec6b28538323?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dave Checketts: From Running Sports Empires to a New Life in Private Equity","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Case Studies</em>, <a href=\"about:blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Casey Baugh</strong></a> sits down with <a href=\"about:blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dave Checketts</strong></a>, the youngest president in NBA history and former CEO of <a href=\"about:blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Madison Square Garden</strong></a>. From saving bankrupt franchises to leading iconic sports organizations, Dave shares the defining moments that shaped his career and his character.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation goes far beyond headlines and trophies. Dave opens up about faith, injustice, loss, and the unseen preparation behind opportunity. He reflects on how early rejection fueled resilience, how mentorship changed the trajectory of his life, and why building “championship culture” matters more than talent or capital alone.</p><p><br></p><p>Now operating in private equity after decades in the global sports spotlight, Dave explains why influence without attention has become more fulfilling than power with a platform. This is a rare masterclass on leadership, readiness, and building a life of meaning long after the applause fades.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>⏱️ Episode Chapters</strong></h2><p><br></p><p><strong>00:00 | Admiration, Sports, and a Life in Leadership</strong></p><p><strong>03:35 | Growing Up in Bountiful &amp; Learning to Hustle Early</strong></p><p><strong>08:34 | Rejection, Injustice, and Missing High School Basketball</strong></p><p><strong>12:20 | Turning Setbacks into Fuel for Growth</strong></p><p><strong>15:25 | Making the BYU Basketball Team Against the Odds</strong></p><p><strong>20:14 | Faith, Obedience, and a Defining Spiritual Promise</strong></p><p><strong>24:19 | Why That One Year of College Basketball Mattered</strong></p><p><strong>28:19 | Ambition at 70 and Never Being Finished</strong></p><p><strong>30:48 | Business School, Bain, and Early Career Acceleration</strong></p><p><strong>35:27 | Clayton Christensen, Mentorship, and Consulting</strong></p><p><strong>41:31 | Helping Danny Ainge and Entering Pro Sports</strong></p><p><strong>47:26 | Walking into the NBA Office Unannounced</strong></p><p><strong>52:58 | Sparring with David Stern—and Earning His Trust</strong></p><p><strong>57:09 | Why the Celtics Deal Fell Apart</strong></p><p><strong>59:17 | Being Chosen to Save the Utah Jazz at 27</strong></p><p><strong>01:02:42 | Championship Culture vs. Winning Culture</strong></p><p><strong>01:09:14 | Painful Partnerships and Hard Lessons</strong></p><p><strong>01:16:21 | Tragedy, Loss, and Perspective</strong></p><p><strong>01:20:04 | Faith, Gratitude, and the Experiences You Wouldn’t Choose</strong></p><p><strong>01:22:14 | Raising Capital to Save the Jazz</strong></p><p><strong>01:27:00 | Legacy Beyond Sports and the Spotlight</strong></p>","author_name":"Casey Baugh"}