EP 297 - Ben is the the founder and CEO of Boxer, a boxing promotion company valued at £25,000,000. Starting with a £10,000 loan at the age of 23, Ben successfully broke into the boxing promotional industry, a feat not achieved since the 1970s. Now at 30, he has secured exclusive contracts with Sky Sports in the UK and NBC in America.  We discuss the uniqueness of the boxing industry, its' lack of brands, and Ben’s journey in creating a successful brand within this space. We speak about the importance of understanding the business side of sports, the challenges of promoting in a fragmented sport, and the significance of boxing as a sport that changes lives and builds character. Ben also explains why politics within the boxing industry qualifies for the big bin of b******t. Chapters: 00:00 BWB with Ben Shalom 01:24 Breaking Into Boxing and Building a Brand 03:14 Boxing's Challenges and Opportunities 14:14 Innovating and Expanding in the Boxing World 21:35 Accessibility, Diversity, and Global Reach 25:30 The Eccentric Tales of Henry VIII 25:58 Boxing Politics 27:19 The Digital Age of Boxing and Its Global Appeal 28:10 Understanding Boxing Championships 29:29 The Cultural Impact of Boxing in the UK 33:06 Personal Insights and the Business Side of Boxing 35:16 Navigating the Boxing Industry 41:33 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Ben 46:19 Top Tips for Entrepreneurs and Final Thoughts businesswithoutbullshit.me Follow us: YouTube Instagram TikTok Linkedin Twitter If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - [email protected] BWB is powered by Oury Clark