In 2021 Mark Neifeld founded the Sport Fishing Championship – the most extensive saltwater fishing championship series in North America – where he serves as CEO & Commissioner of the international sports property.
Prior to Sport Fishing Championship, Neifeld spent a decade in entrepreneurship and worked for the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys.
Fishing is one of the largest recreational sports activities in the world.
Chapters:
(01:05) SFC’s “The Catch” on CBS Sports
(05:20) Idea for Sport Fishing Championship
(12:00) Blueprint for creating a sports league
(15:20) Company building + operations + hiring
(18:15) Running a league vs. a company
(21:15) Monetizing a sports league
(26:00) Trends to watch in sports