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by High Performance · English

You know the score, but what happens on the pitch is only half the story . Soaring ticket prices. Endless subscription fees. Baffling rule changes. Even the most diehard fans are left wondering: why? Award-winning sports journalists Natalie Pirks & Colin Murray step back from a busy news cycle to deliver the business playbook. Armed with razor-sharp wit and genuine curiosity, they bridge the gap between the sports business and the sport itself, unpacking the power plays shaping global games and decoding what they really mean for people in the stands. From FIFA and F1 to the Premier League and major US sports, High Performance Business delivers top-down clarity straight from the pitch-side, court-side, and paddock. Because when you understand the mechanics behind the machine, you're no longer sitting on the sidelines. No business degree required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How The AJ Vs. Jake Paul Fight Was Made | Frank Smith

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The Importance of Purpose & Finding Your Why

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29 Nov 2025 · 20m

The Inside Story of Europe's First Budget Airline | easyJet Founder

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Anything Above Zero Compounds

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22 Nov 2025 · 14m

Which Country Will Win The AI race? | Microsoft UK CEO

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Jake's Notebook | Are You Wasting Time? The Hidden Forces Shaping Your Discipline and Relationships

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14 Nov 2025 · 30m

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11 Nov 2025 · 52m

Jake’s Notebook | How High Performance Began & Why Depth Is the New Currency

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7 Nov 2025 · 22m

How WHOOP’s 22 Year Old Founder Outsmarted Nike | Will Ahmed

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4 Nov 2025 · 41m

Jake’s Notebook | Remember When You Used to Be Good at Waiting?

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30 Oct 2025 · 20m

The Man Behind McDonald’s $1B Tech Gamble | Atif Rafiq

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28 Oct 2025 · 49m

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23 Oct 2025 · 17m

The Rapper Who Turned Down Millions to Build A Baby Skincare Brand | Krept

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21 Oct 2025 · 54m

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16 Oct 2025 · 20m

The Woman Behind Matchroom's Empire - The Business of Boxing, Darts & Pool | Emily Frazer

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14 Oct 2025 · 54m

Jake's Notebook | Héctor Bellerín's Life Advice, Leaving BT Sport and Reframing Envy

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9 Oct 2025 · 18m

Branding Secrets That Took 'The Ordinary' to #1 & Tragic Loss of Their Co-Founder | Nicola Kilner

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7 Oct 2025 · 58m

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2 Oct 2025 · 26m

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25 Sep 2025 · 23m

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23 Sep 2025 · 49m

Jake's Notebook | Steven Bartlett & A Letter From Deciem's Co-Founder

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18 Sep 2025 · 21m