- Saving Esports: The Art of Storytelling
Welcome back to The Steady Compass! Our mission of discovering sustainable models for Esports continues alongside Bill Le Voir-Barry! Bill is the Chief Esports/Gaming Visionary Officer at Generation Esports and is formerly the CTO for IBM Esports. Bill has worked in Esports for well over a decade and has been able to learn the business inside and out.
In this episode, Bill and Quez review the story of Esports and how the industry has arrived where it is at today. The pair also discuss the opportunity that publishers have to reconnect with their competitive audiences, as well as how the community continues to be the most pivotal component of industry.
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47m | Sep 25, 2023 - Saving Esports: To Survive, Orgs Must Evolve
Welcome back to The Steady Compass! In this episode, we continue our exploration towards sustainable models for Esports alongside Justin M. Jacobson! Justin is an entertainment and Esports attorney, where he serves a variety of clients across the entertainment spectrum. He's also the author of "The Essential Guide to the Business and Law of Esports and Professional Video Gaming," and has long been sought after by many entities across Esports. He's taught courses on the business of Esports at several universities and has also been featured in publications such as Business Insider, The Esports Observer, Esports Insider, Tunecore, and Sport Techie.
The pair dive into the nuances of the esports and professional video gaming business and how the sponsorships and advertisements have evolved alongside many of the major organizations and creators in the industry. They also inquired on what the future models of sustainable business looks like for Esports, as well as the pressure that organizations have to evolve and expand the scope of their business.
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1h 11m | Sep 22, 2023 - Saving Esports: The Gift of Shoutcasting
Welcome back to the Steady Compass. We are officially in SZN2! The Steady Compass now dives deep into the world of Esports with the intention of saving the industry before it's too late. Thankfully, there's many heroes that are around to help, including Sarthak "Zatakster" Aiyappa! Zata is a world-class shoutcaster, content creator, and business developer. In this episode, Quez and Zata discuss the art of shoutcasting and the value it brings into the world of Esports. The pair also dive into the budgets for organized tournaments, community owned organizations/leagues like BLVKHVND or Creator League, and what some of the immediate "next steps" for Esports might look like. Listeners are bound to enjoy this one! Be sure to like, comment, and share the show!
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1h 9m | Sep 19, 2023 - Batista's Compass
The Steady Compass is back with out very first IRL podcast! In this episode, Quez sits down with the Hansel Batista. Hansel is known for his work as a musician, engineer, and business mogul. Hansel and Quez discuss what the life of an independent musician is like, how to face adversity, and as Hansel beautifully demonstrates, how to become the master of your own destiny. This is an episode jam-packed with gems!
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1h 38m | Jul 24, 2023 - VGF's Compass
The Steady Compass is back! In this episode, Quez sits down with the CJ "VGF" Wilson. CJ is known for his work as a Lead Operator at Pixel Vault, as well as his experience in onboarding and educating new participants within Web3. CJ and Quez discuss what it means to learn from our past, the mentality behind CJ's "passionately curious" mantra, as well as his unique take on being a Generalist, free from categorization. Listeners are bound to discover what makes VGF the incredible human that he is!
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47m | Feb 27, 2023 - Jonah's Compass
The Steady Compass calls again. In this episode, Quez sits down with the Jonah Blake. Jonah is known for his work as the General Partner at Game Fund Partners, as well as being the Founder of Real Agency. Jonah and Quez dive into the story behind Real Agency, the philosophy behind compelling media in the digital age, as well as powerful lessons that have been learned along the journey. Listeners enjoy the episode from front to back!
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57m | Feb 20, 2023 - TBEInfinite's Compass
Welcome back to the Steady Compass. In this episode, Quez sits down with the ever-evolving Anthony Urbina. Anthony is known for his work as the Lead Moderator for Nametag, and is also a growing full-stack developer. The two dive into topics like leaning into your curiosity, and building your dream with the end in mind. They also draw interesting parallels between engineering, self-awareness, juijitsu, and chess. This conversation is jam-packed with insights that listeners will certainly learn from.
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1h 8m | Feb 4, 2023 - MoreStev's Compass
Welcome back to the Steady Compass. In this episode, Quez sits down with long-time friend and adventurer, Steven Morales. Stevie is known for his work as an investor, salesman, and has been recognized for his talents as a gamer as well. The two sit down to discuss the importance of self-reflection & accountability, and how they play a role in caring for the relationships we form over the span of our lifetime. This is a transparent, vulnerable, and intentional conversation that listeners can take many notes from.
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1h 24m | Jan 26, 2023 - Meezesco's Compass
Meezesco's Compass
In this episode of The Steady Compass, Quez interviews Mitchell Jackson, the operator of NYC Film Lab who is also a celebrated artist. The conversation covers topics such as balancing curiosity with necessity, and the importance of self-fulfilment by living a life that is true to one's own desires and values. The two also dive into Stoicism, science, engineering, and their love for learning new things. This is a powerfully vulnerable conversation that listeners are bound to enjoy.
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54m | Jan 2, 2023 - XMVKI's Compass
In this episode of The Steady Compass, Quez interviews Maki, the CEO of Lantana Botanica and Celestial Goodiez. They discuss Maki's journey and her move to Atlanta to pursue her dreams of dance and creativity. They dive into topics of personal growth, the power of visualization, and the importance of being kind and patient with oneself. They also explore the challenges of pursuing one's goals and dreams when they may differ from those of their family or friends, as well as what mastery of emotions may look and feel like. This is a deeply insightful and thought-provoking episode that you won't want to miss.
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44m | Dec 27, 2022 - Izonmi's Compass
Welcome to The Steady Compass, where we discuss the importance of authenticity and purpose in the digital age. In this episode, Quez is joined by special guest Isaac Cabrera, a platform lead for Team Garyvee and the founder of the Hungry Donut Heads NFT project. Isaac shares his insights on the role of social media in our lives and how we can focus on sharing our stories and connecting with others, rather than seeking validation and approval. The two also dive into the topic of mental health and how it relates to social media usage. Tune in for a thought-provoking and inspiring conversation about finding purpose and authenticity in the digital age.
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51m | Dec 19, 2022 - Spaceybaby's Compass
On this first episode of The Steady Compass, we welcome our amazing guest Angie Carsolio, the Founder of Spaceybaby Radio. During the show, Quez and Angie discuss hustle culture and the importance of finding a balance between work and personal time. Angie shares her dream of retiring with her family and pursuing her passion for music by becoming a music supervisor, choosing the music for films and working with artists in the film industry. Tune into this episode to hear from a proper legend in the making, and get inspired to chase your own dreams!
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44m | Dec 5, 2022