Billy GOATS In The Arena
This is a podcast that highlights the stars in the eyes of Billy Floyd and all of the other real ones who are able to recognize true greatness. The plan is to allow these top-tier talents share their stories with the goal of helping them promote their excellence while inspiring their friends, family members and fans to chase after their high-level aspirations like they currently do. Enjoy learning all about the phenomenal personalities that light up their communities in their own unique ways!
Billy GOATS In The Arena
Back 9 Bri -- Arena Host for the Albany FireWolves, Albany Firebirds, New York Phoenix (Episode 9)
The biggest ambassador of Albany sports brings the heat to Billy GOATS In The Arena! It was only right that episode 9 of the podcast featured the local legend Back 9 Bri. Back 9 Bri is going into his third season as the arena host for the Albany FireWolves, second season with the Albany Firebirds, and he just locked in a brand new opportunity with the newest sports team in the Capital Region, the New York Phoenix!
During the pandemic in 2020, Brian was out getting food with his buddies, Danny Ball and Joe Foley, and Danny whipped out his phone and told Brian to do a review on what he was going to eat. Despite being uncomfortable and having no idea what he was doing, Back 9 Bri went full send with the food review and an incredible video came out of it... and that's what started it all. After Bri and the boys made that first video, the momentum was there and they continued to create. Brian started his own podcast, did more reviews, created other videos for social media, and that allowed Brian Rhatigan to become Back 9 Bri -- the internet sensation who became a staple in his community.
Because of all his hard work in social media, he was able to make connections with the Albany sports teams, and that led to him getting the positions with the FireWolves, Firebirds and Phoenix. He has truly enjoyed taking his positive energy and bringing it to fans in real life... and now he is the biggest showman who steps foot into MVP Arena in downtown Albany!
If you're a Back 9 Bri fan, you're going to love this discussion. Also, if you're someone who has some fantastic creative ideas but you're struggling to get started, this interview will definitely inspire you to bring your visions to life. Brian talks about getting started in social media, how he became an arena host, how he became a football coach, how to push through discomfort, the importance of taking action and much more!
You will also learn that Back 9 Bri inspired Billy during the end of 2020/beginning of 2021 to leave his news job out west to come back home and start his own platform like he did. There is no Billy GOAT without Back 9 Bri! Enjoy the positive conversation filled with love and Re2pect.