Path to the Big Leagues: How Relationships Built a Dream with Founder & Managing Partner of 1440 Sports, Ricky Paugh - Episode 42

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Path to the Big Leagues: How Relationships Built a Dream with Founder & Managing Partner of 1440 Sports, Ricky Paugh - Episode 42
Jun 24, 2026 Episode 42
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Sport runs deep in Ricky Paugh’s blood.

Beyond his time as a baseball player, he’s the Founder of 1440 Sports, and an entrepreneur whose values are driven by the psychology of team sports.

Selfless relationships, measured emotion, and the power of a great coach.

All of these qualities make a great athlete. 

They also forged Ricky’s incredible career, which now see him as an essential part of some of the world’s biggest sports, from Formula 1 and NASCAR, to the PGA Tour and the European Tour.

Ricky’s journey is proof that - with relentless ambition and a deep, genuine interest in human capital - you can fashion yourself a business that serves your dreams.

You will learn:

  • How Ricky translated the discipline and pressure of minor league sport into resilience as a founder
  • Why a small “inner sanctum” of long-term relationships can underpin an entire business
  • The pivotal role that coaches and mentors play in accelerating careers
  • What it really feels like to bet on yourself

🔑 Key Themes

  • Relationships as a Core Business Asset
  • The Cumulative Power of Coaches and Mentors
  • Translating Athletic Mindset into Business Resilience
  • Risk, Control and B2B Strategy
  • Entrepreneurship and ‘Making Your Own Luck’

Ricky Paugh
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickypaugh/

1440 Sports
https://1440sports.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/1440-sports/

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