Earn Your Leisure

In this episode of EYL Medium, hosts Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings sit down with special guest Rich Kleiman, co-founder of the media company The Boardroom. They delve into the origins of The Boardroom, its purpose, and the changing dynamic of athletes in media.The Boardroom, co-founded by Rich Kleiman and NBA superstar Kevin Durant, is a media company that focuses on the business of sports and entertainment. As Rich explains, it was born out of the need to tell stories and position their business ventures in a social media-driven world. In 2016, they started their own business, 35 Ventures, which involved managing Kevin's business interests, investments, and philanthropic endeavors. However, they soon realized the importance of having a platform to share their work and amplify their voices.Rich Kleiman understood that simply starting a media business wouldn't be sufficient. They needed to differentiate themselves and find their unique selling point. By embracing their own authenticity and leveraging