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    COFFEE CLUB: a running podcast about nothing

    COFFEE CLUB: a running podcast about nothing

    About

    A few runner bois (Morgan McDonald, Oliver Hoare, and George Beamish) sitting down drinking coffee and having a chat. We would love for you to join.

    Hosted By

    Morgan McDonald

    Where is Joey Berriatua going? Leaving Tinman, Sports Marketing, & Grand Slam Track

    Where is Joey Berriatua going? Leaving Tinman, Sports Marketing, & Grand Slam Track

    April 10, 2025
    1h 29m

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    Special Guest:

    Joey Berriatua: https://www.instagram.com/joeyberriatua/

    Joey's Newsletter: https://joeyberriatua.substack.com

    Follow us here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclub.pod/

    George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/

    Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/

    Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/

    Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.com

    Morgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgs

    Morgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloser

    Intro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/

    Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

    0:00 Welcome Joey Bags & Ham Beans Throwback

    3:18 Joey's 357 Newsletter & Tinman Elite Update

    7:01 Navigating Sponsorships: Personal Brand vs. Team Umbrella

    9:59 Reflecting on Tinman: A Business Decision

    14:56 Diving into Sports Marketing & The Influencer Dynamic

    22:19 Authenticity, Storytelling & Brand Partnerships (Red Bull, Clayton Young)

    31:33 Applying Marketing Insights to Joey's Sponsor Search

    38:08 Grand Slam Recap: First Impressions (Drip Check, Bibs, "Teammates")

    48:56 Grand Slam Format Critique: Length, Pacing & Event Pairings

    59:07 Grand Slam Deep Dive: 3k/5k Issues & Grant Fisher's Strategy

    1:07:15 Grand Slam: The Money Talk & Empty Stands

    1:12:38 Kit Releases: Hits & Misses

    1:16:45 Grand Slam Standouts: Wanyonyi & 800/1500 Dynamics

    1:25:56 Joey's Upcoming Steeplechase Season & Diamond League Chat

    1:28:21 Final Thoughts & Wrapping Up

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