# 114 Building Better Partnerships in Sports and Business with Jack Dempsey

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Podcast: [The Sports Business Leaders Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sports-business-leaders-podcast-7164281)
Published: 2026-06-19T21:28:31+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1097

## Resource

Jack Dempsey is the Strategic Partnerships and Development Manager at Laurel Springs School, the world's first accredited online private schools serving students across all 50 states and more than 70 countries. A lifelong entrepreneur, Jack spent more than a decade building and operating businesses before joining Laurel Springs, where he now works with student-athletes, performers, entrepreneurs, and families to create flexible educational pathways that support high-performance lifestyles. In this episode of the Sports Business Leaders Podcast, Jack shares his entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of online education, and why more elite athletes, performers, and young entrepreneurs are seeking alternatives to traditional schooling. He also discusses the difference between sponsorships and true partnerships, introduces his concept of "Acceptance Resistance," and shares valuable lessons on relationship-building, trust, and creating long-term value in business. Whether you're an entrepreneur, sports executive, parent, or athlete, this conversation offers practical insights on leadership, partnerships, and adapting to a rapidly changing world.

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