Rick Nadeau is the VP of social impact and fan engagement with the New York Rangers, a team in the National Hockey League (NHL). He has 20+ years of leadership experience across both professional and amateur levels of the sports industry. He’s spent the last 12 years with the New York Rangers and Madison Square Garden using the power of sport to positively impact the community and increase access to hockey. Rick and I have known each other throughout his tenure with the New York Rangers and I have had the personal experience of watching him grow the game. Don’t miss out on episode 15 of Mitlin Money Mindset™ with a guest who is changing the perception of youth hockey with the power of the Rangers!
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in…
- Rick’s path to landing a gig with NHL [2:37]
- What is a VP of social impact and fan engagement? [5:48]
- Is the fan base for hockey different than other sports? [9:00]
- Why are youth so important? [10:09]
- Family connections youth hockey provides that other sports may not [13:05]
- Getting sticks in kids hands [15:34]
- Changing perceptions of what the game is [19:23]
- Using Ranger alumni as a tool to help fan engagement [21:46]
- What Rick did today that put him in the right mindset for success? [24:16]
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Lawrence “Larry” Sprung, CFP® is a husband, father, entrepreneur and mental health advocate.
Larry is the author of the Amazon Bestselling book “Financial Planning Made Personal” and the also host of the Mitlin Money Mindset™ a podcast that reminds you to ask yourself “What did you do today that brought you joy?®”
In 2004 he founded Mitlin Financial, Inc. naming the firm memory of Larry’s wife’s grandfather, Mitchell, and his mother, Linda. During his career, Larry has found that a lot of industry terms and concepts can seem confusing to outsiders. That’s why he works with the families he serves to break down complex financial topics into easy-to-understand concepts.
In recognition of Larry’s significant contributions to his profession, he has received quite a few awards. In 2021, Larry was named to the Investopedia 100 Top Advisors in 2021 and was even more humbled to make their Top Ten list for 2022.
Outside the office, one of Larry’s greatest passions is raising awareness for mental health. He spent over 12 years serving on the National Board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and sits on its financial and investment committees. With his wife, Denise, he has raised more than $1.7 million for the organization through the Keith Milano Memorial Fund. The fund was created in memory of his brother-in-law.
Larry values his family tremendously and his desire to do right by his wife and two sons drives who he is in and out of the office.
