On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Peter Overzet, fantasy sports personality, content creator, and entrepreneur, for a candid conversation on creativity, monetization, best ball growth, and the realities of building a media career in betting and fantasy sports. Hear them discuss: 00:00 – Peter’s background in fantasy, DFS, and content creation, and how he navigates a fragmented media landscape 02:30 – The rise of the “Pete Mans” persona, using humor to break into the industry, and why parody worked 05:30 – Early pivots through poker, crypto, and NFTs, and how chasing curiosity shaped his career path 08:30 – Moving away from characters and leaning into authenticity as a long-term brand strategy 14:30 – The current state of fantasy sports, industry layoffs, and concerns about innovation stagnation 17:30 – Why best ball continues to grow while traditional DFS struggles to evolve 20:30 – Monetization realities: balancing W2 work, affiliates, partnerships, and content revenue 24:00 – Long-running shows, on-air trust, and why chemistry beats rigid formats 27:30 – Outsourcing, operations, and the unsexy work behind sustainable content businesses 30:30 – Fatherhood, time management, and becoming more intentional with creative energy ⚡️ Follow BoB on Twitter/X ⚡️ Watch BoB on Youtube ⚡️ Apply to be a guest here

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