S7E7 (episode #67): Martin Richardson on healing the hockey community

People are the Answer

In this episode, the first in-person video recording for the show, Martin and Jeffrey discuss Marty’s career as a controller and CPA, how DAWG Nation started, what led him to dedicate himself to the org full time 5 years ago, his college soccer career, building an accessible ice rink, and much more. We even dig into my own passion for hockey, its influence on my life, and my ongoing work with his organization

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q0lCuruqT4M

Learn more:

Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker

Producer: Kait Grey

Editor: Nick Case

Recording date: 7/13/23

DAWG Nation:

https://www.dawgnation.org/

https://www.instagram.com/dawgshockey/

https://twitter.com/DawgsHockey

https://www.facebook.com/DawgNationHockeyFoundation

https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawg-nation-hocky-foundation/

Bio:

Experienced finance professional with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, business modeling, and tax planning. Also founder and president of one of Colorado's fastest-growing nonprofit charities (Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation). Skills include fundraising, executive networking, event management, board president, and business planning.

0:00 - Intro -

9:03 - College Sports

12:09 - Early Career

14:22 - Dawg Nation

20:53 - Dawg Nation Aid Stories

27:57 - Humboldt Broncos

30:19 - Jared Bednar

33:41 - Dawg Bowl

37:20 - Sled Hockey

40:38 - Willie O'Ree Hero Award Finalist

43:19 - Future of Dawg Nation

48:06 - Youth Soccer Coach

53:05 - Mentor

54:52 - Ask Jeff

1:01:11 - Most Grateful for

1:03:27 - Snap Your Fingers

1:05:42 - How to Support