Kimberly Beaudin - CEO of the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame

The BOSS Podcast (The Business Of Southern Sports)

Kimberly Beaudin was recently named the CEO of the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. It has been an unusual start to her tenure as the Hall was forced to close temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, the gift shop was looted as a part of the social unrest going on in America.
But the Hall will be back in business soon! It is schedule do to reopen July 1 with safety protocols in place.
In a fun conversation, we cover a variety of topics. What career path brought her to this position? As a woman in a sport dominated by men, what does it mean to her to have earned such an important position? Of course, we'll talk college football and the fan experience for Hall of Fame visitors, but we'll also talk pro wrestling! She grew up on Gordon Solie and Dusty Rhodes! Peyton Manning, Tim Tebow, Herschel Walker, Dan Marino, Snoop Dogg and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. might get mentioned as well. Please join us for a wide ranging chat!

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1. Introduction of Kimberly Beaudin (00:00:00)

2. Impact of social unrest and looting (00:01:22)

3. Plan to reopen (00:02:05)

4. Changes for visitors due to the pandemic (00:02:55)

5. Transitioning to CEO job (00:04:25)

6. Career path (00:05:25)

7. Love of sports - football and wrestling (00:10:10)

8. Being a woman in a male dominated sport (00:11:15)

9. Hall's response to social issues (00:13:25)

10. New exhibits (00:14:45)

11. What is the visitor experience like? (00:16:05)

12. The Hall as an event facility (00:19:15)

13. Corporate partners (00:21:45)

14. Prime Location (00:22:52)

15. Favorite player growing up (00:23:40)

16. Celebrity visits to the Hall (00:25:15)

17. Website and social media (00:27:45)

18. Herschel and the Heismans (00:28:00)