Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Ben Rogan


Question:  Is magic an effective businessman?                                                                                                                

Answer: Yes Magic Johnson is a very effective businessman.

After Magic officially announced his retirement from the game he founded the Magic Johnson Enterprises and serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  Along with that his portfolio includes AMC Magic Johnson movie theaters, over 100 Starbucks, a range of Burger Kings, and thirteen 24 Hour Fitness Magic Sport Centers.
Johnson is also behind the Canyon Capital, an alternative asset manager. It is the largest private equity fund focused on the revitalization of ethically diverse communities.
       As for his television career in 1998 Johnson hosted a late night talk show called "The Magic Hour" on Fox Network.  johnson was then a studio analysis for TNT from 2001-2008. Magic then left for a similar role at ESPN where he is on "GMC NBA Countdown" along with Jon Barry, Michael Wilbon, and Stuart Scott.
       Some people say that he is most affective while he is an HIV activist.  After Magic was diagnosed with the HIV virus he founded the MAgic Johnson Foundation in 1991.  It's a nonprofit foundation focused on developing programs to aid-community based organizations that specialized in education, health, and social needs for urban locations. And briefly Johnson was on the National Commission on AIDS for eight months.
      And finally as for his family playing a role as him as a businessman, he married his longtime girlfriend "Cookie". But in a previous relationship Magic had a son named Andre who is currently the Vice President of Business Development for Magic Johnson Enterprises.






1 comment:

  1. i like specific you were in including why Magic became even more successful after he contracted HIV. Magic seemed to be more productive as a business man a long time after he was in the NBA and really started to reach out to the community more.
    -Nick Pigozzi

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