In 1983 Garvey started Garvey Media Group while playing baseball for the San Diego Padres. Its strength was in Sports Marketing and Corporate Branding and worked on sponsorships for America’s Cup teams during the 80’s. In 1988, he headed Garvey Communications, mainly involved in television production including infomercials. He also hosted "Baseball's Greatest Games". In addition he did motivational speaking for corporations. Garvey Communications and began producing TV specials for PrimeTicket and ESPN. The show “International Sportsman” became extremely popular as its theme focused on celebrities, sports and exotic locations around the world.