All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 16, Travis sits down with Derek Schuster, Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service for the Philadelphia Phillies. Derek has spent the majority of his career in baseball and has always had the right mindset and outlook. Tune in to hear how has continued to stay ahead of the curve and have success in his career journey. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Key Characteristic In Successful People ✅ Selling Group Tickets at the Highest Level ✅ Running Parallel Paths wi...
Aug 20, 2025•22 min•Ep. 16
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 15, Travis sits down with Jen Babcock, Vice President of Ticket & Premium Sales at the Milwaukee Bucks. Jen gained valuable experience with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Lions, and Crypto Arena before her venture in the NBA. Tune in to hear how she has continued to evolve in her career and apply new learnings. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Key Characteristic In Successful People ✅ Willing to Take Risks ✅ Running Parallel Paths with Sports Product www.52we...
Aug 13, 2025•19 min•Ep. 15
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 14, Travis sits down with Doren Brown, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Strategy at WolfCycle. Doren gained experience in the MLB, NBA, and NFL before embarking in the tech space. Tune in to hear why it is important to learn from all stops of life and career to apply best practices each and every day. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Finding Ways to be Innovative ✅ Key Tech Trends ✅ Thinking Big and Outside the Box www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Availa...
Aug 06, 2025•23 min•Ep. 14
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 13, Travis sits down with Adam Davis, CEO of Vision Quest Advisors. Adam has worked with the New York Yankees, Madison Square Garden with the New York Knicks and Rangers, Harris Blitzer with the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, and others in his career. Tune in to hear why he is willing to take risks and how they have helped catapult his career. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Why Takings Risks are Important ✅ Sports and Entertainment Evolving ✅ Becoming ...
Jul 30, 2025•18 min•Ep. 13
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 12, Travis sits down with Monique Reaves, Chief Revenue Officer of the Rose Bowl Stadium. Monique has worked the majority of her career with the Rose Bowl in a variety of roles. Tune in to hear how she has continued to get elevated to a C-Level role with the iconic brand and stadium. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Focus on Prioritizing ✅ Closing Large Deals ✅ Finding a Passion www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801
Jul 23, 2025•15 min•Ep. 12
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 11, Travis sits down with Mike Dellosa, Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service at the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mike gained valuable experience in the NFL and MiLB before joining the Diamondbacks 18 years ago. Tune in to hear how he has continued to evolve and grow his career in leading a top sales and service team. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Key Characteristic of Successful People ✅ Getting Over “Too Many Games” ✅ Going Above and Beyond www.52weeksofhustle...
Jul 16, 2025•27 min•Ep. 11
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 10, Travis sits down with Jessica Vella, Head of Sales at Cosm Venues. Jessica had spent her entire career on the team and venue side before joining Cosm. Tune in to hear how she has transitioned into Cosm, which is redefining content and fan experiences. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Being Able to Prioritize ✅ Key to Innovation ✅ Work/Life Balance www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801
Jul 09, 2025•19 min•Ep. 10
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 9, Travis sits down with Dan Hessling, Senior Vice President of Ticket Sales at the Texas Rangers. Dan has spent the majority of his career in baseball and has continued to get elevated. Tune in to hear his focus, priorities, and mindset each and every day. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Key Characteristics of Successful Individuals ✅ Viewpoint of “Too Many Games” ✅ Going Above and Beyond www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/17356108...
Jul 02, 2025•23 min•Ep. 9
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 8, Travis sits down with Megan Bell, SVP Consumer Revenue & Insights for the LA Chargers. Megan has consistently grown her career in multiple different areas of the business by continuing to learn and evolve. Tune in to hear what she is consistently doing to gain valuable experience in the sports business. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Enhancements in Data and Analytics ✅ Understanding Consumer Behaviors ✅ Parallel Paths Regardless of Wins/Losses www.52weeks...
Jun 25, 2025•17 min•Ep. 8
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 7, Travis sits down with Mark Schueler, Vice President of Ticket Sales at the Cincinnati Reds. Mark has spent his entire career in baseball starting in Minor League Baseball before transitioning to the Reds for the last 17 years. Tune in to hear how he continues to evolve both personally and professionally to have so much success. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Transition from MiLB to MLB ✅ Being Innovative ✅ Prioritizing Work and Family www.52weeksofhustle.com B...
Jun 18, 2025•22 min•Ep. 7
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 6, Travis sits down with Timm Jager, CEO of EntrachtTech and Advisor to the Executive Board at Eintracht Frankfurt playing in the top tier of Bundesliga, the German football league system. Tune in to hear how he helped the team form a club owned tech subsidiary and the success it has had. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Similarities and Differences in Business Domestically and Overseas ✅ Learning Multiple Skillsets ✅ Next 5 Years of Strategical Digital Projects ww...
Jun 11, 2025•22 min•Ep. 6
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 5, Travis sits down with Rosie Spaulding, President of League One Volleyball. Rosie has built her career in working with a variety of large events and leagues including National Sailing Cup, Super Bowl 50 Host Committee, and USA Rugby World Cup Sevens before helping launch LOVB. Tune in to hear how the first season went and the excitement around season 2. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Similarities and Differences in Business Domestically and Overseas ✅ Volleybal...
Jun 04, 2025•20 min•Ep. 5
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 4, Travis sits down with Sebastian Rivas, Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service for the LA Dodgers. Sebastian walks you through his journey of playing collegiate soccer, selling pharmaceuticals, and now leading an MLB team. Tune in to hear some of his key learnings along the way that continue to drive him to succeed. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Key Characteristics ✅ Having a Passion to Lead Your Career Path ✅ Value of Being Innovative www.52weeksofhustl...
May 28, 2025•27 min•Ep. 4
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 3, Travis sits down with Patrick Ryan, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Eventellect. Patrick has always had the entrepreneurial mindset dating back to being a little kid and he has turned his passion into a career. Tune in to hear how he helped grow the business of helping venues fully access revenue, data, and customers with a unified single event strategy. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Willing to Take Risks ✅ Key Tech Trends ✅ Value of Giving Back www.52wee...
May 21, 2025•22 min•Ep. 3
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 2, Travis sits down with Dilan Gomih, Founder and CEO of Dilagence. Dilan found her passion and transitioned from finance to fitness. Tune in to hear how she looked at the opportunity in walking away from guaranteed money to pursue her entrepreneurial career. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Willing to Take Risks ✅ Choosing Passion over Money ✅ Key Characteristic in Industry Leaders www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801...
May 14, 2025•21 min•Ep. 2
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 1, Travis sits down with Alex Bazzell, President of Unrivaled Basketball. Alex went from being one of the top trainers for professional athletes to now leading the charge with the brand-new women’s basketball league. Tune in to hear how has taken his career from the hardwood to running very successful businesses. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Being Innovative ✅ Fan Support in Season 1 of Unrivaled ✅ Best Piece of Advice Ever Received www.52weeksofhustle.com Book...
May 07, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1
In Season 5, Episode 52, Travis sits down with Jentry Mullins, Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service at the Brooklyn Nets and BSE Global. Jentry has built his career on ensuring he surrounds himself with the right people and dominating each and every day. Tune in to hear his advice on focusing on leading from the front. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Importance of Giving Back ✅ Finding Ways to be Innovative ✅ Value of Mentorship www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/17356108...
Apr 30, 2025•22 min•Ep. 52
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 51, Travis sits down with Chris Kamke, Chief Strategy Officer for Orlando City SC of the MLS and Orlando Pride of the NWSL. Chris has spent his entire career staying ahead of the curve and continuing to evolve in the data and analytics space. Tune in to hear how he has continued to do that in both soccer and hockey. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Enhancements in Data and Analytics ✅ Understanding Consumer Behaviors ✅ Being on the Forefront of Initiatives www.52we...
Apr 23, 2025•20 min•Ep. 51
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 50, Travis sits down with Richard Lintker, Senior Director of Ticket Sales and Hospitality at the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. Richard started his career in live events before transitioning into sports. Tune in to hear how he approached every day regardless of the role and the key learnings from it. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Key Characteristic in Successful People ✅ Maximizing Revenue with Group Sales ✅ Running Parallel Paths with the Sports Team www.52weeks...
Apr 16, 2025•22 min•Ep. 50
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 49, Travis sits down with Mark Bloom, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for FC Cincinnati of the MLS. Mark built his career on the ticketing side of the business and then transitioned into sponsorship. Tune in to hear how he views the overall business and the steps he took to be successful at selling and leading regardless of role. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Business of the MLS ✅ Key Characteristic in Successful People ✅ Finding Mentors www.52weeksofhu...
Apr 09, 2025•24 min•Ep. 49
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 48, Travis sits down with Joseph DeMarinis, Founder of BookSeats. Joseph always had an entrepreneurial spirit and has taken that dream and turned it into a career. Tune in to hear how he built and launched BookSeats as a one-stop shop for fans to be able to purchase flights, hotels, and tickets. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Being Innovative ✅ Emerging Tech Trends ✅ Advice on Becoming an Entrepreneur www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.co...
Apr 02, 2025•18 min•Ep. 48
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 47, Travis sits down with Lucas Topolie, Director of Partnership Sales at NASCAR. Lucas has spent a good part of his career in racing and selling partnerships at the highest level. Tune in to hear how he mentally prepares for each day to be able to focus on landing the largest deals. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling at a High Level ✅ Preparing for Large Pitches ✅ Value of Mentorship www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/17356108...
Mar 26, 2025•20 min•Ep. 47
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 46, Travis sits down with Micky Lawler, Commissioner of the Unrivaled League. Micky has been on the forefront of many key women sports initiatives including WTA and Unrivaled. The Unrivaled League just finished up their inaugural season this year; tune in to hear how Micky felt after season 1 and what she is excited about for the future. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Being Innovative in Everything You Do ✅ How Unrivaled Fans Bought into the Dream ✅ Future of Unr...
Mar 19, 2025•20 min•Ep. 46
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 45, Travis sits down with Emily Jaenson, Founder of The Let’s Go Company. Emily spent the majority of her career in minor league baseball before embarking on an entrepreneurial career. Tune in to hear key learnings from early on that she still applies to her every day. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ What Pro Teams Can Learn From the Minors ✅ Gaining Experience Doing Everything ✅ Going Above and Beyond www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.co...
Mar 12, 2025•26 min•Ep. 45
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 44, Travis sits down with Keith Baulsir, SVP and Chief Partnership Officer for Foley Entertainment Group consisting of the Vegas Golden Knights, Henderson Silver Knights, Vegas Knight Hawks, amongst others. Keith has gained valuable experience in sales in the minor leagues, radio, college, MLS, NFL, and now the NHL. Tune in to hear what went into the decisions went embarking on a new career journey. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling Regardless of Wins/Losses...
Mar 06, 2025•21 min•Ep. 44
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 43, Travis sits down with Tony Garrett, SVP, Property Operations at Playfly Aspire. Tony had had a great journey in this business in gaining overall experience through his time in professional sports and the last 13.5 years with Playfly Aspire. Tune in to hear what he consistently is focused on, so no day ever gets stale, and he continues to learn and grow. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Leading Team From a Distance ✅ Becoming Well-Rounded ✅ Finding a Work-Life B...
Feb 26, 2025•23 min•Ep. 43
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 42, Travis sits down with Chris Kolodinsky, Director of Sponsorship and Business Development at NBC Sports NEXT, a division of NBC Sports Group. Chris has spent the majority of working his way up on the partnership side of the business. Tune in to hear how he goes about preparing to sell large deals. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling at a High Level ✅ Pitching 6-7 Figure Deals ✅ Finding a Mentor www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com...
Feb 19, 2025•19 min•Ep. 42
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 41, Travis sits down with Ben Brown, Vice President of Premium & Suite Sales for the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. Ben started out with the Hawks in entry level sales and has held nine different roles with the organization. Tune in to hear how he believes focusing on consistency will help elevate your career. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling Regardless of Wins/Losses ✅ Growing Leaders ✅ Work/Life Balance www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www....
Feb 12, 2025•19 min•Ep. 41
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 40, Travis sits down with Drew Bentley, Senior Vice President of Business Operations and Strategy for D.C. United and Audi Field. Drew received his start in sales and then transitioned into ops, strategy, and analytics. Tune in to hear he has become so well-rounded in his career and developed into a great leader. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Enhancements of Data and Analytics ✅ Willing to Take Risks ✅ Fan Journey and Maximizing Revenue www.52weeksofhustle.com B...
Feb 05, 2025•20 min•Ep. 40
This is a special one as Clint was the Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates when I started my leadership career and much of his advice that he provides during the podcast was the same advice he was giving our sellers during tough times. In Season 5, Episode 39, Travis sits down with Clint Hurdle, former MLB Manager for the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates. Clint will be releasing a book “Hurdle-isms”, Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball. Tune in to hear Clint talk about his career bot...
Jan 29, 2025•50 min•Ep. 39
