All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 52, the final episode of this season, Travis sits down with Tom Peluso, Vice President of Business Development and Premium Sales at the Carolina Hurricanes. Tom learned how to get out of his comfort zone early on and that has helped him excel in the industry. Tune in to hear he has developed sales teams to capitalize when the time comes. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling Regardless of Team Performance ✅ Being a Great Seller and Service Individual ✅ Value of F...
May 03, 2023•21 min•Ep. 52
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 51, Travis sits down with Qiava Martinez, SVP and Chief Sales Officer for the Las Vegas Raiders. Qiava worked in a variety of industries prior to joining sports and used those experiences to excel in this industry. Tune in to hear how she has continued to develop with the Raiders organization. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Experience in Moving ✅ Building of a New Stadium ✅ Giving Back www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801 L...
Apr 26, 2023•20 min•Ep. 51
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 50, Travis sits down with Jordan Cannon, Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service for New York City Football Club of the MLS. Jordan has worked in five different leagues in five different cities throughout his career. Tune in to hear how quickly adjusted his selling and leading style depending on his role. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Growth of the MLS ✅ Gaining Valuable Experience ✅ Growing Internally www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazo...
Apr 19, 2023•21 min•Ep. 50
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 49, Travis sits down with Courtney Carter, Founder & CEO of Carter Media Group. Courtney started her career in sales and those learnings have helped her down so many paths including opening her own company. Tune in to hear how her experience with MSG, MLS, ESPN, and CAA has helped her build a reputation across many different industries. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Keys to Drive Large Revenue ✅ Staying Ahead of the Curve ✅ Importance of Giving Back www.52wee...
Apr 12, 2023•25 min•Ep. 49
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 48, Travis sits down with Joe Rickert, President of Taymar Sales University. Joe started his career with the Atlanta Hawks and was then one of the first employees of Taymar Sales U and has worked his way up within the organization. Tune in to hear his advice on being willing to take a risk and bet on yourself. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Being Efficient and Effective ✅ Becoming Well-Rounded ✅ Key Characteristics in Successful People www.52weeksofhustle.com Book...
Apr 05, 2023•23 min•Ep. 48
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 47, Travis sits down with Carley Knox, President of Business Operations for the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA. Carley has spent her career building great businesses in the WNBA and even has six championships to show for it. Tune in to hear how she has continued to evolve and the ways she has approached the business. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ WNBA Championships ✅ Creating an Innovative Program ✅ Willing to Give Back www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https:...
Mar 29, 2023•27 min•Ep. 47
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 46, Travis sits down with Chris Weddige, Vice President of Ticketing and Membership for the Chicago Blackhawks. Chris has worked in the NBA, MLB, and NHL on the ticketing and marketing side of the business. Tune in to hear how he went about making career decisions that have helped him get to where he is today. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling Regardless of Wins/Losses ✅ Selling from a Marketing Lens ✅ Value of Mentors www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available -...
Mar 22, 2023•21 min•Ep. 46
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 45, Travis sits down with Cole Butterworth, Executive Vice President of Business Operations at the Ontario Hockey League. Cole worked his way up with the Canadian Hockey League before transitioning to the OHL. Tune in to hear how he focuses on assisting teams and sharing best practices on a consistent basis. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling with Competition in the Marketplace ✅ Capitalize on Scheduling ✅ Personal/Professional Balance www.52weeksofhustle.com ...
Mar 15, 2023•19 min•Ep. 45
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 44, Travis sits down with John Santana, Senior Director of Ticket Sales & Service for the Toronto Blue Jays. John started his career off with the Blue Jays and has worked his way up into leadership over the years. Tune in to hear how he has continued to evolve over the years to become the leader he is today. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling Regardless of Wins and Losses ✅ Selling in Canada ✅ Capitalizing on a Renovation Project www.52weeksofhustle.com Bo...
Mar 08, 2023•18 min•Ep. 44
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 43, Travis sits down with Laura Sandall, Senior Vice President of Art and Science Partners. Laura has spent her career focusing on marketing solutions for both sports and some of the largest retail brands. Tune in to hear how she has helped cultivate loyal, community-centric fanbases at the highest levels. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Value Fan and Consumer Experience ✅ Focuses in the Marketing Landscape ✅ Key Initiatives to Focus in Marketing www.52weeksofhustl...
Mar 01, 2023•24 min•Ep. 43
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 42, Travis sits down with Andrew Schwartz, Co-President of the New York Region at The Howard Hughes Corporation. Andrew spent the early part of his career working in the sports industry before taking his learnings and applying them to his every day. Tune in to hear how he has helped manage strategic partnerships with very iconic brands. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Ways to Innovate and Execute ✅ Individual Branding ✅ Key Initiatives in Branding and Content www.5...
Feb 22, 2023•27 min•Ep. 42
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 41, Travis sits down with Tramayne Russell, Vice President of Ticketing for the Nashville Soccer Club of the MLS. Having worked in five different leagues and a part of four new buildings, Tramayne has great advice to share. Tune in to hear what he believes some of the key similarities and differences are in selling at a high level. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling Regardless of Team Performance ✅ Unique Meetings for New Builds ✅ Finding Mentors Early on in Y...
Feb 15, 2023•25 min•Ep. 41
Brendan Long, Vice President of Sales for Madison Square Garden Sports, the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. Having worked on a variety of premium projects, Brendan has great experiences to share. Tune in to hear his advice on key initiatives to focus on selling premium inventory. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Differences in Selling Premium Across Leagues ✅ Sellers Differentiating Themselves ✅ Key Characteristics in Top Executives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 08, 2023•19 min•Ep. 40
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 39, Travis sits down with Brad Seymour, President of the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G-League. Brad has spent his entire career working his way up in minor league sports. Tune in to hear his advice on getting into the weeds in everything you do will go a long way personally and professionally. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ What Pro Teams Can Learn from Minor Leagues ✅ Being Efficient and Effective ✅ Launching a Team www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https:...
Feb 01, 2023•23 min•Ep. 39
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 38, Travis sits down with Chad Cardinal, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Operations for The Aspire Group. Chad spent the first part of his career with teams in the NBA, MLS, and NHL before joining The Aspire Group. Tune in to hear his advice on a relationship-based approach towards creating win-win situations. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Leading Teams From a Distance ✅ Becoming Well-Rounded ✅ Should Someone Get an MBA? www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Avail...
Jan 25, 2023•25 min•Ep. 38
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 37, Travis sits down with Jon Adler, Vice President of Ticket Sales for the Atlanta Hawks. Jon started his career with the Hawks in an entry level role and has worked all the way up. Tune in to hear his advice on the difference between being an average leader and a great one. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling Regardless of Team Performance ✅ Grow Leaders Early On ✅ Receiving Further Education www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/...
Jan 18, 2023•21 min•Ep. 37
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 36, Travis sits down with Matt Bowman, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer with the Dallas Stars. Matt has been a part of several exciting projects with teams in the NFL, NBA, and NHL. Tune in to hear his advice on the key initiative that stand out in building successful teams. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling in Tough Markets ✅ Creating a Destination for Fans ✅ Retaining Top Employees www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazo...
Jan 11, 2023•21 min•Ep. 36
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 35, Travis sits down with Ryan Tanke, Chief Operating Officer of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. Ryan has spent the majority of his career in Minnesota and has found ways to continue to gain more responsibility. Tune in to hear his advice on how he was able to overcome challenges early on in his career. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Key Characteristics of Successful People ✅ Success Regardless of Wins/Losses ✅ Keys to Fan Experience www.52weeksofhustle.com B...
Jan 04, 2023•24 min•Ep. 35
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 34, Travis sits down with Dustin Vicari, Executive Vice President of Elevate Sports Ventures and CRO of the Sacramento Republic FC. Dustin has worked around the country in selling brand new stadium projects. Tune in to hear his advice on key intangibles to focus on each and every day. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ What Every Venue Should Include in New Projects ✅ Prioritizing Your Day ✅ Finding Mentors in the Business www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - http...
Dec 28, 2022•23 min•Ep. 34
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 33, Travis sits down with Matthew Pryke, Managing Partner for Hamlins LLP. Matthew has spent his entire career in the sports space and is working with some of the best talent from the legal side of the business. Tune in to hear how he views the innovative “Tie Break Tens” as the Tournament Director. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Differences in Sports Business from UK to US ✅ Having Multiple Skillsets ✅ Sports Law www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://w...
Dec 21, 2022•23 min•Ep. 33
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 32, Travis sits down with Eric Kussin, Founder & CEO of #SameHere, The Global Mental Health Movement. Eric had a very successful career in the sports industry working for teams in the NBA, NHL, and the WNBA before his mental health took a sudden decline. Tune in to hear he has vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Keep Overcoming Obstacles ✅ Focus on Mental...
Dec 14, 2022•26 min•Ep. 32
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 31, Travis sits down with Ryan Miller, Vice President of Ticket Sales & Business Development for the LA Kings and AEG Sports. Ryan started his career with the LA Kings and has worked his way up within the organization. Tune in to hear how he continues to focus on developing the overall business strategy for the AEG multi-sport teams. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Sell No Matter How Many Win’s/Losses ✅ Selling in the US versus Overseas ✅ Best Practices Amongst...
Dec 07, 2022•29 min•Ep. 31
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 30, Travis sits down with Chris Murphy, President of the Santa Cruz Warriors and SVP of Franchise Development. Chris started his career as a sales rep with the Golden State Warriors and worked his way up within the organization in leadership. Tune in to hear his advice on how he and his team have had so much success. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Franchise Development ✅ Selling in a Competitive Marketplace ✅ Implementing Minor League Experiences www.52weeksofhust...
Nov 30, 2022•22 min•Ep. 30
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 29, Travis sits down with Ben Young, CEO and Co-Founder of Vozzi. Ben started and sold a company and has started another company that is immersing themselves into the sports and entertainment world. Tune in to hear some of his key learnings on building a business. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Be Willing to Take Risks ✅ Key Technology Trends ✅ Advice to Becoming an Entrepreneur www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801 Learn mo...
Nov 23, 2022•20 min•Ep. 29
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 28, Travis sits down with Michael Huyghue, Managing Director at General Sports Worldwide. Michael has worked on the legal, agency, and football operations side of the business. Tune in to hear some of his unique experiences on building from the ground up. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Owning a Sports & Entertainment Agency ✅ Having Multiple Skillsets ✅ College NIL Deals www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801 Learn more a...
Nov 16, 2022•21 min•Ep. 28
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 27, Travis sits down with Brian DeAngelis, President and General Manager of the Winston-Salem Dash. Brian has spent his entire career working his way up in Minor League Baseball. Tune in to hear how he has had success regardless of players or team performance. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ What Pro Teams Could Implement ✅ Being Efficient and Effective ✅ Personal and Professional Balance www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801...
Nov 09, 2022•21 min•Ep. 27
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 26, Travis sits down with Todd Fleming, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Legends. Todd built his career having success in the NBA and NFL and is now leading the charge overseeing properties all across the country. Tune in to hear his advice on what it takes to be a successful leader. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Leading from Afar ✅ Sales Technology ✅ Successful Executive Meetings www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/17356108...
Nov 02, 2022•27 min•Ep. 26
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 25, Travis sits down with Vickie Eiges, Senior Manager of Special Events and Business Development for the San Francisco 49ers. Vickie had an unusual route of getting into the sports business but was able to take the opportunity and make the most of it. Tune in to hear her advice on no matter what the product you are selling; it takes a specific skillset. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Taking Risks ✅ Transition Into Event Selling ✅ Being Well Rounded www.52weeksofh...
Oct 26, 2022•24 min•Ep. 25
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 24, Travis sits down with Hairat Babalola, Growth Strategy Manager at Deloitte. Hairat has had experience in ticketing, premium, suites, working on the team side and now on the firm side of sports adjacent. Tune in to hear her advice on the importance of becoming versed in as many revenue verticals as possible in your career. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Being Innovative ✅ Changing Jobs ✅ Being Well Rounded www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.am...
Oct 19, 2022•22 min•Ep. 24
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 23, Travis sits down with Megan Baker, Senior Vice President of Sales with Invited. Megan has worked with a variety of premium projects in the NBA, NFL, NHL, and now Invited. Tune in to hear what key focuses she believes it takes to sell high-level products. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Leading Teams Remotely ✅ Utilizing Data and Insights ✅ Top Executive Characteristics www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801 Learn more abou...
Oct 12, 2022•27 min•Ep. 23
