All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 8, Travis sits down with Chris Kennedy, Senior Vice President of Business Strategy & Analytics at Seattle Mariners. Chris started his career off with the US Marine Corps before getting into the sports industry. Tune into hear how hard work and key learnings from living in Italy help him in his day-to-day. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Innovation in Analytics ✅ Understanding Consumer Behaviors ✅ Insights to Help with Sponsorship www.52weeksofhustle.com Book A...
Jun 26, 2024•23 min•Ep. 8
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 7, Travis sits down with Katie Woods, NBC World Series Tournament Director for the National Baseball Congress. Katie spent the majority of her career in Minor League Baseball where she experienced so many key learnings. Tune into hear how she has taken that experience and is applying it to the National Baseball Congress where she is just the ninth director dating back to 1935. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Implementing Minor League Baseball into Other Sports ✅ D...
Jun 19, 2024•20 min•Ep. 7
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 6, Travis sits down with Jeff Gould, Vice President of Sales and Service at San Diego FC and Legends. Jeff spent the majority of his career with the San Diego Padres before landing a role to launch the brand-new MLS franchise. Tune into hear how many of the similar ideas and traits will be implemented from baseball to soccer. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Launching an MLS Franchise ✅ Key Characteristics in Successful People ✅ Being Efficient and Effective www.52...
Jun 12, 2024•23 min•Ep. 6
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 5, Travis sits down with Sam Doerr, President of Business Ventures at United Soccer League (USL). Sam started his career in the USL and then held a variety of other leadership roles before rejoining the USL. Tune in to hear how the USL continues to evolve with an emphasis on new teams and stadiums. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Value of Sharing Knowledge ✅ Key Characteristics in Successful People ✅ Willing to Take a Risk www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - ...
Jun 05, 2024•25 min•Ep. 5
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 4, Travis sits down with Manny Jacobo, Vice President of Premium Business at AEG and Crypto.com Arena. Manny has overcome several odds and obstacles in life and in business and has helped pave the way for future industry leaders. Tune in to hear his career experience in working for several of the biggest brands in sports. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Overcoming Odds ✅ Pitching Multi-Million-Dollar Deals ✅ Finding a Mentor www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available ...
May 29, 2024•26 min•Ep. 4
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 3, Travis sits down with Heather Pease, Senior Vice President of Revenue for Bay FC of the NWSL. Heather has helped launch two brand new NWSL teams. Tune in to hear how her and her teams have had so much success. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling Regardless of Team Performance ✅ Unique Meetings for Launching a Franchise ✅ Being Involved in WISE www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801 Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
May 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 3
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 2, Travis sits down with Kurt Hunzeker, Executive Vice President of Commercial Operations at the National Lacrosse League. Kurt has gained a great amount of experience in brand, team, and league side of the business. Tune in to hear all of the excitement that is surrounding the sport of lacrosse. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Sharing Best Practices ✅ Key Characteristics ✅ Future of the NLL www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/173561...
May 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 2
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 1, Travis sits down with Brian Jemison, Senior Director of Membership Services with the Detroit Tigers. Brian has gained experience in the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, college, and attractions to help solidify his career. Tune into hear how enhancing the overall membership platform will help with long term members regardless of sport. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Understanding the Business of Baseball ✅ Prioritizing Tasks and Responsibilities ✅ Value of Mentorship www....
May 08, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1
This marks the last episode of Season 4. I really appreciate all of the guests and listeners to make this podcast so successful of the last four years. In Season 4, Episode 52, Travis sits down with John Penhollow, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for the Minnesota Vikings. John got out of his comfort zone several times in his career and has used those experiences to his advantage. Tune into hear some of his amazing experiences with brand new facility projects. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ ...
May 01, 2024•39 min•Ep. 52
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 51, Travis sits down with Jordan Kolosey, Vice President of Business Strategy & Innovation at the San Antonio Spurs and Spurs Sports & Entertainment. Jordan always had a passion for sports and starting a career path outside of sports really helped solidify his future goals. Tune into hear how early experiences the financial industry helped pave his wave into sports as he has now embarked on a very successful career. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Enhancin...
Apr 24, 2024•30 min•Ep. 51
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 50, Travis sits down with Harry Hardy, Chief Commercial Officer at Major League Rugby. Harry started his career on the agency side and utilized that experience to go into the team and league side of the business. Tune into hear the excitement that is around Major League Rugby. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Knowledge Sharing ✅ Key Characteristics in Successful People ✅ Work/Life Balance www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801...
Apr 17, 2024•24 min•Ep. 50
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 49, Travis sits down with Jon Hay, Senior Vice President, Business Strategy & Analytics for the Boston Red Sox. Jon started his career on Wall Street before embarking on his sports journey. Tune into hear how he has successfully transitioned from baseball to the business side of sports. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Enhancing Data and Analytics ✅ Understanding Consumer Behaviors ✅ Key Projects within Fenway Sports Group www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available...
Apr 10, 2024•27 min•Ep. 49
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 48, Travis sits down with Lee Zohlman, Founder, Managing Director of Universal Motorsport Inc. and Chief Commercial Officer of Juncos Hollinger Racing. Lee started his career out as a sports endurance coach before transitioning to the business side. Tune into hear how he has had success in both being an entrepreneur and driving high end revenue. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Willing to Take Risks ✅ Prepare for Big Meetings ✅ Importance of Giving Back www.52weeks...
Apr 03, 2024•24 min•Ep. 48
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 47, Travis sits down with Harrison Kim, Senior Vice President of Business Strategy with Austin FC of the MLS. Harrison always had a dream of working in sports and was able to utilize a successful internship to launch his career in the industry. Tune into hear how he has taken key learnings from different people and working in the NBA and MLS to lead the business strategy team. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Enhancing Data and Analytics ✅ Understanding Consumer Be...
Mar 27, 2024•24 min•Ep. 47
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 46, Travis sits down with Chase Jolesch, Chief Revenue Officer of Texas Tech Athletics. Chase has had the opportunity to open two stadiums in his career as well as win a Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights. Tune into hear how he has taken his pro sports experience and transitioned to the collegiate space. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Being Efficient and Effective ✅ Becoming Well-Rounded ✅ Successful Characteristics www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available -...
Mar 20, 2024•22 min•Ep. 46
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 45, Travis sits down with Amy Scheer, Senior Vice President of Business Operations for the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Amy has worked in leadership roles with the NBA, NFL, MLS, and the WNBA before joining the PWHL. Tune in to hear how she has used her experiences to help deliver innovative trends in her career. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Sharing Best Practices ✅ Key Characteristics ✅ Building the PWHL www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://...
Mar 13, 2024•22 min•Ep. 45
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 44, Travis sits down with Brandon Doll, Principal at Sports & Entertainment Advisors. Brandon spent time in the US Naval Academy before joining the Raiders and has now embarked on an entrepreneurship path. Tune in to hear how is US Naval Academy experience helped shape him to who he is today. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Willing to Take Risks ✅ Emerging Tech Trends ✅ Becoming an Entrepreneur www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp...
Mar 06, 2024•19 min•Ep. 44
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 43, Travis sits down with Tyler Parsons, General Manager of the Durham Bulls in Minor League Baseball. Tyler has spent the majority of his career in Minor League Baseball and has worked his way up to General Manager. Tune in to hear how he continued to learn and evolve to have so much success. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Minor League Baseball Initiatives ✅ Becoming Well-Rounded ✅ Key Characteristics www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.c...
Feb 28, 2024•23 min•Ep. 43
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 42, Travis sits down with Garrett Klassy, Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Revenue Officer for the University of Houston. Garrett has spent his career in the college space at a variety of stops. Tune in to hear how he has continued to evolve and stay ahead of the curve with the ever-changing collegiate environment. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Willing to Take a Risk ✅ Becoming Well-Rounded ✅ Key Characteristics www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https:/...
Feb 20, 2024•20 min•Ep. 42
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 41, Travis sits down with Mark Plutzer, Senior Vice President of Ticketing at Major League Baseball. Mark joined MLB over 25 years ago and has worked his way up within the organization. Tune in to hear his advice on how prioritizes responsibilities from league and team initiatives. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Sharing Best Practices ✅ Key Characteristics of Successful Individuals ✅ Work/Life Balance www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.co...
Feb 14, 2024•17 min•Ep. 41
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 40, Travis sits down with Adam Winslow, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Florida Everblades and Hertz Arena. Adam was able to gain valuable experience throughout his career as he worked his way up in the industry. Tune into hear his advice on building out a customized leadership approach that fits your style. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ What Should Pro Teams Learn from Minor League Teams? ✅ Running Sports and Events ✅ Surround Yourse...
Feb 07, 2024•21 min•Ep. 40
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 39, Travis sits down with Andrew Bragman, Vice President, Ticket Operations at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. Andrew has put in the time and effort to build an enjoyable career in the sports business. Tune into hear his advice on finding ways to maximize revenue and increase attendance throughout his career. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Working in Baseball ✅ Being Effective and Efficient ✅ Improve Fan Experience www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https:...
Jan 31, 2024•22 min•Ep. 39
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 38, Travis sits down with Jim Willits, Vice President of Sales and Service for the Chicago White Sox. Jim has spent time in numerous stops in the MLB and NHL. Tune into hear his advice on figuring out what sport, league, team you would want to work for. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Key Characteristics of Successful People ✅ Selling Regardless of Wins/Losses ✅ Willing to Take a Risk www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801 Le...
Jan 24, 2024•22 min•Ep. 38
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 37, Travis sits down with Mike Rodgers, Senior Director of Ticket Sales and Membership Experience at the Vancouver Canucks. Mike held four different internships which helped catapult him into a sports business career. Tune into hear how he compares selling the MLB to the NHL. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Minor League Experience ✅ Willing to Take Risks ✅ Selling in US vs. Canada www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801 Learn ...
Jan 17, 2024•22 min•Ep. 37
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 36, Travis sits down with Jason Sinnarajah, Chief Operating Officer for the Kansas City Royals. Jason started his career in the financial world before key learnings helped lead him into the sports industry. Tune into hear how he has continued to evolve his strategic thinking to be successful on a consistent basis. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Understanding International Business ✅ Understanding Consumer Behaviors ✅ Breaking in to the Industry in Analytics www.5...
Jan 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 36
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 35, Travis sits down with Wes Day, CEO of REVELxp. Wes started his career working outside of the sports and entertainment industry before joining Teall Sports & Entertainment. Tune into hear how is recent transition to CEO has been and the keys he looks at in building a successful revenue organization. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Being Efficient and Effective ✅ Behind the Scenes of CFP Hospitality ✅ Successful Planning and Execution www.52weeksofhustle.com...
Jan 03, 2024•25 min•Ep. 35
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 34, Travis sits down with Brian Towers, Senior Vice President of Revenue for the San Jose Sharks. Brian took a risk to get started in this industry and he hasn’t looked back as he has worked in the NBA, MLB, and NHL. Tune in to hear how his transitions to different sports went. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Key Characteristics ✅ Running Parallel Paths ✅ Finding a Mentor www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801 Learn more abou...
Dec 27, 2023•24 min•Ep. 34
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 33, Travis sits down with Michael Farris, Senior Director of Business Strategy and Insights for the Country Music Association. Michael has been fortunate to work in both sports and entertainment side of the business. Tune in to hear how has always prioritized to help execute at the highest level. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Enhancement of Data and Analytics ✅ Understanding Consumer Behaviors ✅ Starting in Analytics www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - http...
Dec 20, 2023•23 min•Ep. 33
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 32, Travis sits down with Jared Ginsburg, Vice President Ticket Sales at OEG Sports & Entertainment with the Edmonton Oilers. Jared started his career in the minor leagues and then became a business owner before embarking on his career in professional sports. Tune in to hear what he has done consistently to continue to grow his career. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling Regardless of Team Performance ✅ Employee Retention ✅ Finding Mentors www.52weeksofhus...
Dec 13, 2023•22 min•Ep. 32
All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 31, Travis sits down with Joey Graziano, SVP and Head of Global Event Strategy and Development at the NBA. Joey has been working for a while on hosting the inaugural In-Season Tournament that concludes this weekend. Tune in to hear how he has consistently thought of innovation his entire career. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Prioritizing ✅ NBA Innovation ✅ Key Characteristics www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801 Learn mor...
Dec 06, 2023•23 min•Ep. 31
