52 Weeks of Hustle

🎙️ New Episode Alert — “NIL at Five: The Anniversary Reckoning” This week on the 52 Weeks of Hustle Podcast, I’m taking a look back at one of the most significant moments in the history of college athletics. Five years ago, NIL changed college sports forever. The debate has been loud ever since—but now we finally have enough data to answer the question: Did NIL ruin college sports…or did it force...

🎙️ New Episode Alert — “52 Weeks of Hustle Podcast" This week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Matt Repchak, Chief Marketing Officer at Florida Citrus Sports, to discuss leadership, career growth, marketing strategy, and what it takes to build a lasting career within one organization. Matt's journey is a great reminder that success isn't always about changing companies—sometimes it's about...

New Episode Alert - This week on “52 Weeks of Hustle Podcast,” I’m diving into one of the most important conversations happening in sports business today. Has the 2026 FIFA World Cup changed ticketing forever? From dynamic pricing and premium hospitality to resale challenges, fan trust, and regulatory scrutiny, the biggest sporting event in the world is providing a real-time case study that every...

🎙️ New Episode Alert — “52 Weeks of Hustle” featuring Jeff Scott, Assistant Athletic Director of Ticket Sales & Operations at Long Beach State Jeff has spent nearly two decades building and leading the ticket sales and operations function at Long Beach State, overseeing everything from season tickets and donations to game day operations, NCAA Championships, and third-party events. His career is a...

🎙️ New Episode Alert — “The Coachella Effect: Why Festivals Aren’t Festivals Anymore” This week on “52 Weeks of Hustle Podcast,” I’m diving into one of the most fascinating shifts happening across live entertainment, sports, and consumer behavior today: Are people still buying tickets for the event itself—or are they buying access to a cultural moment? For years, festivals were built around the li...

🎙️ New Episode Alert — “52 Weeks of Hustle” featuring Dustin Toms This week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dustin Toms, SVP of Revenue at REVELxp, to discuss leadership, revenue growth, premium hospitality, and what it takes to create unforgettable experiences at some of the biggest events in sports. Dustin has built an impressive career spanning media, professional basketball, the G Leag...

🎙️ New Episode Alert — “The Season Ticket Is Dead. Long Live The Membership.” This week on “52 Weeks of Hustle,” I’m diving into one of the biggest shifts happening across sports and live entertainment right now: the evolution from traditional season tickets to membership-based models. For decades, the season ticket model was the foundation of sports revenue. But today’s fan is looking for somethi...

🎙️ New Episode Alert — “52 Weeks of Hustle” featuring Bryan Dockett This week, I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the top leaders in premium sales and hospitality, Bryan Dockett, SVP of Premium Sales at Live Nation Entertainment. Bryan has built an incredible career across hospitality, entertainment, and premium experiences with organizations including Disney Cruise Lines, Disney Parks,...

Season 7 of the 🎙️ "52 Weeks of Hustle" Podcast continues — and this week, we're going behind the curtain on one of the biggest revenue moments of the year in our industry: the playoffs. With NBA and NHL playoffs in full swing, this solo episode breaks down how ticketing teams can capitalize on the moment — across pricing, marketing, fan experience, and long-term conversion. Playoffs are both the...

Season 7 of the 🎙️ “52 Weeks of Hustle” Podcast is officially underway and Episode 1 is a big one. This week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Luke Cooper, one of the driving forces behind the incredible growth of Unrivaled and one of the most innovative leagues in sports today. We discussed Luke’s journey through the sports industry, what it takes to build a league from the ground up, and h...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 52, Travis sits down with Drew Stanton, Chief Revenue Officer of FanIQ. Drew started his career with the New Jersey Devils before joining FanIQ over 14 years ago. Tune in to hear why he believes FanIQ One will be a game changer for the industry. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Willing to Take Risks ✅ Upcoming Key Trends ✅ Premium Lead Opportunities www.52weeksofh...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 51, Travis sits down with RJ Martino, Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships, Association of Pickleball Players. RJ has spent time in MiLB, NHL, Bowl Games, and College Athletics focusing on selling partnerships. Tune in to hear how has evolved his career over the years to sell large deals. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling Regardless of Wins/Losses ✅ Pi...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 50, Travis sits down with Ashley Galbraith, Vice President of Membership Services and Fan Loyalty for the LA Dodgers. Ashley went from being a D1 athlete to having success in the NBA, MLS, and MLB. Tune in to hear how she has taken key learnings early on and still applies them to her work every day. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Key Characteristics of Successful...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 49, Travis sits down with Branden Moran, Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service for the LA Kings. Branden has worked for a variety of teams in the NBA, NHL, NFL, and MLB. Tune in to hear how he has taken risks in his career to help get him to where he is at today. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Being Able to Differentiate ✅ Value of Sales Technology ✅ Work/Life...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 48, Travis sits down with John Abbamondi, Co-Founder and CEO of Prospector Baseball Group. John gained early leadership skills with the US Navy before working in the MLB and NBA. Tune in to hear how all of his key learnings have helped him excel in purchasing and running Minor League Baseball teams. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ MiLB Successes ✅ Gaining Valuable...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 47, Travis sits down with Jared Kozinn, Deputy AD and Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer, Michigan State Athletics. Jared has had the chance to work and learn in the NHL, NFL, MLB, and now the NCAA. Tune in to hear his advice on being willing to take the risk for new opportunities. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Key Characteristics of Successful Executives ✅ Time...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 46, Travis sits down with Joe Redmon, Vice President, Memberships & Hospitality for NYCFC. Joe went from playing sports to coaching sports to now working on the business side of sports for his career journey. Tune in to hear how becoming well-rounded has helped him excel in the sports industry. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ MLS Over the Next Five Years ✅ New Sta...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 45, Travis sits down with Ashley Hall, SVP of Sales & Service for the LA Galaxy. Ashley has spent her entire career in LA working for the LA Clippers, LA Chargers, and now the Galaxy. Tune in to hear how she has developed a well-rounded career even dating back to her time as a franchise owner of Domino’s. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ MLS Business Growth ✅ Willi...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 44, Travis sits down with Adam Boliek, Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service for the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA. Adam has gained experience working across multiple sports entities that has helped shape him be the leader he is today. Tune in to hear his advice on how to continue to evolve. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ WNBA Over the Next Five Years ✅ Selling Re...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 43, Travis sits down with Tom Bowden, Chief Revenue Officer for Concierge Live. Tom spent the first part of his career on the team side with Northern California Golf Association, Columbus Crew, Brooklyn Nets, and the New York Red Bulls before transitioning to the vendor side. Tune in to hear how that experience has helped him excel with Concierge Liv...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 42, Travis sits down with Adam McFarlin, Vice President of Ticket Sales, Service, and Operations for the San Jose Earthquakes of the MLS. Adam has spent the majority of this career working his way up the Earthquakes organization. ne in to hear how he continued to evolve to take on more responsibility. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ MLS Over the Next Five Years ✅...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 41, Travis sits down with Jim Van Dam, Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service at the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. Jim has spent his career with teams in the NBA, NHL, and NFL. Tune in to hear how his knack for B2B selling as helped elevate his career. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Key Characteristic ✅ Being Prepared for Large Deals ✅ Running Parallel Paths...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 40, Travis sits down with Nick Szpur, Vice President, Ticketing with the NJ/NY Gotham FC of the NWSL. Nick spent the majority part of his career in MLB before transitioning to the NWSL and already winning a championship. Tune in to hear how has went about approaching each and every day regardless of role with winning in mind. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Moving...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 39, Travis sits down with Christian Henze, Chief Strategy Officer for the Premier Lacrosse League. Christian started his career at Funding Circles before transitioning into sports. Tune in to hear why he is so excited about not only the sports of lacrosse but the business that have put behind the PLL. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Key Characteristic in Successful...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 6, Episode 38, Travis sits down with Ethan Brown, Head of Event Sales & Marketing with Relevent. Ethan started his career off in entertainment, global consumer brands, before embarking on his sports career with the Indiana Pacers, New York Islanders, and now Relevent. Tune in to hear how he has taken his learnings to apply to Relevent – a commercial rights part...