52 Weeks of Hustle

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 16, Travis sits down with Andrea Pagnanelli, CEO of the National Cycling League.  Andrea gained a variety of experience as she has worked in the NBA, NFL, MLS, NWSL, as well as other sports vendors.  Tune in to hear her vision for the National Cycling League and what her and the team are looking to build. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Similarities and Differences...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 15, Travis sits down with Jared Graff, Vice President of Ticketing at the Houston Dynamo and Dash.  Jared gained a variety of sales experience including a long stint with the San Antonio Spurs.  Tune into hear how he feels like organizations have done a great job in retaining top employees. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Minor League Experience ✅ Willing to Take...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 14, Travis sits down with Starr Jemison, Senior Vice President of Content Development & Private Events.  Starr has made a name for herself in the special events division of our business.  Tune into hear how sales skills can translate into doing anything you put your mind to. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Being Willing to Take Risks ✅ Transition from Tickets to E...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 13, Travis sits down with Matt Zarracina, CEO and Co-Founder of True Tickets.  Matt spent 10+ years in the US Navy before embarking on a journey of mergers and acquisitions and developing a company.  Tune in to hear some of his key learnings from the military and how he applied it to his every day in business. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Being Innovative ✅ Eme...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 12, Travis sits down with Amanda Dennis, Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service for the Detroit Red Wings.  Amanda built her career with her hometown team and then found a new home in Detroit.  Tune in to hear how she was able to get out of her comfort zone and have a ton of success. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Selling Teams Regardless of Record ✅ Differen...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 11, Travis sits down with Denny Darmo, CEO and Co-Founder of Snipitz.  Denny has built a career as a creator and investor in many different companies.  Tune in to hear some of his key learnings on being an entrepreneur.   3 Hot Topics: ✅ Being Innovative ✅ Key Technology Trends ✅ Becoming an Entrepreneur www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available -  h...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 10, Travis sits down with AJ Machosky, SVP, New Sales with Playfly Sports.  AJ built a great career through selling the college space and ultimately into leadership.  Tune in to hear why he believes focusing on strategy and development with help you excel in your career. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Being Efficient and Effective ✅ Acquisition Process ✅ Buildin...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 9, Travis sits down with Jake Hirshman, Manager, Business Solutions for the Arizona Diamondbacks.  Jake loves to give back as he is a podcast host, an author, and an adjunct professor.  Tune in to hear how believes going above and beyond will help lead to a successful career. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Gaining Real Life Experience ✅ Becoming Well Rounded ✅ F...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 8, Travis sits down with Justin Honeysuckle, CEO and Co-Founder of TendedBar.  Justin co-founded TendedBar which has launched in sports and entertainment venues across the country.  Tune in to hear the challenges he has had to overcome being an entrepreneur.  3 Hot Topics: ✅ Being Innovative ✅ Key Technology Trends ✅ Becoming an Entrepreneur www.5...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 7, Travis sits down with Chris Marciani, Brand and Marketing Partnerships for The Brandr Group.  Chris has worked in senior sales roles at leagues, teams, and agencies.  Tune in to hear what he believes the similarities are in selling at a high level for different properties and teams. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Sell Regardless of Performance ✅ Unique Parts o...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 6, Travis sits down with Andrew Sidney, Vice President of Ticket Sales at the Washington Commanders.  Andrew has gained a ton of real-life experience as he has worked in Minor League Baseball, NBA, MLB, and NFL.  Tune in to hear how he knew when the right time was to make a transition career wise. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Minor League Sports ✅ Willing to Ta...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 5, Travis sits down with Jennifer Ott; Founder, Owner, and President at Jennifer Ott Consulting.  Jennifer has built a company that focuses on understanding how to speak to an audience and how to drive teams to attain excellence.  Tune in to hear how she has customized her approach to each individual client including sports teams. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Qu...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 4, Travis sits down with Mike Brown, Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service for the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC.  Mike has worked in the NBA, NHL, NFL, and the MLS.  Tune in to hear how he has viewed some of the risks he needed to take to further his career.   3 Hot Topics: ✅ Unique Builds ✅ Prioritizing  ✅ Finding a Mentor www.52weeksofh...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 3, Travis sits down with Hannah Basinger, Senior Vice President, Operations at the Atlanta Braves.  Hannah has spent her entire career in Major League Baseball with the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs.  Tune in to hear what she has done on a consistent basis to continue to get promoted. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Street to Seat Experience ✅ Being Efficient an...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 2, Travis sits down with Kelly Hyne, SVP Brand Alliances for Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride.  Kelly spent the majority of her career in the golf industry before transitioning to soccer.  Tune in to hear how she continued to work her way up with the LPGA and has since taken on more responsibility in the MLS and NWSL. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Key Characteri...

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 4, Episode 1, the first episode of this season, Travis sits down with Chris Zaber, Chief Revenue Officer with the Pittsburgh Penguins.  Chris has been an executive for teams in the NBA, MLB, and NHL.   Tune in to hear how many different ways that people and process will lead to a successful journey. 3 Hot Topics: ✅Selling Regardless of Other Factors ✅ Creatin...

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 Topic...

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...

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...

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...

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 Ef...

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...

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...

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...

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 Wi...