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The BIG Ticket: What IF? Nike Didn’t Pay Jordan’s Fines?

February 3, 2025
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Hi! Week 2 is starting. Thanks for voting in Friday’s poll. You seem to dig the daily notes but want some more long form. I like these shorter notes because it gives me a chance to share some of the things I read and note with you. But I will work in some longer stuff. […]

February 2, 2025
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Hi! I’ve been rethinking my strategy framework. More accurately, I’ve been reframing the ideas. Why? Because metaphors are a great way to teach people. The framing of your argument is key to the argument’s success. Think about some of the more important lessons I’ve taught you over the years: All of them are framed in […]

January 30, 2025
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Hi! Our experiment continues. The open rate has been as high as normal, around 45%+. The new subscribers, hello, have outnumbered the unsubscribes by about 7-1. So that’s great. I’m going to continue this next week…and as I get a little more comfortable, maybe, I can mix in a bit more of the teaching and […]

January 30, 2025
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Hey! What do you think of the daily edition? Hit reply and let me know. Penny the Bulldog and I are still managing a big construction project. Frédéric Longatte says that 2025 is an inflection point in ticketing: Frederic points to 5 points: I’ve been hammering the fan first POV for longer than I want […]

January 30, 2025
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Hi! Day 3 of my experiment! What do you think? Let me know… Hit reply and tell me. Here’s a picture of what Grok said I looked like a suffering Tottenham supporter. A new YouGov and O2 study finds that 72% of UK concert goers want limits on the secondary market: You can download the […]

January 27, 2025
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Hi! I’m thinking about trying a little experiment this week. I’m going to share THE ONE BIG TICKETING STORY of the day with you. A link. Some bullets. A question. A Call to Action. Something of the sort. Get in and get out. I’ll still offer up some good stuff in long form, but I’m […]

January 12, 2025
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Hi! How is your new year? Off to a good start? You keeping those promises to yourself? I’m still in the middle of a big construction project at my house…so I’m shaking my fist at the clouds of 2025. Anyway, I wanted to talk about your 2025 strategy this morning. I’ve got five points I […]

The BIG Ticket: What IF? Nike Didn’t Pay Jordan’s Fines?

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Your 2025 Strategy Needs to Be Different!

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