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Basics You Need Now

Hi!  I saw someone post about “recession playbooks” this morning.  As I said in my reply, the only recipe for success is consistency at the basics.  I figured many people might not even know what I mean by that after so many years of Zero Interest Rate Policy (ZIRP)gave many people a false impression of what […]
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The BIG Ticket: Beyonce Feeds #PaysToWait?

Hi!  #PaysToWait is a real phenomenon.  You can look at this recent story about Beyonce’s ticket sales and fans talking about paying crazy pre-sale prices for nosebleeds.  Yield management matters. But so does your brand.  There is a balance that needs to be struck between maximizing revenue and preserving your brand.  Beyonce’s tour is just another in […]
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The BIG Ticket: The Masters “Crackdown”

I’ve been following this for a week.  Scott Friedman and Darren Rovell have covered this the best.  I grew up in the shadow of Augusta National and remember Masters Week from my childhood.   But it isn’t something I spend much time thinking about.  Then, I realized it perfectly explains sports business now.  I ask myself, “Does […]
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