In this conversation, Ryan Rapaport interviews Mike Polvere, the visionary behind Cage Titans, a premier fighting promotion in the Northeast. Mike shares his personal experiences as a fighter and how it influenced his approach to promoting fights. He emphasizes the importance of honesty, transparency, and providing a platform that nurtures talent. Mike also discusses the factors that have contributed to the success of Cage Titans, including relatability, consistency, and the energy they bring to events. He highlights the evolution of combat sports in the digital age and the importance of social media in promoting fighters and engaging with fans. Cage Titans focuses on embracing social media and highlight reels to engage with fans and provide a comprehensive experience. Cage Titans supports fighters' financial success by providing a platform for growth and offering guidance on building their brands.
Takeaways
➠ Embrace social media and highlight reels to engage with fans and provide a comprehensive experience.
➠ Stay true to your identity and focus on being the best you can be, rather than trying to emulate larger promotions.
➠ Create a memorable fan experience by treating all fighters equally and involving fans in the journey.
➠ Continuously seek improvement and innovation to enhance events and stay ahead of the competition.
➠ Support fighters' financial success by providing a platform for growth and offering guidance on building their brands.
➠ Maintain the excitement and energy of live events while navigating potential trends like no-crowd events.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:07 Creating a Fighter-Focused Promotion
08:15 Providing Honest and Transparent Information
11:20 Empowering Fighters as Business Owners
12:20 Contributing Factors to the Success of Cage Titans
21:06 Adapting to the Digital Landscape
24:02 Embracing Social Media and Highlight Reels
25:59 Staying True to Cage Titans' Identity
27:52 Creating a Memorable Fan Experience
29:17 Continuous Improvement and Innovation
31:43 Supporting Fighters' Financial Success
34:16 Building Personal Connections with Fans
37:40 Sharing Knowledge and Experience with Fighters
38:27 Promoting Women's Combat Sports
45:58 The Future of MMA and Cage Titans
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