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Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 889 - Justin Rogers (Assistant Athletic Director / Resource Development, Boise State)As NAATSO time in Las Vegas hits, it's a visit with Justin Rogers, who oversees the revenue generation aspects of Boise State Athletics as "Resource Development." While that title is a bit new on the landscape, the role features many old school interests such as ticket sales, marketing and gift development. Rogers shares his viewpoint of capturing the elusive fan as athletic department revenue generation cycles increase. Rogers also talks about his passion for ensuring that each person who steps foot onto Boise State's campus creates a lifelong interest in the school and athletic department.2024-06-1041 min
NAATSO PodcastIntersecting Worlds of Data & TicketingThis month on the NAATSO podcast, a deep dive in to the intersecting worlds of data and ticketing. Our guests Leigh Wojtkiewicz, Associate AD for Data, Analytics, and Strategic Initiatives at Notre Dame, and Matt Cline, Director of Ticket Operations at North Texas, join host Andrew Schoepfer, Associate AD at Providence College, to dissect how data is transforming the ticketing space.2022-02-2551 minNAATSO PodcastDiversifying your Staff with an Emphasis on InclusionJoin us for a conversation about Diversity & Inclusion with Ebony Jackson, Thomas Harris, and Jake Mankin. Take a deep dive with them as they share perspectives, experiences, and discuss topics like the importance of inclusion before you diversify, how to diversify your candidate pools, and more.2021-12-2035 minNAATSO PodcastNavigating Your Career Through Ticketing & BeyondIn this month’s episode, Adam Sharrah and Matt Carabajal chat about navigating career paths from Intern to Deputy AD with Michigan State Assistant Ticket Manager, Christian Hocquard, and Northwestern Senior Associate AD for External Operations, Tyler Jones.2021-11-0139 min
NAATSO Podcast#NAATSO21 Convention PreviewWith the NAATSO Convention one month away, Mark, Chris & Hunter break down the three NAATSO coordinated sessions during the Convention. They give an overview of who is speaking and what to expect on July 27 and 28, 2021.2021-06-2129 minNAATSO PodcastYou're On DeckListen in to this month's NAATSO podcast for insights and a conversation with Brian Piper, Director of Ticket Operations with the United Shore Professional Baseball League. Andrew & Colin catchup with Brian to talk through how he and the USPBL have navigated the minor league baseball world during COVID-19 and how they are preparing for their second season during COVID-19.2021-04-2924 minNAATSO PodcastCareer Conversations with an Industry LeaderLearn from Garrett Klassy – Sr. Deputy AD at the University of Nebraska about his career in ticketing and senior leadership. Garrett talks about how to thrive in your current role and things to be aware of as you advance in your career.2021-03-2331 minNAATSO PodcastA Conversation with the 2020 NAATSO PresidentCatch up with the 2020 NAATSO President, Joe Rixon on the state of athletics ticketing and operations industry. Joe provides insight on leading the Association the last 6 months and provides his thoughts on what’s to come in 2021.2020-12-1039 minNAATSO PodcastDigital Ticketing TrendsThis podcast will discuss digital ticketing and the trends that follow digital ticketing. The presenters speak on ways offices are going digital including invoicing, ticket entry and new technology. Carabajal, Marshall and Collins will discuss their and short and long term goals associated with digital ticketing.2020-03-1338 minNAATSO PodcastWork/Life BalanceJohn Zeleznock offered some great insight on work/life balance. Take a listen here! Offers some suggestions on how to effectively use your time both at work and at home and everything in between!2019-12-1611 minNAATSO PodcastWorking with Secondary PartnersThe first NAATSO podcast features Jonathan Marks, CEO of Dynamic Pricing Partners located in Long Island City, NY. Jonathan touches on the benefits of working with a secondary partner as well as doing mobile/digital the right way.2019-04-0319 min
Dave Wakeman's The Business of Fun PodcastEpisode 36: Joe RixonThis episode is brought to you by Booking Protect. The global leaders in refund protection. Any booking! Any sector! Anywhere! Booking Protect has you covered. To find out how you and your organization can provide your customers a better buying experience, more peace of mind, and you can create a new revenue stream for your organization, visit www.bookingprotect.com My guest today is Joe Rixon, Assistant AD of Tickets at Seton Hall. I wanted to have Joe on to talk about his experience on the board of NAATSO and...2018-10-1642 min
The Tao of Sports Podcast – The DefinitiEp. 820 - Matt Harper (Sr. Sales Director, Pawtucket Red Sox)It's the 5th Anniversary of the original recording the Tao of Sports Podcast, with Ep. 1 guest Matt Harper, who returns for the third time to the show. Harper discusses his transition from college ticket sales to minor league baseball, as well as the founding of the college ticket association (NAATSO) and the first Sports Sales Boot Camp.2017-10-1231 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 820 - Matt Harper (Sr. Sales Director, Pawtucket Red Sox)It's the 5th Anniversary of the original recording the Tao of Sports Podcast, with Ep. 1 guest Matt Harper, who returns for the third time to the show. Harper discusses his transition from college ticket sales to minor league baseball, as well as the founding of the college ticket association (NAATSO) and the first Sports Sales Boot Camp. Harper provides his thoughts on why he had originally agreed to be on the podcast in the first place, and some of the opportunities for connections that it gave him since that time. Twitter: @mattharper_tix2017-10-1231 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 692 - Joe Rixon (Assistant AD, Seton Hall)If you try to discount around Joe Rixon, he'll be the first line of opposition that you find. Rixon discusses his disdain for the practice, as well as the lack of marketing around it even to make discounting even somewhat effective. Rixon talks about the misperception about the secondary market tends to cost organizations revenue. Now a board member on the National Association of Athletic Ticket Sales & Operations (NAATSO) Rixon shares a funny story about faux-neurosurgeons and Uber drivers in Pittsburgh, as well as his bond with the staff at Liberty University. Twitter: @joeyrix2016-08-2934 min
The Tao of Sports Podcast – The DefinitiEp. 692 - Joe Rixon (Assistant AD, Seton Hall)If you try to discount around Joe Rixon, he'll be the first line of opposition that you find. Rixon discusses his disdain for the practice, as well as the lack of marketing around it even to make discounting even somewhat effective. Rixon talks about the misperception about the secondary market tends to cost organizations revenue. Now a board member on the National Association of Athletic Ticket Sales & Operations (NAATSO) Rixon shares a funny story about faux-neurosurgeons and Uber drivers in Pittsburgh, as well as his bond with the staff at Liberty University. Twitter: @joeyrix2016-08-2934 min
One Question Leadership PodcastTroy Kirby - Co-Founder - NAATSO (Part 2)NAATSO Co-Founder and UC-Davis Director of Ticket Operations, Troy Kirby, continues in his second of two D1.ticker interviews, by comparing industry conferences he regularly attends, sharing insights on how to sell tickets as fan experiences, and discusses the importance of listening. 2016-07-1310 minOne Question Leadership PodcastTroy Kirby - Co-Founder - NAATSO (Part 1)In today's 1.Q, NAATSO Co-Founder and current Director of Ticket Operations at UC-Davis, Troy Kirby, takes us down memory lane to share insights on the creation of the National Association of Athletic Ticket Sales and Operations. 2016-07-1212 min
The Tao of Sports Podcast – The DefinitiEp. 664 - Chris Thompson (Assist Commissioner, WAC)Chris Thompson returns for a third appearance on the podcast, bewildered that it has taken him two years to grace the audience with his presence. Thompson discusses the idea of NAATSO (National Association of Athletic Ticket Sales & Operations) as an outsider, from the original inception in 2014, to the second year of the association at the NACDA conference. Thompson shares his thoughts on how learning about tickets relates to sports information, what he has learned from the growth of the association overall. Thompson also talks about the psychology of sports information directors, mental health and wellness, and what he has learned...2016-06-2431 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 664 - Chris Thompson (Assist Commissioner, WAC)Chris Thompson returns for a third appearance on the podcast, bewildered that it has taken him two years to grace the audience with his presence. Thompson discusses the idea of NAATSO (National Association of Athletic Ticket Sales & Operations) as an outsider, from the original inception in 2014, to the second year of the association at the NACDA conference. Thompson shares his thoughts on how learning about tickets relates to sports information, what he has learned from the growth of the association overall. Thompson also talks about the psychology of sports information directors, mental health and wellness, and what he has...2016-06-2431 min
The Tao of Sports Podcast – The DefinitiEp. 559 - Chris Green (Associate Director, NACDA)The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) is the premiere event for college athletic department professionals, with a 12,000+ membership base and an annual 9-day conference that stretches out over 6,000+ attendees for 15 affiliate associations. Chris Green oversees the corporate sponsorship portion of NACDA, as well as its 15 associations, including the newest, the National Association of Athletic Ticket Sales & Operations (NAATSO). Green talks about sponsorship components which matter to both the vendor and the attendee, as well as the new principle of transforming a conference sponsorship into a year-round branding tool for the corporate partner. Green shares his thoughts on...2015-10-1944 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 559 - Chris Green (Associate Director, NACDA)The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) is the premiere event for college athletic department professionals, with a 12,000+ membership base and an annual 9-day conference that stretches out over 6,000+ attendees for 15 affiliate associations. Chris Green oversees the corporate sponsorship portion of NACDA, as well as its 15 associations, including the newest, the National Association of Athletic Ticket Sales & Operations (NAATSO). Green talks about sponsorship components which matter to both the vendor and the attendee, as well as the new principle of transforming a conference sponsorship into a year-round branding tool for the corporate partner. Green shares his thoughts...2015-10-1944 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 495 - Nels Popp (Asst Prof, UNC)Nels Popp is already pioneering his academic studies to improve sports business, especially after releasing a widely read industry report in NACDA about ticket sales, outbound sales and third party initiatives to produce revenue generation. Popp shares his criticisms of the sports administration field, where improvements can be had across the board, as well as what students can do to increase their chances of becoming better industry stewards down the road. Popp also chats about the founding of NAATSO, the first college ticketing association, and whether college athletics is finally accepting ticket sales as a front porch solution to...2015-05-2037 minThe Tao of Sports Podcast – The DefinitiEp. 495 - Nels Popp (Asst Prof, UNC)Nels Popp is already pioneering his academic studies to improve sports business, especially after releasing a widely read industry report in NACDA about ticket sales, outbound sales and third party initiatives to produce revenue generation. Popp shares his criticisms of the sports administration field, where improvements can be had across the board, as well as what students can do to increase their chances of becoming better industry stewards down the road. Popp also chats about the founding of NAATSO, the first college ticketing association, and whether college athletics is finally accepting ticket sales as a front porch solution to revenue...2015-05-2037 min