• Fans First

  • Change the Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience
  • By: Jesse Cole
  • Narrated by: Jesse Cole
  • Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (50 ratings)

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By: Jesse Cole
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The Savannah Bananas should not exist.

You can't name any of their players. They play in a 1920s-era ballpark with no ads or billboards. They play in kilts, stilts, and stilettos. They even have an all-grandma dance team: the Banana Nanas.

Everything the Bananas do is unconventional. It shouldn’t work.

And yet they sell out every game, have a waitlist in the thousands, ship merchandise around the globe, and entertain millions of followers on social media.

ESPN calls the Bananas “the greatest show in baseball”.

How is this even possible?

Two words: fans first.

Packed with behind-the-peel stories, hard-earned lessons, and a few other surprises, Fans First teaches you how to stand out in your marketplace, drive explosive growth, and inspire fanatical loyalty.

If this all sounds bananas, that’s the point. Normal leaders read normal books and get normal results. But if you’re ready to change the game, break the rules, and create your own unforgettable team, then it’s time to go fans first.

©2022 Jesse Cole (P)2022 Jesse Cole

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Great book

Great book. Great author and speaker. Love hearing the business side of banana ball. Great book.

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Powerful, Entertaining, A Must Read/Listen

I had the privilege of meeting Jesse Cole and his signature yellow tuxedo and watching him give a presentation about the Savannah bananas and the concept of fans first. He was riveting suspenseful entertaining energetics and this book is as well. A master class on how having fun and putting fans first can create the kind of atmosphere that any person in life or in business would want to be a part of. I would even go so far as to say it would be appealing for all ages I had to put a banana joke in there enjoy

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Love energy, enthusiasm & positive attitude

This book brings it and sharing their secret sauce on how to build long lasting fans.
Fantastic

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Fans First ➡️ FOR the Bananas 🍌

I loved everything about this book!
Practical, FUN, awe-inspiring ideas 💡 to help shift the focus on any job to the people and how to empower them to do what they are built to do!

I can’t recommend this book highly enough!

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Solid advice

Great listen,no brown spots included! Excited to go bananas with the suggestions in this book.

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Counter Cultural energy

Jesse Cole is a unbelievably optimistic leader and visionary. A modern day PT Barnum showman

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It’s all about the FANS!!!

I really enjoyed this book. Great book and great work by you and your team!. Thanks Jesse!

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An inspiration into a unique business model

This book was an automatic purchase because I have been following Cole’s efforts in his new team. I wanted to support his ventures because his flavor of brand and employee management seems to be breathing life into America’s pastime, baseball, and I was interested in how to bring it to my own life. I was very pleased with this purchase and highly recommend it as a read and inspiration on how one can re-prioritize their own work, team building, or business goals. A truly fun listen/read. Great stories and happy to see the results.

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Look for a book that does business out of the box

If you ever want a book that's a grand slam home run out of the park, this one's it! I couldn't wait to dive in, and as I read, I swear I could hear Jesse Cole's voice in my head. The Fan First theory for business is absolutely amazing. The way he weaves in quotes from both execs, players, and fans is just awesome, not to mention his vision to change the world. If you're looking for a book that's all about business building, leadership, and just an overall fantastic read, this one's definitely it. In my opinion, it's a must-read for everyone. Who knows, maybe the Fan First approach will be the secret sauce for your business too!

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Great book and a lot of relevant takeaways

Quick read, well narrated, and very applicable in a lot more ways than you probably immediately think.

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