Lauren Teague returns!

Lauren is the CEO of FanWgn. She has created an idea that is called "Second Fan Fashion" and it is very cool.

FanWgn ties together a few of Lauren's favorite things:

• Sports
• Fashion
• Tech
• Sustainability

In this episode, we talk about Lauren's career path and how she went from an employee to a sole business to a founder.

We hit on the importance of strategy. Se talk about fandom, entrepreneurial spirit, and the environmental challenges of fashion.

Lauren is working with Brian Berger on the Sports PR Summit that is happening in Chicago this year on June 17th. You get a full day of learning and you get to see the Cubs!

That's a winning day!

I'm mapping out the new, improved 'Fans For Life' for NYC on September 4th. I want to know what you want and need to know so let me know by responding in the poll that is going out in today's 'Talking Tickets' or by sending me an email at Dave@DaveWakeman.com

You will find me in London from 27 June to 7 July. I've got a few things going on, but mark your calendar for 2 July because I'm going to try and figure out a place to have some drinks and meet up with folks.

A 'Talking Tickets' meetup!

Check out my Live Nation antitrust case roundup in 'Talking Tickets'.

Visit my website at www.DaveWakeman.com

My guest today is Chris Pantani.

Chris is the GM of the NY Mavericks of the Professional Bull Riders.

We talk about bull riding and why there is now a professional bull riding team representing New York City.

I find out that there is a long history of professional bull riding in NYC.

We also talk about the makeup of bullriding, the history of the sport, and the ambition going forward.

Chris shares how his experience at Goodyear has helped him be in a good position to lead a team in PBR.

We talk about sponsorships and activations. We hit on rooting for a sport that has a history of being individually driven...and a lot more.

Make sure you join me in NYC on September 4th for 'Fans For Life: Creating and Keeping Today's Fans!'

Re-invented for 2024.

We will talk about things like:

• Lifetime Fan Value
• Brand Codes
• Strategy Before Tactics
• Discounts are for Dummies
• Feeding the Content Funnel

And, more.

Get my newsletters, find my store, and read my blogs at my website: www.DaveWakeman.com

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Thank you for spending time with me and don't hesitate to send me a note to say hello at Dave@DaveWakeman.com

Today is the 200th episode of 'The Business of Fun' podcast!

You didn't think I would not have something special prepared, did you?

I will share some lessons learned and some things I'm thinking about and paying attention to.

You can come work with me in NYC on September 4th, 2024...I've recreated 'Fans For Life' for the current world we live in.

Find out what I'm up to by visiting my website at www.DaveWakeman.com

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