52 Weeks of Hustle

In episode 8, Travis sits down with Jamie Spencer, Executive Vice President of Business Development for the Minnesota Wild. Jamie grew up playing competitive hockey, was a captain in college, played in the minor leagues, and has used that experience to lead and devote his entire career in the NHL.

In episode 7, Travis sits down with Raven Jemison, Vice President of the NBA Team Marketing Business Operations. Raven has worked in four of the major sports leagues and she walks through her journey of success and what she is looking for in industry professionals.

In episode 6, Travis sits down with Dionna Widder, Chief Revenue Officer for the Houston Dynamo, Houston Dash, and BBVA Stadium. She takes you on her career journey, and how she has paved the way as a successful female in the sports industry consistently helping others along the way.

In episode 5, Travis sits down with Lou DePaoli, EVP & CRO, New York Mets.

He has held multiple C-Level Executive Roles and has a reputation in the industry as an innovative leader and an early adopter of analytics. He takes you on his career journey and how analytics has helped turn organizations around.

In episode 4, Travis sits down with Brendan Donohue, Managing Director, NBA 2K League.  Prior to launching the E-Sports League, Brendan held executive roles with NBA Teams and at the NBA League Office. He takes you on his career journey and shows how having a passion for your craft will continue to help you excel at a high level.

In episode 3, Travis sits down with Dr. Bill Sutton, Founder and Principal of Bill Sutton & Associates. Dr. Sutton has been a huge influence and mentor to many industry professionals. Dr. Sutton is a distinguished author of several books and an international presenter. He knows exactly what it takes and what to look for in successful individuals in the sports business.

In episode 2, Travis sits down with Bernie Mullin, Founder and Chairman of The Aspire Group. Bernie was dubbed by Sports Illustrated as “The Guru of Ticket Sales” and Bernie talks through his journey of coming to the United States and to help start the sports sales landscape as we know it today. He continues to be a mentor and leader and shares a lot of great advice to become the best that you can be.

On the first episode, Travis sits down with Corey Breton, Chief Revenue Officer of Global Attractions at Legends.  Corey talks through his journey as a top executive with NBA teams, a brand new franchise in the MLS, a global role, and what he has done to continue to move up the corporate ladder.