Dave Wakeman's The Business of Fun Podcast

By Dave Wakeman

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Episodes: 200

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When you work in entertainment, you are in the business of fun. This podcast will focus on the challenges and opportunities associated with helping your customers create memories and special moments. We will talk about sports, theatre, performing arts, and other forms of entertainment, highlighting the best ideas in marketing live experiences, creating long-term customers, and growing revenues.

Episode Date
Solene Jimenez teaches us about the culture of sales in the arts...
Apr 16, 2024
Alasdair Crawley says sports business is at a crossroads...
Mar 13, 2024
Dr. Bijoy John Teaches Us About Our Superpower: SLEEP!
Mar 06, 2024
Brian Hess doesn't put much validity in the numbers of the proposed new Northern VA arena.
Feb 20, 2024
Jeffrey Shaw teaches me how selling eggs explains positioning...
Jan 30, 2024
I teach you how to plan for 2024
Jan 29, 2024
What Do Brokers Really Want to See When a Ticket Goes On Sale?
Dec 18, 2023
Have You Ever Worried That Your Website or Experience Isn't Accessible Enough?
Sep 21, 2023
The TiqAssist guys teach us about how understanding fans' pain can lead to opportunity!
Apr 19, 2023
Drew McManus says "one size fits none" is a bad idea...
Mar 20, 2023
Brain Bump will make you smarter...
Mar 13, 2023
Paul Bailey teaches me how to make Brand Purpose meaningful and not BS...
Mar 09, 2023
Christy Grantham goes to INTIX because it is an answer to burnout...
Mar 07, 2023
Casey Thomas calls me a snazzy dresser!
Feb 15, 2023
Angela Higgins live from the Cover Genius booth at INTIX 2023
Feb 08, 2023
Chris Furnell teaches us how we can make change stick in our organizations.
Jan 19, 2023
People are 25% more likely to go to a movie in 2023...that and more on the 2023 Numbers to Know Webinar Replay
Dec 30, 2022
Bruce McTague tells us about the future of business and why exploration isn't a good business model.
Dec 28, 2022
Dave Harland teaches us how to use humor in our marketing...
Dec 14, 2022
Eduardo Lebre explains why Coldplay's touring habits matter...
Dec 08, 2022
Sheryl Lynn teaches me about the "Chair of Joy"...
Nov 30, 2022
Simon Severino teaches us planning for 2023
Nov 15, 2022
Why #BreakUpTicketmaster Now?
Nov 03, 2022
Simon Weber talks about how your fans don't wear a Ticketmaster jersey.
Oct 18, 2022
Bill Guertin: every bad sports sales hire costs a team $125,000!
Sep 13, 2022
Scott Goodacre: Marketing a Football Club!
Sep 08, 2022
Aren Murray teaches us about technology and being customer focused.
Aug 29, 2022
Matt Zarracina tells me what "rules based" ticketing is...
Aug 10, 2022
Martin Gammeltoft: 5 timer!
Jul 19, 2022
Brett Goldberg tells us how behavior has changed during COVID
May 31, 2022
Amanda Lester says that you need to do your market research earlier.
May 24, 2022
Paul Williamson teaches us what tickets and startups have in common.
May 11, 2022
Asher Weiss teaches us that Blockchain tickets can unlock our data
May 03, 2022
7 Ways To Set Better Prices! Learn for FREE!
Apr 21, 2022
Simon Severino returns and teaches us about strategy and long-term planning
Mar 02, 2022
Dave teaches a class and talks strategy, brands, marketing, and pricing!
Feb 24, 2022
MK Lever Wrote a Novel. And, We Talk NIL!
Feb 16, 2022
Ruth Hartt teaches me to use the "Jobs to Be Done" theory.
Feb 01, 2022
Hannah Grannemann teaches me about using your newfound reach!
Jan 25, 2022
Lydnsey Jackson tells me how to manage a huge event in a pandemic
Jan 18, 2022
Ilya Kratsov teaches me about super apps, SE Asia, and ticketing the unbanked
Dec 07, 2021
Dan Rossetti thinks that sports biz hiring practices have changed...
Nov 30, 2021
Pauline Fallowell tells me why London is better than NYC, how to develop and audience, and more!
Nov 04, 2021
We discuss 7 ways to kick start better ticket sales TODAY!
Oct 26, 2021
Giles Edwards tells me what "proper marketing" really is. We also talk a bit of Spurs!
Oct 19, 2021
Simon Severino talks about doubling sales in 90 days!
Oct 13, 2021
Derek Palmer talks about distribution and the execution of strategy through technology
Oct 05, 2021
Dr. Corey Gibbs comes back to talk about E3, commodities, customer service, and the 6th strongest bourbon ever produced!
Sep 29, 2021
Scott Friedman lays down hot takes on theatre marketing, the secondary market, and $6 tickets
Aug 31, 2021
Martin Haigh talks about partnerships and the need for a holistic solution
Aug 20, 2021
Eric Fuller and Dave talk about Ticket Summit, discounts, and the Delta
Aug 12, 2021
Melinda Holmes talks how customer service is a growth opportunity
Aug 06, 2021
Lynn Whitbeck talks about the current sales environment and being better at B2B sales
Aug 04, 2021
Scott O'Neil talks about leadership, coaching his daughter's basketball team, and the pandemic (Repost)
Jul 27, 2021
Scott O'Neil talks about leadership, coaching his daughter's basketball team, and the pandemic
Jul 22, 2021
Martin Gammeltoft talks about email marketing to re-ignite your customer relationship
Jun 22, 2021
Dave Wakeman Talks Post-Pandemic Pricing
Jun 07, 2021
Kate Howard talks pricing and partnerships
May 28, 2021
Cormac Wakeman talks AFL and what kids like about live sports!
May 05, 2021
Mark Herschberg talks about getting your career back on track after the pandemic
May 05, 2021
49ers CMO, Alex Chang, on the 49ers brand and the team's 75th anniversary
Apr 27, 2021
First Class Data with Lisa Walker from Eventellect
Apr 06, 2021
Jeff Wald on the future of the job market
Mar 23, 2021
10 tips on pricing in 8 minutes
Feb 25, 2021
10 Minutes On Market Research During the Pandemic and Beyond
Feb 16, 2021
Why Events Aren't Selling Out In China And What Is WeChat?
Feb 10, 2021
Strategy Before Tactics: 9 minutes on STP and the 4Ps
Jan 27, 2021
January 26: A quick hit on market research
Jan 26, 2021
Episode 131: 2 minutes on strategy with 2 essential questions
Jan 25, 2021
The Business of Fun: Frederic Longatte
Jan 14, 2021
The Business of Fun: Sean Kelly Streaming Pricing Case Study
Dec 14, 2020
The Business of Fun: Alex Sinatra
Dec 08, 2020
The Business of Fun: Greg Githens
Nov 03, 2020
The Business of Fun: Colin Lewis
Oct 08, 2020
The Business of Fun: Aaron Knape
Sep 30, 2020
The Business of Fun: I get interviewed by Zach Yaqub for his pod
Sep 23, 2020
The Business of Fun: Dorie Clark talks professional reinvention
Sep 09, 2020
The Business of Fun: Brett Zalaski is back to talk the future of sports sales
Sep 01, 2020
The Business of Fun: Richard Howle Returns To Talk Pandemic Recovery
Aug 28, 2020
The Business of Fun: Zoe Scaman
Aug 20, 2020
The Business of Fun: Harold Hughes
Aug 17, 2020
The Business of Fun: Oli Shawyer on the Marketing and Sales Funnel
Aug 14, 2020
The Business of Fun: Mark Fowlie
Aug 11, 2020
The Business of Fun: Amira Rose Davis
Aug 07, 2020
The Business of Fun: Matt Wolff
Jul 28, 2020
The Business of Fun: Pierre Etter
Jul 22, 2020
The Business of Fun: Nicki Purcell
Jul 13, 2020
The Business of Fun: Martin Haigh
Jul 09, 2020
The Business of Fun: Gary Adler On NATB Virtual Conference
Jul 06, 2020
The Business of Fun: Phil Hanson! Really This Time!
Jul 02, 2020
The Business of Fun: Phil Hanson
Jul 01, 2020
The Business of Fun: Dave Gets Interviewed By Eric Fuller For Rescue Meet
Jun 15, 2020
The Business of Fun: What Matters In Tickets Now Webinar Recording
May 29, 2020
The Business of Fun: Andy Romero-Birkbeck
Apr 17, 2020
The Business of Fun: Dave & Covid-19
Apr 15, 2020
The Business of Fun: Don Vaccaro
Mar 10, 2020
The Business of Fun: Gary Adler
Mar 04, 2020
The Business of Fun: Aubrey Bergauer
Feb 28, 2020
The Business of Fun: Greg Turner Re-Record
Feb 26, 2020
The Business of Fun: Episode 100! With Me!
Feb 06, 2020
The Business of Fun: David Fowler
Jan 31, 2020
The Business of Fun: Ken Troupe Returns!
Jan 30, 2020
The Business of Fun: Ryan Wallman
Jan 16, 2020
The Business of Fun: Corey Gibbs Returns!
Jan 09, 2020
The Business of Fun: Fredric Aouad
Jan 06, 2020
The Business of Fun: Greg Turner
Dec 19, 2019
The Business of Fun: Episode 93--Danny Frank
Dec 16, 2019
The Business of Fun #92: Sam Sherman, Take 2
Dec 13, 2019
The Business of Fun: Episode 91--Tammi Gaw
Dec 03, 2019
The Business of Fun: Corey Gibbs on LSU v. Alabama
Nov 07, 2019
The Business of Fun: Ruby Newell-Legner
Nov 04, 2019
The Business of Fun: Derek Palmer
Oct 28, 2019
The Business of Fun: Jesse Lawrence
Oct 25, 2019
The Business of Fun: Garrett Nolan
Oct 21, 2019
The Business of Fun: Charles Bruner
Oct 14, 2019
The Business of Fun: Amy Maiden
Oct 08, 2019
The Business of Fun: Doug Mann
Oct 01, 2019
The Business of Fun: Anthony Esposito
Sep 27, 2019
The Business of Fun: Bas Schnater
Sep 16, 2019
The Business of Fun: Harrison Monarth
Sep 09, 2019
The Business of Fun: Simon Mabb
Sep 03, 2019
The Business of Fun: Rob Mills
Aug 27, 2019
The Business of Fun: Ben Newton
Aug 21, 2019
The Business of Fun: Karl Fitzpatrick
Aug 08, 2019
The Business of Fun: David Brickley
Jul 23, 2019
The Business of Fun: Oli Shawyer
Jul 19, 2019
The Business of Fun: Martin Gammeltoft Part 3
Jul 10, 2019
The Business of Fun: Angela Higgins
Jul 05, 2019
The Business of Fun: Robin Cantrill-Fenwick
Jul 01, 2019
The Business of Fun: Mike Guiffre Returns
Jun 26, 2019
The Business of Fun: Cath Healy
Jun 19, 2019
The Business of Fun: Jacob Lauesen
Jun 17, 2019
The Business of Fun: Patrick Ryan
Jun 10, 2019
The Business of Fun: Tony Knopp
Jun 07, 2019
The Business of Fun: Colby Fackler
May 30, 2019
The Business of Fun: Anthony Gady
May 28, 2019
The Business of Fun: Aaron Holland
May 21, 2019
The Business of Fun: Charles Davis
May 21, 2019
The Business of Fun: Gary Lustig
May 13, 2019
The Business of Fun: Eric Fuller Part 3: Launch of On-Sale Pro
Apr 26, 2019
The Business of Fun: Sean Kelly
Apr 23, 2019
Me and Brett Zalaski, Round 2
Apr 11, 2019
Stephen Glicken
Mar 26, 2019
Dave Wakeman: a replay of my premium marketing and selling webinar
Mar 22, 2019
Lawrence Peryer
Mar 20, 2019
Kyle Wright
Mar 15, 2019
Guislaine Bulman
Mar 04, 2019
Episode 51: Alan Gefland
Feb 27, 2019
Episode 50: Terrin Waack
Feb 25, 2019
Episode 49: Kirk Bentley
Feb 14, 2019
Episode 48: Caroline Gibbs
Feb 12, 2019
Episode 47: Jason Maglantay
Feb 06, 2019
Episode 46: Nick Begley
Jan 23, 2019
Episode 45: Martin Gammeltoft, Second Appearance
Jan 22, 2019
Episode 44: Danny Kambel
Jan 16, 2019
Episode 43: Michael Hughes
Jan 09, 2019
Episode 43: Corey Gibbs Part 2
Dec 25, 2018
Episode 42: Chris Asa
Dec 13, 2018
Episode 41: Matt Dewire
Dec 10, 2018
Episode 40: Maureen Andersen
Nov 20, 2018
Episode 39: Sam Sherman
Nov 05, 2018
Episode 38: Eric Fuller Part 2
Nov 02, 2018
Episode 37: Susan Shaw
Oct 31, 2018
Episode 36: Joe Rixon
Oct 16, 2018
Episode 35: Corey Leff
Oct 09, 2018
Episode 33: Richard Howle
Oct 04, 2018
Episode 34: Bryan Ralston
Oct 03, 2018
Episode 32: Alicia Jessop
Sep 28, 2018
Episode 31: Kate Mroczkowski
Sep 20, 2018
Episode 30: Scott Spencer
Sep 17, 2018
Episode 29: Ian Taylor
Sep 11, 2018
Episode 28: Ben Monat
Sep 07, 2018
Episode 27: Jeff Pearlman
Sep 06, 2018
Episode 26: Windy Dees
Sep 04, 2018
Episode 25: Peter Shankman
Aug 31, 2018
Episode 24: Jesse Cole
Aug 28, 2018
Episode 23: Chris Grosse
Aug 23, 2018
Episode 22: Me & Brett Zalaski!
Aug 21, 2018
Episode 21: Mike Guiffre
Aug 20, 2018
Episode 20: Eric Fuller--The Business of Fun
Aug 10, 2018
Episode 19: Adam White--The Business of Fun
Aug 08, 2018
Episode 18: Business of Fun--Stephen Lee
Jul 27, 2018
Episode 17: Dan Meagher
Jul 25, 2018
Episode 16, The Business of Fun: Laura Fragoso
Jul 17, 2018
Episode 15, The Business of Fun: Michael Johnstone
Jul 11, 2018
Episode 14, The Business of Fun: Amir Zonozi
Jul 06, 2018
Episode 13, The Business of Fun: Isabella Balsimelli
Jul 03, 2018
Business of Fun, Episode 12: Michael Broughton
Jun 27, 2018
Business of Fun, Episode 11: Corey Gibbs
Jun 25, 2018
Episode 10, The Business of Fun: Kara Parkinson
Jun 21, 2018
The Business of Fun, Episode 9: Steven Dobesh
Jun 19, 2018
Business of Fun, Episode 8--Cat Spencer
Jun 18, 2018
Business of Fun: Episode 7--Ken Troupe
Jun 14, 2018
The Business of Fun: Lauren Teague
Jun 07, 2018
The Business of Fun--Johannes Wohlert
Jun 06, 2018
Business of Fun: Jo Michel
Jun 01, 2018
Business of Fun: Rob Cressy on Content Creation, Community Building, and Fun!
May 31, 2018
Business of Fun: Martin Gammeltoft
May 30, 2018
Dave Wakeman's The Business Of Fun: #1 Michael Prindiville
May 22, 2018
Dave Wakeman's Business of Fun Is Coming!
May 21, 2018