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Research = Opportunity! 8 Lessons From the Some of the World’s Biggest Sports Brands…

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

In the last 18 months working with some of the world’s biggest sports brands, I’ve done research that has taught me the importance of market research to build strong brands and grow sales. Sports teams have some of the best brand codes around. My favorite mug…do you know the team? I bet you might?! You codify everything.

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??? Happy New Year: Predictions, Takeaways, and Thank you!

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

This highlights a disconnect because it is all about getting together with people they love and care for and events, games, concerts, etc…should be leading the way. Peak travel is down on commuter lines by about 40% or more in cities like DC, NYC, and Boston. With investment and attention, the sports will grow.

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??Numbers to Know to Sell Tickets in 2023: 60, 30, 2.5B, and More.

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

New podcast with Eduardo Lebre from Circular Unity about sustainability in the events industry. A Sneak Preview: A few of the ideas I’ll share with you on next week’s webinar: 2023 projects to see a 30% increase in international travel. Where is it coming from? A drop in consumer spending. Who do you have in the France v.

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For Independent Consultants, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

Once a quarter I get a postcard of upcoming social and sporting events in the city. It seems like a lifetime ago we worked together on the travel card rollout at NetApp. Once a week I get an email with an interactive map showing which homes in the city closed escrow and at what price. Independent consulting is no different.

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An Unconventional Path: One Medical Student’s Journey Into Consulting

Tom Spencer

As you make your own decision to pursue consulting and what firms to work at you’re going to have to weigh factors such as traveling requirements, possibly working in industries you aren’t familiar with, and the inevitable steep learning curves. His free moments are spent traveling and enjoying sporting events with his wife and daughter.

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Consulting Bound – Personal Life Management

Tom Spencer

For me, this means regular social occasions I previously have been active in like bar trivia or weekday intramural sports will likely be on pause for a while. One of those conversations will be about how we come up with a communication strategy given the strains of consulting travel and long work hours.

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7 Networking Mistakes to Avoid

Tom Spencer

Networking styles and results can vary so much from person to person, as well as by the nature of the event you are attending. DO follow-up on my replies and build with natural conversation (good topics to mention are sports, food, and travel). He’s also an avid traveller with passion for FinTech, marathon, and blogging.