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The tenth season of the Eccles Business Buzz podcast continues with a conversation between host Frances Johnson and Jim Olson, President of the Utah Jazz, and key leader for the Utah Mammoth NHL Franchise, the Delta Center Arena, and more.Jim and Frances talk about Jim's 30+ years in the sports business, emphasizing how technology and Ryan Smith's tech background have expanded the Utah Jazz's parent entity, The Smith Entertainment Group's global reach, deepened fan connection, and enabled data-driven customization of tickets, sponsorships, and in-arena experiences. He explains how sales are the revenue engine that funds reinvestment in teams, facilities, community programs, and the current Delta Center renovation for hockey, including a new 450-stall parking garage. The conversation covers sports' unifying and economic impact, lasting memories, career skills and education, the upcoming Business of Sports minor at the Eccles School, and excitement about future championships, upcoming Olympic Games, and district-style real estate developments in Utah.Eccles Business Buzz is a production of the David Eccles School of Business and is produced by University.fm.Eccles Business Buzz is proud to be selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 70 Business School podcasts on the web. Learn more at https://podcast.feedspot.com/us_business_school_podcasts. Episode Quotes:Why fans are the lifeblood of every sports business [08:46] Frances Johnson: What is the role of sales specifically in today's sports industry?[08:52] Jim Olson: Well, I'm definitely biased when I get asked that because I spent so much of my career focused on the revenue-generating aspects of our business. And I just believe you have to generate revenue. It's revenue-generating; that revenue just opens up the doors to so many different things. You know, it opens up the doors to improving our arena experience. It opens up the doors to improving our broadcast experience. It opens up the doors to improving our retail experience. And obviously, it's cyclical. As you open up those doors and improve all those experiences, the goal is to generate more revenue with it. But, look, we say that our fans are the lifeblood of the organization. We really mean that because they're making a large commitment, be it through buying tickets, watching games, streaming games, their businesses being partners in through sponsorship programs, and so forth. And our fans are the lifeblood because it drives the revenue, which allows us to do so many things.Turning revenue into a better fan experience [10:56] When we make money, we reinvest it back into the company. We're not publicly traded where we got to worry about stockholders. We're not worried about paying off other individuals or whatever it may be. When we make money, we reinvest it right back into the organization, where we have gone through a rebuilding phase with the team, and now people have seen we're making investments into improving both the basketball team and the hockey team, Jazz and the Mammoth, and we're reinvesting into our facilities. We're going to be done in September with a new parking garage that's connected to the arena. 450 new parking stalls to enhance the experience there. And so really we reinvest into our marketing efforts and our social media efforts, and we reinvest back into the community.Jim reveals the most important skills for building a career in sports [23:50] Working in sports is no different than working in every other job. It's competitive. You have to grind. You have to work hard. You have to be focused. You have to learn to work with people. Like, it's, kind of, what everybody knows. It's hard. It's competitive. There might be jobs out there that are 9:00 to 5:00, but I don't know. That's not sports, you know. We work nights, we work weekends, we work holidays, we work early mornings, we work late, whatever. But it's just so fun. Show Links:Jim Olson | LinkedInSales Innovation Summit Presentation | David Eccles SchoolThe Delta CenterDavid Eccles School of Business (@ubusiness) | InstagramUndergraduate Scholars ProgramsRising Business LeadersEccles Alumni Network (@ecclesalumni) | Instagram Eccles Experience Magazine

Downtown Salt Lake City businesses are urged to prepare now for a decrease in foot traffic once the Salt Palace Convention Center closes for three years. The temporary closure is part of the plan to revitalize the center and build a new sports and entertainment district between the convention center and the Delta Center. The closure is expected to begin in all 2027. KSL TV's Daniel Woodruff provides updates on the closure, and Greg and Holly discuss the economic impacts to downtown businesses because of the closure with Executive Director of the Downtown Alliance Dee Brewer.

Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb on May 8, 2026. Hour 1 Starting Lineup NBA Draft Lottery What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Tony Jones, covers the NBA for The Athletic G, B & U: Connor McDavid mentions Utah Mammoth as team on the rise Randy Bennett is tough Hour 3 Randy Bennett, New Arizona State Basketball head coach Greatest of all time debate Latest on the Delta Center renovation Hour 4 Craig Bolerjack in studio Which Players could be available for the Utah Jazz? NBA Draft Lottery Simulator Caleb Wilson is jumping up in the Mock Drafts

Hour 3 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Randy Bennett, New Arizona State Basketball head coach Greatest of all time debate Latest on the Delta Center renovation

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on May 8, 2026 How much will Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery Change the future of the Utah Jazz?  Top 3 Stories of the Day: An Update on This Summer's Delta Center Renovation, Donovan Mitchell & the Cavaliers lose Game 2, Darryn Peterson blames cramping on creatine. 

Top 3 Stories of the Day: An Update on This Summer's Delta Center Renovation, Donovan Mitchell & the Cavaliers lose Game 2, Darryn Peterson blames cramping on creatine. 

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss new details that were reported about Utah State's two-game series with BYU, including how much the neutral site game in the Delta Center will still benefit BYU much more than the Aggies. Is that concession worth giving up to get these games?Also, a look at some potential and upcoming rule changes with men's basketball and football.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

DJ & PK debated why the BYU Cougars and Utah State Aggies are playing a two-game basketball series that does not feature a game in Logan, but rather in the Delta Center.

Jake & Ben Full Show from May 1, 2026 Hour 1 What's next for Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets after a First Round Exit? Top 3 Stories of the Day: Big Game 6 Tonight for the Utah Mammoth, AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders invited to NBA Draft Combine, Quin "Captain Jack" Snyder and the Atlanta Hawks were embarassed yesterday.  What will the environment be like at the Delta Center tonight with the team facing elimination? Hour 2 Utah Mammoth Insider Cole Bagley joined the show to preview a do or die Game 6 for the Mammoth tonight.  What's the bigger story between Bill Belichick/Jordon Hudson & Dianna Russini/Mike Vrabel? Former BYU Guard Kennard Davis Jr. has a new home.  Hour 3 Revisiting our conversation yesterday with Utah Mammoth Head Coach Andre Tourigny ahead of the team's pivotal Game 6 Tonight.  Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss opened up on how the Luka Doncic trade went down via the "Pretty Tough" Podcast. How were the Lakers able to execute this without anybody knowing? Audio Vault: Jaden McDaniels is clowning the Denver Nuggets again.  Hour 4 Utah Mammoth Play by Play Mike Folta & Analyst Nick Olczyk joined the show to talk about how the team can take Game 6 tonight vs Vegas.  Utah Mammoth Pregame, Intermission and Postgame Show Host Adrian Denny joined to talk about how much this organization has grown since the team's days in Arizona.  Send us your favorite Captain Jack Sparrow quotes. We have a new bit on the show. 

Jake & Ben Full Show from April 30, 2026 Hour 1 The Utah Mammoth blew another Third Period Lead last night and now trail Vegas 3-2. Game 6 Tomorrow.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: NBA Playoffs, Utah Mammoth back to the Delta Center for Game 6 Tomorrow, Big 12 Approves a Private Capital Deal.  Is this lady faking it?  Hour 2 ESPN NHL Writer Ryan S Clark joined to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs and how the Mammoth stack up against other Young NHL Teams.  As we learn the game of hockey, how involved are Head Coaches in-game compared to other sports? Law & Order Hour 3 Utah Mammoth Head Coach Andre Tourigny joined Jake & Ben after his team's Double Overtime Loss in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. What went wrong and how will the team respond in Game 6? Bill Oram, Columnist for The Oregonian, joined the show to talk about Portland Trailblazers Owner Thomas Dundon and some of the rumors that he might be cheaping out at Head Coach.  Audio Vault: Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion have Broken Up Hour 4 Live at 5 - The Utah Mammoth are in a do or die tomorrow in Game 6. Has this series changed how you feel about the Mammoth's season?  Why do this year's NBA Playoffs not feel as exciting as they should?  Jake has never had Baja Blast. 

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on May 1, 2026 What's next for Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets after a First Round Exit? Top 3 Stories of the Day: Big Game 6 Tonight for the Utah Mammoth, AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders invited to NBA Draft Combine, Quin "Captain Jack" Snyder and the Atlanta Hawks were embarassed yesterday.  What will the environment be like at the Delta Center tonight with the team facing elimination?

The voice of the Utah Mammoth on tonight's game 6 an elimination game for the Mammoth, Is Vegas-Utah a rivalry now (?) + more

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on April 30, 2026 The Utah Mammoth blew another Third Period Lead last night and now trail Vegas 3-2. Game 6 Tomorrow.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: NBA Playoffs, Utah Mammoth back to the Delta Center for Game 6 Tomorrow, Big 12 Approves a Private Capital Deal.  Is this lady faking it? 

Scotty G and Jay Stevens break down the action from the Utah Mammoth's first round Game 4 loss 5-4 at the Delta Center against the Vegas Golden Knights on April 27, 2026

Hour 1 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Starting Lineup Music for your road trips What You May Have Missed

It's time for the Mammoth Minute...brought to you by Trucordia, a nationwide insurance brokerage based here in Utah...Trucordia... insurance solutions to help protect what matters most.  Late late at night deep into overtime... the winning goal slipped into the net and the Delta Center went dead silent. A devastating overtime loss last night. The series between the Mammoth and the Vegas Golden Knights is now all tied up. Joining me now LIVE from the KSL Sportszone is Scott Gerard

Hour 3 of Jake & Ben on April 27, 2026 Rudy Gobert is dominating Nikola Jokic in the Timberwolves/Nuggets series, but of course Shaq won't show any love for Rudy.  Former Sacramento Kings GM Vlade Divac opened up on why he passed on Drafting Luka Doncic. Is this valid?  Kim Becker, Utah Mammoth TV Studio Host joined to talk about the Playoff Environment at Delta Center was Top Notch + What To expect from Game 4

Jake & Ben Full Show from April 27, 2026 Hour 1 The Utah Mammoth are gearing up for Game 4 against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, after winning Game 3 despite only shooting 12 shots.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Anthony Edwards avoids major injury after scary fall, Other Locals find Homes in the NFL on Day 3, Texas Tech Quarterback Brendan Sorsby allegedly has a gambling problem.  Former NFL Running Back Le'Veon Bell says Coach Adam Gase had some... interesting pre-game habits  Hour 2 Utah Mammoth Insider Cole Bagley joined to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs, how the environment was Friday night, and what the team can do to take Game 4 tonight.  According to the New York Post, Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel was spotted at the Salt Lake City International Airport on Saturday, allegedly buying a gift for his wife amidst his scandal.  Audio Vault: Listen as USC Receiver Makai Lemon was on the phone with the Pittsburgh Steelers as the Philadelphia Eagles traded up to draft him instead.  Hour 3 Rudy Gobert is dominating Nikola Jokic in the Timberwolves/Nuggets series, but of course Shaq won't show any love for Rudy.  Former Sacramento Kings GM Vlade Divac opened up on why he passed on Drafting Luka Doncic. Is this valid?  Kim Becker, Utah Mammoth TV Studio Host joined to talk about the Playoff Environment at Delta Center was Top Notch + What To expect from Game 4 Hour 4  Utah Mammoth Studio Analyst Dom Moore joined Jake & Ben to preview tonight's Game 4 between the Utah Mammoth & the Las Vegas Golden Knights According to Sam Amico, the NBA has a "Heavy Frontrunner" in it's Anti-Tanking Measures. To us, it's just another Cat in the Wall.  + MORE 

The entirety of DJ & PK for April 28, 2026: HOUR ONE Mammoth fall 5-4 in overtime Mammoth fandom growing through season 2 What steps do the Jazz make this offseason to make the playoffs next season? HOUR TWO What is Trending: NBA, CFB, MLB, BYU, Utah State, NHL Jake Scott, Jake & Ben and Utah Jazz Pre Half and Post Modern Day Country HOUR THREE Mike Folta, Utah Mammoth radio play by play Sam Farnsworth, KSL 5 TV Sports Anchor New Kids in Town related to Utah Sports HOUR FOUR Gordon Monson, writer for the Salt Lake Tribune Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour two of DJ & PK for April 28, 2026: What is Trending: NBA, CFB, MLB, BYU, Utah State, NHL Jake Scott, Jake & Ben and Utah Jazz Pre Half and Post Modern Day Country

Hour three of DJ & PK for April 28, 2026: Mike Folta, Utah Mammoth radio play by play Sam Farnsworth, KSL 5 TV Sports Anchor New Kids in Town related to Utah Sports

Host of Jake & Ben and Utah Jazz pre half and post Jake Scott joins PK to talk Delta Center environment for playoff hockey, and Utah Mammoth game 4.

Utah Mammoth Radio Play by Play Mike Folta joins PK to break down game 4 between the Utah Mammoth and Vegas Golden Knights, and looks ahead to Game 5 back in Las Vegas.

KSL TV 5 Sports Anchor Sam Farnsworth joins PK to talk game 4 for the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center against Vegas Golden Knights and how the sports fans in Utah taking in the Mammoth.

The Mammoth head coach on their OT loss at the Delta Center

Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Hour 1 Starting Lineup NFL Draft recap What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Shaquille O'Neal still refuses to give Rudy Gobert his flowers, even after shutting down Nikola Jokic.  Good, Bad & Ugly: Red Sox go Scorched Earth on Coaching Staff, Diego Pavia goes Undrafted, Texas Tech QB Sorsby Entering Rehab for Gambling Addiction Hour 3 Utah Mammoth pxp Mike Folta Stats favored Vegas in 4-2 loss to Utah Minnesota is putting it to Denver in NBA playoffs Hour 4 Utah Mammoth insider Cole Bagley Sports Roulette Final thoughts

Utah Mammoth insider Cole Bagley

Utah Mammoth pxp Mike Folta Stats favored Vegas in 4-2 loss to Utah Minnesota is putting it to Denver in NBA playoffs

Utah Mammoth play-by-play Mike Folta

It's time for the Mammoth Minute...brought to you by Trucordia, a nationwide insurance brokerage based here in Utah...Trucordia... insurance solutions to help protect what matters most.  The Utah Mammoth's have taken a 2-1 lead against the Vegas Golden Knights in the first series of playoffs... and they'll attempt to make it 3 tonight at the Delta Center. Joining me now live is Utah Mammoth Insider Cole Bagley.

Utah Mammoth Insider Cole Bagley joined to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs, how the environment was Friday night, and what the team can do to take Game 4 tonight. 

Kim Becker, Utah Mammoth TV Studio Host joined to talk about the Playoff Environment at Delta Center was Top Notch + What To expect from Game 4

The Utah Mammoth won their first home playoff game at the Delta Center 4-2 over the Vegas Golden Knights. Head Coach André Tourigny spoke to the media following the historic win

Scotty G and Jay Stevens breaks down the action from the Utah Mammoth's first ever Playoff win in Delta Center after a 4-2 game against the Vegas Golden Knights on April 24, 2026

Hour 1 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Starting Lineup Storylines from the NFL Draft What You May Have Missed

The NHL broadcaster for ESPN on the Utah Mammoth's game 2 win over Vegas in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, First game at the Delta Center tomorrow + more

The Studio Analyst for Hockey Night in Utah on the Mammoth's game 2 win over Vegas in Stanley Cup Playoffs, Game 3 Friday at Delta Center + more

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on April 10, 2026. Utah Mammoth have clinched the playoffs Brian Taylor, Real Golf Radio Would You Rather? André Tourigny, Utah Mammoth head coach Eric Spyropoulos, digital writer for NBA.com & Utah Jazz The Top 10 Steve Bartle, Utah Utes insider for KSL Sports Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Best and Worst of the Day

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Utah Mammoth have clinched the playoffs Brian Taylor, Real Golf Radio Would You Rather?

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on April 8, 2026. What a night in Utah Sports! Brian Taylor, Real Golf Radio Would You Rather? Jonathan Tavernari, former BYU Cougars forward NCAA wants to change the eligibility rules The Top 10: Most Money on the PGA Tour Jay Stevens, host of the Utah Puck Report Utah Spring Football Best and Worst of the Day

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. What a night in Utah Sports! Brian Taylor, Real Golf Radio Would You Rather?

Travis Yost, covers the NHL for TSN, joins the program to break down the latest in the race for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the Utah Mammoth and previews the most important game in franchise history up to this point when Edmonton visits Delta Center.

Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Sly Sylvester filling in Race to the Stanley Cup Playoffs continues to heat up Jazz battled the Nuggets well last time out Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets

The Utah Mammoth invited the boys to the Delta Center and they had the best time ever. This wild card race is going to take years off our lives. And now the Senators are in it?!? Shoutout the Wisconsin women for back to back national championships. On the men's side, the boys give out their brackets just in time for puck drop. The Professors try to bounce back from their worst week yet. And are we all taking Mormonism for a spin??  Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 01:50 - Wildcard Madness 10:18 - Mammoth Game 28:50 - Frozen Four Brackets 45:18 - Professors Puckline 56:19 - Mormon Culture PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the BETMGM app and use code “NETTERS” and enjoy up to $1500 in bonus bets if you lose your first wager! Thanks to our Sponsors! BetMGM: Use bonus code NETTERS when signing up to receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This promotional offer is not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/NETTERS with promo code NETTERS. For more information on compliant messaging and to dive deeper into each product for your own education, please refer to LUCY's in-depth guidelines HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Steve Bartle, Utah Utes insider for KSL Sports Utah Jazz vs Washington Wizards + MORE

Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong USU AD Cam Walker replay

Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong

WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 3-2 overtime win over the Utah Mammoth. Steve Konroyd joins the discussion from Delta Center to discuss the season series sweep of the Mammoth, Connor Bedard’s overtime winner and fan staredowns, Frank Nazar finding his groove again, and more. Later, we hear from Bedard, Tyler Bertuzzi, Spencer Knight and […]