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We are excited to have the legendary Jesse Cole joining us today! In today's episode, Jesse shares the incredible story behind how he and his wife, Emily, started the famous Savannah Bananas! He also gets into where they are today and how he leverages the Savannah Bananas for his projects! We hope you enjoy listening to today's super-motivating conversation with Jesse Cole! Bio: Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the Savannah Bananas. He's a fanatic about fandom and launched the Savannah Bananas with one mission: to spark a fan-focused movement. Whether at the ballpark, on social media, onstage delivering keynotes, in features for ESPN and Entrepreneur, or in his first book, Find Your Yellow Tux, Jesse continues to create fans all over the world. The Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have a waitlist for tickets in the thousands. They have entertained millions of fans in Savannah and at ballparks all over their country on their Banana Ball Tour. Jesse is the proud inventor of Banana Ball and Dolce & Banana underwear and a not-so-proud promoter of the Human Horse Race and Flatulence Fun Night. He's a raving fan of his wife, Emily, his kids, and peerless promoters like Walt Disney, PT Barnum, and Bill Veeck. Jesse owns seven yellow tuxedos. Jesse's story Jesse was raised by his dad, who spent hours playing baseball with him and taught him the value of putting in the effort to create something special! Jesse played baseball throughout his life. After getting into the baseball industry about fifteen years ago, he tore his shoulder, and his baseball career ended. So, he started working in the front office and began his journey to where he is today. Savannah Bananas Before starting the Savannah Bananas, Jesse spent ten years with the team in Gastonia, North Carolina. He became their GM when he was twenty-three and had to figure out how to make people excited about going to a baseball game. It was much harder than he anticipated, so he tried doing some crazy things! Then, seven years ago, Jesse and his wife moved to Savannah, Georgia, and had the opportunity to take on an old and historic stadium. Jesse was not successful in selling the way everyone else did because no one took him seriously. So he tried something new. A vision Everything we accomplish in life starts with a vision. Especially in business! Going into Savannah, Jesse and his wife truly believed they could change baseball games, make them fun, and create something people had never seen before! It was tough at first, but they knew their idea would work. Fans first Many companies focus solely on chasing customers. However, early on, Jesse and his wife became obsessed with creating fans and decided to focus on putting their fans first. So they named their company Fans First Entertainment. All-inclusive tickets They decided to make every ticket all-inclusive so that if the game was terrible, the fans would still get some value for their money because everything, including the food, was included. Spicing things up They decided to spice things up and go all-in on creating an entertaining experience. They hired a dancing coach and choreographed dances for the players. They introduced a banana baby that they lifted, celebrated, and sang to at the start of the match. They even handed out roses to little girls in the middle of the game! No more marketing After that, they no longer had to do any marketing. They just shared what they were doing, and people told others about it! ESPN ESPN became aware of what they were doing. So they wrote an article about the Savannah Bananas, which did very well. Then their sports center did a feature on them, which also did very well. Then, Jesse and his wife approached ESPN with an idea they had for a show, and they agreed. The show was highly rated (and still does well today) and led to even bigger things! Making baseball more fun Leaning in on making baseball more fun, offering non-stop entertainment, storytelling, creating memorable moments for fans, and building an idea culture helped them get to where they are today! No more normal Doing normal things gets normal results. So they work from the premise of doing the exact opposite of whatever would be deemed normal. What if Asking what if and trying out new things motivates them to keep finding new and exciting ways to entertain their fans. Secondary ticket sellers Jesse always refused to sell tickets to secondary marketing groups. One group even offered to pay twice the ticket value and buy more than a million dollars worth of tickets. But Jesse refused because that would inflate ticket prices, and hurting their fans goes against everything they stand for. Living the dream Jesse's dream for the future is to continue chasing the energy they created, making people happy, and dancing in front of fans all over the world! Surrounding yourself with good people When you share your vision, what you stand for, and what you hope to accomplish, you will attract the best people to work for you! Connect with Eric LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Connect with Jesse Cole Fans First Entertainment: Bananas For Business The Savannah Bananas
Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, which owns and operates the baseball team the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have welcomed millions of fans to their ballpark and have been featured on MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, HBO and ESPN. They have sold out hundreds of games in a row, have a ticket waiting list of millions, and have done a barnstorming tour where they've played at some of America's most famous stadiums, including my hometown stadium, Fenway Park. Beyond the bananas Jesse is an in-demand speaker and bestselling author of two books, Find Your Yellow Tux and Fans First. In his second appearance on the Elevate Podcast, Jesse talked about the Savannah Bananas' meteoric rise to fame and how he and his team have revolutionized the world of sports and business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek talks with Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas. Jesse helps companies stand out by thinking different, creating attention and creating fans for life.Jesse Cole, also known as “the guy in the yellow tuxedo” is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the world-famous Savannah Bananas as well as the Party Animals and Firefighters.With the mantra “Fans First. Entertain Always”, the Bananas are on a mission to Make Baseball Fun by creating the Greatest Show in Sports.The team has sold out every game since their inaugural season in Savannah and has since grown a ticket waitlist of more than 2 million fans from all over the world.With more than 15 million social media followers and features on such outlets as The Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, HBO Real Sports and Access Hollywood in addition to Bananaland, a five-part documentary original series on ESPN+, the Savannah Bananas are just getting started.Jesse is the proud inventor of the fastest and most entertaining game of baseball, Banana Ball. Banana Ball puts a fun twist on traditional baseball with new rules featuring a two-hour time limit, no walks, no bunting, no stepping out of the box, no mound visits and best of all, fans can catch a foul ball for an out.He is the not-so-proud promoter of the Grandma Beauty Pageant, the Human Horse Race, the Living Pinata, and Flatulence Fun Night.In addition to the wildly successful Banana Ball, Jesse continues to create raving fans all over the world as a best-selling author of “Fans First, Find Your Yellow Tux”, and as a highly sought-after international keynote speaker for some of the world's largest and most respected organizations.Most of all, Jesse is a raving fan of his wife, Emily, his 3 kids, and peerless promoters like Walt Disney and PT Barnum.
Jesse Cole is the Owner of The Savannah Bananas, creator of @bananaball, Speaker Author (Find Your Yellow Tux) and a guy who owns 9 Yellow Tuxedos Fans First Entertainment.His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine, but it wasn't always sunshine & bananas in Jesse's world.Just over 5 years ago he and his wife Emily were sleeping on an air mattress after draining their bank account, about to take the biggest risk of their life. You'll need to tune in to hear about it!I first was introduced to Jesse and his epic story through the I Love Marketing Podcast, and I can honestly say that from the moment he started talking I was hooked. You absolutely MUST listen through the entire episode!We talk about:How he thinks about constraints in order to foster creativity in a business environment! The importance of experimentation in marketing.Involving fans in the decision-making process for their world tour. Putting ideas into action without focusing too much on metrics initially. How would this approach work in your field, and what might be the potential drawbacks?The significance of storytelling. The importance of standing out and being unique. What are some unconventional strategies you could implement in your business to differentiate it from competitors?Facing criticism for being different.The practice of coming up with 10 ideas a day. How do you currently generate new ideas, and how can you incorporate this practice into your routine?Creating long-term fans rather than short-term profits. Jesse's approach to building a BRAND rather than a business and creating FANS not customers is the type of marketing that I stand behind 110%. He's not preaching expensive Facebook ads or fancy funnels, just an epic product and a memorable experience.Jesse is about to share SO much wisdom with you all and I can promise you that whether you're running a baseball team like Jesse or just starting a little home based business - his marketing tips are going to ROCK YOUR WORLD.If you want to grab a copy of Jesse's Book, it's called Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out.Jesse ALSO hosts his own podcast, called Business Done Differently.If you're ready to Stand Out by thinking different, creating attention and creating fans for life - then this is the episode for you.Grab his book:https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B078JNMMJF/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Feeling lonely as a Female Entrepreneur? Check out The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindFeeling overwhelmed with your Marketing & Online Lead Generation? Learn about Marketing Coaching |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/visionary-marketing-coachingRank on Page # 1 of Google with Everyday SEO™ |https://kelseyreidl.lpages.co/seo/ Email List: Join the Dose of Visionary Weekly Inspiration Roundup!www.kelseyreidl.com/dose
Welcome to another episode of the Truth, Lies & Work podcast, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Join your hosts, business psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, as they delve into the latest workplace trends, insights, and tips to help you create an amazing work environment. Segment 1: News Roundup This week's news roundup kicks off with an intriguing new concept: Forest Bathing. We also discuss a recent tweet by Adam Grant highlighting the benefits of hybrid working. Lastly, as Pride Month continues, we explore the financial challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. From securing stable housing to healthcare costs, we discuss the importance of financial well-being and its impact on this community. Segment 2: Book Club This week, Leanne recommends "The Psychology of Secrets: My Adventures with Murders, Cults, and Influencers" by Andrew Gold. This fascinating book dives into why we keep secrets and their psychological impact, featuring stories from cult leaders to everyday people. Al's pick is "Find Your Yellow Tux" by Jesse Cole, the owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team. This book offers excellent marketing advice and emphasizes the importance of discovering what makes you unique. Segment 3: Workplace Surgery Building Rapport in a New Leadership Role: A listener recently started a new leadership role and seeks advice on building rapport with a tenured team across three locations. Dealing with Burnout: Another listener shares their struggle with balancing work and social life, leading to burnout. Success: Logic or Manifestation? We explore the debate between using logical decision-making versus manifestation and personal development for achieving success. Join the Conversation: We value your insights and questions! Email us at hi@truthliesandwork.com or leave a comment on our YouTube channel to share your thoughts and queries. General Support with Mental Health and Well-being: If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful: Mind website: Mind If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email jo@samaritans.org (Rest of World) Connect with Al and Leanne: Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: Truth, Lies & Work Connect with Al on LinkedIn: Al Elliott Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: Leanne Elliott Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com Book a Call with Al & Leanne: Book a Call
On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Jesse Cole, Owner of the Savannah Bananas. Cole, also known as “the guy in the yellow tuxedo” is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the world-famous Savannah Bananas as well as the Party Animals and Firefighters. The Bananas have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballpark and have been featured on MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, Access Hollywood, HBO Real Sports, CNN, and ESPN. With the mantra “Fans First. Entertain Always”, the Bananas are on a mission to Make Baseball Fun by creating the Greatest Show in Sports. The team has sold out every game since their inaugural season in Savannah and has since grown a ticket waitlist of more than 2 million fans from all over the world. With more than 15 million social media followers and features on such outlets as The Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, HBO Real Sports and Access Hollywood in addition to Bananaland, a five-part documentary original series on ESPN+, the Savannah Bananas are just getting started Cole believes to be successful you need to Stand Out and Be Different. He releases blogs and videos regularly on LinkedIn. He is passionate about creating attention, loving your customers more than your product and loving your employees more than your customers. Cole's mantra is "Whatever's normal, do the exact opposite." Cole is the not-so-proud promoter of the Grandma Beauty Pageant, the Human Horse Race, the Living Pinata, and Flatulence Fun Night. In addition to the wildly successful Banana Ball, Cole continues to create raving fans all over the world as a best-selling author of “Fans First, Find Your Yellow Tux”, and as a highly sought-after international keynote speaker for some of the world's largest and most respected organizations. Most of all, Cole is a raving fan of his wife, Emily, his 3 kids, and peerless promoters like Walt Disney and PT Barnum. Jesse Cole: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yellowtuxjesse/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowtuxjesse/ X: https://twitter.com/YellowTuxJesse Savannah Bananas: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/savannah-bananas/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesavbananas/ X: https://twitter.com/TheSavBananas TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesavbananas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSavannahBananas
Today, we have a very unique guest, Jesse Cole is the owner of the baseball team, Savannah Bananas. And I believe he has the blueprint for Escapees (& businesses) to stand out and separate themselves from the crowd.When different is better than better, you want to make sure you are highlighting what makes you YOU. Get to know this passionate entrepreneur and learn what it takes for your startup to stand out.We'll talk about:How Jesse is changing baseball through differentiation [01:12]Constraints force creativity, but you learn by doing [05:19]The blueprint for becoming the ONLY [08:10]Own the problems [08:37]Create Noise [09:26]The 3 Loves [09:55]Why do you do what you do [10:53]Different is better than better [14:01]Make sure you develop raving fans [17:01]Why you should create the ‘Wow' factor [19:41]Focus on what you can control [24:43]What else Jesse is thinking about next [26:58]You have to keep pushing forward & do new things [29:40]Set aside time to think about the future [30:45]The one thing Jesse recommends [33:24]Resource Links:The Savannah Bananas Website (https://thesavannahbananas.com/)About Our Guest:Jesse Cole owns the baseball team, Savannah Bananas, which has currently sold out 32 straight games and has a waitlist in the thousands for tickets.Jesse is also the author of "Find Your Yellow Tux - How to Be Successful by Standing Out,” and the host of the Business Done Differently Podcast.Jesse believes to be successful you need to Stand Out and Be Different. He is passionate about creating attention, loving your customers more than your product, and loving your employees more than your customers.Get in touch with Jesse through his LinkedIn.If you liked this episode, please don't forget to tune in, subscribe, and share this podcast.
Today we explore the story of an organization and its founders and how they have created a dynamic culture. In this episode we'll explore the intentionality behind the minor league baseball team the Savannah Bananas. Trust us on this one: you don't want to miss this!· ESPN article on the Bananas: https://africa.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/31589713/the-most-fun-at-ballpark-mlb-learn-savannah-bananas· The Savanah Bananas story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulCsMyh7sO4· The Savannah Bananas website: www.thesavannahbananas.com· Find Your Yellow Tux (by Jesse Cole): https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Yellow-Tux-Successful/dp/161961846X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=find+your+yellow+tux&qid=1624281616&sr=8-2. . .If you haven't signed up for my FREE weekly newsletter called 5 Things in 5 Minutes here's the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletter The whole thing takes you just 5 minutes to read – that's it.. . .**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions. You've gotta check out his great work – both videos and podcasts: www.onalimbproductions.com
Today's guest is Jesse Cole – the owner of the Savannah Bananas minor league baseball team, author of Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out, Fans First: Change The Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience, and Banana Ball: The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bananas, husband and dad. John and Jesse discuss how Jesse turned around a struggling team through creativity and putting fans first into one of the most unique and successful franchises in sports entertainment. Under Jesse's leadership, the Savannah Bananas have gained wide recognition and are featured on various platforms, including MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, Access Hollywood, HBO Real Sports, CNN, and ESPN. You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who's a regular on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube who hasn't seen the wildly entertaining smooth dancing moves of the Savannah Bananas. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Jesse's intro [02:00] - Creation of the Savannah Bananas [03:27] - Jesse's decision to buy a minor-league baseball team [06:00] - How Jesse drew a crowd to the game [08:18] - Learning from setbacks [10:05] - Retention rate and company culture [12:37] - Surrounding himself with energy-giving activities [13:54] - How Jesse nurtures his significant relationships [17:07] - How Jesse defines success [17:52] - Top daily habit [19:07] - Jesse's process for writing books [22:27] - Jesse's decision to foster & adopt kids [24:48] - Jesse inspires John to remove limitations and imagine greater possibilities [26:29] - Connect with Jesse [27:32] - Book recommendation NOTABLE QUOTES: “Failing is how you learn. It's how you get to the next level. You can't get better by doing it right; you got to do it by doing it wrong, though.” “People are never going to enjoy your success until they understand your setbacks.” “We learn faster than anybody else because we try more, we experiment more, and we test more than any other sports team will do because we're not afraid of what most people call failure.” “So many people are afraid of sharing their story because they think it's about them. You sharing your story, it's not necessarily about you; that story can inspire others.” “I surround my days with things that give me unbelievable energy. I'm my best when I'm full of energy. My goal is to be the highest level of energy when I pick up my kids from school.” BOOK MENTIONED: The Carpenter: A Story About the Greatest Success Strategies of All by Jon Gordon (https://a.co/d/8onvsrg) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://thesavannahbananas.com https://findyouryellowtux.com https://www.instagram.com/yellowtuxjesse/ https://www.instagram.com/thesavbananas/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yellowtuxjesse/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/savannah-bananas/ https://www.facebook.com/jesse.cole.129 https://www.facebook.com/YellowTuxJesse/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSavBananas https://twitter.com/YellowTuxJesse https://twitter.com/TheSavBananas https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasNOOUN7FbQXBUsfZD4Y_Q https://www.youtube.com/@TheSavannahBananas Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out (https://a.co/d/dvsezov) Fans First: Change the Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience (https://a.co/d/98x11fY) Banana Ball: The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bananas (https://a.co/d/68LO9w5) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/
Making Elephants Fly | Conversations with High Octane Leaders, Dreamers, & Creatives
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team. Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the Savannah Bananas. With one mission to Make Baseball Fun, the Bananas have quickly become known as the Greatest Show in Sports. The team has sold out every game since their first season and have a waitlist for tickets of over 900,000. The Bananas have more than 5 million social media followers and been featured on Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, HBO Real Sports, Access Hollywood and in Bananaland, a five-part documentary original series on ESPN+ Jesse is the proud inventor of Banana Ball, the fastest and most entertaining game of baseball that features a two-hour time limit, no walks, no bunting, no stepping out of the box, no mound visits, and fans can catch a foul ball for an out. He is the not-so-proud promoter of the Grandma Beauty Pageant, the Human Horse Race, the Living Pinata, and Flatulence Fun Night. A best-selling author of Fans First and Find Your Yellow Tux, international speaker, Jesse continues to create fans all over the world. He's a raving fan of his wife, Emily, his kids, and peerless promoters like Walt Disney and PT Barnum Join Jesse and Terry as they talk about putting fans first, creating exceptional experiences, and going bananas with your business. They dive into the concept of firing bullets and cannonballs, the power of vision, and the importance of having fun in your organization. Discover how the Savannah Bananas have revolutionized the fan experience and why they believe that now is the time to bring hope back into people's lives. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation with Jesse Cole on Making Elephants Fly. Find out more at http://terryweaver.com and join Terry at the Thing at http://thething.live and use the code PODCAST for a discount.
Jesse Cole lives life by being different. He is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, which owns and operates the baseball team the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballpark and have been featured on MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, HBO and ESPN. Jesse is an in-demand speaker and bestselling author of two books, Find Your Yellow Tux and his newest Fans First. Jesse joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how he and his wife built the Savannah Bananas from a bankrupt organization to a leading entertainment brand, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How The Savannah Bananas is Changing Baseball through Fan Focus, Creativity, and CX Shep Hyken interviews Jesse Cole, founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. He talks about how he redefined baseball and customer and employee experience by creating a culture that puts them first. Top Takeaways: The Savannah Bananas sells out every game, with a waitlist of 550,000 for tickets. There are 3,000 people joining the waitlist every day. They have 4,000,000 more followers on social media than any Major League Baseball team. The best inspiration happens from what people are doing wrong. Ask what the biggest friction points in your customers' experiences are. Then, do the opposite. The Savannah Bananas took the biggest friction points in a baseball game and changed the rules. For example, a typical baseball game can run for over 3 hours. In Banana Ball, each game lasts no more than 2 hours. Learn from outside your industry and bring that into your organization. Look at the companies you love and why you love them. Identify what you love about those companies that you can start doing with your team. If everyone in your business makes the customers the stars and gives them the red carpet treatment, you make those customers feel like a million bucks. It changes everything for the customer, and your employees will have more purpose and pride in their work. Ideas are the future. Work your idea muscle like you work out your regular muscles. Write down a few ideas every day, get together with your team, and share them. You'll get more energy, inspiration, and purpose out of ideas. Jesse Cole's latest book, Bannana Ball: The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bannanas, just came out May 18, 2005. Get it at Amazon. Plus, Jesse shares some incredible fan-first moments from their tour. Tune in! Quote: "Imagine what the best possible customer experience is and do that. Don't settle for the way things have been done before." About: Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the Savannah Bananas. He is the author of Fans First: Change The Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience, Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out, and Banana Ball: The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bananas. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jesse is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, who owns and operates the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballpark and have been featured on MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, Access Hollywood, HBO Real Sports, CNN, and ESPN. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since the first season and have a wait list for tickets that's over 60,000. Cole is an in-demand speaker and author of "Find Your Yellow Tux - How to Be Successful by Standing Out," and "Fans First, Change the Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience." Cole believes to be successful you need to Stand Out and Be Different. He releases blogs and videos regularly on LinkedIn. He is passionate about creating attention, loving your customers more than your product and loving your employees more than your customers. Cole's mantra is "Whatever's normal, do the exact opposite."
The Business of Meetings – Episode 152 – The Amazing Story of the Savannah Bananas with Jesse Cole We are excited to have the legendary Jesse Cole joining us today! In today's episode, Jesse shares the incredible story behind how he and his wife, Emily, started the famous Savannah Bananas, the year-round baseball team! He also gets into where they are today, their vision, and how he leverages the Savannah Bananas for his projects! You will absolutely love listening to today's super-motivating conversation with Jesse Cole! Bio Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the Savannah Bananas. He's fanatic about fandom and launched the Savannah Bananas with one mission: to spark a fan-focused movement. Whether at the ballpark, on social media, onstage delivering keynotes, in features for ESPN and Entrepreneur, or in his first book, Find Your Yellow Tux, Jesse continues to create fans all over the world. The Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have a waitlist for tickets in the thousands. They have entertained millions of fans in Savannah and at ballparks all over their country on their Banana Ball Tour. Jesse is the proud inventor of Banana Ball and Dolce & Banana underwear and a not-so-proud promoter of the Human Horse Race and Flatulence Fun Night. He's a raving fan of his wife, Emily, his kids, and peerless promoters like Walt Disney, PT Barnum, and Bill Veeck. Jesse owns seven yellow tuxedos. Jesse's story Jesse was raised by his dad, who spent hours playing baseball with him and taught him the value of putting in the effort to create something special! Jesse played baseball throughout his life. After getting into the baseball industry about fifteen years ago, he tore his shoulder, and his baseball career ended. So, he started working in the front office and began his journey to where he is today. Savannah Bananas Before starting the Savannah Bananas, Jesse spent ten years with the team in Gastonia, North Carolina. He became their GM when he was twenty-three and had to figure out how to make people excited about going to a baseball game. It was much harder than he anticipated, so he tried doing some crazy things! Then, seven years ago, Jesse and his wife moved to Savannah, Georgia, and had the opportunity to take on an old and historic stadium. Jesse was not successful in selling the way everyone else did because no one took him seriously. So he tried something new. A vision Everything we accomplish in life starts with a vision. Especially in business! Going into Savannah, Jesse and his wife truly believed they could change baseball games, make them fun, and create something people had never seen before! It was tough at first, but they knew their idea would work. Fans first Many companies focus solely on chasing customers. However, early on, Jesse and his wife became obsessed with creating fans and decided to focus on putting their fans first. So they named their company Fans First Entertainment. All-inclusive tickets They decided to make every ticket all-inclusive so that if the game was terrible, the fans would still get some value for their money because everything, including the food, was included. Spicing things up They decided to spice things up and go all-in on creating an entertaining experience. They hired a dancing coach and choreographed dances for the players. They introduced a banana baby that they lifted, celebrated, and sang to at the start of the match. They even handed out roses to little girls in the middle of the game! No more marketing After that, they no longer had to do any marketing. They just shared what they were doing, and people told others about it! ESPN ESPN became aware of what they were doing. So they wrote an article about the Savannah Bananas, which did very well. Then their sports center did a feature on them which also did very well. Then, Jesse and his wife approached ESPN with an idea they had for a show, and they agreed. The show was highly-rated (and still does well today) and led to even bigger things! Making baseball more fun Leaning in on making baseball more fun, offering non-stop entertainment, and storytelling, creating memorable moments for fans, and building an idea culture helped them get to where they are today! No more normal Doing normal things gets normal results. So they work from the premise of doing the exact opposite of whatever would be deemed normal. What if Asking what if, and trying out new things, motivates them to keep finding new and exciting ways to entertain their fans. Secondary ticket sellers Jesse always refused to sell tickets to secondary marketing groups. One group even offered to pay twice the ticket value and buy more than a million dollars worth of tickets. But Jesse refused because that would inflate ticket prices, and hurting their fans goes against everything they stand for. Living the dream Jesse's dream for the future is to continue chasing the energy they created, making people happy, and dancing in front of fans all over the world! Surrounding yourself with good people When you share your vision, what you stand for, and what you hope to accomplish, you will attract the best people to work for you! Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website Connect with Jesse Cole Fans First Entertainment: Bananas For Business The Savannah Bananas Jesse's Books Fans First Find Your Yellow Tuxedo
Context & Clarity Podcast with Jeff Echols and Katharine MacPhail
How can you stand out as an architect?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage for an encore presentation of a "best of" conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Jesse Cole - Standing Out. Jesse Cole is the Owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team and Author of “Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out”.In the original conversation, Jesse talked with us about doing the opposite of what's expected, delivering an unforgettable client experience, and standing out in an authentic way. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.
On this special episode of Franchise Secrets, Erik was joined by Jesse Cole, owner of @The Savannah Bananas . Jesse shares how he and his wife self-funded The Savannah Bananas and began with over 1 million dollars in debt, to creating one of the most coveted teams in all of baseball. Jesse has been hailed as one of the greatest marketers, but he shares how he doesn't view himself as a marketer. This podcast gives an inside look at one of the most out of the box creative thinkers in business and the takeaways are applicable to business owners far and wide--both in and out of franchising. Be sure to pick up Jesse's books here: Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Yellow-Tux-Successful/dp/161961846X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=R3OT5VKH7V19&keywords=Jesse+cole&qid=1669830731&sprefix=jesse+cole%2Caps%2C432&sr=8-2 Fans First: Change The Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience https://www.amazon.com/Fans-First-Change-Unforgettable-Experience/dp/154452921X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=R3OT5VKH7V19&keywords=Jesse+cole&qid=1669830731&sprefix=jesse+cole%2Caps%2C432&sr=8-1 Learn more about the Savannah Bananas here: https://thesavannahbananas.com Enjoy today's episode of the Franchise Secrets podcast! Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast on your favorite platforms? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQS... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Learn more about my franchisee mastermind here: www.franchisetribe.com ⬅ Learn more about my franchisor mastermind here: www.franchisortribe.com ⬅ Learn more about my passive investing mastermind here: www.tribeofinvestors.com ⬅ Want to buy a franchise? Connect with me here: https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅ Want to franchise your business? Connect with me here: https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅ Don't forget to subscribe to the Franchise Secrets Youtube channel so you don't miss out on any content! http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL_D.... Add Erik as a friend on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/ Follow Erik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/ Connect with Erik on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/ Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist, and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee franchise business ownership. From entrepreneur to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades, which has provided him unique insight into complex aspects of the industry. If you're a franchisee, a franchisor, or one aspiring to be, subscribe to the Franchise Secrets channel and visit www.FranchiseSecrets.com for even more tactical and practical tools to help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert
This week we are throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes featuring Jesse Cole. Jesse is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have a waitlist for tickets in the thousands. The team has built a social media following in the millions including becoming known as TikTok's favorite team with over 2 million followers. Jesse has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, MSNBC, ESPN, HBO Real Sports and once at his son's show and tell. He is the author of two best selling books, Find Your Yellow Tux and Fans First. He's been featured on over 1000 podcasts and delivers keynote speeches all over the world sharing the Fans First experience. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
Jesse is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, which owns and operates the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballpark and featured on MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, Access Hollywood, HBO Real Sports, CNN, and ESPN. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since the first season and have a wait list for tickets that's over 90,000. Cole is an in-demand speaker and author of “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” and “Fans First, Change the Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience.” Listen to this rousing, educational and entertaining Work Positive podcast episode with famous and funny Jesse Cole. Here is what to expect on this week's show: ● If you want to attract people to your organization, become a fan of what you do. ● Hear the importance of listening carefully and responding creatively. ● Why you should invest in your people first ● Sometimes, change is hard, so you should stop doing what your customers hate. ● How can your company benefit by removing all HR policies? Cole believes to be successful; you need to Stand Out and Be Different. He releases blogs and videos regularly on LinkedIn. He is passionate about creating attention, loving your customers more than your product, and loving your employees more than your customers. Cole's mantra is “Whatever's normal, do the exact opposite.” Connect with Guest first name: Jesse Cole Website: https://thesavannahbananas.com/ Links Mentioned: Books Mentioned: https://shop.thesavannahbananas.com/products/fans-first-book-by-jesse-cole Guest Contact Info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSavBananas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSavBananas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesavbananas/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVMOQmAEqtzfBGV-_X6_zMw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yellowtuxjesse/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jesse Cole lives life by being different. He is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, which owns and operates the baseball team the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballpark and have been featured on MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, HBO and ESPN. Jesse is an in-demand speaker and bestselling author of two books, Find Your Yellow Tux and his newest Fans First. Jesse joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how he and his wife built the Savannah Bananas from a bankrupt organization to a leading entertainment brand, and much more. Show Notes
We are talking with the owner of the Savannah Bananas, Jesse Cole! If you haven't seen or heard about the Savannah Bananas, you are in for a treat. Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since their first season and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets. And if that wasn't enough, the Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. On top of all that Jesse released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018 with a World Book Tour…at Epcot.
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug has a conversation with Jesse Cole, the founder of Fans First Entertainment and The Savannah Bananas, about his new book, Fans First.About Jesse Cole: Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine.The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America.The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since their first season and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets.Jesse released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018 with a World Book Tour…at Epcot.Cole has been featured on over 500 podcasts and is an in-demand keynote speaker all over the country sharing the Fans First Experience on how to stand out, be different and create raving fans of both customers and employees.Cole is the Host of the Business Done Differently Podcast and has interviewed over 100 of some of the world's leading entrepreneurs, authors and speakers.Fun Fact: Cole owns seven yellow tuxedos and proposed to his wife Emily in the yellow tux in front of a sold out crowd. She said Yes! The two later married at their stadium. In 2018, they welcomed their first baby banana, Maverick.5 Key Takeaways:1. Jesse catches up listeners on what has happened in his life in the past year and a half. 2. He shares what his main inspiration is for trying out new ideas.3. Jesse talks about his new book, Fans First. 4. He gives advice to listeners about how to grow their confidence and be their biggest fans.5. He shares what the most rewarding part of owning The Bananas is for him. Quotes From the Episode:“How can you experiment with ideas faster?”“If you want to create fans of other people, you better be your biggest fan of what you do.”“How you do anything is how you do everything.”Resources Mentioned:Fans First by Jesse ColeBananaland on ESPNCameron HughesConnect with Jesse:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube
On this special episode, we are joined by Jesse Cole, Owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team, author, and speaker. Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine. The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since their first season and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets. Jesse released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018 with a World Book Tour…at Epcot. Cole has been featured on over 500 podcasts and is an in-demand keynote speaker all over the country sharing the Fans First Experience on how to stand out, be different and create raving fans of both customers and employees. Topics of discussion: 1. ALWAYS BE caring, different, enthusiastic, fun, growing and hungry 2. C.A.R.E. - Communication, Accountability, Recognition, Empowerment 3. The 3 Ms - Moments, Matter and Meaning 4. Focus on being the O.N.L.Y. and most Fan (in our world couple or client) First company. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/weddingbusinessgrowth/message
On this special episode, we are joined by Jesse Cole, Owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team, author, and speaker. Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine. The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since their first season and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets. Jesse released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018 with a World Book Tour…at Epcot. Cole has been featured on over 500 podcasts and is an in-demand keynote speaker all over the country sharing the Fans First Experience on how to stand out, be different and create raving fans of both customers and employees. Topics of discussion: 1. ALWAYS BE caring, different, enthusiastic, fun, growing and hungry 2. C.A.R.E. - Communication, Accountability, Recognition, Empowerment 3. The 3 Ms - Moments, Matter and Meaning 4. Focus on being the O.N.L.Y. and most Fan (in our world couple or client) First company. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/weddingbusinessgrowth/message
Meet Jesse Cole, the Walt Disney of baseball. In 2016, Cole and his family purchased a historically fledgling baseball team in Savannah and turned them into the world-renowned, Savannah Bananas where they've revolutionized a traditional sport. How? By putting fans first. Instead of being obsessed with the game, he became obsessed with the experience. Particularly the fan experience. Eventually, Cole's innovative marketing strategies and commitment to fan experience paid off in a big way. The Savannah Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and Business of the Year. Today, Cole is an in-demand keynote speaker, serial yellow tux wearer and author of Find Your Yellow Tux and Fans First. In this episode, you'll hear Erin and Jesse discuss how you can use a Fans First strategy to create your own success. Find Your Yellow Tux Fans First If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole) Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?”quiz Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)" Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice Work with Us Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments “Every single day, I get fascinated and obsessed with new ideas and new things we can create for our fans.” “How you view things is how you do things.” “Corporate and public companies are always focused on the next quarter. I'm focused on the next quarter century.” “You have to be able to throw away some short-term profits to create long-term fans.” “It starts with you being the number one fan of what you're doing.” “How can you really create fans if you aren't the biggest fan of what you do?” “Follow your energy, not your passion.”
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In the grand finale of our Inner Circle Retreat Sneak Peek, Jesse Cole hosts a Q&A all about standing out, creating attention, and cultivating an amazing customer experience. Jesse is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, owner of the Savannah Bananas and author of Find Your Yellow Tux. He has welcomed more than 1 million fans to his ballpark and been featured on MSNBC, CNN and ESPN.
Fans First: Change The Game, Break The Rules & Create An Unforgettable Experience by Jesse Cole About the Book: The Savannah Bananas should not exist. You can't name any of their players. They play in a 1920s-era ballpark with no ads or billboards. They play in kilts, stilts, and stilettos. They even have an all-grandma dance team: the Banana Nanas. Everything the Bananas do is unconventional. It shouldn't work. And yet they sell out every game, have a waitlist in the thousands, ship merchandise around the globe, and entertain millions of followers on social media. ESPN calls the Bananas “the greatest show in baseball.” How is this even possible? Two words: Fans First. Packed with behind-the-peel stories, hard-earned lessons, and a few other surprises, Fans First teaches you how to stand out in your marketplace, drive explosive growth, and inspire fanatical loyalty. If this all sounds bananas, that's the point. Normal leaders read normal books and get normal results. But if you're ready to change the game, break the rules, and create your own unforgettable team, then it's time to go Fans First. About the Author: Jesse Cole is a fanatic about fandom. In 2016, he founded Fans First Entertainment and launched the Savannah Bananas baseball team with one mission: to spark a fan-focused movement. Whether at the ballpark, on social media, onstage delivering keynotes, in features for ESPN and Entrepreneur, or in his first book, Find Your Yellow Tux, Jesse continues to create fans all over the world. Jesse is the proud inventor of Banana Ball and Dolce & Banana underwear and not-so-proud promoter of the Human Horse Race and Flatulence Fun Night. He's a raving fan of his wife Emily, his kids, and peerless promoters like Walt Disney, PT Barnum, and Bill Veeck. Jesse owns seven yellow tuxedos. And, interesting facts – as a baseball player he pitched no-hitters, he hit three home runs, and he even got to pitch at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Click here for this episode's website page with the links mentioned during the interview... https://www.salesartillery.com/marketing-book-podcast/fans-first-jesse-cole
"I believe everyone has something that makes them stand out, and if you amplify it by 10, it's game over. I was able to find that both personally and professionally." - Jesse Cole How did Jesse become the man in the yellow tuxedo and top hat? Who are the Savannah Bananas? How did Jesse go from player to general manager of a minor league baseball team, all before the age of 30? How do Jesse and his team create unforgettable moments in every game? What did it take to convince the baseball players to join in viral TikTok dances? How did the keen observation of fan behavior lead to the creation of an entirely new sport: Banana Ball? How can an attorney or law firm owner apply this larger-than-life, mold-breaking thought pattern to their practice? How did the decision to cut hundreds of thousands of dollars of sponsorship benefit the Savannah Bananas? Whatever is Normal — Do the Opposite A perennial search for “the moments you won't believe” fuel the man in the yellow tuxedo: Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas. Heralded as "the greatest show in baseball" by ESPN, Jesse draws inspiration from the greats of entertainment and innovation. By all accounts, the Savannah Bananas shouldn't exist. Banana pep band. Dancing players in kilts. One all-inclusive ticket. No nameable players. Dad-bod cheerleading squad. Yet they are the best in the league with millions of dollars in merchandise sold globally. A true circus, enjoyed by over 100,000 fans annually in a consistently sold-out 1920s stadium. This success did not happen with the first pitch of a banana from the mound on opening day. Fifteen years of experiments, feedback, and failure got the Savannah Bananas to where they are today. "You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with. The five people I spend the most time with are Walt Disney, PT Barnum, Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, and big-thinking innovators. I know that sounds crazy, but I read books. I wake up almost every morning and read a book by one of them just to get my mind thinking bigger and thinking differently." - Jesse Cole Author of the wildly successful "Find Your Yellow Tux," Jesse is out with a new book. "Fans First" is a crash course in standing out, explosive growth, and creating fanatic fans. On today's episode, Jesse chronicles the journey from barely making payroll to sold-out stadiums, putting the fan at the center of every decision, and cultivating a culture of experimentation. Create Joy Everyone — even attorneys — should entertain. Provide enjoyment. Iterate. Connect with clients in a real way. Be memorable and fun — a human that clients want to have a conversation with. When was the last time a client raved or was excited by how professional an interaction was? Professionalism, while necessary, lacks excitement. The solution: map out moments of interaction along the client's journey. Find little tweaks that are authentic to your practice. Change your hold music. Make a memorable voicemail. Craft emails that have accessible language. These little changes can provide unexpected enjoyment with a lasting impact. Key Takeaways: Break with tradition. Find what has the most impact in setting your firm apart. Be willing to be bad at some things so that you can be amazing at others. Be your biggest fan. Identify what energizes you about your practice. Stay in your lane and spend time doing that thing. Passion is contagious. Keep moving forward. You can't make everyone happy. When you know your marketing will draw criticism, double down on your ideal audience. Links and Resources The Game Changing Attorney Podcast Michael Mogill Facebook Michael Mogill Twitter Michael Mogill Instagram Michael Mogill LinkedIn Crisp Website Crisp Facebook Crisp Twitter Crisp Instagram Crisp LinkedIn Jesse Cole Twitter Jesse Cole Instagram Jesse Cole TikTok Jesse Cole Website Fans First Author Michael Mogill, Crisp, and Jesse Cole
To find out more about Jesse Cole, check out his website: https://findyouryellowtux.com As Realtors, we can often struggle because so many people are Realtors. There are a thousand of us just here in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where I live. I have to often tell people that I'm coaching and training, "Okay, well you have to do business differently. If there's a thousand other Realtors here, how are you going to do it differently?" I first heard about Jesse Cole and the Savannah Bananas a few months ago. I was talking about how to do real estate differently, and someone said, “If you want to do business differently, you should check out what Jesse Cole is doing with the Savannah bananas.” So I did, and he honored me by coming on the show. Who Is Jesse Cole?Jesse is an amazing business owner who owns the Savannah Bananas in Savannah, Georgia. Jesse is also a speaker and author of the book, Find Your Yellow Tux and the host of the Business Done Differently podcast. Jesse was featured on ESPN highlighting what the Savannah Bananas do. Find out all of this and more:Why it's important to stand out How Jesse turned around a boring, basically bankrupt baseball business by making it more exciting What the hardest part has been in creating success with the Savannah Bananas With so many things going on, how Jesse finds margin in his life How to stay motivated to keep trying new things What is next for Jesse Cole Show notes and blog posts are brought to you by HarshmanServices.com and RealtorEmails.com Make Jennifer Harshman your secret weapon and grow your business with excellence and ease. John Schuchman is a licensed REALTOR® in Lancaster, PA with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty and a part of the Andrew Welk Group. The opinions shared on this show represent the opinions & values of John Schuchman and do not necessarily represent the opinions & values of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty. The opinions & ideas shared in this podcast do not guarantee or promise any results of success to the listener.
A few years back, I had the honor of sitting down with Jesse Cole also known as the Yellow Tux guy, owner of the Savannah Georgia Baseball Team known as The Savannah Bananas, author of the book "Find Your Yellow Tux" and host of the Business Done Differently podcast. We talked about the best way to skyrocket your business' success, ways to make your story worth sharing, many different ways to enhance your client experience, and how to maintain relevancy to create ranting raving fans who keep coming back for more! Jesse has explosive positivity and excitement and is also humble and grateful. This was an incredibly valuable and impactful conversation for me - I hope you enjoy it just as much as I did. One of my favorite quotes from Jesse in our conversation is “Be patient in what you want for yourself, but be impatient in how much you give to others.” Listen in on my conversation with Jesse Cole!
Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and is the owner of the Savannah Bananas. Jesse really enjoys talking about leadership, culture, and what it takes to build something special. And what he's built with the Savannah Bananas is just that. It's very unique, and what he's building is fascinating. His teams have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballparks, and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN, and Entrepreneur Magazine. ESPN did a feature on what Jesse is creating in Savannah. The Bananas have been awarded with Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year, and won the CPL Championship in their first year. While they emphasize fun and entertainment at their baseball games, they also win. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since their first season, and have a waiting list in the thousands of tickets. In addition to that, Jesse discusses the wait list they have for players who want to come play for them, and for employees at a time when people are leaving companies in droves, Jesse points out that they are willing and able and wanting to come work for his organization. He released his first book, Find Your Yellow Tux: How to be Successful by Standing Out, in January of 2018 with a world book tour at Epcot. Jesse has been featured on over 500 podcasts and is an in-demand keynote speaker all over the country, sharing his fans-first experience on how to stand out, be different, and create raving fans, both customers and employees. Jesse had a number of amazing insights during our conversation. Some of them include: “Swing hard in case you hit it” (8:45). “Every day I see things from my kids that blows me away” (10:15). “I make sure I do things all day that give me energy” (11:50). “No matter what, we are hungry for entertainment. We're hungry for fun.” (14:30). “The best creators are often just creating something for themselves” (15:00). “I am hungry to use this platform too entertain millions with something they've never seen before” (15:30). “Success is happiness and freedom and fulfillment. The ability to do what you want, when you want, to give you purpose (16:20). “I'm mostly just doing something I love, and it gives me energy” (16:30) “Every decision we make, we ask ourselves is it fans first?” (18:05). “How do we create things people have never seen before on a baseball field” (18:30). “We're not focused on winning, we're focused on having fun. And what happens when you focus on having fun? The wins take care of themselves” (21:20). “I've really pushed the envelope on hiring my weaknesses and growing that way” (28:15). “Our hiring process is over 3 months long” (30:00). “Our mission is fans first, entertain always” (31:00). “We call every person that buys merchandise from us and thank them. We call every person that buys a ticket from us and thank them” (34:10). “Every single morning I do 10 ideas” (37:00). “My biggest fear is irrelevance” (37:15). “My idea book is always on me” (38:30). “We don't believe people want to be managed. They want to be led” (45:00). “Everyone plays a role in our show” (46:15). “We've done lots of things that didn't work, but it's led us to all the things that do work” (51:00). “I'm not focused on the next quarter, I'm focused on the next quarter century” (51:15). “You do what gives you energy, and my energy list is sharing, creating, and growing” (53:40). “If you want to be lifted up, lift others up” (55:00). Additionally, make sure to search “Yellow Tux” anywhere to learn more about Jesse and the Bananas! Thank you so much to Jesse for coming on the podcast! I wrote a book called “Shift Your Mind” that was released in October of 2020, and you can order it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Additionally, I have launched a company called Strong Skills, and I encourage you to check out our new website https://www.strongskills.co/. If you liked this episode and/or any others, please follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @Intentional_Performers. Thanks for listening.
On this episode, Linda and Dana talk to the owner of the Savanna Bannanas baseball team and author of The Yellow Tux, Jesse Cole. Jesse shares how he took a struggling baseball team and turned it into a franchise with a massive wait list for tickets. Jesse shares how he grew a huge fan base by creating an extremely memorable experience at the games, and by always asking "Is it fans first?" about any business strategy. He explains how customers come and go, but fans never lead, and how to convert someone who may just be a customer into a fan. Check out his book Find Your Yellow Tux here: https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Yellow-Tux-Successful/dp/161961846X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MIR23T9NLO72&keywords=the+yellow+tux&qid=1647303294&sprefix=the+yellow+tux%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1 And check out the Episode Guide here: https://courses.lindamckissack.com/elar-episode-guide
Context & Clarity Podcast with Jeff Echols and Katharine MacPhail
How can you stand out as an architect? In this podcast episode, Ithica, New York, Architect, a translator, a spec writer, and a QA/QC hawk, Christian Nielsen-Palacios and Hopedale, Massachusetts-based Architect, podcast host, and educator, Chris Novelli join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLED5hT2c0oNJSkvckPLVWTp28x756MUwA (Context & Clarity LIVE), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC5QhvFrYMM (Jesse Cole - Standing Out). Jesse Cole is the Owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team and Author of “Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out”. In the original conversation, Jesse talked with us about doing the opposite of what's expected, delivering an unforgettable client experience, and standing out in an authentic way. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at https://gablmedia.com/ (Gābl Media).
Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine. The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since their first season and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets. Jesse released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” Join this episode as he and Brandon go bananas about how to stand out and separate yourself from everyone in your field.
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MORE INFO - thesavannahbananas.com, bananasforbusiness.comSUBSCRIBE - youtube.com/NJCollegeBaseballNationOur most exciting interview yet with Jesse Cole, the mastermind behind the Savanah Bananas and Fans First Entertainment, and the Yellow Tux Guy whose summer college baseball team is making news all over the world. Or should I say the PT Barnum of baseball because the Bananas don't just play games in the Coastal Plains League - they put on SHOWS, they put on performances every night. Once a promising college baseball player himself, Cole has become a master performer by "being comfortable being uncomfortable" and pushes you to do the same to become the best version of yourself. Inspiring others by understanding his 'why,' Jesse teaches us through example the importance of living without fear of failure. We get some great stories and some great "mirror moments" on the way.If you watch this interview, you'll never look at things the same way again!
To find out more about Jesse Cole, check out his website: https://findyouryellowtux.com As Realtors, we can often struggle because so many people are Realtors. There are a thousand of us just here in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where I live. I have to often tell people that I'm coaching and training, "Okay, well you have to do business differently. If there's a thousand other Realtors here, how are you going to do it differently?" I first heard about Jesse Cole and the Savannah Bananas a few months ago. I was talking about how to do real estate differently, and someone said, “If you want to do business differently, you should check out what Jesse Cole is doing with the Savannah bananas.” So I did, and he honored me by coming on the show. Who Is Jesse Cole?Jesse is an amazing business owner who owns the Savannah Bananas in Savannah, Georgia. Jesse is also a speaker and author of the book, Find Your Yellow Tux and the host of the Business Done Differently podcast. Jesse was featured on ESPN highlighting what the Savannah Bananas do. Find out all of this and more:Why it's important to stand out How Jesse turned around a boring, basically bankrupt baseball business by making it more exciting What the hardest part has been in creating success with the Savannah Bananas With so many things going on, how Jesse finds margin in his life How to stay motivated to keep trying new things What is next for Jesse Cole John Schuchman is a licensed REALTOR® in Lancaster, PA with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty and a part of the Andrew Welk Group. The opinions shared on this show represent the opinions & values of John Schuchman and do not necessarily represent the opinions & values of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty. The opinions & ideas shared in this podcast do not guarantee or promise any results of success to the listener.
Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and famously known as the owner of The Savannah Bananas baseball team. He is a well sought-after business adviser and author of "Find Your Yellow Tux - How to Be Successful by Standing Out.”He started out by marketing his baseball team the traditional ways to sell tickets. Within a year, he was broke and his business was in trouble. Through this experience, he started to approach his business marketing in an out of the box way. He came up with something different and unique to make his business successful, and that is - Fans First, Entertain Always. Be Different. Be Remarkable. His great business practice is to have fun and do what you can to stand out in the world. “Stop standing still. Start standing out.”“Be patient on what you want for yourself. But be impatient how much you give to others - you do that, everything else takes care of itself.” Jesse had shared his experiences and tips on how he was able to build his baseball business back up again, and be loved by the fans. Takeaway points: - Create unforgettable and special experiences for your fans.- Challenge the things that have been done.- Do and Learn. - Do it differently.- Be organic and make this happen fast. - Trust: How you make people feel, build their trust.- Invest in your customer's experience and turn them into loyal fans. Let your fans do the marketing for you.- Talk about Gratitude: Be thankful. - He mentioned about the book Fanocracy by David Meerman Scott. The author talks about the science around how close you are to the performer creates a lasting impression and achieves fandom.- Jesse shares how he was inspired by Walt Disney's vision to always improve and "plus" experiences for your customers.- Jessie's biggest AHA Moment was during their One City world tour in Alabama. They sold 7K tickets in 24 hours. Fans didn't leave after the game had finished, instead they stayed to take player's autographs, players hanging out with the fans, and the fans sang Stand By Me. From then on, at the end of every game, we sing Stand By Me with the fans.- Use powerful concise words with your products.Jesse was also kind enough to share the 5 E's to have loyal fans:Eliminate FrictionEntertain AlwaysExperiment ConstantlyEngaged DeeplyEmpower ActionBooks mentioned in the show (will add links):Find Your Yellow Tux by Jesse ColeFanocracy - Turning Fans Into Customers and Customers Into Fans - by David Meerman Scott and Reiko Scott.
Today we explore the story of an organization and its founders and how they have created a dynamic culture. In this episode we'll explore the intentionality behind the minor league baseball team the Savannah Bananas. Trust us on this one: you don't want to miss this!· ESPN article on the Bananas: https://africa.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/31589713/the-most-fun-at-ballpark-mlb-learn-savannah-bananas· The Savannah Bananas story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulCsMyh7sO4· The Savannah Bananas website: www.thesavannahbananas.com· Find Your Yellow Tux (by Jesse Cole): https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Yellow-Tux-Successful/dp/161961846X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=find+your+yellow+tux&qid=1624281616&sr=8-2. . .If you haven't signed up for my FREE weekly newsletter called 5 Things in 5 Minutes here's the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletter The whole thing takes you just 5 minutes to read – that's it.. . .**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions. You've gotta check out his great work – both videos and podcasts: www.onalimbproductions.com
Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger welcome Jesse Cole Owner of Savannah Bananas, Author of Find Your Yellow Tux, Keynote Speaker, and Host of Business Done Differently Podcast Get ready to be blown away by Jesse's story! Approaching things differently with a positive mindset, all while putting fans first, is a recipe for success! Jesse and his wife Emily also own four vacation rentals of their own on Tybee Island. The Yellow Tux Guy" brings so much energy and enthusiasm to the conversation around putting fans first and how that applies to the short-term rental space. This is not a tips and tricks podcast by nature, but you'd be hard-pressed to come away from this episode without picking up knowledge that will help you be a better person and whatever you do in life. The No BS Short Term Rental Podcast brings the right people to the table at the right time giving their audience an inside view and real take on the industry like no other.
Jesse Cole is the owner of the Savannah Bananas, Fans First Entertainment and author of the book Find Your Yellow Tux. Jesse was on his way to becoming a professional baseball player when he injured his shoulder. It was this adversity that spurred him in the direction where he has made more positive impact than he ever could have made as a pro baseball player. Enjoy the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's how>> Join Overcomer's community today! Overcomer's Podcast Website Overcomer's Facebook Overcomer's YouTube Overcomer's Linkedin Journey333 Instagram About the Author: Before Travis Barnes became a best-selling author, international presenter, founder and franchisor of Journey Fitness 333 he spent a decade of his life in prison for a nonviolent drug offense. Upon returning home to his wife and daughter he worked hard to grow himself in the fitness industry so he could buy his family a home of their own. 2 months after buying their home Tropical Storm Lee caused it to be flooded to the second floor. Approximately 1 year after the flood while still rebuilding their home and during the Christmas holiday season Travis was let go from his employment as COO for a local fitness company. After he and his wife spent 6 months as traveling trainers and while still living on an unemployment check and in a FEMA trailer, they began what is now a fitness franchise . Most recently and with the rest of the industry Travis has overcome the obstacles of the pandemic by redesigning his business. Travis has used the pandemic as an opportunity to instead of returning to business as normal, he has returned to business as better than normal. Travis is an Overcomer.
Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah (GA) Bananas, a member of the Coastal Plain League, a wood-bat collegiate summer league. He has welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballparks and has been featured on MSNBC, CNN and ESPN. Cole's teams have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and have won three CPL Championships. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game for two straight seasons and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets. In 2018, Fans First Entertainment made the INC 5000 list as one of the fastest growing companies in America. Jesse released his first book "Find Your Yellow Tux- How to Be Successful by Standing Out" in January 2018. The book launched #1 in three categories on Amazon and has been sold in 18 countries. Staying true to his mantra, "Whatever's Normal, Do the Exact Opposite," Cole launched the book with a World Book Tour...at Epcot. Cole believes to be successful you need to Stand Out and Be Different. He releases daily videos and blogs on LinkedIn and FindYourYellowTux.com. He is passionate about creating attention, loving your customers more than your product and loving your employees more than your customers. In addition, Cole is the Host of the Business Done Differently Podcast. His contact information can be found here: https://findyouryellowtux.com/contact/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-rice4/support
If you want to be successful, you have to get attention. Our guest today is the guru of getting attention. Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team. The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Because of Jesse's ability to get attention, the Savannah Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets. Jesse shared his ability to get attention and turn it into success when he released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018 with a World Book Tour…at Epcot. In this episode the man in the Yellow Tux, Jesse Cole brings us life gems: Forget your passion, find things that give you energy In order to make a difference you must first get attention Challenge the status quo Don't talk about failures, talk about what's next…and when you've made it, reflect on the failures You are not for everybody. Know who you are NOT for. Find who you are and AMPLIFY IT. See more from Jesse Cole and the Savannah Bananas https://thesavannahbananas.com/staff-member/jesse-cole/ https://thesavannahbananas.com https://findyouryellowtux.com
This week we have the honor of learning from Jesse Cole, founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine. The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since their first season and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets. Jesse released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018 with a World Book Tour…at Epcot. Cole has been featured on over 500 podcasts and is an in-demand keynote speaker all over the country sharing the Fans First Experience on how to stand out, be different and create raving fans of both customers and employees. Cole is the Host of the Business Done Differently Podcast and has interviewed over 100 of some of the world's leading entrepreneurs, authors and speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
How did the Savannah Bananas, a small minor league baseball team in southern Georgia, find a way to turn a PROFIT in 2020? Every leader in the industry could learn a thing or two from Jesse Cole, one of the most creative and innovative owners in all of sports. You'll discover Jesse's story, his "Five E's" of "Fans First" Moments, his thoughts on what successful sports teams will look like in the post-pandemic future, and ideas on how any organization can innovate no matter how big or small. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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S1-E9 Jesse Cole owner and showman of the Savannah Bananas baseball team is the perfect example of an entrepreneur who "walks the talk".As a young man, he was faced with a baseball career-ending injury and was forced to reimagine his life. Finding himself faced with obstacles was and still is his fuel to follow in the steps of one of his heroes, Walt Disney, who is famous for saying, "It's kind of fun to do the impossible.' And Jesse and his Bananas are doing just that even throughout the Covid-19 year of 2020.His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN, and in Entrepreneur Magazine. The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year, and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing companies in America.The Savannah Bananas have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets.Jesse released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018 with a World Book Tour…at Epcot. Cole has been featured on over 500 podcasts and is an in-demand keynote speaker all over the country sharing the Fans First Experience on how to stand out, be different and create raving fans of both customers and employees. Cole is the host of the Business Done Differently Podcast and has interviewed over 100 of some of the world's leading entrepreneurs, authors, and speakers. I highly recommend following Jesse Cole on every social media platform. Look for his daily One Minute Boost where you will be educated and challenged to "Stop standing still. Start standing out!"https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Yellow-Tux-Successful-ebook/dp/B078JNMMJFhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yellowtuxjesse/https://thesavannahbananas.com/https://www.facebook.com/YellowTuxJesse
Logistics are important, but logistics can kill dreams. Focus on the dream and figure out the logistics as you go. One thing we have learned over the years, there is no one road map to leading an Uncommon Life. But if you stay on the sidelines, dreams will never come true. In this episode, we're talking with someone who has figured this out and is living his dreams with a “do and learn” approach that he wants to share. We're talking with Jesse Cole, who is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. He's here to talk with us about the huge impact a fans-first approach can have. Here's a taste of his story. The previous occupants of the Savanah baseball stadium where the Bananas play were lucky to have a few hundred fans in attendance. Jesse and his wife have built a brand that packs the stadium with a waiting list in the thousands. His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN, and Entrepreneur Magazine. Jesse released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018 with a World Book Tour…at Epcot. Cole has been featured on over 500 podcasts and is an in-demand keynote speaker all over the country sharing the Fans First Experience on how to stand out, be different and create raving fans of both customers and employees. Cole is the host of the Business Done Differently Podcast and has interviewed over 100 of some of the world's leading entrepreneurs, authors, and speakers. what you will learn in this episode: Why a focus on attention beats a focus on marketing How to take a “do and learn” approach to business and life Learning the length of your risk-tolerance “runway” Building on capacity as a state of mind Focusing on what, not how How to build a fan-first business model
In this episode, I talk with Jesse Cole about how to stand out and be successful. Cole asks thought-provoking questions like, "What are you known for? What makes you different?" to help you see how you can achieve your own success by standing out. Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas minor league baseball team. He is the author of, "Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out." Cole's mission can be found in his mantra, "Whatever's normal, do the exact opposite." He is passionate about helping others find success by standing out. Check out Jesse Cole's book, here: https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Yellow-Tux-Successful/dp/161961846X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=je...
Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team, a member of the Coastal Plain League, which consists of 16 teams throughout North and South Carolina featuring the top college players from around the country. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game for two straight seasons and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets.
This week we welcome Jesse Cole, the owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team and author of the best selling "Find Your Yellow Tux - How to Be Successful by Standing Out". Jesse discusses how he took a last-place team with very little attendance and transformed it into a phenomenon of sold-out games with 1000's of fans on a waitlist for tickets. He explains how he marketed himself and his team to become the premier baseball experience and how he took a "boring sport to watch" and turned it into an event where no one wanted to leave. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/driving-change-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/driving-change-podcast/support
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Jesse Cole - The Yellow Tux Guy - is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the The Savannah Bananas. His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN and ESPN. The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game for two straight seasons and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets. Jesse is an in-demand speaker and released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018. The book launched #1 in three categories on Amazon.com and has been sold in 18 countries. Staying true to his mantra, “Whatever's Normal, Do the Exact Opposite,” Cole launched the book with a World Book Tour….at Epcot. Cole's greatest mentors are Bill Veeck, PT Barnum and Walt Disney. All three share a wall in his office on custom-made posters that display the words Innovation, Showmanship, and Vision. Cole believes to be successful you need to Stand Out and Be Different. He releases daily videos, blogs and articles on LinkedIn. He is passionate about creating attention, loving your customers more than your product and loving your employees more than your customers. Cole is the Host of the Business Done Differently Podcast and has been featured on more than 100 podcasts including the Ziglar Show, StoryBrand with Donald Miller and NPR's Only a Game. Watch the full episode here: https://projectegg.co/jesse-cole About The Project EGG Show: The Project EGG Show is a video talk show that introduces you to entrepreneurs from around the world. It is broadcast from studios in Metairie, Louisiana to online platforms including YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher, and hosted by Ben Gothard. Our goal is to give you a fresh, unscripted and unedited look into the lives of real entrepreneurs from around the globe. From billionaires to New York Times best selling authors to Emmy Award winners to Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients to TEDx speakers – we present their real stories – uncensored and uncut. Subscribe To The Show: https://projectegg.co/podcast/ Get Access To: 1. Resources: https://projectegg.co/resources/ 2. Financing Solutions: https://projectegg.co/epoch/ 3. Payment Solutions: https://projectegg.co/sempr/ 4. Services: https://projectegg.co/resources#services 5. Courses: https://projectegg.co/resources#courses 6. Software: https://projectegg.co/resources#software 7. Book: https://projectegg.co/resources#books --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/projectegg/support
Using Story to Entertain Baseball FansJesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the summer league baseball team the Savannah Bananas. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game for 3 straight seasons and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets.Jesse is an in-demand speaker and released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in 2018. He's been featured on MSNBC and as a keynote speaker all over the country, promoting his motto "If it's normal, do the exact opposite."“Contagious caring creates a ripple effect. All of us need to care more. You can talk about caring til you're blue in the face. But how do you show it?” - Jess Cole on sharing your winsConnect with Jesse:The Savannah Bananas WebsiteJesse's book Find Your Yellow TuxLinkedInTwitterFacebookJesse in ForbesIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.