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Michael DiManno is the CEO and founder of Samuel Hale, 1 of 70 companies in California approved for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) -- The United Broker's Insurance Agency, Inc. (TUB), Staff Logical (labor management software). A staffing and insurance industry executive with 30 years of experience, his career has encompassed consulting, financing, funding, and leadership positions within several companies from the startup phase all the way through acquisition or sale. Thanks to his wealth of expertise, Michael was also chosen as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the Sacramento Journal's 40 under 40. In 1992, with only $15,000 of capital he co-founded DiManno/Hansen Insurance & Investment Services and in less than 6 years sold to Acordia-Wells Fargo for $6.5 million. He has also been the President of other high growth insurance companies such as Intercare Insurance, a $50 million holding company, in which he oversaw their worker's compensation TPA, managed care enterprise, VIIA, their wholesale and retail brokerage. In 2011, he co-founded, built, and sold 2018 VForce Staffing Solutions. As a serial entrepreneur, Michael has co-founded commercial developments, restaurants, a private investigation company, and an organic soap company, all while serving as a seed capital investor and board member for multiple technology startups like Flash Seats, an electronic ticketing company with patented technology in the sports and entertainment world. His consulting assignments include companies like Sherries Berries, multiple staffing companies, and insurance giant Keenan & Associates. He also spent 5 years in the Sacramento Chapter of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization (YEO.) Michael graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. He also is a CAWC, or Certified Authority on Workers Compensation, an Expert Witness for the Department of Insurance, and a top producer in the Circle of Excellence with Vensure Employer Services. We talk about: How do you balance hiring for growth and efficiency of capital? What is a PEO Service? Some suggestions for other companies out there as they plan for the potential growth of their company? What is the current dispute resolution process? Why are the Workers Comp systems broken? Connect with Michael https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedimanno/ 235.1477(Work) samuelhale.com (Company) mikedimanno.com (Personal)
The Cavaliers lost to the Warriors, which wasn't much of a surprise. It led Craig to want to discuss dynamic ticket pricing models and how it screws over season ticket holders. Also, it's the season of giving, and it feels good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 15 of the VGKbugeyeGuy Podcast I discuss The Golden Knights Salary Cap situation, Tuch and Schmidt Extensions, Line play especially the 4th line, Unleash Reaves, Flash Seats and the ticket market, Game recaps and upcoming schedule and a whole lot more. Enjoy!
Game one is in the books and somehow the Jimmy Butler saga continues to rumble along. Our new segment “As The Wolf Howls” analyzes the latest plot twists. Also, Glen Taylor in the media, new food at Target Center, home opener boo-birds, Flash Seats (sorta) gets an update, a game and more. This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Frozen Fan
The VGKbugeyeGuy Podcast Episode 13 was recorded prior to the season opener last night. Topics in this podcast include Postgame thoughts on the Kings and Sharks games Projected lineups and final roster spots as well as Flash Seats, Tom Wilson and my RANT=BUBBLE
Tom Schreier and Zach Bennett of ColdOmaha.com and Tim Faklis (Sporting News, A Wolf Among Wolves) get Chris Reichert on the phone to talk about his coverage of the D-League for Upside & Motor, which is part of the Hardwood Paroxysm Network. The guys also talk about Sam Mitchell's decision to pull his starters in the Milwaukee Bucks games and the Timberwolves lawsuit regarding the use of Flash Seats. Follow the guys on Twitter: Tom (@tschreier3), Zach (@ZacharyBD) and Tim (@timfaklis). You can check out Chris' stuff on UpsideMotor.com and follow him on Twitter (@Chris_Reichert). Also be sure to check out ColdOmaha.com for all things Minnesota sports and follow the group (@ColdOmahaMN) and like our Facebook page.
We talk about the end of the Kevin Martin era, discuss the Flash Seats class action lawsuit, suggest concerts for Timberwolves players to attend, reminisce about the Marco Jaric experiment, rank Crunch’s antics and draft our all-time starting 5.
The Tao of Sports Podcast – The Definitive Sports, Marketing, Business Industry News Podcast
Flash Seats is one of the more revolutionary products in ticketing. Sam Gearce has overseen its implementation with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and expanded Flash Seat’s reach into professional and college teams. Gearce talks about dynamic ticket pricing, ticketless entry and some of the other technologies, which Flash Seats will be innovating for the next few years. Twitter @FlashSeats
The Tao of Sports Podcast – The Definitive Sports, Marketing, Business Industry News Podcast
Nic Barlage is part of a fascinating new territory when it comes to the NBA and dynamic ticket sales. Not only do the Cavs dynamically price their seats and/or premium seating, but they also use the same model for their suites while also considering concessions to put in the variable pricing mix. Barlage discusses some of the new enhancements that the Cavs had pioneered, including Flash Seats, which has allowed them to earn the second-highest renewal rate in 2012-13 of non-NBA playoff teams at 89 percent. A companion to this podcast is a special minicast exclusively for premium subscribers, where Nic Barlage discusses how to implement a proper “pricing communication plan” to a sales staff.