Podcasts about ripken baseball

Co-Founder & Co-Chairman of the The Carlyle Group, and Owner of the Baltimore Orioles David Rubenstein and Cal Ripken Jr, Baseball Hall of Famer; Founder & Partner of Ripken Baseball discusses their ownership of the Baltimore Orioles. They both talk about their upbringing in the Baltimore area, connection to the city, and feedback from the fans. Rubenstein and Ripken Jr, spoke to Bloomberg's Paul Sweeny and Alix Steel from the Bloomberg Power Players at Bloomberg Global Headquarters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PODCAST: Cal Ripken Jr., first ballot Baseball Hall of Famer, owner of the longest consecutive games played streak in baseball history (2,632 games), 2-time American League MVP, 19-time MLB All-Star and Co-Owner of the Baltimore Orioles joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Ripken discusses his Hall of Fame career, his exceptional work creating and developing Ripken Baseball and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, his new partnership with David Blitzer and Josh Harris (Unrivaled Sports) and his upcoming docuseries with MoonBall Media where he will serve as an Executive Producer. Ripken, who played his entire 21-year career with the Baltimore Orioles, also discusses what its like to be back with the Orioles in a formal capacity as part of David M. Rubenstein's new ownership group and what he hopes to contribute in his role with the team. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio. Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, is a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of elite and professional athletes, entertainers, executives, creators, and other top talent and professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. The division consists of over 200 Financial Advisors with the Global Sports & Entertainment Director/Associate Director designation, several of whom are former professional and collegiate athletes who once embarked on a similar journey to that of today's talent, leaders, executives and creators. Visit morganstanley.com/gse to learn more. #CalRipkenJr #Orioles #MLB #Baseball #IronMan #Entrepreneur  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carrie Fox Founder and CEO, Mission Partners Chief Curator and Host, Mission Forward   Carrie Fox is the founder and CEO of Mission Partners, a women-owned strategic communications firm and Certified B Corporation that guides high-potential nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible corporations in realizing their greatest social impact. Since launching her first company in 2004, Carrie has guided hundreds of organizations around the world to lead with purpose, fueling organizations and their missions forward in new and more impactful ways. Her signature "More Than Words" approach to courageous communication has been documented in the Amazon best-selling book of the same name. Carrie's strategic communications work focuses deeply on issues of community— from social justice to sustainability, children's health, higher education, and workforce development. She served as the creative visionary behind a nationwide campaign to transform the foster care system for young people aging out of care and she was the lead communications strategist behind a $10 million prize competition aimed at advancing global technology for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Carrie is a founding signatory of the #WeTheChange declaration to build business for good, and a founding member of the Purpose Collaborative, a national network of communications thought-leaders and industry experts that work together to provide impactful problem-solving in touch with the current needs of today's purpose-driven businesses. Her signature conversation series and podcast, Mission Forward, has featured Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, MacArthur Fellows, and some of the nation's most sought-after philanthropy leaders. She is a Stevie Woman in Business Winner, a SmartCEO Washington Brava Award winner, a WWPR Woman of the Year Honoree, and a winner of PRWeek's '40 under 40′. She is a member of the Board of Trustees for Loyola University Maryland, and a former Advisory Board member of the Greater Washington Community Foundation. She is also the co-author of Adventures in Kindness: 52 Awesome Adventures for Kids to Build a Better World, which she wrote with her daughter Sophia.  Before starting her own social impact firms, Carrie worked in several public affairs and public relations firms in Washington, DC and northern NJ. Those early career experiences, coupled with her unique career start as Director of Communications and spokesperson for Ripken Baseball, which was founded to manage Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.'s many philanthropic and educational efforts, helped her hone a unique blend of services that sit at the intersection of public relations, policy and philanthropy.  Carrie is a graduate of Loyola University Maryland, and an active resident of Montgomery County, MD. Social media: LinkedIN: carriefoxpr Website: https://mission.partners/, missionforward.us Book Recommendations: 1. The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now 2. The Other Wes Moore 3. More Than Words, by Carrie Fox 4. Adventures in Kindness: 52 Awesome Kid Adventures for Building a Better, by Sophia and Carrie Fox

Zac is the Director of National Sales for Earl Enterprises. Zac and I met during his time at Ripken Baseball in 2018. Zac is one of the hardest workers in the room and that is something he shares over the course of the podcast that has helped him get to where he is today. In addition, we discuss how organizations can leverage Team Mealz to help plan their sports dinning experience.

In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Jon Rowland, Ryan Heller, and Lauren Morris of Ripken Baseball®.Founded by baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. and his brother Bill Ripken, Ripken Baseball® offers a wide range of programs and services to help young players develop their skills and reach their full potential. Their flagship program, the Ripken Experience®, is a series of youth baseball complexes in Aberdeen, Maryland; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Cooperstown, New York; and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. These complexes feature professional-grade fields, high-quality equipment, and top-notch coaching, providing young athletes with a truly unforgettable experience.In addition to the Ripken Experience®, they offer a variety of other programs and services, including youth camps, tournaments, and clinics. Their goal is to create a positive and fun environment for young athletes, where they can learn the fundamentals of the game, develop their skills, and build lifelong friendships.Thank you to Jon Rowland, Ryan Heller, and Lauren Morris for the conversation. Here are some links for Ripken Baseball®:Website:Home Page — Ripken BaseballSocial Media:Bite-Sized Business LawDig in to the most compelling business law issues of the moment with host Amy Martella,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEFreedom Federal Credit Union HELPING YOU REACH YOUR FINANCIAL DREAMSRocketbook Get the perfect companion for podcasting, school, office, or anything else.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingFacebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingInstagram – Harford County LivingTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Recorded at the Freedom Federal Credit Union StudiosHosted on BuzzsproutRocketbookSquadCast Contests & Giveaways Subscribe by Email ...

Before her work with Fans First Entertainment, which began in 2011, Emily spent time with Ripken Baseball, the Augusta GreenJackes, the Vermont Lake Monsters, and the Binghamton Mets. Emily's biggest passion with the team is working with the full-time staff, interns, and hundreds of game-day staff workers to focus on the culture, service, and logistics of events held at the ballpark.   After the birth of their son, Maverick, Emily stepped back a little from everyday operations to raise Mav and the other children in their care (Jesse and Emily are foster parents) but can still be found often around the stadium. She also oversees their Airbnb rentals on Tybee and wrote the team's first children's book, Go Bananas! You can read more about it here.   Here is what to expect on this week's show: Emily shares fun facts on how and why the Savannah Bananas do things differently. ☀️ How the internship program teaches and provides opportunities to students. ☀️ Tips on reducing team turnover. ☀️ Why the Savannah Bananas turns challenges into learning experiences. ☀️ The story behind the coast-to-coast tour of the Savannah Bananas. ☀️ Behind the “All in One” ticket price for games in Savannah. ☀️ How employees become like family and behind the meaning of “Animals are trained, people are led.”   Connect with the Savannah Bananas: Website: https://thesavannahbananas.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/The-savanah-bannanas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesavbananas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savannah-Baseball-2016-547484042073874/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSavBananas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txh0P6jfAT Get in touch with Dr. Joey at www.workpositive.today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3, Episode 1 of The Locker Room Podcast features Tom Nagle who has worked with many notable sports organizations including the Washington Redskins, Washington Capitals, Monumental and Ripken Baseball. He has held roles such as director of ticket operations, director of digital strategy and director of CRM and analytics throughout his time in the sports world. Nagle walks us through how he charted his path, using sports as a way to find his strengths and passions that have led him to a successful career, even outside of the sports world. As an alumni, he also touches on some of his favorite memories from College Park, including watching the Terps win the March Madness tournament. Introduction 0:00-0:28 Podcast Intro 0:29-1:06 Nagle Introduction Time In College 1:07-2:38 Finding a career path through childhood interests 2:39-3:29 Sports Business learning at UMD 3:30-4:39 Entering the Redskins organization through an internships 4:40-6:33 Importance of internships and getting real world experience Redskins 6:34-7:53 Working for a team you grew up watching as a kid 7:54-11:37 Keys to getting promoted and finding your niche inside an organization 11:38-13:37 Transitioning to the Capitals and then back to the Redskins to specialize in CRM 13:38-15:04 Memories of working with the Redskins: Joe Gibbs' Return 15:05-16:41 Memories of working with the Redskins: Flying with the team Ripken 16:42-18:48 Adjusting from the NFL to a smaller company like Ripken Baseball Monumental 18:49-20:32 Re-entering professional sports in D.C. 20:33-21:23 Working for the hometown team growing up as a basketball fan Post-sports Realm 21:24-23:04 Lessons from the sports world that have helped in the greater world of business Wrapping up 23:05-29:16 Maryland Minute 29:17-29:43 Sign off

The Savannah Bananas think there's a better way to do almost everything. So they try it all. Some people may think they're crazy. But they are okay with that. No matter what, they just want one thing - to make baseball fun and ultimately give fans the best possible experience at the ballpark. They call this Fans First. Emily Cole is the owner of the Savannah Bananas with her husband, Jesse Cole, which is all about making baseball fun with a Fans First mentality. They're passionate about making baseball fun and are currently planning the 2023 Banana Ball World Tour which will take the Bananas across the US. They are also licensed foster parents and currently have 3 kiddos in their home. Prior to her work with Fans First Entertainment which began in 2011, Emily spent time with Ripken Baseball and the Augusta GreenJackets as well as the Vermont Lake Monsters and the Binghamton Mets. Emily's biggest passion with the team is working with the full-time staff, interns, and hundreds of game-day staff workers to focus on the culture, service, and logistics of events held at the ballpark.   Season 6, Episode 25 of the Better Learning Podcast   Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast, Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture, and Executive Director of Education Leaders' Organization, the exclusive peer network for School Leaders.

Ripken Baseball announced its 2023 tournament schedule at the Elizabethtown Sports Park. Between April 15 and Oct 22 of next year there will be 24 youth baseball tournaments.

Brianna is the Director of Baseball Operations for the University of Charleston. In this episode, we cover her internship with Ripken Baseball. She also shares, how she was able to land her first full-time job after college. Lastly, Brianna discusses some key advice for those looking to work in the sports industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lauren recently earned a promotion to serve as the General Manager of The Ripken Experience Aberdeen. Since her recent promotion, Lauren has led key projects, including off-season facility renovations, highlighted by two brand new fields and the introduction of Greene Turtle as our new food and beverage concessions partner. Lauren started as an intern with Ripken Baseball in 2011 and continues to add to her legacy every season. partner. In this episode, we step back and dive into where it all started for Lauren. We also talk about some of her favorite memories being at Ripken Baseball. Lastly, we discuss the continuing growth of the Aberdeen facilities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nick is currently on the operation side of Ripken Baseball in Aberdeen, MD. In this episode, we discuss how he was able to secure internships early on in college, we also talk about the MLB lockout. Lastly, Nick shares his passion for sports media. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kristin Rush is the Account Manager of Partnership Activation for the Charlotte Hornets. She has worked in various sports, including working at Octagon, ESPN and Ripken Baseball. In this episode, we cover how her passion for sports began, she also shares how technology is changing sports activations. Lastly, Kristin chats about her keys to networking. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother's Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Jack Graham. Jack is now the General Manager of the Aberdeen Ironbirds minor league baseball team. The Ironbirds are a division of Ripken Baseball.  Jack and I first met back in 2015 when he was fresh out of his professional baseball career and working in sales on the amateur side of Ripken Baseball.  His hard work and dedication moved him up through the ranks and he was promoted to General Manager of the Ironbirds in September of 2019. Jack and I have stayed connected through social media. I reached out to Jack when I knew that we'd be at the Ripken Experience in Aberdeen to attend the BFA Nationals. I wanted to talk to him about something that he does on LinkedIn called Grati-Tuesday.  Every Tuesday, Jack creates a post where he gives a shout out of gratitude to one of his team members.  I personally look forward to reading it each week. Jack and I talk about the importance of having an attitude of gratitude and what it means to him to be a part of the Ripken Baseball family. Jack is an exceptional leader who takes the responsibility of upholding the culture of Ripken Baseball very seriously.

Jonathan Gantt has experienced the power of paying it forward throughout his life from his mentors which is why it's so meaningful for him to do the same in his Associate AD/Creative Solutions role at Clemson University where he's been helping lead the digital transformation for Clemson Athletics beginning in 2013. His team's work has helped the Tigers earn recognition from Forbes, Sports Business Journal, Sports Illustrated, and others. He would begin understanding the power of social media and digital content while working for Ripken Baseball and the Tampa Bay Rays in media relations roles before helping Clemson Athletics become a nationally recognized leader in social and digital content. To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/richtakeonsportspodcast (Rich Take On Sports) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richtakesports (@richtakesports) To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richmondweaver (@richmondweaver) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richtakeonsports/?hl=en (@richtakeonsports) To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richmondweaver93/?hl=en (@richmondweaver93) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richtakeonsports/?ref=bookmarks (@richtakeonsports) To Follow Jonathan Gannt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Gantt (@Jonathan_Gantt) Photo Credit: Jonathan Gantt

Cal Ripken, Jr. is baseball's all-time Iron Man. He retired from the game in 2001 after a career that spanned 21 seasons. While he's best known for his incredible streak of 2,632 consecutive games played, he also redefined the position of shortstop before being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007. In his post-playing career, one of his passions has been growing Ripken Baseball, a youth baseball organization that manages a group of sports complexes in Maryland, South Carolina and Tennessee, hosting a series of Ripken Experience events. Ripken Baseball will bring its Ripken Experience tournament play to The Legends Showdown in Round Rock, Texas, in partnership with Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment. Charged with leading Ripken Baseball's growth is MikeKenney, a seasoned industry professional with experience with the Harlem Globetrotters and Comcast Spectator. SportsTravel Senior Editor MattTraub talked with Cal and Mike recently about expanding the Ripken brand into Texas, how Ripken Baseball has dealt with the past year-plus during the pandemic and stay true to its organizational mission, trends for youth baseball participation, Cal's thoughts on the state of Major League Baseball and much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Weinhold, a crisis leadership expert , is the Chief Executive of the Fallston Group, which he launched in 2009 to help organizations manage their reputations during life's most critical times. As an executive serving various organizations in the public and private sectors, including the Baltimore Police Department, the U.S. Department of Justice, and Ripken Baseball, Rob developed deep experience in crisis leadership, innovation, business growth, marketing, and public affairs. In all these roles, Rob also served as chief strategist and has appeared on CNN, FOX, MSNBC, BBC and many other media outlets. He holds a Master of Science in Marketing degree from Johns Hopkins University.

Brian and Erik go remote as Brian waits on a corona test.  David Bounds GM of Ripken Baseball will be rescheduled.  In this episode the guys go to the fan mailbag to answer some huge questions.  Also extensive coverage of thanksgiving foods and of course, plants.

Today's Joe's Did You Know is all about THAT baseball card. If you collected baseball cards in the 1980s, you know what I'm taking about. What do you know about the infamous Billy Ripken baseball card?

Today's Joe's Did You Know is all about THAT baseball card. If you collected baseball cards in the 1980s, you know what I'm taking about. What do you know about the infamous Billy Ripken baseball card?

Bill Ripken is an Emmy award-winning MLB Network studio analyst involved with shows such as MLB Tonight & other programs. Bill Ripken is a 12 year MLB veteran beginning in 1987 with the Baltimore Orioles. Bill (along with his older brother Cal Jr.) run Ripken Baseball which owns & operates 4 youth baseball complexes, as well as the Aberdeen Ironbirds which is the Orioles Class A Affiliate. Also a co-founder of the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation.

Cal Ripken, known as the “Iron Man”, is an American icon and World Series champion who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles. He is a 19-time All-Star, 8-time Silver Slugger, 2-time Golden Glove winner, 2-time American League MVP who had 3,184 hits, 421 home runs, and holds the record for the most consecutive games played with 2,632 – breaking Lou Gehrig's streak that stood for 56 years. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007 and is considered one of the best shortstops and third baseman in baseball history. He is a baseball analyst, best-selling author, speaker, president of Ripken Baseball, and co-founder of the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. He has been active in charity work throughout his career and has impacted the lives of millions of kids through the game of baseball.   Listen to this episode and learn:   About the greatest lessons Cal learned from his father, Cal Ripken Sr.   About Cal’s favorite moments of his career both professionally and personally.   About the story of a young girl that had her life turned around through Cal Ripken Baseball.  Why Cal believes playing fair is much more than just following the rules.   About Cal’s favorite part of game days and his favorite fields to play in. 

Brandon is joined by Minor League Baseball front office veteran, Amy Venuto. Venuto's career in baseball dates back to the 1990's, mostly with Ripken Baseball. Now, she runs her own company, Amy Venuto Team Services, which travels to different organizations and sets up a strong foundation for sales and success. Brandon and Amy also discuss the rise of women in higher-up positions in sports, the importance of networking, interview tips for young professionals, thoughts on some of the rebrandings across the industry and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/apter-hours/support

"The Iron Man" of baseball and Baltimore Orioles legend joins ML to chat about playing for his hometown team for his whole career, what his Dad Cal Sr. meant/means to him, what he's most proud of, his Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Day in 2007 with Tony Gwynn, playing in the longest game in baseball history, Ripken Baseball, how his days with the Rochester Red Wings helped shape his career and more!  #MLB #Orioles Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mike-lindsley-ml-sports-platter/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

As National Sales Manager for Ripken Baseball, Joe Mulinaro is a Baseball Dad living a baseball dream. How did he get there? And what exactly is "The Ripken Way"? Find out in this episode ...

As National Sales Manager for Ripken Baseball, Joe Mulinaro is a Baseball Dad living a baseball dream. How did he get there? And what exactly is "The Ripken Way"? Find out in this episode ...

Host Bob Mumby and co-host Jennifer Button, of the Harford County Public Library interview Bill Ripken, Executive Vice President of Ripken Baseball, and Matt Slatus, General Manager of the Ironbirds.

On this episode of Youth Baseball Talk, Jim welcomes in his old friend, Joe Mulinaro from the Ripken Baseball Experience, to let us know about some upcoming events at their wonderful facilities. Joe also shares some new things at Ripken for the teams interested in attending such as the things they can offer to hep teams fundraise... The post Jim welcomes Joe Mulinaro from the Ripken Baseball Experience appeared first on Youth Baseball Talk | YouthBaseballTalk.com.

Brian DeAngelis has had an extensive career in minor league baseball ticket sales, spanning 6 years and working in organizations such as Ripken Baseball, The State College Spikes, and now as Vice President of Ticket Sales at the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. DeAngelis talks about what separates the IronPigs from other minor league baseball franchises, specifically the focus on customer experience, including weird, outlandish marketing and stadium renovations. DeAngelis ventures into the areas of training his staff, showcasing priority on getting them to engage with their contacts, and get those face-to-face sales. Twitter: @AngeloDeAngelo

The Ripken brothers' love of the game started in the countless hours spent on baseball fields in their youth, with the camaraderie between teammates, salty sunflower seeds sailing through the air, and the big games under the lights. To pay tribute, Ripken Baseball builds complexes that honor our national pastime while pushing it to new levels. From the covered dugouts and lighted fields to the incredible practice fields and on-site ponds, fountains and photography, Ripken tournaments are youth baseball at their finest, on the field and off. Aslo Dee Dixon still in Jamaica

In this family program, Cal Ripken, Jr. talks about his new book, The Closer, with Kevin Cowherd and John Maroon. In The Closer, the sixth book in Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All Stars series, Danny Connell, the Dulaney Orioles back-up pitcher, must step up to the plate and out of his brother's shadow to become the dependable closer his team needs.Cal Ripken, Jr. was a shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles for his entire career (1981-2001). Nicknamed "The Iron Man," Ripken is most remembered for playing a record 2,632 straight games over 17 seasons, shattering the record previously held by Lou Gehrig. He was a 19-time All Star and, in 2007, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Mr. Ripken is CEO of Ripken Baseball, Inc. and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.Recorded On: Monday, March 7, 2016

In this family program, Cal Ripken, Jr. talks about his new book, The Closer, with Kevin Cowherd and John Maroon. In The Closer, the sixth book in Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All Stars series, Danny Connell, the Dulaney Orioles back-up pitcher, must step up to the plate and out of his brother's shadow to become the dependable closer his team needs.Cal Ripken, Jr. was a shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles for his entire career (1981-2001). Nicknamed "The Iron Man," Ripken is most remembered for playing a record 2,632 straight games over 17 seasons, shattering the record previously held by Lou Gehrig. He was a 19-time All Star and, in 2007, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Mr. Ripken is CEO of Ripken Baseball, Inc. and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.

Calling all baseball fans! The city of Pigeon Forge recently voted to begin negotiations with the well-known franchise Ripken Baseball to bring a multi-million dollar baseball facility to the area. Upon completion, the new Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge park will consist of a total of seven full-sized baseball fields will room to expand. City officials […] The post City to Move Forward On New Baseball Themed Pigeon Forge Park appeared first on Visit My Smokies.

  Going from a sales staff position to minor league owner in twenty years isn’t easy, but Jeff Eiseman has done that by forming Agon Sports, which oversees operations for the Augusta GreenJackets minor league baseball club. Eiseman talks about his experiences with Mandalay and Ripken Baseball, of why the sports industry is really a sales industry above all else, and what those who want to break in need to do in order to survive long term. Twitter: @Jeff_Eiseman