Terry Allen: Unmasking Success - A Journey from Mascot Maker to Business Owner & Manager

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In this inspiring Maker Manager Money Podcast episode, host Kyle Knowles sits down with Terry Allen, the visionary behind Alinco Costumes, renowned for creating over 50% of the NBA team mascots, including the iconic Utah Jazz Bear. From humble beginnings to pioneering innovations in mascot design, Terry shares the intricate journey of transforming a passion for costume design into a successful business. This episode delves into the art and science of mascot making, the evolution of performance mascots, and the role of creativity and perseverance in building a brand that has left a lasting impact on sports and entertainment.

What Listeners Will Learn:
🎯 Bootstrapping a Business: Gain insights into how Terry, with his wife Lola, bootstrapped Alinco Costumes - starting with very little and building a globally recognized brand.
🎯 The Evolution of Mascots: Discover how Alinco transformed the mascot industry, shifting from simple meet-and-greet characters to performance-oriented mascots.
🎯 Transition from Maker to Manager: Learn about Terry's transition from being a hands-on creator to a business manager, a crucial step in growing the company.

🎭 #Mascot
💼 #BusinessManagement
💡 #Entrepreneurship
🏀 #NBA
🎧 #SportsMarketing

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