John Robbins: Business strategist, coach and consultant for more than a decade shares his strategies, frameworks, tips and best practices to help you preserve and grow your racing operation. You'll hear from handpicked experts inside and outside the industry as they share their insights, stories and opinions about the business of racing. It's about understanding what goes on behind the scenes at race tracks, with sanctioning bodies, inside race teams and among industry professionals. It's also about uncovering the latest trends and gathering valuable insights from people across the world of business. John has combined his experience of growing up at the track and a passion for business to bring a unique, fun and real perspective to the business of racing. His work has allowed him to help track owners across the country develop and execute strategies to grow revenue and increase profitability, attract and retain sponsors and engage race fans. Sales, prospecting, sponsorship, media, public relations, event promotion, motorsports strategy, ticketing, social media, technology, fan experience, entertainment, attractions, concessions, merchandise, staffing, operations, finance, economic development, and all the other things that work (and don't work) in the business of racing to help support, preserve and grow short track racing in America.
The latest episode of The Inside Racing Podcast is all about answering your burning questions. How do you make sure your sponsorship proposals get noticed? Should you be advertising on Facebook? Are …
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The team behind The Inside Racing Podcast finally went racing this weekend. So we're mixing it up a little. In a nod to our first race at Lucas Oil Raceway, we thought we'd dust off our interview wit…
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Do the struggles of the racing industry matter? Why are short tracks so important? How is storytelling critical for marketing, entertainment and sales? Business expert and motorsports professional Jo…
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What is Corporate Social Responsibility? How can it have a positive impact for motorsports? Can and should you implement a CSR program within your racing operation? In this episode of The Inside Raci…
What challenges will short tracks face in 2017? As a track owner or promoter what challenges can you control? Are you setting yourself up for financial success or failure? On this episode of The Insi…
What trends will continue to impact short track racing in 2017? What are the next big things to consider as the 2017 season approaches? How can you maintain your traditions, embrace change and thrive…
How can you develop a comprehensive PR and advertising plan? What does it take to get noticed by media and race fans? How can you partner with local and regional tourism to build long-term relationsh…
Do you have a cyber security plan? Can your operation recover from a disaster? Do you know what threats are most likely to affect you? Business expert and motorsports professional John Robbins invite…
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