Jonathan Hufnagel is an entrepreneur and founder of DASH, also known as Digital Auction Showdown. DASH is the only digital auction platform of its kind that offers a unique sports fan engagement experience with their favorite sports teams. Sports fans can now get access to priceless and limited edition memorabilia from their favorite teams. Not only can users bid on one-of-a-kind items their athletes are selling, but they also are able to contribute to the charities the teams are promoting as well, through their purchases.

On the show, Jonathan describes the challenges of jump-starting a company and becoming a huge success. There are certainly growing pains for Jonathan from the quick success he has received, but as you may know, no one is a truly an overnight success. It took Jonathan years of experience in order for him to get to this point in his entrepreneurial journey, which he discusses more openly in the interview. Jonathan also discusses in greater detail why you have to be determined and ambitious, when it comes to getting the right results.

 

Show Notes

[1:30] Tell me more about the DASH app, Jonathan.

[2:45] Jonathan and his team have built the only digital auction platform specific for professional sports teams and their fans on the marketplace.

[4:15] How do fans traditionally get their hands on sports memorabilia?

[6:25] How does DASH create a unique fan engagement experience?

[8:40] How can fans go and bid on these classic and one-of-a-kind items?

[9:45] How is DASH and the fan experience different from other competitors that have since cropped up?

[12:55] Most sports teams have charitable foundations that they give their proceeds to.

[13:45] DASH is designed to work with literally any team, no matter how big or small, in the sports world.

[15:55] What kinds of conversations has Jonathan had with potential partners who want to join forces?

[19:25] Jonathan is looking for potential investors

[24:45] If you want to achieve your dreams and your goals, you have to be determined.

[25:40] Being an entrepreneur doesn’t come easily. How does your vision fuel your ambition?

[30:45] What does Jonathan see for the future, especially when it comes to aligning himself with the right partners?

[33:35] Does Jonathan have a mentor?

[36:40] Jonathan believes it’s important to start small, and not put too much on your plate.

[38:05] What does Jonathan need right now? A super angel investor!

[38:40] How important is ambition, when it comes to Jonathan’s entrepreneurial journey?

 

Ambition Quote:

"Dreamers are the saviors of the world." ― James Allen

 

Connect with Jonathan:

Website

 

Recommended Resources:

The Dallas Entrepreneur Center

The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Whiteboard Sessions: MENTORING

1 Million Cups

Launch DFW

 

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