Tommy Benizio owns a professional football club in Allen, Texas. He started off playing hockey, but discovered that his passion lay in managing teams, rather than playing the sport. He helped to start the Indoor Football League, and served as the commissioner of the Indoor Football League for many years, before he was approached to take over the Allen Wranglers, which he now runs as the team Texas Revolution. In today's episode, listen to Tommy's story of perseverance and dedication, that helped him to get to where he is today.

 

Key Takeaways:

[:20] John introduces his guest for today — Tommy Benizio

[:55] How did Tommy get to own a football team?

[7:30] Tommy's journey has been fraught with major roadblocks, but he has not let that get him down, and has continued taking his team to greater heights.

[9:01] Tommy faced a major roadblock when the Dallas Cowboys refused to be part of the league. Most people would have thrown in the towel at that point, but not Tommy!

[11:10] Most teams in Tommy's league are run as hobbies, whereas Tommy's team has to run as a business, and losses are not acceptable.

[13:40] What makes the Indoor Football League different from the NFL? What can fans expect when they go to a game?

[16:37] The Indoor Football League field is much smaller than a traditional football field, and this creates a much more action-packed game, but a lot of the rules a very similar to the NFL.

[18:50] Tommy's story is one of perseverance.

[21:45] What is Tommy's superpower?

[23:34] Even in "non-cyclical" industries, it is important to reassess the things that you did well, and did poorly, in your business.

[24:17] Tommy's strategy is to reassess and plan mid-way through his season, to be prepared for the next season!

[27:02] Tommy's team’s goal is to get 100% of the existing group of sponsors and ticket holders back on board before the season ends, so that they can spend the off-season focusing on recruiting new business to grow.

[30:13] What apps or technology does Tommy find important in his everyday life?

[34:29] Folks in the Allen, Texas area, take note! The Indoor Football League season starts February 24th! Check out the Texas Revolution website and Facebook page for more information!

 

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