035: Mike Shapiro | How to Start a New Professional Sports Team
Imagine starting a new professional sports team... from scratch.
That's what my latest guest did. Mike Shapiro is the founding partner and current managing partner of the San Rafael Pacifics, an independent league professional baseball team in San Rafael, California.
Many years ago, Mike had the idea for starting a professional baseball team to play at a local ballpark where his kids played baseball. Only unlike most people who come up with a crazy, hare-brained idea like that, he followed through.
Mike shares how his new team ran into every barrier you can think of as they tried to get the new endeavor off the ground:
Mike has a fascinating story to tell, and I think it illustrates the importance of nurturing strong relationships in business. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to start up a professional sports team, you're going to love this interview!
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