Jared Orton – President of the Savannah Bananas – shares the team’s evolution from college summer baseball team to international entertainment sensation!

The mission has always been to make baseball fun. That has led to a tidal wave of ticket sales, merchandise, and new revenue streams like televised games and even a fan cruise. As they continue to scale, they are launching an entire league of Banana Ball teams that will compete in cities across the U.S. and beyond.

Details:

  • 1:30 – The Origins of the Savannah Bananas
  • 6:45 – Distinction from the Harlem Globetrotters
  • 7:30 – The Globetrotters model at scale vs. having just one team
  • 14:40 – The secondary ticket market
  • 18:20 – Banana Ball on TV
  • 21:00 – Recruiting talent
  • 23:00 – Business operations
  • 27:25 – The Fan Cruise
  • 30:25 – Building out a league of Banana Ball teams
  • 32:05 – Rapid Fire Questions