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J.J. Gottsch – CEO of the Austin Gamblers – explains how he transitioned to running a Professional Bull Riders team after more than two and a half decades working in baseball.

The team-based model of PBR aligns more closely with other professional sports, so that new fans feel a familiar atmosphere despite many being previously unacquainted with bull riding.

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1:40 – J.J.’s baseball background
11:25 – Moving to the Austin Gamblers
18:20 – The Ride docuseries
20:15 – Who are the bull riders?
22:15 – The team model
27:20 – The outlook for season 3
31:45 – Rapid Fire Questions

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