Block 101 - Behind the Scenes in Sport
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEvery week, thousands of sporting events take place across the UK. Whilst most of the attention goes on what happens on the field of play, there are tens of thousands of people that work hard to get these events to happen. David Lynam, Founder of London based Kaizen Ticketing, goes behind the scenes to talk to people involved in various sports at all levels. From club owners & CEOs, to service providers, broadcasters, administrators and volunteers, David gets their unique take on the industry and shines a light on some of the great work that goes on behind the scenes.
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Episodes
Mark Roberts: A Winning Mentality in Sport & Business
April 18, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB5 ways to boost season ticket sales
March 29, 2024 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.39 MBLet's get back into it!
February 05, 2024 06:00 - 7 minutes - 5.07 MBMarketing Lessons from The FA Cup (Part 2)
February 18, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBDavid Lynam talks through some of the marketing lessons that can be taken away from the clever virtual ticket campaigns of two clubs working with Kaizen Ticketing (Part 2 of 2)
Marketing Lessons from The FA Cup (Part 1)
February 11, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBDavid Lynam talks through some of the marketing lessons that can be taken away from the clever virtual ticket campaigns of two clubs working with Kaizen Ticketing (Part 1 of 2)
Season 2 - Take 2!
February 04, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MBDavid Lynam is back with season 2 at the second time of trying.
It's been a while...
July 31, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.34 MBDavid Lynam is back with an update after a few weeks off!
If you could start from scratch...
June 02, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.01 MBDavid Lynam talks about the positives of kicking off your club commercial or ticketing strategy from scratch and why it's an advantage.
How do you measure loyalty?
May 20, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBDavid Lynam talks about loyalty programmes being used at football clubs. What works and what you should consider.
£100k Generated for Non League Since Lockdown
May 07, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBDavid Lynam talks about the ways that clubs have been raising funds since the season was cancelled and lockdown enforced.
The Future Football Club (part 2)
April 30, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBDavid Lynam adds 5 more things we may see from football clubs in the future, when matches return.
The Future Football Club
April 23, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBDavid Lynam talks about some of the possible trends we'll see post lockdown.
Null & Void - Now what?
April 16, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBDavid Lynam updates with thoughts on the decision to make some leagues null and void for the 19/20 season.
Launch your Season Ticket renewals like a BOSS!
April 02, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBDavid Lynam talks through 7 ways you can maximise the impact of your season ticket or membership renewal campaign.
What do you do when there are no tickets to sell?
March 26, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.97 MBDavid Lynam talks about what has been happening at Kaizen Ticketing whilst all sporting events have been suspended.
5 Ways to Survive in Challenging Times
March 17, 2020 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBDavid Lynam talks through 5 ideas for lower league clubs to continue to generate revenue and survive through challenging times.
1st Birthday Episode w/Alex Ramzy
March 12, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBAlex Ramzy turns the tables and interviews David Lynam on the 1st birthday episode of Block 101.
Jim Frayling: The Critical Friend of Ticketing (Part 2)
March 05, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBDavid Lynam talks with Jim Frayling as he gives a behind the scenes view of his time at Wembley Stadium
10 Ways to Increase Hospitality Sales
February 27, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBDavid Lynam talks through some of the things that have helped his clients to increase hospitality sales recently.
Jim Frayling: The Critical Friend of Ticketing (Part 1)
February 20, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBDavid Lynam talks to Jim Frayling about his early career in sports marketing and the challenges of growing a club's fan base. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.
Why ticketing isn't working for you (and what you can do about it)
February 13, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBDavid Lynam talks through some of the common challenges he sees non league clubs having as they introduce ticketing systems
Paul Williamson: Ticketing is the lifeblood for live!
February 06, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBDavid Lynam talks to ticketing guru, Paul Williamson about his years & achievements in the ticketing industry.
Alex Ramzy: HolisTix (Part 1)
January 30, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBDavid Lynam catches up with old friend and owner of HolisTix - Alex Ramzy
Bonus Episode: #TPC2020 announcement
January 27, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBDavid Lynam shares some exciting news and a preview of the Ticketing Professionals Conference https://ticketingprofessionals.co.uk/
How much does a ticketing system cost?
January 25, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBDavid Lynam talks through the things to consider if you're in the market for a ticketing system...
The Year of the Box Office!
January 16, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBDavid Lynam talks about some exciting plans for the Kaizen Box Office tools being developed this year
Going Big in 2020!
January 09, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MBDavid Lynam talks about the goals for Kaizen in 2020
The Cloud is Dead, Long Live GCloud
December 31, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBDavid Lynam talks to business partner, Kieran Benton, about the company switch to Google Cloud
How to sell more tickets in January!
December 17, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBDavid Lynam shares a few ways clubs can keep ticket sales up in the sometimes difficult month of January.
Deny Wilson: Sustainability & Sponsorships
October 15, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBDavid Lynam talks to Margate FC General Manager about the day to day of running a club and their unique sponsorship deal with The Libertines.
Steve Kitcher: Bowling to the Boleyn
September 26, 2019 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBDavid Lynam talks ticketing with former West Ham United & current Kia Oval Head of Ticketing, Steve Kitcher.
Speed is your greatest asset
September 12, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBDavid Lynam talks about how Kaizen was able to turn a ticketing system around in a couple of days
Dan Brown: Don't fear the data
August 22, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBDavid Lynam talks with Dan Brown about how venues can use the data they collect to make better decisions.
Should we go cashless?
August 15, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBLove the Competition!
August 08, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MBDavid Lynam gives some thoughts on the competition in the ticketing industry.
Love the Competition!
August 08, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MBDavid Lynam gives some thoughts on the competition in the ticketing industry.
Stop using discount codes! Try these tactics instead...
July 25, 2019 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBDavid Lynam talks through a few ways you can offer discounts a bit more elegantly than the standard discount code.
Andrew Thomas: The Ticketing Pro
July 16, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBDavid Lynam talks all things ticketing with Andrew Thomas of The Ticketing Professionals Conference.
Blockchain in Ticketing: Technical Brilliance or BS?
July 02, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBDavid Lynam talks with Kaizen Ticketing CTO, Kieran Benton about the use of Blockchain in ticketing systems. Is it the future or is it a solution looking for a problem?
David Lynam: Full Time Podcast Interview
June 18, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBDavid Lynam is a guest on the Full Time Podcast with Denzel & GQ, where he talks about the evolution of ticketing and his company, Kaizen. You can subscribe to the Full Time Podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/full-time-podcast/id1298436820
Mobile Tickets: 5 Things to Think About
June 04, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 8.18 MBDavid Lynam talks through five basic things to consider, if you're considering a mobile ticket strategy.
Joshua Shipley: The Local Lad in the Ticket Office
May 28, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MBDavid Lynam talks to Northampton Saints Ticketing Manager, Joshua Shipley.
5 Reasons Why Your Non League Football Club Needs a Ticketing System!
May 21, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBDavid Lynam talks about some of the benefits that Kaizen has brought to non league football clubs. An area that most people may think wouldn't benefit from a ticketing system.
Leon Mann: A Blessed Life in Sport
May 14, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBDavid Lynam talks with Leon Mann about what drives him to make the most out of every day, pushing past your goals and owning a football club.
Richard Harris: The Ticketing Black Hole
May 07, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBDavid Lynam talks with Richard Harris of the RFU about his long and varied career and the 'black hole' that is the ticketing business.
Kate Deller: Transformation off the Pitch
April 30, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes - 5.24 MBDavid Lynam talks with Kate Deller of Hitchin Town FC about the transformation that the club has been through off the pitch.
Kaizen Update & Future Episodes
April 16, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 9.97 MBDavid Lynam talks reviews the guests on the show so far, the latest developments at Kaizen Ticketing & who is coming up in the next few episodes.
Paul Webster: Player Development & Wellbeing
April 09, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 8.91 MBDavid Lynam chats with Paul Webster, Essex businessman & former CEO of Billericay Town. They talk about Paul's life in non-league football and his latest venture ISDW, which focusses on the wellbeing of young players.
Giles Bayliss: The Spirit of Synchro
April 02, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBDavid Lynam talks to Giles Bayliss about the early years of a company ticketing called Synchro Systems, which was eventually acquired by Ticketmaster. The small company from Stoke on Trent accomplished some amazing things during it's rise to the top. Most notably delivering all of the ticketing software for the UEFA Euro 96 tournament in England.
John Salako: Life After the Game
March 26, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, David Lynam talks with John Salako about his career as a professional footballer. They also talk about life after football and the importance of the right mindset in both sports and business.