Inside Seattle Sports Events with Drew Dambreville

Drew Dambreville is the COO of the Seattle Seawolves Rugby Club and co-founder of the Seattle Polo Party and Seattle All-Star Classic. Drew shares his expertise in crowd engagement, revenue growth in spectator sports, and how to create unforgettable event experiences. From the planning process of the Seattle Polo Party's 10th year to his tactics for enhancing fan experiences at rugby games, Drew offers insights into the dynamic world of sports events and highlights the importance of listening to attendees to continually improve events. Timestamps:  [00:00] Introduction: Alysse's fear of landing in a horse pie and a surprising polo field fact [00:59] Meet Drew Dambreville, Seattle event expert [03:03] Creating the Seattle Polo Party [05:28] Keeping events fresh & engaging - even after a decade [07:51] Crowd engagement strategies [10:01] Metrics for event success (hint: think green) [12:22] Post-pandemic event dynamics [14:08] Secrets to handling event day chaos  [16:30] Memorable event moments & miracles [19:36] Strategic post-event planning and ensuring future success Resources & Links: -Drew Dambreville: LinkedIn -Seattle Polo Party -Seattle All-Star Classic: Website and Instagram -Seawolves Rugby -Alysse & Libby: Bios & LinkedIn Connect with Us: -Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com -LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show -Instagram: @beatsworkingshow -Facebook: @Beats Working Show -YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST Follow & Subscribe: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.   BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.