#198 How A Tennis Tournament In Queens Generates $500 Million In Annual Revenue

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08/30/23 • 16 min

The 143rd edition of the U.S. Open kicked off on Monday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center grounds in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York. This podcast will break down the business behind the final Grand Slam event on the professional tennis calendar. Enjoy!

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#197 How Texas High School Football Became A Billion Dollar Business

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