It’s Not Just Athletes: The Hidden Economy of Sports Events
24m | Mar 10, 2026Sports isn’t just played on the field — it’s powered by a $2.65 trillion global ecosystem. In this solo episode, Aharon Goins breaks down how hotels, transportation, food vendors, content creators, and local entrepreneurs can win big during FIFA 2026 and other major events. If you’re in a host city, this is your blueprint to capture real revenue beyond the stadium.
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HOSTS:
Aharon Goins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/aharon-goins/
DaniMarie Perkins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/itisidanimarie/
SPONSORS
Prosperity Abundance — prosperity-abundance.com
Black Box — intro.blackboxfranchising.com/danielleperkins
🕒 TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Welcome: The Hidden Economy of Sports
02:15 — The $2.65 Trillion Sports Industry Breakdown
04:40 — FIFA 2026 Hotel Price Surge & Demand
07:00 — How Airbnb Hosts Can Compete with Hotels
09:05 — Transportation Opportunities (Seattle–Vancouver Example)
11:20 — Solving Fan Problems = Making Real Money
13:30 — NCAA Tournaments & Conference Event Revenue
16:00 — Turning Bars & Restaurants into Fan Headquarters
18:45 — Content Creators & Marketing Partnerships
21:30 — Event Staffing, Activations & Citywide Impact
🔗 FOLLOW & CONTACT
Host City Hustle: https://hostcityhustle.com
IG: @hostcityhustle
🔑 SEO KEYWORDS
FIFA 2026 business | sports event economy | host city opportunities
