$2.65 Trillion on the Table: Why Every Local Business is Now a Sports Business

Sports is a $2.65 trillion global industry — and your business is already part of it. In this solo episode, Aharon Goins breaks down how local entrepreneurs can position for FIFA 2026, youth sports travel, and long-term economic legacy. The World Cup is only three weeks, but the opportunity to build global brand equity starts now.

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DaniMarie Perkins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/itisidanimarie/

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — $2.65 Trillion: The Sports Economy Reality Check

03:12 — If Sports Were a Country… Top 10 Global Economy

06:45 — The Grassroots Goldmine: Youth Travel Tournaments

10:20 — Hotels, Restaurants & Recurring Revenue

14:05 — The “Irish Pub Strategy” for FIFA 2026

18:30 — Why Niche Fan Marketing Wins Every Time

22:10 — Avoiding the White Elephant Trap

26:00 — Atlanta vs. Rio: Legacy Lessons for Host Cities

30:25 — 3-Week Event, 2-Year Strategy

34:50 — Final Whistle: Strategic Marketing, Service & Sustainability

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DaniMarie Perkins — https://www.linkedin.com/in/itisidanimarie/

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