On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Nathan Wooldridge of Peak Events, the event company behind the early-season tournaments in Frisco, Round Rock, Jacksonville and Las Vegas. They discuss the history of the company, what goes on behind the scenes in putting these events on, how they chose the host cities for the events and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Programming Note 00:47 Welcome and Guest Introduction 01:34 History of Peak Events 03:49 Challenges and Successes of Organizing Tournaments 05:24 Philanthropic Partnerships 08:05 Behind the Scenes of Tournament Organization 16:43 Networking and Building Relationships 22:47 Future Events and Market Strategies 29:39 Conclusion and Farewell Highway To Hoover, part of The D1Baseball Podcast Network, is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors —your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
