Passion & Profit in an American Pastime
Former pro bowler Mike Fagan bought a $2m bowling center with a plan to roll up and rejuvenate these legacy businesses.
Topics in Mike’s interview:
His professional bowling career
Connecting with a bowling-specific broker
Economic role of league bowlers
The decline of bowling in America
Traditional bowling vs Bowlero
Buying a traditional, older bowling alley
Running leaner to pay down debt
Employee resistance to change
Success with online bookings
His goal of managing remotely
References and how to contact Mike:
Tenpins & More
Bowling Alone by Robert D. Putnam
Carlo Santelli on…
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