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EP07 | Fighting Adversity - Sam Swanton, Wigan Athletic FC
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TSMP chats to Sam Swanton, Head of Retail at Wigan Athletic FC. We hear how Sam has been battling against some of the toughest conditions - a global pandemic AND the club falling into administration at the same time!Sam's retail business was changed overnight - with the team finding out at the same time as the general public, on Sky TV. The challenge for Sam and his team was to then become self-sufficient. Innovative leadership battling through some dark times saw Sam navigate the challenges and maintain the only revenue stream for the football club - ensuring the first team could have some kit, and the club kept breathing.You think it was tough operating a football club through the pandemic, try this...Support the showFollow us on socials:-Twitter - @sportsmerchpodInstagram - @sportsmerchpodFacebook - @sportsmerchpodOr join our LinkedIn community by following our ThatSportsMerchPodcast page.Host: Lee HydeCo-Host: Matt HudsonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Host: Lee Hyde
Co-Host: Matt Hudson
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