MORE REVENUE.
MORE FANS.
MORE IMPACT.

Gainor Sports specializes in helping teams, leagues and brands worldwide develop new and better ways to grow sponsorships, revenue and fan engagement.

  • Sell smarter with sponsorship strategies built to win and renew

  • Train your team with hands-on partnership growth workshops

  • Generate new revenue through new sponsorship, fan growth and premium revenue strategies

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WHAT INDUSTRY LEADERS SAY

“Brian is one of the smartest minds in sports.”

Brett Unzicker
Chief Revenue Officer, OneRevel

20+

200+

Organizations
advised

30U30

Forbes
honoree

Years of
experience

Trusted by the teams, leagues, brands and events
setting the standard in sports business.

OUR MISSION

To help leading organizations worldwide generate more revenue, more fans and more impact.

We help our partners problem solve, evolve and creatively generate revenue, as a true extension of their team.

How We Work

WHAT WE DO

Senior-level strategy and hands-on support for properties and brands at every level.

SPONSORSHIP STRATEGY

Platforms, inventory, packaging, pricing and partnership strategies that win new partners and grow renewals.

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REVENUE GROWTH & INNOVATION

New revenue streams and premium experiences drawn from what’s working around the world.

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SPONSORSHIP GROWTH WORKSHOPS

On-site sessions that give your partnerships team new ideas, frameworks and confidence.

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FAN EXPERIENCE AUDITS

A full review of the fan journey that shows where to improve and where partners can add value.

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SPONSORSHIP & MARKETING CONSULTING YOU CAN TRUST

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RESULTS THAT MAKE HISTORY

Record-setting partnerships and fan moments across pro sports, college athletics and major events worldwide.

GROUNDBREAKING PARTNERSHIPS

Largest beer partnership renewal in NFL team history

Largest healthcare partnership in NFL team history

Transformational founding partnerships

RECORD-BREAKING FAN MOMENTS

Highest attended sports event of 2020

Highest attended women’s cricket event in Australia’s history

Record-setting bowl game attendance

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WHAT PARTNERS SAY

“Brian has a rare ability to combine big-picture strategic thinking with creative, practical ideas that drive results.”

Chad Wynn
Senior Vice President, Texas Rangers

“He is more than a consultant; he is part of our team.”

Rob Muggleston
Vice President, TPG

“Brian is one of the best thought leaders in the sponsorship industry.”

Jon Moses
Vice President, Sporting KC

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