The four day Fight Promoter University IV Curriculum has been developed and structured, so that most every aspect of the promotions business, whether it be for boxing, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, or for that matter, any event, where good business principles are needed, will be taught and discussed.
Friday, November 21st
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3:00pm - 4:00pm
| FPU Check In
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4:00pm - 6:00pm
| Classroom Session
Welcome and FPU Procedures
- Roy Englebrecht of Roy Englebrecht Promotions
The 10 Commandants To Being A Fight Promoter
- Roy Englebrecht
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6:00pm
| Dinner - Champion
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Saturday, November 22nd
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7:30am - 8:45am
| Buffet Breakfast in Elements
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9:00am - 10:00am
| Classroom Session - Tuscany Ballroom
Creating A Blueprint For Your Promotions Company
- Roy Englebrecht of Roy Englebrecht Promotions
What Does It Cost
Choosing The Right Venue
Is Your Market Ready
What Can You Make
What Can You Lose
Creating Your Budget
And More
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10:00am - 11:00am
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Marketing/Advertising/Promoting Fight Shows
- Roy Englebrecht, of Roy Englebrecht Promotions
What To Spend
Who Are You Trying To Reach
Database Marketing
Name Capturing
Who You Put On Your Show
And More
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11:00am - 12:00am
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Pricing and Selling Boxing and MMA Show Tickets
- Roy Englebrecht, of Roy Englebrecht Promotions
Remember Who You Are When You Price
Selling Seats or Tables - Which Is Better
Season Seat And Group Sales Strategies
Selling On The Web
Perks - Perks - More Perks
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12:00pm - 1:00am
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Creating Your Fight Promotions Company
- Richard Schaefer - CEO Golden Boy Promotions
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1:00pm - 2:30pm
| Lunch - Champions Sports Bar
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2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Publicity & Public Relations
- Josh Gross - Editor, Sherdog.com
- Carlos Arias - OC Register Fight Writer
Print vs Web
Selling An Angle
What The Media Needs In Advance
Creating A Story
Coverage At Your Show
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3:30pm - 5:30pm
| Laboratory Session
Official MMA Weigh In Procedures - Making It Special and Doing it Right
- Roy Englebrecht of Roy Englebrecht Promotion
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5:00-6:00pm
| Classroom Session
Working With Your State Athletic Commission
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6:30pm
| Dinner - Champions Sports Bar |
Sunday, November 23rd
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7:30am - 8:45am
| Buffet Breakfast - Elements
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9:00 am - 10:00 pm
| Classroom Session
Sponsorships and Other Revenue Sources
- Roy Englebrecht of Roy Englebrecht Promotions
What Inventory You Have To Sell
Pricing Your Sponsorships Correctly
Non Traditional Sponsorship Opportunities
Outside Vendor Revenue
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10:00am - 11:00am
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Good to Great - You Can Do It All At Your Show
- Roy Englebrecht of Roy Englebrecht Promotions
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11:00am 12:30pm
| Classroom Session - Grand Ballroom
- Roy Englebrecht of Roy Englebrecht Promotions
Setting Up and Dressing Your Venue
Ring Placement and Chair Placement
Operations - Operations - Operations
Staffing Your Event - You Can Never Have Enough
Staff Responsibilities At Show
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1:30pm
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FPU V Students set up with Walkie Talkies and show
run thru
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2:00pm
| WinterFist Doors Open
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3:00pm
| WinterFist II Show Begins
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6:30pm
| Classroom Session
Critique and Review WinterFist II MMA Show
- Roy Englebrecht - Battle In The Ballroom
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Monday, November 24th
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7:30 am - 8:45 am
| Buffet Breakfast - Elements
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9:00 am - 10:00am
| Classroom Session
Mixed Martial Arts - The Fastest Growing Sport and Why
- Scott Nelson- President of On The Mat Stores
- Natay Carroll - CEO - Cage Life
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10:00am - 11:00am
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Matchmaking - Doing It Right For The Fans, The Fighters
- Alex Camponova, Boxing Matchmaker - Thompson Boxing
- Arnold Berber- MMA Matchmaker - Fist Series
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11:00am - 11:45pm
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Fight Promotions From A Rookie's Experience
- Rumble On The River Promotion
- Tuan Tran - Houston & FPU Graduate
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11:45am - 12:30pm
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Working With Indian Casino The Right Way
- Roy Englebrecht
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12:30pm
| Graduation Ceremonies and Awarding of MBA Certificates
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12:45pm
| Fight Promoter University Concludes - Go Knock 'em Out!
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