Episode Overview: The wait is almost over! In this exciting episode, host Erin White sits down with her partner and co-founder BJ Johnson to discuss the 7-day countdown to the launch of the Around the Dirt platform, officially going live on November 1st. Erin and BJ will take you behind the scenes, sharing the platform's journey from idea to reality, what caused the delays, and why it's been worth the wait. They also highlight the amazing features that members of the bat and ball communities will absolutely love.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
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The Development Journey: BJ talks about the history of Around the Dirt, the challenges that came with web development, and how those challenges made the platform even better.
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Why It Took So Long: BJ and Erin dive into the obstacles that led to the delayed launch and how the finalized platform is perfect for users.
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Features to Get Excited About:
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National Calendar of Events: Your one-stop shop for fastpitch, baseball and slow pitch events happening across the country.
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National Directories: Need to find teams, coaches, leagues or specialty instructors? Our directories have you covered!
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Exclusive Travel Discounts: Thanks to the Around the Dirt Travel Agency, members get unbeatable rates on individual and team travel.
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BSN Sports Partnership: Enjoy exclusive pricing on uniforms and equipment through our partnership with BSN Sports.
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Why You Should Be Excited: With the official launch on November 1st, the countdown is on! Around the Dirt is set to unite and elevate all members of the bat and ball communities. Whether you're a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss out on what’s coming.
Stay Connected: Follow us on social media @AroundTheDirt for daily updates and sneak peeks leading up to the big day. Make sure to subscribe to our channels to be the first to join when we go live on November 1st.
Join the Conversation: Got questions or ideas for upcoming episodes? Let us know what you’re most excited about as we prepare to welcome the entire baseball and softball community to the Around the Dirt platform!
Get ready to play ball with Around the Dirt starting November 1st!
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