00:00 - Open
01:00 - Introduction to Owen Scannell
01:37 - How Owen started Premier Rugby Sevens and how Collegiate Rugby Sevens helped new viewers understand the sport.
07:00 - Premier Rugby Sevens Clip from Pittsburgh Tournament
08:50 - When Owen thought he had a viable new sport in the U.S.
12:15 - Growing PR7s with partners were incremental
14:10 - How he’s built the league with a strong team of people who understand rugby.
19:20 - Objectives on game day for PR7s.
24:00 - PR7s community involvement to grow the sport.
33:00 - PR7s bringing in international players to help with the rugby culture in the U.S.
38:10 - Star players in PR7s and how they can help contribute to building the new league.
41:35 - Getting buy-in from the sports television networks when the product is very new.
44:48 - How to get sponsors for a new sports league.
46:50 - What went into the naming of franchises that help develop the PR7s brand.
53:35 - Why Franchises are under the PR7s umbrella.
55:55 - What PR7s future looks like.
58:20 - PR7s website plus Don’s visit to England for rugby
1:00:00 - Wrap up
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