On today’s show I sat down with Mary Kay “MK” Huse, president and general manager of the Indy Ignite, Indiana's professional Major League Volleyball team.

MK shares her journey from working in the tech industry to spearheading the establishment of the Indy Ignite amidst the growing volleyball scene in Indiana.

She covers challenges and milestones in building a professional sports franchise from scratch, the exciting debut season that ended with a runner-up finish, and the community support that has fueled the team's success.

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You are going to learn about:

• MK Huse’s Transition from Working in Tech to Sports

• Building a Professional Sports Franchise from the Ground Up

• The Growth and Future of Volleyball in Indiana

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Check out these great clips from the show:
01:28 Guest Introduction: Mary Kay “MK” Huse, Indy Ignite
02:30 MK's Journey from Tech to Volleyball
07:22 Building Mandolin: A Startup Story
17:41 Challenges and Lessons from Mandolin
27:31 Transition to Indy Ignite
39:39 The Marketing Manager's Unique Role
39:54 Building the Team and Community Engagement
41:23 Sponsorship Challenges and Successes
43:13 The Excitement of Volleyball
46:12 Signing Players and Building the Roster
50:13 Opening Night and Fan Experience
53:52 Indiana's Volleyball Culture
01:01:46 Professionalism and Growth of the League