Inside the Owner's Box

About this book

Go inside the high-stakes world of sports ownership as New York Times bestselling author and owner of the Baltimore Orioles David M. Rubenstein reveals the financial strategies, leadership secrets, and billion-dollar deal-making behind championship franchises through conversations with America's most powerful owners--Robert Kraft, Jeff Lurie, Tom Ricketts, and more. What does it really take to own a championship franchise? David M. Rubenstein, bestselling author and Baltimore Orioles owner, takes you under the hood of professional sports ownership through candid conversations with America's most powerful team owners. Featuring moguls like: Robert Kraft (Patriots) - Jeff Lurie (Eagles) - Ted Leonsis (Wizards, Capitals) - Clara Wu Tsai (Nets) - Tom Ricketts (Cubs) and more. Discover: - How owners negotiate billion-dollar franchise acquisitions - The financial playbook behind elite ownership, including valuations, private equity, and profit engines - Mastering media rights, sports betting, and the evolving fan economy - Leadership lessons about building championship cultures Inside the Owner's Box offers unprecedented access to sports' most successful owners. Whether you're captivated by the business of sports or the game itself, this is your insider's guide to competing, and winning, at the highest level.