In this episode of Bright Ideas, host Jessica Duemig welcomes Matt Wolff, the founder of Ticket Time Machine™, a company that’s redefining the sports memorabilia and fan engagement space. From his inspiration at a Marlins no-hitter to working with major brands like the Savannah Bananas and Florida Panthers, Matt shares how he built a business rooted in passion, nostalgia, and innovation. Learn how commemorative tickets, custom badges, and creative branding assets can create lasting fan experiences - and how to navigate the red tape in sports business.

Matt Wolff’s story is a powerful blend of fandom, hustle, and vision. In this episode, he talks about the spark that launched Ticket Time Machine™—a Marlins game, a no-hitter, and a missed opportunity for a printed keepsake. That moment led to the creation of a business rooted in personal memory and fan experience. Now, Matt works with professional teams, artists, festivals, and iconic sports brands to create unique, tangible pieces of sports history that fans can hold onto.

Beyond just printing commemorative tickets, Matt has expanded his offerings to include badges, lanyards, media passes, and more. His approach isn’t just about nostalgia - it’s about doing it better. He’s determined to offer quality, personalized memorabilia in a market flooded with generic, mass-produced items. And he’s doing it while staying true to his values - legitimate licensing, thoughtful design, and products that actually mean something to fans.

Matt also gives a candid look into the realities of starting and scaling a business in sports. From navigating vendor approvals to figuring out who’s actually making decisions inside pro teams, he shares hard-won lessons on persistence, relationship building, and knowing when to go all-in. His commitment to fan-first experiences and meaningful keepsakes shines through every part of the conversation.

For anyone looking to break into the sports industry - or anyone already in it trying to stand out - Matt’s story is an inspiring reminder that there's still plenty of room to build something special, especially when it comes from a place of passion.

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