Success isn't built in the spotlight. It's built beneath it.
At fifteen, Mike Lauer stood courtside at Madison Square Garden with a towel in his hands, wiping sweat off the hardwood for the New York Knicks. What began as a single night became eight years inside one of the most iconic arenas in sports. From there, Lauer built a career in professional sports and media-not by chasing titles or waiting for permission, but by learning how organizations actually work and earning his place inside them one responsibility at a time.
Sweat Equity: From Ball Boy to Builder takes readers behind the scenes of professional sports, where trust is earned quietly, preparation matters more than recognition, and the people who keep everything moving are rarely the ones in the spotlight.
Through stories from Madison Square Garden, NBA Entertainment, and beyond, Lauer explores what happens when observation turns into opportunity, responsibility becomes leadership, and small moments compound into a career.
Inside you'll discover:
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Mike Lauer spent nearly two decades inside Madison Square Garden, beginning as a teenage ball boy for the New York Knicks and rising through game operations into production roles with NBA Entertainment. His debut, Sweat Equity: From Ball Boy to Builder, draws on that career to reveal how systems really work inside high-pressure environments. Learn more or book Mike for speaking engagements at MikeLauerOfficial.com.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Success isn't built in the spotlight. It's built beneath it.At fifteen, Mike Lauer stood courtside at Madison Square Garden with a towel in his hands, wiping sweat off the hardwood for the New York Knicks. What began as a single night became eight years inside one of the most iconic arenas in sports. From there, Lauer built a career in professional sports and media-not by chasing titles or waiting for permission, but by learning how organizations actually work and earning his place inside them one responsibility at a time.Sweat Equity: From Ball Boy to Builder takes readers behind the scenes of professional sports, where trust is earned quietly, preparation matters more than recognition, and the people who keep everything moving are rarely the ones in the spotlight.Through stories from Madison Square Garden, NBA Entertainment, and beyond, Lauer explores what happens when observation turns into opportunity, responsibility becomes leadership, and small moments compound into a career.Inside you'll discover: How small opportunities can become lifelong careers.Why understanding your role matters more than your rank.How trust is earned through consistency.What high-pressure environments can teach anyone about leadership, teamwork, and building systems that last. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798318842429
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Success isn't built in the spotlight. It's built beneath it.At fifteen, Mike Lauer stood courtside at Madison Square Garden with a towel in his hands, wiping sweat off the hardwood for the New York Knicks. What began as a single night became eight years inside one of the most iconic arenas in sports. From there, Lauer built a career in professional sports and media-not by chasing titles or waiting for permission, but by learning how organizations actually work and earning his place inside them one responsibility at a time.Sweat Equity: From Ball Boy to Builder takes readers behind the scenes of professional sports, where trust is earned quietly, preparation matters more than recognition, and the people who keep everything moving are rarely the ones in the spotlight.Through stories from Madison Square Garden, NBA Entertainment, and beyond, Lauer explores what happens when observation turns into opportunity, responsibility becomes leadership, and small moments compound into a career.Inside you'll discover: How small opportunities can become lifelong careers.Why understanding your role matters more than your rank.How trust is earned through consistency.What high-pressure environments can teach anyone about leadership, teamwork, and building systems that last. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798318842429
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