Take A Savvy Seat
Take a Savvy Seat is where sports, fans, tickets, and entrepreneurship come together.
Hosted by Tommy Gucciardo, the show takes you inside the world of live sports and entertainment, from the energy of game day to the business behind the seats. Built under the Savvy Seats brand, each episode blends real fan perspectives, insider ticket knowledge, and unfiltered conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, creators, and personalities shaping the culture.
From sold-out games to last-minute ticket plays, from fan experiences to business moves and comeback stories, this is more than a sports show. It’s a look at the people, the hustle, and the strategy behind the scenes.
Whether you’re in the stands, building something of your own, or trying to get in the door, there’s always a story behind the seat.
This isn’t just content, it’s the blueprint.
Meet Tommy Gucciardo
Tommy Gucciardo is an entrepreneur, operator, and the voice behind Take a Savvy Seat — a show where live experiences, business, and real stories come together.
With decades in the ticketing and live event space, Tommy has built his career around helping people get access to moments that matter — from sold-out games to once-in-a-lifetime experiences. As the CEO of Savvy Seats, he combines industry knowledge with a personal approach, treating every client like a VIP.
But his story isn’t just about access — it’s about perspective.
Tommy has lived through both success and struggle, and those experiences shaped the way he shows up today — in business, in life, and behind the mic. His journey gives him a real-world lens that cuts through the noise, bringing honest conversations about opportunity, growth, and what it really takes to move forward.
On Take a Savvy Seat, Tommy brings that same energy — blending fan culture, business insight, and unfiltered conversations with people who are building, creating, and making things happen.
Because at the end of the day…
there’s always a story behind the seat.
Episodes
May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
18 min
Welcome to another empowering episode of Mindset Unleashed! Today, we’ll dive into some of life's toughest challenges and the hard truths we often face, from grappling with personal addictions to handling the unpredictability of life, including losses, job changes, and the ever-present fear of the unknown, through my journey and insights on building resilience.
We’ll discuss how embracing the present, managing control, nurturing relationships, recognizing the limitations of hard work, dealing with loss, and optimizing time can profoundly shift our perspective. Join us as we explore these themes to help you navigate adversity and transform these challenges into stepping stones for growth and success.
Whether life hands you lemons or curveballs, this episode is about learning to make the best out of every situation. Don’t miss this deep dive into personal transformation and resilience on Mindset Unleashed!
In this episode, you will learn about:
[00:00] Podcast discusses resilience and overcoming life's challenges.[05:48] Collaborate, adapt and cherish meaningful relationships always.[08:26] Talent, hard work, and resilience in sports.[12:20] Time management is crucial for a balanced life.[14:16] Feeling passed over? Work hard anyway, persevere.[17:35] Stay open, tune in, and be resilient.
Remember, your mindset is the key to unleashing your full potential. Let's start the journey together! 🌟🚀'
If you're ready to overcome the odds and make a difference, hit that subscribe button and join our community! Remember to turn on notifications so you get all the updates. 🛎️🔔
Welcome to The Mindset Unleashed, a channel dedicated to helping you on your self-help and personal development journey. Here, we provide practical tips, insights, and inspiration to help you unlock your full potential and live your best. Tune In!
Connect With Me:
Tommy Gucciardo:
Website: https://tommygucciardo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mindsetunleashedtoday
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tommygucciardo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tommygucciardo
May 7, 2024
May 7, 2024
47 min
Welcome back to another transformative episode of Mindset Unleashed, Today, we’re diving deep with the dynamic Lucie Ptasznik, a powerhouse in the equestrian field who’s turned her passion for horses into a thriving seven-figure enterprise. Lucie is not just about business; she intertwines her unique practices of mindset mastery to achieve her goals, and she's here to teach us how we can do the same, no matter our field.
Let’s explore the potent influence of a positive mindset, the importance of meditation, and the life-changing potential of restructuring our subconscious thoughts. From her journey starting at 16 to becoming a major player in the horse industry, Lucie reveals how she rides through life’s challenges with a focused and positive outlook.
We’ll dive into Lucie’s comprehensive 16-week course that centers around three critical pillars: energy/state, desire/vision, and accountability, designed to catapult you toward your goals. Plus, Lucie will share her daily practices that keep her aligned, such as intention setting, journaling, and gratitude.
In this episode, you will learn about:
[07:41] Change physiology to change state and vibration.
[11:59] Meditation works for everyone, despite misconceptions.
[19:36] Practicing meditation cultivates peace and self-control.
[22:35] Gratitude and journaling for better mental health.
[26:24] Present moment power, importance of imagination, gratitude.
[28:13] Overcoming conditioned beliefs to create desired reality.
[32:07] Being aware opens possibilities, rewriting your mind.
[37:19] Balanced vision for relationships, finance, lifestyle, spirituality.
[41:40] Belief, transformation, and surrender for achieving goals.
Remember, your mindset is the key to unleashing your full potential. Let's start the journey together! 🌟🚀'
If you're ready to overcome the odds and make a difference, hit that subscribe button and join our community! Remember to turn on notifications so you get all the updates. 🛎️🔔
Welcome to The Mindset Unleashed, a channel dedicated to helping you on your self-help and personal development journey. Here, we provide practical tips, insights, and inspiration to help you unlock your full potential and live your best. Tune In!
Connect With Us:
Tommy Gucciardo:
Website: https://tommygucciardo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mindsetunleashedtoday
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tommygucciardo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tommygucciardo
Apr 23, 2024
Apr 23, 2024
26 min
Welcome to another episode of Mindset Unleashed! Today, we have a powerful conversation with Luckie Mazi, a phenomenal guest who shares his incredible journey through the music industry and personal life.
Luckie opens up about his past struggles, including incarceration and addiction, and the pivotal moments that led to his transformation. From his involvement in promoting music events to his experiences in the nightclub scene, Luckie offers insight into maintaining his sobriety while pursuing his passion.
Join us as we delve into his story of resilience, inner strength, and pursuing a brighter future. Stay tuned for this inspiring and authentic conversation on Mindset Unleashed.
In this episode, you will learn about:
04:17 Prison, lesson, Vegas, greed, personal growth, redemption.08:42 Seeking support from friends after release.12:11 Impulse decision-making and enjoying moments.13:19 Growing up, lessons taught responsibility and values.18:45 America facing racial issues, fighting for change.19:35 Thinking before acting prevents reverting to past behaviors.
Remember, your mindset is the key to unleashing your full potential. Let's start the journey together! 🌟🚀
If you're ready to overcome the odds and make a difference, hit that subscribe button and join our community! Remember to turn on notifications so you get all the updates. 🛎️🔔
Welcome to The Mindset Unleashed, a channel dedicated to helping you on your self-help and personal development journey. Here, we provide practical tips, insights, and inspiration to help you unlock your full potential and live your best. Tune In!
Connect With Us:
Tommy Gucciardo:
Website: https://tommygucciardo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mindsetunleashedtodayTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tommygucciardo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tommygucciardo
Apr 16, 2024
Apr 16, 2024
32 min
Welcome to another episode of Mindset Unleashed, where we unlock the potential of your mind and empower you with the knowledge to make impactful changes in your life.
In this episode, we're diving into the heart of communication with Gen Z as Dr. Wachtel unveils her groundbreaking work with Evermore IO. This app tackles the unique challenges faced by the younger generation—using AI to support mental health through voice journaling.
But that's not all. We open up about the pressures of social media and the significance of caring for employees, and we take a raw, candid look at the potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and ketamine in healing traumas that elude traditional therapies.
Join us as we explore the mind's inner workings with Dr. Wachtel and discover how natural compounds and ancient medicines can facilitate personal growth and recovery, especially for our veterans with invisible scars.
In this episode, you will learn about:
08:25 Navigating old-fashioned dating and empowering Gen Z.11:05 Attracted to independent medical tech and ethical marketing.13:34 Earning trust, making money, and getting referrals.17:12 Researching psychedelics for mental health treatment stigma.19:18 Join trials, therapy, readiness, meditation, integration, caution.22:25 Reframe trauma, redefine yourself and support veterans with PTSD.30:49 Breaking labels, pursuing happiness, and affecting change.
Remember, your mindset is the key to unleashing your full potential. Let's start the journey together! 🌟🚀
If you're ready to overcome the odds and make a difference, hit that subscribe button and join our community! Remember to turn on notifications so you get all the updates. 🛎️🔔
Welcome to The Mindset Unleashed, a channel dedicated to helping you on your self-help and personal development journey. Here, we provide practical tips, insights, and inspiration to help you unlock your full potential and live your best. Tune In!
Connect With Us:
Tommy Gucciardo:
Website: https://tommygucciardo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mindsetunleashedtodayTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tommygucciardo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tommygucciardo
Apr 9, 2024
Apr 9, 2024
13 min
Hey everyone, welcome back to Mindset Unleashed! I’m Tommy Gucciardo, and I am here to share more insights on shifting your mindset and seriously leveling up your life.
In today's episode, we're discussing seven rock-solid principles for recharging and keeping life super real. I'll even share about when I hit a significant fork in the road and how changing my thinking turned things around.
We're talking about counting your blessings, diving headfirst out of that cozy comfort zone, and linking arms with only good vibes. Imagine turning your failures into your personal success playbook—yup, we're going there, too. Plus, I've got some straight talk about setting goals that actually stick and why your brain needs a solid workout just as much as your biceps do.
So grab your headphones, get comfy, and let's embark on this journey of self-discovery and smashing those barriers. This episode might just be the nudge you need. Here we go—it's Mindset Unleashed time, and you're going to love this one!
In this episode, you will learn about:
00:00 Practicing gratitude brings lasting mental health benefits.03:46 Growth comes from stepping outside the comfort zone.07:16 Embrace failure, learn, grow, and take action.10:08 Surround yourself with positive, like-minded people.
Remember, your mindset is the key to unleashing your full potential. Let's start the journey together! 🌟🚀
If you're ready to overcome the odds and make a difference, hit that subscribe button and join our community! Remember to turn on notifications so you get all the updates. 🛎️🔔
Welcome to The Mindset Unleashed, a channel dedicated to helping you on your self-help and personal development journey. Here, we provide practical tips, insights, and inspiration to help you unlock your full potential and live your best. Tune In!
Connect With Me:
Tommy Gucciardo:
Website: https://tommygucciardo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mindsetunleashedtodayTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tommygucciardo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tommygucciardo
Apr 4, 2024
Apr 4, 2024
29 min
Welcome to another episode of Mindset Unleashed, where we engage with the deeper narratives that shape who we are and influence our paths forward. I am your host, Tommy Gucciardo, and today we delve into a story of ambition, resilience, and the profound impact of a purpose-driven life.
Joining us in our exploration of determination and tenacity is Scoop B—an established NBA insider and the visionary behind "No Nonsense TV." His journey through the world of sports is a testament to the power of mindset when aligned with action.
In this episode, we're setting aside the superficial. Instead, we are piercing through the veneer of fame to unearth the discipline, the struggle, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines our guests. Scoop B doesn't just share anecdotes from the glossy floors of the NBA; he bears the soul of his experience.
So today, prepare to engage with us on a level that transcends the recounting of mere events. We are set to embrace the wisdom from a life lived in earnest pursuit of one’s calling—with every setback and every victory meticulously etched into the framework of an indomitable spirit.
In this episode, you will learn about:
07:11 Special sauce coming at the right time, with career insights and fun anecdotes.11:48 Raised by a single mom and faced struggles.13:30 Having the right mindset, lots of practice, seizing opportunities.17:50 Grateful for my career as an adult, despite tough times growing up.23:32 Transitioned from writing to podcasting, securing guests, adapting post-pandemic.26:10 Prioritize client relationships for business success; nurture connections for growth.
Remember, your mindset is the key to unleashing your full potential. Let's start the journey together! 🌟🚀
If you're ready to overcome the odds and make a difference, hit that subscribe button and join our community! Remember to turn on notifications so you get all the updates. 🛎️🔔
Welcome to The Mindset Unleashed, a channel dedicated to helping you on your self-help and personal development journey. Here, we provide practical tips, insights, and inspiration to help you unlock your full potential and live your best. Tune In!
Connect With Us:
Tommy Gucciardo:
Website: https://tommygucciardo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mindsetunleashedtodayTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tommygucciardo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tommygucciardo
Scoop B:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scoopb/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScoopB/
No Nonsense TV Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/nononsenseontv/
Apr 1, 2024
Apr 1, 2024
25 min
In this episode of Mindset Unleashed, we've got an awesome conversation lined up with the incredibly talented KnoWte. Host Tommy Gucciardo takes us on a journey through KnoWte's experiences growing up biracial in a less diverse community and how he found his path through alternative hip-hop music.
Get ready to learn about KnoWte's one-of-a-kind music, where he seamlessly combines rock and hip hop to create a truly unique sound, and how he fully embraced his rock artist identity.
But it's not just about the music! KnoWte also shares how he offers midweek motivations to his community and the importance of supporting others. So, let’s dive into this episode as KnoWte shares some valuable life lessons, talks about embracing the process, and emphasizes the power of community and self-expression.
In this episode you will learn about:
04:22 Modern take on music with rock elements.07:00 Trusting in myself and good energy returns.10:09 How External changes helped find inner peace.15:10 Embrace failure, learn from it, and keep going.18:26 Host provides midweek motivation for the community.21:42 Finding light in tough situations, learning, and progressing.
Remember, your mindset is the key to unleashing your full potential. Let's start the journey together! 🌟🚀
If you're ready to overcome the odds and make a difference, hit that subscribe button and join our community! Remember to turn on notifications so you get all the updates. 🛎️🔔
Welcome to The Mindset Unleashed, a channel dedicated to helping you on your self-help and personal development journey. Here, we provide practical tips, insights, and inspiration to help you unlock your full potential and live your best. Tune In!
Connect With Us:
Tommy Gucciardo:
Website: https://tommygucciardo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mindsetunleashedtoday
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommygucciardo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tommygucciardo
Mar 28, 2024
Mar 28, 2024
23 min
Welcome to another insightful episode of Mindset Unleashed with your host, Tommy Gucciardo. In this episode, the talented musician and entrepreneur Farfalla joins Tommy. The conversation delves into Farfalla's musical journey, beginning with her early exposure to iconic rock and hip-hop artists and her transition from writing poetry as a means of expression to creating soul-stirring music.
Farfalla opens up about her experience with isolation and the therapeutic role music played during challenging times. As she discusses her deep-rooted passion for music, her clothing line, Elevate, and her aspirations for the future, listeners will be inspired by her commitment to creating positive change in the world.
Throughout the episode, Tommy and Farfalla touch on essential themes of mental well-being, personal transformation, and the pursuit of purpose. With an upcoming release and plans for new music, Farfalla's journey unfolds as a testament to perseverance, self-discovery, and the power of creative expression. Join us for an enriching conversation with Farfalla as she shares her insights, experiences, and future endeavors.
In this episode, you will learn about:
[03:39] Met DJ Self at a showcase and got a song on the radio.
[07:25] Adapting to versatility in music was enjoyable and manageable.
[10:31] Performing acts without seeking anything in return.
[13:05] Father's Greek upbringing and musical passion
[18:15] Embrace your purpose and trust in guidance.
[19:25] Success in learning requires persistence, akin to athletes' dedication.
[22:22] Upcoming releases include new singles, videos, and merch.
Remember, your mindset is the key to unleashing your full potential. Let's start the journey together! 🌟🚀
If you're ready to overcome the odds and make a difference, hit that subscribe button and join our community! Remember to turn on notifications so you get all the updates. 🛎️🔔
Welcome to The Mindset Unleashed, a channel dedicated to helping you on your self-help and personal development journey. Here, we provide practical tips, insights, and inspiration to help you unlock your full potential and live your best. Tune In!
Connect With Me:
Website: https://tommygucciardo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mindsetunleashedtoday
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommygucciardo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tommygucciardo