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.
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

Jan 31, 2023
Finding Balance
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
9 min
No entrepreneur wants their business to fail, whether a startup or advanced. Though it is essential to put all your focus, energy, and attention into a business in its early stages, the right balance is necessary. You can never run a business when you are in a hospital bed. Therefore, just as your business success is essential, so is your health. Finding the right balance and personal life is an art and skill that all entrepreneurs should be aware of.
Self-love is the highest motivation to finding that balance. You should not love your business more than you love yourself. Whatever you put more love on, you will always find time to be with them. Out of the abundance of self-love, you can extend that to your business, family, and social life. Refrain from being deficient in some areas because you did not create the right priorities. A business system that steals your sense of happiness will not last.
Join the conversation with your host, Tommy, as he shares his experience finding the right balance between business and personal life. Learn practical ways to crack the right code of balance and experience the life of freedom that made you leave your job to start entrepreneurship. It is a tragedy to leave the slavery of a job only to be enslaved more in the name of a business.
Let’s jump in!
Key Highlights from the Episode
[00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you today
[00:38] Finding your balance in life
[01:04] How Tommy used to find balance in his life
[02:08] How do you find that right balance?
[02:16] Look at yourself and ensure you are happy
[03:23] Learn to say NO
[05:02] Know and plan for what makes you happy
[05:50] What happens when you are out of balance
[08:13] How Tommy wasted a lot of his precious years
[08:56] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes
“Life is always changing, and so are you.”
“An entrepreneur who has mastered the art of balancing their business and personal life will work smart.”
“Learn what makes you happy and set the time to do those things.”
“When you find balance in your life, things start coming your way, and you feel better. That’s how you start growing.”
Connect With Me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommygucciardo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommygucciardo
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/@tommygucciardo
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Jan 31, 2023
9 min

Dec 14, 2022
The Art of Working Smarter
Dec 14, 2022
Dec 14, 2022
10 min
There are two types of people in business. Some work harder, and another category works smarter. The hard-working business owner in this context is not only the blood of a business but also the bones. This is the kind who will do all the tasks of accounting, production, marketing, sales, and every detail of a business. These business owners are prone to burnout, depression, and stress because they spend long hours on the business at the expense of their personal care. They will sleep fewer hours and never have vacations. They will win their businesses but lose both their family and their sanity. The more they work, the more they lose.
The other group of entrepreneurs prioritizes working smart. They know how to leverage other people’s resources and expertise to get things done. One of the best words in their vocabulary is delegation and teamwork. Delegation involves outsourcing skills and paying someone to do tasks on your behalf at a small cost. Though the earnings may not be that great, it gives them the freedom to develop personally because they know that they are the most valuable assets to the future of their businesses.
Join the conversation with your host, Tommy, as he shares why doing everything in your business is a recipe for its death. Having personally struggled through this, Tommy shares how he bounced back, the valuable lessons he learned, and how you can reclaim your life back from the business you own. Apart from the delegation, learn other ways to replace working hard with working smart and unlock the full potential of your business.
Key Highlights from the Episode
[00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you today
[00:41] Working hard instead of smart
[01:47] What does it mean to work smart?
[01:54] Delegating tasks
[03:44] Have a good staff and instill good work ethics in them
[04:44] Cultivate a healthy mindset
[05:45] Set and follow your work goals in a day
[07:24] Benefits of working smarter over working hard
[08:43] Your golden takeaway from the episode
[09:15] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes
“A productive business life is when you step outside it as the owner and let the business run without your active involvement.”
“Learn to walk away for a moment when in the heat of an argument with your business team.”
“A person who prioritizes things gets work done.”
“It’s the person who works smarter who is the most successful one.”
Connect With Me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommygucciardo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommygucciardo
Linktr. ee: https://linktr.ee/tommygucciardo
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@tommygucciardo
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Dec 14, 2022
10 min

Dec 7, 2022
Everything Is Not About You
Dec 7, 2022
Dec 7, 2022
9 min
Your life is not just about you. It’s also about the people in your life. Whether you are a father, business owner, husband, wife, or grandfather, the things you do or say affect the people around you. Your words and actions can hurt just as much as punching someone in the face does, especially when used against the people we love, care for, or admire in life. People process what you say and do, both positive and negative, all the time, and it shapes their perspective and relationship with you. Our words and actions mirror what is in our hearts to the people we interact with.
When hurting, we can be very hurtful with our words, actions, and how we treat people, especially when unaware of it. To some of us, when we are hurting, we want other people to hurt too, and unknowingly or knowingly, we do things that cause them to hurt and feel miserable like we do. Negativity doesn’t make our lives better, and it doesn’t just impact the person we are speaking to It impacts us too. Your words and actions can build or destroy. They can give life or drain it. They can make someone feel loved or unloved. Choosing the right words and actions can help us be more positive and change our lives and that of others. Building others and creating a positive impact starts with ourselves. You can not give out to the world what you don’t possess.
Join the conversation with your host, Tommy, as he shares why everything is not just about you but also about other people in your life. With social media and the competition out there, it’s very easy for people to feel inadequate or less than others. Being a positive force in such a time is a great way to put your life in perspective and help others do the same. When you spread positivity to others, it creates a ripple effect for everyone.
Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about:
[00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you today
[01:39] Everything is not always about you
[02:23] Tommy’s experience and how it affected his life
[03:04] Whatever you do and say affects people in your life
[04:34] Building people up with positive words and actions
[05:35] Everything begins with you, fix yourself first
[07:26] Cultivating positivity in a social media dominated world
[08:35] Get out there and share your positivity, life is too short
[09:29] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes
“Whatever you do and say affects people in your life.”
“Words, when used wrongly, can hurt the people we love and care for.”
“Positive actions and words build people and help you get to the next level.”
“Choose your words wisely; the things you say might affect people for the rest of their life.”
“Positive reinforcement helps others grow.”
“When you are spreading positivity, it creates a ripple effect, and it’s the same with negativity.”
Connect With Me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommygucciardo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommygucciardo
Linktr. ee: https://linktr.ee/tommygucciardo
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@tommygucciardo
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Dec 7, 2022
9 min

Nov 28, 2022
Overcoming Procrastination To Thrive
Nov 28, 2022
Nov 28, 2022
9 min
Procrastination is a natural human tendency that all of us have. It sometimes stems from our self-fulfilling prophecy and conviction that something will cause us to fail or makes us unhappy. Often when we want to do something, we do it, but if we don’t want to do it or are unhappy about it, we are likely to procrastinate. Also, when we feel overwhelmed and like there is too much, procrastination kicks in as a way to avoid the problem, sometimes until it’s too late to get things done without much effort and stress.
When we procrastinate, work builds up, and before we realize it, we are tied to a big and sometimes overwhelming project with little to no time to complete it. Procrastination always leads to anxiety and crises, especially when we don’t have enough time to get things done. This eventually leads us to put unwanted stress on people around us, which is unfair to them. We have choices to make. We have the power to decide whether to procrastinate or not. Procrastination is just a resistance force that we all experience. It’s just a way of avoiding our own goals, especially when we feel overwhelmed or detached, and we can either let it control us and get ourselves in more trouble or take power back and start to take action toward our goals.
Join the conversation with your host, Tommy, as he shares how you can beat procrastination, prevent it from sipping into other areas and get things done to achieve your goal. We are all prone to procrastination, no one is immune, but our ability to resist and take action toward our goals determines our progress. Rising above procrastination and cultivating consistency is the key to getting where we want to be and becoming the person we desire to be.
During this episode, you will learn about:
[00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you today
[00:39] Procrastination and why we struggle with it
[01:11] Crisis mode: How procrastination leads to unwanted stress
[02:25] Treating procrastination like a goal and making progress
[04:17] Stop overwhelm by setting manageable deadlines
[04:39] Remove distractions to focus on your work and get things done
[05:40] Rewarding yourself when you get things done to keep your motivation going
[06:39] How procrastination sips into other areas and makes work bigger
[07:34] Make things simple and take bit size pieces every day
[08:26] Shifting your mindset away from the negativity to positivity in life
[09:18] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes
“Set up small individual goals, and you will make progress.”
“When we feel overwhelmed, and like there is too much on our plate, setting manageable deadlines gives us a way out.”
“Removing and closing out distractions will help you focus, get things done and avoid procrastination.”
“Being in crisis mode all the time because of procrastination is unhealthy, life is too short, plan your success.”
“Negativity doesn’t help us be happy in life, positivity does.”
Connect With Me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommygucciardo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommygucciardo
Linktr. ee: https://linktr.ee/tommygucciardo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Xwmo84h658RxwxJvFgrQQ/
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Nov 28, 2022
9 min

Nov 22, 2022
Being Vulnerable and Open To Grow
Nov 22, 2022
Nov 22, 2022
9 min
Vulnerability is tricky, but once you understand your emotions and feelings, it becomes easier to be more vulnerable and open with others. The key to life is expressing your feelings and what is going on. This is the only way to get better. However, we are not taught how to express our feeling or show them to others. We are taught to hide our feelings and try to fix the problem with logic rather than face it. This has left many of us with a hurting past that we carry throughout our lives, stopping us from loving ourselves and those around us. When we can’t love ourselves, we can’t love, be vulnerable, or open to others. We become bitter and resentful, and our actions, even those in the past, can make us feel regretful and not worth enough.
We tend to forget that every day, we're in the process of reinventing ourselves. The past has shaped us into who we are today, but it doesn’t determine who we will be tomorrow. We chose to either be trapped in it or to escape it. We choose the life we want to live by the choices we make every other day. Letting go of a negative past and being vulnerable and open to better ourselves is a choice. Don’t be ashamed of the choices or the mistakes that you made in the past. We all have, and as long as you can look at it from today's perspective, it will not hold you back from your future. Every day is a new day. Every morning is a new beginning. It’s time to be vulnerable, be our best version, and connect with our true selves!
Join the conversation with your host Tommy as he shares more about letting go of the past, being vulnerable, and being open to bettering your life today and in the future. Vulnerability is all about understanding your emotions and feelings, recognizing what is going on in your life, and expressing it.
During this episode, you will learn about:
[00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you today
[00:38] Being vulnerable and open and Tommy’s struggle during recovery
[04:34] Does it hurt when you’re vulnerable? Get good people around you
[05:35] Understanding your emotions and feeling to make life easier
[06:16] Don’t be afraid of your past; use it to forge your future
[07:21] Take a leap of faith, and be vulnerable to grow
[08:01] Don’t be rigid, go out there, trust one person and be vulnerable
[09:13] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes
“Get good network and people around you to heal.”
“Don’t be afraid of your past; use it as a stepping stone to be a better person in the future.”
‘Taking a leap of faith, being vulnerable, and letting go of emotions and feelings out is the only way to grow.”
“If you stay in a nutshell and hold on to negative emotions, you will never grow as a person.”
“You will never know until you try.”
Connect With Me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommygucciardo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommygucciardo
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Nov 22, 2022
9 min

Nov 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022
13 min
Have you ever been in a situation where you feel like your back is against the wall and all hope seems lost? This might be the moment when you are most ready to change. There are two ways of looking at any moment in life that feels like rock bottom: a moment before one starts to grow or a sign that things are about to change. By viewing your difficult moments as pivotal moments, you can take purposeful action and make a lasting change in your life. The right mindset can be an opportunity to change perspective and find a new way forward. This can lead to personal growth and a fresh start.
Learn how my rock bottom felt when I was incarcerated and how I processed this and came out on top. Join me as I share four important things I learned at rock bottom.
During this episode, you will learn about:
[00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you today
[01:34] Tommy’s rock bottom
[04:51] What you do when you hit rock bottom is the most important thing
[05:35] Things Tommy has learned while coming out of the rock bottom
[06:07] Let constructive feelings take control.
[07:00] Have faith
[08:26] Learn to be more compassionate with you
[09:52] Surrounding yourself with the right people
[11:32] A lot of things may not change in the rock bottom except YOU
[12:01] I am open to listening to you and walking with you. Just reach out
[13:09] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes
“The hardest part of recovery is to do the work.”
“There could be multiple layers of your rock bottom.”
“With positive feelings, things may not become easier, but bearable.”
“Things may not change at your rock bottom, but you change when you cultivate a positive mindset.”
Connect With Me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommygucciardo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommygucciardo
Linktr. ee: https://linktr.ee/tommygucciardo
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@tommygucciardo
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Nov 14, 2022
13 min

Nov 7, 2022
It’s Okay Not To Be Okay
Nov 7, 2022
Nov 7, 2022
11 min
Sometimes we repress and hold our feeling for so long that the emotions end up hurting us, curtailing our growth, and preventing us from having real emotions. When we don’t allow ourselves to feel our emotions because we fear criticism or being seen as weak or helpless, we block out important and positive emotions and prevent ourselves from having a healthy and balanced life. No one has it all together all the time, and we need to give ourselves permission to be human and allow our feelings to surface and not feel ashamed of them. Emotion is energy, and sitting with your emotions, holding them back, and not letting them out allows them to build up and can lead to depression, drug abuse, and more.
Some days will not be great, and you will only sometimes have the best days or feel your best all the time. That is okay, and it's how life is for everyone. We all have positive and negative emotions, and expressing them allows you to be human. Holding your emotions, even the positive ones, can cause physical and emotional harm. If we express our emotions properly and responsibly, it can help us be more healthy, happier, and more self-aware. It doesn’t matter where you are, your past, your childhood, or your circumstance. Expressing your emotions will never hurt you. It will only lead to a better life that is more authentic to who you truly are.
Join the conversation with your host Tommy as he shares more about emotions, how to express yourself properly to improve your life, and some personal experiences he has been through. It’s okay not to be okay, it’s okay to have bad days, we all do, and it’s life, but what you do with it, how you sit with it, how you deal with it, is what matters. Being able to express your emotions and letting them out is not just about feeling better; it's about being human.
During this episode, you will learn about:
[00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you today
[01:14] Being okay with letting out your emotions
[02:51] How to process grief, depression, and anger
[04:21] Embracing your past without regrets
[04:39] Holding on to emotions and how it’s sucking life out of you
[06:38] Dealing with positive emotions and expressing yourself right
[07:43] Doing something about it and getting help to let it out
[09:05] Capitalizing on the good and getting better with yourself
[10:56] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes
“It’s Okay Not to be okay, it’s okay to let out those feelings.”
“As we grow, learn and understand our emotions, we handle things differently.”
“It's okay to have bad days, but what matters is what you do, how you sit and grow with it.”
‘It’s okay not to be okay, but it’s not okay not to do something about it.”
“It’s progress, not perfection.”
Connect With Me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommygucciardo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommygucciardo
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/@tommygucciardo
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Nov 7, 2022
11 min

Oct 31, 2022
HOW TO RELAX AND STOP STRESSING (INSTANTLY)
Oct 31, 2022
Oct 31, 2022
10 min
Stress is a very common occurrence for everyone. It can be caused by everyday events, such as deadlines and family obligations. Stress can also be caused by emotional issues, like the loss of a loved one or the end of a relationship. This episode will explore ways to reduce and manage stress to lead healthier, more productive lives.
Stress is your body's natural response to any change in your environment. It's a way for your body to tell you that something needs to change to return to a state of balance. Stress can be helpful because it increases our performance at times of need. Too much stress, however, can have negative consequences on our health and happiness.
During this episode, you will learn about:
[00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you today
[01:20] Understanding the power of stress
[01:37] How I got stressed recently in my business
[03:36] Going to the root cause of the stressor
[04:08] Failing to share and talk about what was going on
[04:40] Not taking care of my nutrition and physical fitness
[05:26] Lack of taking time to rest and unwind
[05:56] Not following my driving habits of listening to some music or motivation
[06:18] Stressing times are inevitable in life, but…
[07:06] Different ways that stress can be harmful to you
[08:28] Ending the show and call to action
Notable Quotes
“We all have stress in our lives. Learning how to cope and manage them is essential.”
“When your body starts working with a clear mind, stress levels are managed effectively.”
“Stress is a killer to your happiness. It makes you angry.”
“It’s how you perceive stress, embrace it and process it that will make all the difference.”
Connect With Me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommygucciardo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommygucciardo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommygucciardo
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Xwmo84h658RxwxJvFgrQQ/
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Oct 31, 2022
10 min








