ENVISIONING THE NEW S&E LIFESTYLE The world of investing is changing. The art of living is evolving. It starts at home - literally and figuratively. The value of the home, and the values exemplified within the home. The structure itself that cocoons and safeguards. The flow and sacredness of that physical space. Let’s start with investing and saving. Today’s entertainer is making money and is savvier at a younger age thanks to TikTok, YouTube and NIL. While an older generation of entertainers invested by purchasing long-term US bonds and annuities, today’s athlete is buying crypto and investing in VC funds. They also are starting to realize how quickly all fiat currencies are being debased and so they want to own scarce assets that will hold value over time - think Bitcoin and great businesses with cash flows. In fairness, both generations own real estate because they need a place to live, and also because high-quality real estate is an inflation hedge and store of value. The difference is that in the world today, there is no privacy for the high-profile individual. Except at home and in an era of debasing fiat, owning high-quality real estate is ever more important because scarcity drives value. Real estate is seen both as an investment and as a refuge. Compass Sports & Entertainment Division members collectively know how to hold all of these nuances together and guide our sports and entertainment clients appropriately. As such, we play an active role in shaping the aforementioned evolution of the home-life for our clients - one that melds together the artistic, creative, restorative, and financial elements in an intricate balance that is unique to each one of them.
Our job is to curate events that feel elevated, intentional, and worth traveling for, in collaboration with agents in the host cities who know the market, the culture, and the experiences that can’t be replicated anywhere else. Every detail matters. Where we meet, what we do, whom we partner with, and how the experience reflects the identity of our Division. When it’s done well, meet-ups don’t feel like another industry gathering. They feel like something you don’t want to miss. As we look ahead to 2026, we’re already planning iconic events in Chicago this Spring and New Orleans in the Fall. These are cities with real character and energy, and we’re working to create experiences that are memorable, curated, and unique to our group. Events like these don’t just improve attendance. They strengthen the bond within the Division because we get to experience something truly special together. That’s the real value of the meet-ups. They create shared moments that turn relationships into real connection, and connection into a stronger Division.
Jon Granston Meet-ups Committee Chair
Why Meet-Ups Matter
One of the most important parts of what makes our Sports & Entertainment Division different is how we come together in person. The relationships, trust, and collaboration that exist inside this Division aren’t accidental. They’re built through shared experiences, and that’s why the work behind our meet-ups matters so much. Serving on the Meet-Ups Committee has been one of the most rewarding roles because we don’t just plan dates and locations. We help shape the energy of the Division.
Ben Moss National Director & Executive Committee Chair Compass Sports and Entertainment
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