The world of franchise value is explored in this episode with Michael Rapkoch, who has clients in all four major leagues, consulting on the sports value of seven MLB, four NFL, eight NHL, eight NBA teams during his company’s ten years in business. Rapkoch has performed over 90 valuation engagements within professional sports, working directly with teams, leagues and potential investors. Rapkock talks about the issues surrounding a sale, what value can truly be, and how the price can be driven up by the media if interested buyers haven’t inquired enough yet.