{"product_id":"sweat-equity-mike-lauer-9798318842429","title":"Sweat Equity: From Ball Boy to Builder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuccess isn't built in the spotlight. It's built beneath it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweat Equity: From Ball Boy to Builder\u003c\/em\u003e  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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow small opportunities can become lifelong careers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy understanding your role matters more than your rank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow trust is earned through consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat high-pressure environments can teach anyone about leadership, teamwork, and building systems that last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike Lauer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798318842429\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Palmetto Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Mike Lauer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49002366599423,"sku":"9798318842429","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sweat-equity-mike-lauer-9798318842429","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}