Cruz on Crews Episode 4: Ticket Scalping (Randy Nichols)

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In this episode of Cruz on Crews, Nick DeLaCruz is joined by Randy Nichols, a behind-the-scenes expert with firsthand insight into the shadowy world of ticket reselling.
What starts as a conversation about bots and resale platforms quickly unravels into a deeper look at how a multi-billion-dollar scalping industry is exploiting fans, bypassing laws, and manipulating the system from the inside out. From deceptive tech tools to powerful lobbying groups, Randy walks us through how it all works and why it's so hard to stop.
We cover:
• The hidden tools and browser bots scalpers use to scoop up tickets
• How private equity and tech firms turned scalping into big business
• Why many consumer protection groups are being misled or bought out
• Real solutions artists, promoters, and fans can push for now
If you’ve ever wondered why tickets vanish in seconds or why resale prices are so outrageous, this episode pulls back the curtain on the system that made it that way.
Randy's links-
linkedin.com/in/randynicholsny
instagram.com/randynichols
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