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Linda McMahon Reveals What She Learned in WWE That Prepared Her For the SBA
– Linda McMahon spoke with the Washington Post for a new interview about her work as administrator of the Small Business Administration and more. Highlights are below:
On what she learned in business that prepared her to be the SBA administrator: “When WWE started, it was primarily the live event business and we expanded it to licensing, to music to publishing to pay-per view and to networks. I created and grew a business. I understand what businesses go through, the ups and downs, the good cycles and the bad cycles. I learned about strict cash management, the impact of regulations and the need for providing health-care insurance to employees. I have walked the walk and talked the talk of our small business communities, so I can really be a strong advocate on their behalf.”
On what people would be surprised to know about her: “I am the most comfortable in my sweats hanging out with my family and I am a jock. I was a real tomboy growing up. I played baseball with boys. I was singled out as the best athlete in school for the 8th grade, so I thought that was pretty cool.”
On what her favorite sport is: “Well, professional wrestling is an entertainment product. For pure sport as a spectator, I like the pace of basketball.”