Featured Quote: Carrie Potter said the county needs to address what happens if the cost exceeds the budget. "What happens if the parking garage costs $200 million instead of $150 million?" Potter said. July 28, 2026. When the Houston Texans announced earlier this year that they would move their headquarters and training facilities from Reliant Park to Cypress, they thanked real estate developer Howard Hughes and Harris County Commissioners Tom Ramsey and Leslie Briones. "We'

Featured Quote: “A public-private partnership to prioritize that $150 million to $300 million investment ahead of all of those (other priorities), there would need to be some real economic drivers to justify that from a county perspective,” Potter said. May 15, 2026. “Houstonians are very emotionally attached to the Astrodome,” said Carrie Potter, a professor in the Department of Sports Management at Rice University. Despite those numbers, it still might be a challenge to se

Featured Quote: "The last WNBA team to launch generated over $70 Million in revenue in their first season...these are the type of numbers we are talking about." April 3, 2026. Thank you Ron Trevino and KHOU 11 for including my take on the potential economic impact created by the Fertitta family's acquisition of the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) Connecticut Sun. Some additional financial insights: ☄️ The $300M acquisition price is astounding. In 2021, the Atla

Featured Quote: “There’s a lot of interests at the table,” Potter said. “Everybody coming together to do what’s best for the fans — which is why we’re in this game to begin with — in addition to driving public benefit for the city and the county. It’s going to take all parties at the table coming forward and being willing to give up some of the things that might be included now versus reimagining what the deal structure could look like.” March 11, 2026. The Houston Texans’ n

February 11, 2026. Carrie hosted a Candid Chat seminar for the Media Alliance of Houston at St. Arnold focused on 'Fundamentals of your Financial Future'. The presentation slides are available here. “The best investment you can make is in yourself. The more you learn, the more you earn.” -Warren Buffett 📚 Some keys we discussed over lunch include: 💰Eliminate fear and emotion by building confidence 💰Build, review/revise, and trust your plan 💰Create a systematic way to c

October 29, 2025. As part of Alumni and Families Weekend at George Washington University, President Ellen M. Granberg took the stage of Jack Morton Auditorium for a Leadership Dialogue on Saturday afternoon. Moderator Carrie Potter, B.B.A. ’99, M.B.A. ’01, asked questions on a variety of topics, many touching on the student experience and the future of the university. Potter, a member of the GW School of Business Board of Advisors, engaged the president on issues that includ

Featured Quote: Carrie Potter stressed the power of storytelling: 'It is the stories of how these women have fought, struggled, and made their way to the tour. Those are the stores that bring people in and turn them into fans.'" September 22, 2025. "At the Aramco Houston Championship, Golf Saudi hosted a panel discussion highlighting storytelling as a vital tool to grow the game globally. Carrie Potter stressed the power of storytelling: 'It is the stories of how these wome

May 5, 2025. Mr. Buffett, thank you. Your commonsense approach to life is so refreshing and I love hearing you apply this to investing, economics and politics annually at your legendary shareholder meeting in our hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. At the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting with over 40,000 in attendance, Buffett not only wove wisdom about investing, economics, and politics into his responses, but did so with a focus on people and his personal philosophies,

April 17, 2025. Carrie hosted a Candid Chat seminar via zoom for the Texas Executive Women on April 17th that focused on building confidence in a secure financial future. With the volatile markets, changing economic policy, and the rapid fire changes affecting our financial futures, Carrie outlined some keys to not only surviving, but also thriving during these challenging financial times. The presentation slides are available here.

​ Featured Quote: “Not only are the statistics lining up in terms of the demographic that the NFL could go after, but it’s also that the women in those situations control purchasing power.” September 24, 2024. “This missing piece was really 35-year-old women and below—the younger demographic—which is exactly in line with Taylor Swift’s fan base,” Rice University faculty and sport finance expert Carrie Potter said. “Not only are the statistics lining up in terms of the demogra

Featured Quote: "It goes to the fundamentals of what the #Olympics mean to our country," Carrie Potter, a Lecturer in Sport Finance at Rice University, tells David Wharton of the Los Angeles Times, "The way the United States approached it was to say let's keep politics out of sports." July 25, 2024. PARIS — The guy lugging an overstuffed bag onto the New York subway, looking hurried, maybe a little tired, is a three-time Olympian. Eli Dershwitz has been rushing around the ci

Featured Quote: “That investment also leads to winning, the ultimate driver of fan engagement, Potter said. It all starts with player-focused facilities — places most fans will never step foot in." July 2, 2024. "In today’s NBA, these amenities are no longer an option but a “requirement” in order to attract top players, said Carrie Potter, Rice University faculty and sports finance expert. Potter, who has represented professional athletes and worked in the NBA since 1999, sa

Featured Quote: "I think the league is on a trajectory that is brilliant. They have the fan experience, demand for media rights, they're expanding beyond the U.S., even Taylor Swift is adding something," Rice's Potter said. June 6, 2024. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones may look to free up capital to invest in AT&T Stadium or his other investments like Comstock Resources. The NFL is looking into whether allowing private equity firms to invest in its franchises would be benefi

May 31, 2024. Carrie hosted a Candid Chat seminar via zoom to share information about the challenges currently facing homeowners as they seek to secure full insurance coverage for their homes at reasonable premiums. The presentation slides are available here.

May 21, 2024. The Association of Rice Alumni’s Brains in a Bar series mixes socializing and learning in a fun and casual environment nationwide. Brains in a Bar is an excellent opportunity to catch up with fellow Owls, have a drink and hear from a lineup of incredible Rice faculty and staff. Potter was featured on May 21, 2024 to discuss her version of the Taylor Swift Effect-NFL Edition. Presentation slides may be viewed here. February 8, 2024 Rice sports finance expert exam

​ Featured Quote: "In 2026, 50% of the tax exemptions that are currently in place for estate taxes are expiring," Carrie Potter, a lecturer of sports management at Rice University and a sports-finance expert, said. "So when these teams are selling for $6 billion, the amount of estate tax that they're going to have to pay is incredibly high." ​ February 29, 2024. NFL ownership is unique compared to other major-league sports. When you think of the NBA, the players spring to min

​​ February 9, 2024. ​Sport finance expert Carrie Potter shares how ‘the Taylor Swift effect’ is attracting an entire new genre of fans to the NFL. Video Link: The Taylor Swift effect’ on the NFL and Super Bowl by Zach Lashway

August 12, 2022 “You give me hope and consolation. You give me strength to carry on. You’re always there to lend a hand. And when you smile the world is brighter. That’s the wonder, The wonder of you.” -Elvis Presley It would not be a celebration of Daniel Potter-also known as Danny, Pottsey, The Gov, dandeli, and Grandpa-without a little Elvis. When my Dad smiled, the world was brighter. And he had lots of different smiles-the incredulous smirk; the gigantic one that accom

October 16, 2020. Below are the HBJ's 2020 Women Who Mean Business finance honorees. Carrie Potter President, The Carrie Potter Group LLC Education: MBA & BBA, The George Washington University; Certificate of Financial Planning, Rice University How do you start your day? I am a morning person and usually follow the same routine of meditation, walking my dog, Penny, enjoying eggs and green tea and reading the newspapers. Yes, actual print newspapers! What is the most difficu

​ February 5, 2019. Richard Rawlings sees potential in the golf cart industry and is willing to try to turn the shop around. When permitting a historical building puts their plans to a halt and the owner doesn't pull his weight, Richard has second thoughts about the project. Guest finance expert Carrie Potter weighs in on the best way to manage Coastal's overwhelming debt. Video Link: Coastal Cruizers | Garage Rehab with Richard Rawlings