About Michael Carbone, MBA

Former NCAA scholarship athlete who graduated with an MBA. I've grown from a sports fan into a sports business professional. Connect with me on LinkedIn and follow me on Twitter (@MichaelCarbone8).

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Landing your Dream Job in Major League Baseball: The Winter Meetings

By on December 29, 2012 in Sports Jobs

As Lewis Howes explained in his book, , networking on LinkedIn is very similar to networking in person. It’s based around creating relationships with others that allow them to sincerely feel like they 1) know you, 2) like you, and 3) trust you. Since the MLB Winter Meetings are known to be a prime networking locationRead more →

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The #SportsBiz Toolkit – 5 Must-Haves

By on November 23, 2012 in Sports Business

I’ve had many different experiences working in the sports industry, whether it be as (1) a baseball agent, (2) an event coordinator, or (3) a writer for SportsNetworker.com, and I’ve realized that there are certain “must-haves” for any sports business professional. You need to be prepared for the #SportsBiz in what to carry with you.Read more →

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How I Was Able to Leverage My Experience in Fantasy Sports to Get a Job Interview

By on November 1, 2012 in Sports Jobs

Recently, while networking over a cup of coffee, I told an innocent story. Unbeknownst to me at the time, that innocent story would lead directly to a job interview. As I sat across from a banker with many high-profile contacts in the baseball industry, we casually discussed the new MLB playoff structure. The fact thatRead more →

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