Ron Shapiro

How to Become General Manager of a Major League Baseball Team

by Lewis Howes|August 24th, 2010

I connected with Mark Shapiro two years ago at the Princeton Sports Symposium, and had a great time getting to know more about his professional career in Major League Baseball. He came from humble upbringings, but through his hard work and perseverance, he worked his way up to become the Vice President and General Manager of the Cleveland Indians and was recently promoted to become team president for the club next season. Mark’s journey has been an inspiring one and his zero-to-hero story has something that we can all take away in our own journey to success in the sports world.

In the following video, he explains the steps he took and what got him to where he is today: [click to continue…]

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Get A Job In The Sports Industry Without Being “in” The Industry

by Lewis Howes|March 25th, 2009

Ron Shapiro sheds his light on how he because one of the most influential figures in sports… and it wasn’t because he initially wanted to work in sports.

Thanks right. You don’t have to set out with a ton of work experience “in” the sports industry. You can be an expert at a certain skill in another industry, and then break in after you make your moves.

In theory, this could actually give you more of an advantage getting a job in the industry. You don’t have to worry about being labeled as “that guy moving up” from an entry level job. You don’t have to deal with the drama from a pro team or organization either. You simply dominate your market from another industry, and apply as the expert at your skill.

Ron did this, and look where it took him. What do you think? Do you have to start in the sports industry to get a good job or should you get some experience elsewhere and come in with brass knuckles and taking names as they fall? Share your thoughts in the comments section and feel free to add this video to your site by going to www.youtube.com/lewishowes and embedding the code from the video.

For those interested, this video was taken during the Princeton Sports Symposium.

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Break Into The Sports Industry In Six Simple Weeks

by Lewis Howes|December 29th, 2008

Eric Mangini, Ron Shapiro, and Mark Shapiro all found their own unique way into the Sports Industry, but no one direction is the correct route for breaking into the sports world.

How badly do you want to work in the Sports Industry? What if I told you taking a six week long class may be the key to getting the sports job of your dreams?

Are you willing to spend tens of thousands of dollars to get a sports industry masters at a top university? How about working 15 hour days during a six month unpaid internship to get your foot in the door? Well if you are looking to get a job in the sports industry ASAP, and you don’t want to work for free or be in debt for over 20 years, then this may be the opportunity for you!

The Sports Executive Academy guarantees students who take this class a 20% job placement in the sports industry. I don’t know of any other university or program who can guarantee this… do you? The Sports Executive Academy will deliver its programming not only with academic leaders and scholars, but also with prominent figures and quest instructors who are leaders in the sports business industry. Speakers and workshop leaders include current owners, operators, and executives in all facets of the sports business (e.g. food, financial, media, marketing).

The Academy lasts only six weeks. Morning classes teach “The Ideal”, afternoon sessions teach the Practical Application or “The Real”, and evenings sessions provide experience you can use where you “Try it Yourself” or “Do It.”

WEEK A: Sales, Promotion & Marketing

WEEK B: Running the Show

WEEK C: All Things Financial

WEEK D: Building, Running and Knowing Your Facility

WEEK E: The Team

WEEK F: Media, Broadcast, PR and Fan Entitlement

If you are serious about getting a job in the Sports Industry, and this seems like the opportunity for you, then register as soon as possible and save up to $1,200 off your tuition.

Any if you use the code “sportsnetworker” when you register, you will receive and additional $50 off your fees. If you send me your confirmation information, you will be entered in a drawing for an additional $50 off.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send me an e-mail, or leave your questions in the comments section below.