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It’s Time to Love Your Sports Career

By on April 17, 2013 in Sports Jobs

The other day while surfing the internet I came across a quote from Tommy Lasorda that really resonated with me. “If you love your job, you haven’t worked a day in your life.” This is such a great quote because it is so true and I believe that many, if not all of us, canRead more →

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The SPORTS LAUNCH Thirty Under 30 Awards

By on February 13, 2013 in Sports Business

Are you a rising star in the sports industry? If not, do you know someone who is? It’s that time of year again and SPORTS LAUNCH – The Magazine is now accepting nominations for it’s annual Thirty Under 30 Awards. These awards have been established to recognize College Students and Young Professionals under the age of 30Read more →

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How to Achieve Your Sports Career Goals in 2013

By on January 8, 2013 in Sports Jobs

If your number one career goal in 2013 is to land a job in sports, you’re in the right place! I’ve been helping people with their careers since 1998. And out of all my business experience, including my “Dream Job” with the Dallas Mavericks, nothing has been more fulfilling than helping people — just likeRead more →

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Black Friday Deals

30 Books On Amazon During Black Friday Week To Advance Your Sports Career

By on November 21, 2012 in Featured Articles

It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving is a day away and Christmas is right around the corner. But, in the meantime, the thing that should be on everyone’s mind is Black Friday — that special day where millions of Americans go bizerk trying to find the perfect gift for the whole family. This year,Read more →

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3 Ways Volunteering Can Help Launch Your Sports Career

By on November 13, 2012 in Sports Networking

Sports employers regard volunteering as a viable way to gain sports industry experience. So if you don’t have any experience, by all means, volunteer! It’s by far the quickest and easiest way to gain sports business experience. Volunteering shows proof that you’re a go-getter and that you’re willing to do whatever it takes to launch yourRead more →

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How to Unleash Your Sports Career ‘BHAG’ to Get to the Next Level

By on November 6, 2012 in Sports Jobs

Jim Collins wrote a best-selling business book entitled, . In the book he and co-author, Jerry Porras, coined the term, “Big Hairy Audacious Goals.” BHAG (pronounced, Bee-hag) is a strategic business statement which is created to focus an organization on a single, medium-to-long-term goal, which is audacious. Those on the outside of the company are likelyRead more →

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Living the Dream… The Road to Your Sports Career (Step 3)

By on November 2, 2012 in Sports Jobs

Hello again, dear valued reader.  Hopefully Step 1 and Step 2 of this column have been both informative and enjoyable to read.  You are already past halfway!  After reading and applying the first two Steps, you are now connected in the industry and you know a specific job you ultimately want to earn. But simply talking to people doesRead more →

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Living the Dream… The Road to Your Sports Career (Step 2)

By on October 26, 2012 in Sports Jobs

Welcome back to the second installment of what is hopefully the most beneficial 4-part series you will ever read regarding working in sports.  I hope you enjoyed reading Step 1… now on to Step 2.  Hooray! So you are now ready to go, fully armed with names and numbers of people to contact.  Remember, theseRead more →

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Living the Dream… The Road to Your Sports Career (Step 1)

By on October 19, 2012 in Sports Jobs

So you want to work in sports?  Or are you maybe just trying to figure out if you really want to work in sports?  Lucky you, you have a step-by-step guide to the sports career search and discovery process right here!  Over the coming weeks, I will dive into what it takes, my experiences, and what youRead more →

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LIVE Webinar with Lewis Howes – How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports

By on October 16, 2012 in Sports Jobs

Are you looking for a competitive advantage that will help you land that dream job in the sports industry? If your answer is YES, then make sure to join Sports Networker’s CEO – Lewis Howes to find out how! Date: Wednesday, October 17 Time: 2pm EST (ie. NYC) Cost: FREE! Sign Up Here -> http://bit.ly/Free-Webinar-With-Lewis-Howes DuringRead more →

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Sports Job Interview with Sean Flynn, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Event Booking – Miami Marlins

By on August 15, 2012 in Sports Jobs

Today was a fantastic inside look into baseball for me, as I was able to interview Sean Flynn, the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Event Booking for the Miami Marlins. Baseball is America’s past-time, and it was incredibly interesting to hear about the inner workings of how a Major League team operates. Sean talksRead more →

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3 Keys to Launching Your Sports Career

By on July 17, 2012 in Sports Jobs

When it comes to launching your sports career, one of the biggest challenges you’ll face is knowing how to begin the career-launching process. To help you with that, I’ve outlined three keys to your success. Develop a Game Plan Schedule Time to Execute the Plan Make a Commitment to Stick With It Develop a Game PlanRead more →

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