Being a sports executive on any level involves a lot of hard work to get projects done the way your clients expect. A key aspect of retaining quality clients is learning how to effectively communicate with each one on their level. Each of my clients is unique and special and I communicate with them according to their personality and our mutual comfort level.
You have friends that you have varying levels of emotional intimacy with; some you might talk to every day while others you catch up with when you can and small talk is the main staple. Clients are the same. You will become close friends with some and others are on the periphery of your circle. Both are o.k. [click to continue…]
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A while back we created the Sports Business Survey in hopes of creating a better understanding of the top sports industry executives. More than 1,000 people completed the survey and we were amazed with the feedback.
We realized that the sports industry was seeing a shift (and is still shifting) in many different ways.
With all of the new ways to connect directly with industry decision makers through social media, or create a name for yourself in the industry from by creating a powerful website, we wanted to know what challenges sports professionals were facing, what they wanted to learn about, and how we could help them achieve their goals.
The sports industry survey results were first released as exclusive content for the Sports Executive Association, but it was so useful we decided to share it to our faithful readers here as well.
Here are some of the questions that were answered inside the survey:
- What is the biggest challenge you face in the sports industry?
- What would help you achieve your sports business goals?
- What is one reason why you work in the sports industry?
- What type of sports specific education training would help you get to the next level?
- And more…
You download the survey for free here.
If you want more in depth training and networking, then become a member of the SEA for exclusive content, including e-books, audios and live video seminars from the best in the business (plus a lot more).
At SportsNetworker, we’re looking at these results very seriously in hopes of continuing to bring you the best content to help you and your team become perpetual winners.
What do you think about the survey results? Are you shocked about the statistics or think they are spot on? How will you use this information in your sports organization or career from here on out? You thoughts and comments are welcome and please take a moment to share this on Facebook and Retweet it on Twitter.
(This is a guest article by Anthony Alsop)
Technology helps us do a lot of things; it saves time, saves lives and is now beginning to save the careers of sports executives. With sports being a multi-billion dollar industry, professional teams, and more specifically scouts are looking for anything that can give them the edge over their opponents.
Enter technology.
Traditional scouting methods meant a scout had to be out on the road, staying in hotels and costing teams money. Today, scouts can sit on their couch watch their latest prospect. Even if they can’t watch him or her on live television, they can get a DVD made up of highlights and watch that instead. With technology allowing us to become more mobile than ever, why should teams go out to the world, when the world now comes to them?
In 2006, Major League Baseball’s draft lasted 50 rounds, and had over 1500 players picked. The National Football League’s draft lasts for only seven rounds with 256 picks typically made. With sports executives being put under time constraints more than ever, how can they effectively research all these prospects? [click to continue…]
The Sports Executives Association (SEA) is excited to host its first live networking event June 24th in New York City. This inaugural, members only, event will be hosted by PlayBeautiful, an interactive, community-driven pop-up venue is celebrating the 2010 FIFA World Cup for 30 days in NYC.
They will be featuring match viewing parties, player appearances, demonstrations and private events including our SEA networking meet-up. PlayBeautiful’s main location at Openhouse Gallery will feature an indoor mini-stadium modeled after Soccer City in Johnannesberg, South Africa.
Be there, Thursday, June 24th from 6-9 p.m. for the chance to network with other SEA members in person. There will be appetizers, cash bar and exciting opportunities to connect in this unique World Cup venue.
If you are not yet a member of the SEA but would like to attend, just sign up here and gain free access. Please RSVP on LinkedIn to let us know if we’ll see you there. You must be a paid member of the SEA or will not be admitted at the door. We hope you’ll join us for this exclusive event.
The highly anticipated
Sports Executives Association is live. Join in on the excitement today at
www.SportsExec.net.
I started to receive an a lot of emails from people who wanted introductions to other executives in my network. They also were asking for tips, advanced training on various sports industry topics, and wanted to find partners to help during their career and in their sports business.
These weekly email requests were becoming overwhelming, and that’s when the idea of the SEA came to me. I realized there was a huge void in the online world for helping sports professionals receive ongoing education, connect with other top executives, and find a way to generate more opportunities.
SportsNetworker has assembled a platform, with the key sports executives involved that we are very excited about.
Make sure you read through all of the content, networking, and bonuses you will get access to right when you sign up.
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