In the 6th edition of my interview series, I was able to interview Jamey Rootes, team President of the Houston Texans and former President of the Columbus Crew. Having been named to Sports Business Journal’s “40 under 40” twice, it was instantly clear how well-regarded Jamey is. After earning his undergraduate degree at Clemson University…
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How to Break Into Sports Marketing
So you want to work in sports? I don’t blame you. There is nothing else I’d rather do. Unfortunately, there are hundreds of thousands of people who feel just like you and me, which can make getting into the industry pretty tough. I personally struggled to get my footing. I’ve also been in a position…
Living the Dream… The Road to Your Sports Career (Step 1)
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 you…
Meet Lucas Biebelberg – Rising Star In #Sportsbiz
Meet Lucas Biebelberg. Lucas is a regular contributor on SportsNetworker.com where he interviews top sports executives in an effort to help others learn from their experience. He has also been able to benefit from the experience by expanding his own network and building relationships with some of the most powerful executives in sports. Lucas is…
Jobs In Sports And Fitness: How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports
You’ve heard about jobs in sports medicine – those illustrious, high-profiled professional sports gigs where the team physician runs onto the NFL field to inspect an injured star player. But, how about those behind-the-scenes careers, specifically jobs in sports and fitness, a subcategory of sports medicine? Ever thought about pursuing a job in this particular…
Hot Dogs, A Little Marketing, and A Lot Of Fun (Free Book Download)
Meet Mike Rudd. Don’t let the hot dog outfit fool you! Mike is all business when it comes to sales, marketing and entrepreneurship! As a Community Contributor on SportsNetworker.com, Mike regularly contributes thought provoking content on a variety of Sports Business related topics. In his day job, he works at Sports Radio 97.1 The Fan…
LIVE Webinar with Lewis Howes – How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports
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 During…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 10.08.12 – 10.15.12
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business Nationals Lose Out On Millions By Failing To Make World Series Early Saturday morning, minutes after his team suffered a devastating, season-ending loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo stood his…
5 Tips to Landing a Job in Sports Marketing
Let’s get your foot inside of that door! You want to work in sports marketing? Unfortunately, so does everyone else. It combines a passion that many people and want to be involved in sports with a way to be in it and actually make some money while you are doing it. So how do you…
Why a Start-up Can Launch a Sports Career
There are hundreds, if not thousands of applicants for most jobs in professional sports. Those are tough odds, even tougher if you don’t have anything that stands out on a resume. While pro teams and minor league clubs may offer internships, understand that these are designed to help them more than they help you. Most teams…
Jobs In Sports Medicine: How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports
You’re a first-year medical school student at a major university, and you’re contemplating your future plans. You’ve come to the realization that you want to eventually combine your M.D. degree with your love for sports. Those jobs in sports medicine seem rather appealing, right? Yet, there’s just one…
5 Quick Tips to Help You Overcome the Frustration of Breaking Into Sports
If you’re still trying to land that elusive first job in sports, there’s no doubt you’re feeling some level of frustration. I get lots of emails that express that frustration such as, “I don’t even know where to begin!” Or, “I got an internship, but can’t find a full-time job!” Or, “It doesn’t seem like…