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Our guest today is Jeff Hanel the Director of Post-Production for Auburn Athletics. Previously, he was the Associate Director of Athletic Video Productions and Creative Lead for Baylor University from 2012 to 2014. His journey started over nearly 20 years ago as a musician who lived in Australia for three and a half years. We discuss how him questioning why, ultimately led him down his career in sports. Each day of our lives is an opportunity to learn. As amazing as he is in art, he seems like a philosopher at heart. Jeff shares his approach to pushing his creativity to new levels. How does he approach work? How does he approach work-life balance? How does he approach life? Learn how asking why can lead you to surpass what you think your ceiling is. This episode is filled with philosophy, creative advice, and shows you the true side of what it's like working in sports. This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support You can follow Jeff on Twitter and Instagram @sportsvid. Watch his streams on Twitch here. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support

This episode is a crossover episode between Student Union Sports and Sports As A Job. Owner of Student Union Liam Smith and Sports As A Job owner Kolby Castillo has a conversation about what their experience has been like. They discuss what day to day operations look like, the motives, the struggles, and what the future holds for both media platforms. =Liam Smith has recently become the owner of Student Union which was started in 2015. The platform serves as an outlet for college students to be able to share their media work on sports. Lately, we have been featuring Student Union articles on our weekly newsletter. Building the voices of the future. Episode Timestamp 4:50 - Collaboration over celebration and how Sports As A Job started. 9:10 - We take a journey back when Liam Smith joined Student Union Sports before he became the owner. 16:30 - When you create content for the world to see, there are going to be a lot of haters and people who judge you. It is something that people with Student Union Sports and Sports As A Job deal with. How do both sides deal with that type of hate? 25:20 - The truth about starting a media platform and inside the day-to-day. 30:30 - What Kolby and Liam hope to see change in the world of media? This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support You can follow Student Union on Twitter @StudentUSports, on Instagram @studentusports, and visit their website at https://studentunionsports.com/. You can find Liam Smith on Twitter @LiamKnowsThings Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our latest podcast guest is the founder of JokerMag, Tyler O'Shea. JokerMag is a media platform dedicated to telling the stories of the underdog in sports through articles and/or podcasts. Tyler is a former D3 College Baseball player who was an underdog himself. His own journey led him to taking interest in all underdog stories. His stories feature guests such as UFC Star Francis Ngannou, Sports Analyst Jessica Mendoza, and many more. Embrace the "Underdog Mentality" with Tyler O'Shea. Episode Timestamp 2:07 - How has JokerMag a media platform adjusted during the quarantine the past few months? 4:14 - JokerMag is a unique name and even more so their logo of the bulldog. Where did the inspiration come from? 5:37 - JokerMag is all about the Underdog Stories in sports. What does the underdog mentality mean to Tyler especially being a former D3 College Baseball player? 8:20 - Tyler shares with us a moment he adopted the underdog mentality in his own life. 10:35 - We discuss a little bit of baseball. Tyler is a Philly Sports fan all around. Who was his favorite baseball player? 11:35 - Tyler graduated with a communications and media degree. Yet, building a media platform is not always something someone wants to do right off the bat. 14:46 - The average time someone does a podcast or media platform is 6 months. Tyler has been doing it for three years. What has kept him going? 21:46 - Tyler shares his advice for anyone that wants to sport a blog, podcast, or any media platform. This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support You can follow JokerMag on Twitter @JokerMagHQ, on Instagram @jokermaghq and visit their website athttps://jokermag.com/. You can find Tyler O'Shea on Twitter @JoeFundo and connect with him on LinkedIn. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Adam Martin, the founder of Makers of Sport - a podcast and social media brand. Adam graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from Eastern Kentucky University. Adam delves into his transition throughout different industries within creative design. Adam is an entrepreneur, public speaker, designer, freelancer, podcaster, and much more! Let’s learn how to have the “Maker Mentality” with Adam! 1:22: Adam explains what inspired him to have a career in the sports industry. He talks about his time at Eastern Kentucky University studying Graphic Design - delving into his passion for designing sneakers. 7:15: Adam talks about when he started his own company back in 2006, what it takes to be an entrepreneur, and the journey to discovering that path. 14:10: Kolby asks Adam for advice for people who want to go into creative design regardless of the industry. Adam explains elements of design, such as typography, software, etc. 17:58: Adam expresses the why factor and mission of Makers of Sport. He goes step-by-step on how he started the company, the website, and creating a platform on social media outlets. 24:40: Adam talks about the importance of broadening your scope as a designer even outside the sports industry. 34:35: Adam emphasizes the significance of reaching out to people and letting them know you appreciate the content they put out. 35:50: Kolby asks Adam how to destroy having the insecurity of being from a different place - how to be more than just the place you’re from. 49:47: Adam talks about who he looks up to and his inspirations - reading about people who take risks at any level of success. The importance of serving people through your passions. You can follow Makers of Sport on Twitter @MakersofSport, on Instagram @MakersofSport, and visit their website at https://makersofsport.com. You can find Adam Martin on Twitter @TAdamMartin and connect with him on LinkedIn. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support Our guest in this episode is Drew Zlogar, a media and communications professional. Drew was formally the social media manager for the XFL New York Guardians. Before that, he was a digital and social media editor for the NBA. We all admired what the XFL represented and were doing. Professionally and personally the XFL gained people’s respect. Drew shares with us the secrets that help XFL become popular on social media. Also, he takes us on his journey from college, to working for the NBA, then the XFL, and now. 2:10 - Drew shares with us his experience as the Social Media Manager for the XFL New York Guardians. 5:36 - Professionally and personally we all admired what the XFL was. What were the secrets to the XFL building such a community on their social media platforms? 11:05 - Drew's tips and advice for other social media managers. 17:35 - The first job in social was with the NBA. We all use social media personally but how does that translate to when you first get a professional social job. Was it a Mount Everest of a challenge for him? 25:00 - Drew is a frequent user of LinkedIn, how does he approach using it and how can others better use it to network as well? You can follow Drew on Twitter: @Drew_Zlogar, Linkedin here, and listen to his own podcast here. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by the Front Office Features Podcast Duo: Chris Valente and Rob Crain. Chris Valente is the Director of Sales at Fenway Sports Management. Rob Crain is the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Pawtucket Red Sox. This episode was recorded on 5/14/2020. Along with their professional sports experience they host a podcast where each week they have a discussion with a sports executive to take you behind the scenes. Learn how to get into the Front Office with the Front Office Features Podcast Duo and Sports Executives Chris & Rob! 2:08 - Chris and Rob explain their responsibilities in their days jobs working in sports. 4:43 - Rob Crain shares his story of selling more tickets than people who lived in that town. 8:10 - Chris Valente explains how the Sports Industry has evolved over the past 10-15 years compared to when they first got into the "game" 10:20 - Sports Sales Executives Chris and Rob shutdown the statement that sales are your way into the sports industry. 16:00 - Mistakes they have made in their career 18:10 - Insight into what both Chris and Rob think the emerging trends from this pandemic will be. 22:10 - They are the Front Office Features Podcast Duo, learn how that podcast came to be. You can follow Front Office Features Podcast on Twitter @FOFeatures, Chris Valente @cvalente08, and Rob Crain @_RobCrain Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Kailee Cavaliere, who serves as an Executive Assistant for the Boston Red Sox. Working in the sports industry, she was inspired to create a platform that encompassed sports, travel, and food. Kailee started “The Sports Passport,” a blog that takes you through different baseball stadiums across the country and the yummy treats unique to each place along the way. Let’s learn how to create our own platform with Kailee and The Sports Passport! 2:56: Kailee explains her role and responsibilities as an Executive Assistant for the Boston Red Sox - and what it entails on a daily basis. 6:00: Kailee talks about why she started The Sports Passport and where her inspiration came from. She wanted to learn more about each sports landmark - the food, history, and much more. 10:10: Kolby asks Kailee what advice she would give to someone who wanted to start their own blog on social media. Kailee delves into how important it is to be passionate during your journey. 14:55: Kailee talks about her own goals implemented in her personal blog. One of her significant tasks she accomplished was the “365 Days of Kindness.” 19:39: Kailee expresses her love for content creating for The Sports Passport. 23:45: Kailee tells us how to stay motivated and positive during quarantine - she explains how to start our own project that we are passionate about. You can follow Kailee Cavaliere on Twitter @KaileeCavaliere and connect with her on LinkedIn. Follow @thesportspassport on Instagram and visit its official website, thesportspassport.net. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Edward Jones II, from the University of Kansas, who serves as the Director of Player Development for KU’s Football Team. Edward created the “Beyond the Field” program to create a generational impact, helping student-athletes that are struggling with their identity through personal wellness, community impact, and career development. Let’s learn how to create a “generational impact” with Edward Jones II! Episode Timestamps: 1:55: Edward talks about his time coaching high school football and how that has helped him transition into his role in college athletics. 6:18: Edward delves into how important communication is with student-athletes regardless of their age. 8:25: Kolby asks Edward what resources he wishes he had during his time as a student-athlete. Edward expresses how important it is to assess a student athlete’s personality and form their identity outside of sports. 11:35: Edward tells us a touching story that helped him cultivate the idea of creating a “generational impact.” This affected his whole outlook within his career. 15:25: Edward discusses his long-term goals and how they have changed throughout his experiences in the sports industry. 19:50: Edward explains his mentorship events, “Lunch and Learn,” bringing in former athletes and alumni to talk to student-athletes about their future goals. 21:46: Kolby asks Edward what advice he would give himself during his first year working at Houston. You can follow Edward Jones II on Twitter and Instagram @Ed_Jones2 and connect with him on LinkedIn. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Katie Hoag who is currently the Assistant Director of Marketing at the University of South Florida Athletics. Katie accepted the position just in February and has dealt with transitioning into a new job during this work from home quarantine. Her previous experience includes being at Lousiana Tech and SIUE. She is a former student-athlete at Frostburg where she competed in multiple sports. Katie shares with her journey up to this point, having a boyfriend who also works in sports, and what’s it is like going to work for a school she cheered for in her youth. Episode Time Stamp 2:30 - How did Katie end up with USF Athletics? She would go to USF home games and grew up in Tampa Bay, Flordia. 5:51 - It is unique that Katie took accepted her current job in during this COVID-19 situation. What is that experience like for her? 8:20 - Katie Hoag's previous sport experience. 10:57 - How did the minor league baseball experience help her? 15:23 - Katie was a college student-athlete that competed in multiple sports. 22:23 - What is her approach to marketing? 33:29 - We are constantly told that we have the go where the opportunities are, well what is it like for Katie having a boyfriend that also works in sports? Follow Katie Hoag on Twitter @KatieHoag_ Send us feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajobmedia LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support Please note this episode was recorded over a month ago, a lot of great things have happened for the guest and his company. We are joined by Zushan Hashmi the co-founder of Sportageous a sports media company located in Australia. What makes them special is their content is focused on Diversity & women in sports; Sports health and wellbeing; The stories of aspiring athletes (Dreamers); Questioning sporting rumors and bring you the facts (Breaking Myths); and Sports Tech & Entrepreneurship. In this episode, Hashmi shares with us the journey to the start of this company and its success today. The journey in entrepreneurship is not a smooth one but Hashmi gives insight into what it is really like. Episode TimeStamp: 2:10: Zushan introduction along with his explanation of Sportageous is. 4:00: Before Sportageous Zushan had no actual working in sports experience so where did the idea of Sportageous come from? 7:05: The vision for Sportageous (Episode was recorded in April, it could have changed since then). 9:50: Was there a moment that Zushan ever questioned if he really wanted to do this? 13:26: Zushan's actual duties and responsibilities. 21:47: Shoutouts and where you can find the social media for the company. You can follow Zushan Hashmi on Twitter @zushanhashmi and on LinkedIn here. Follow Sportageous on: Twitter: @Sportageous1 Instagram: @sportageous LinkedIn: Here Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0FJuLzWpwOsYJg6JTw8DA Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support Our Sports As A Job podcast guest in this episode is the person known as “Sport Law Lust”, Dan Lust. Dan is an attorney at Goldberg Segalla but is known in the sports world for providing his sports law analyst on the latest news. His expertise has led to appearances on major programs such as ESPN, SiriusXM, CBS, and Fox Sports. Learn about Dan Lust, the person providing the law analyst on everything sports. Episode Timestamps: 1:02: Dan Lust Introduction 2:18: What was Dan Lust's first job working in sports? 3:25: Dan's journey to becoming an attorney and being involved in sports. 5:40: How Dan "Sports Law" Lust became to be? The Kevin Durant injury news was a key moment. You can follow Dan Lust on Twitter @SportsLawLust and on LinkedIn here. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for the #1 job sports-focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this bonus episode, we are joined by Chad Wakabayashi a Marketing & Social Media Intern for the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation. Sports As a Job has partnered with them in hopes of bringing what they represent and their mission into the spotlight. We did a previous article discussing the inspiration behind the foundation: https://bit.ly/ActofValorAward Learn about Chad's journey from Hawaii to Minnesota and how he got his current internship position with the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation. During a time like this, it is important to get experience and the foundation provides remote internship opportunities to aspiring sports professionals. Learn about Chad's duties as an intern along with more information about the foundation. Visit their website: http://www.actofvaloraward.org/ Follow them on social media: Twitter @ActofValorAward Instagram @actofvaloraward Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Chris Grosse. Grosse is currently the Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing at Penn State University. You might notice his name from Twitter where he is proactive among the #sportsbiz group, many times doing twitter sports marketing experiment threads. Grosse's career has taken him to schools such as the University of Connecticut, the Naval Acadamy, Florida State University, New Mexico State University, Georgetown University, and currently at Penn State University. In this episode, we discuss his journey from undergrad to climbing the mountain to his current position. "Experience is Our Second Education" Episode Timestamps: 1:30: Chris Grosse's adjustment to working from home. 3:08: When did Chris find out he wanted to work in marketing and the sports industry? Every position Chris has held, has been in marketing. 8:50: The landscape of sports has changed since Chris graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in marketing. With everything that changed, would have Chris change his degree? 10:10: Chris graduated with his Masters and was looking for a full-time job in 2008. 2008 was the time of the last recession, a similar situation to what graduates are going through now. He shares with us the experience and advice for current graduates. 16:45: What does Chris Grosse do as the Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing at Penn State University? 20:36: Penn State during this shutdown put on a virtual tailgate that generated a lot of engagement. 30:28: Advice to all the graduates, young sport professionals, and everyone navigating their sports career. You can follow Chris Grosse on Twitter @Chris_Grosse and on LinkedIn here. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Nicholas P. Smith. He is an Instructor and Internship Coordinator of Sport Management in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education in the Department of Counseling, Recreation, and School Psychology at Florida International University. He received his Master of Arts from the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Southeastern Louisiana University. Mr. Smith received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Louisiana State University. Smith also completed his internship at St John's University Athletics in New York, New York. Mr. Smith currently teaches sports management undergraduate courses, both traditional and online. He comes to FIU with over a decade of experience in various management positions with ASM Globals formally SMG / Mercedes Benz Superdome / Smoothie King Center / Champions Square. Along with teaching at FIU, Mr. Smith volunteers with the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Sunbelt Conference, Orange Bowl Committee, Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee, and is on the recruiting volunteer committee for the 2020 Miami Super Bowl Host Committee. Smith has also managed events for Louisiana State University Athletics, Tulane University Athletics, University of New Orleans Athletics, New Orleans Babycakes, and Landmark Event Staffing Services over the years. Let’s learn how to “Apply Yourself” with Nicholas Smith! Episode Timestamps: 1:34: Nicholas shares with us his background and 13 years of practical experience. 7:30: We dive into his 13 years of experience starting with being hired at the famous Superdome. There is a moment that Nicholas does not get the job he originally applies for. 13:25: Nicholas is now an instructor and internship coordinator. How much does his previous experience play into what he emphasizes to his students? 15:00: Are you thinking about going back to school or switch majors? Hear about what a great sport management program looks like and the importance of it. 22:38: What is any trends that Nicholas thinks will be big in the future? You can follow Nicholas Smith on Twitter @nicksmithMA and on LinkedIn here. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Rob Knox, from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, who serves as the department’s new Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Rob talks about his past 20 years working in the sports industry, including covering Kobe Bryant’s high school games, 2004 NBA Draft, and WNBA all-star games! Let’s learn how to “invest in ourselves” with Rob Knox! Episode Timestamps: 3:45: Rob talks about his first experience in the sports industry, covering high school sports: Boys and Girls Basketball. 5:20: Rob talks about reporting during Kobe Bryant’s high school days! When Rob saw Kobe play for the first time, he saw how special he was. 8:50: Rob expresses how his job as a sports journalist has helped him transition into his role today. He talks about how important telling a story is - how you approach it and how you tell it - no matter what industry. 10:08: Rob talks about how important it is to go “beyond the final score” and get a unique angle for any situation. Looking for the positives. 12:18: Rob talks about how his goal is to - Educate, Entertain, and Engage - a person through his writing. 14:25: Rob delves into the way female athletes are covered versus male athletes. 20:00: Rob expresses his love for covering the WNBA and how it all started. 25:30: Rob told us how he was led back to Athletic Communications after he left ESPN. He emphasizes how important it is to keep connections and cultivate long-term relationships with people in the industry. Rob knew he wanted to make an impact. 31:35: Kolby asks Rob about his experience being the College Sports Information Directors Association of America (CoSIDA) president. Rob was the second African-American president in the organization's history. 38:35: Rob closes with how important it is to invest in yourself during this time and to follow his 3 P’s - be Persistent, Patient, and Pray. You can follow Rob Knox on Twitter @KnoxRob and on Instagram @robfromchesterpa. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Mark Fratto who has tremendous amount of experience. He started Linacre Media, a full-service digital/social media, production services, and public relations consulting company in 2014. Before that he after served as a collegiate athletics administrator in the communications departments of St. John’s University and the University of Maryland for 15 years. Ten-year NCAA Final Four news conference moderator. He also has many experience behind the microphone. Some of his experience behind the microphone includes serving as a public address announcer at Madison Square Garden for New York Knicks, college basketball and New York Liberty games, at Yankee Stadium for New York City FC Major League Soccer contests, and at MetLife Stadium for the New York Giants. Mark also has served as ring announcer for Golden Boy Promotions, Mayweather Promotions, K2 Promotions, Roy Jones Jr. Promotions and many others and has called fights on HBO, HBO PPV, Showtime, HBO Latino, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, CBS Sports Network, MSG Network, and Ring TV. Episode Timestamp: 2:42 - Mark shares with us information about his business, doing voiceover, and being behind the mic. 4:38 - "When basketball implemented the press, I could only dribble right. That is when my sports career began." We dive into Mark's journey working in sports and navigating the different places he has been. 9:23 - How did Mark's Michael Jordan obsession fuel his career choices? 11:44 - Mark has been a Ten-year NCAA Final Four news conference moderator. We get behind the scenes of what he does and that is how co-host Olivia met him as well. 18:12 - Bob Beretta is a legend in College Sport Administration. Mark was lucky enough to work for him at one point. He credits a lot of his success to Bob. What did he learn from Bob and that he passes on to students today? 24:18 - We go into Mark's experience with ring announcing and being behind the mic. 26:51 - Story of how Mark was fired for his first-ever boxing event on a Tuesday of fight week. 29:31 - Practice is important. Mark would announce sparring at a local boxing club to get the reps in before being under the lights of Madison Square Garden 32:40 - After 15 years working in college athletics, how did the idea of his company Linacre Media come about? You can follow Mark Fratto on Linkedin here Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Lisa Rubin, from Kansas State University, who serves as the Assistant Professor of Student Services in Intercollegiate Athletics in the College of Education’s Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs. Dr. Lisa Rubin teaches courses in both the Student Affairs and Academic Advising programs. Lisa’s job is to advise and help student-athletes with their career goals. Dr. Rubin is active in N4A: The National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals, serving on the Board of Directors, planning the 2010 national convention, and being recognized by her peers with the Professional Excellence Award in 2019 and the Professional Promise Award in 2009. She was named one of the Top 25 Woman Leaders in Higher Education and Beyond by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education in 2017. Let’s dive in and learn how to think “outside the box” with Lisa Rubin! Episode Timestamps: 2:03: Lisa talks about her education and career at the University of Texas at Austin. She explains how obtaining a degree in Advertising has led her to the field she’s in now. 4:35: Lisa recommends how students can be more involved in finding their career path. She talks about peer mentoring, utilizing campus resources, etc. 6:44: Lisa says to think “outside of the box.” She explains how to navigate yourself throughout different courses offered at universities. 8:32: Kolby asks why Lisa enrolled in the Sports Management masters program at the University of Texas at Austin. 12:55: Lisa talks about her first job as an Assistant Academic Counselor at the University of Nebraska in the Athletics Department. 14:00: Lisa explains the importance of flexibility when job searching and working within the sports industry. 15:08: Lisa expresses the difference between working from a big school at The University of Nebraska to a smaller school - the University of Las Vegas. She talks about the difference in responsibilities at each university. 19:20: Lisa tells us a story about how she was inspired to change the work schedule for new graduate assistant positions. You can follow Lisa Rubin on Twitter @DrLisaRubin and connect with her on LinkedIn. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Saana Koljonen who played professional volleyball in France. Her professional career ended abruptly with an infection in her ankle that led her to have to go through four surgeries. She shares with us what she learned from going through this adversity. Currently, Saana is a volunteer volleyball coach at Colorado University Boulder. Along with that she is still working remotely with a company in Finland selling the Sports Capacity Assessment she help create. Her story is about getting knocked down, finding a new purpose, and the pursuit of helping others. Learn how to find your true identity with Saana Koljonen. Episode Timestamps: 2:44 - Saana talks about growing up in Finland and how she got into Volleyball eventually turning pro. 4:06 - Life as a professional volleyball player 5:45 - Saana's pro career ended early due to an infection in her ankle. The transition of being a pro athlete to no longer being one was a difficult transition period for her. 9:49 - "How do you get through and out of that deep state of darkness?" 13:39 - The Sports Capacity Assessment. What is it and how can it help you? There is a general test for those that are not athletes as well. 20:25 - Forty pages of detailed description of who you are after taking the assessment You can follow Saana Koljonen on Twitter @SaanaKoljonen, visit her https://saanakoljonen.com/, and connect with her on LinkedIn as well. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports-focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Timothy Bryson from the University of Maryland College Park, who serves as Program Director for Student Athlete Career Development. Timothy’s job is to help students “secure the bag,” whether it be graduate school, post-grad internship, or a full-time job. He oversees the summer internship program called, “The Internship Academy,” employer relations - not only in the DMV, but across the country, the First Year Transition Program as well as their Fellowship Program. Learn how to “secure your bag,” with Timothy Bryson! Episode Timestamps: 2:58: Timothy Bryson explains how he found his purpose in the sports industry. Timothy knew he wanted to help students pursue their passion and purpose. 5:56: Timothy talks about attending The Ohio State University to earn his Masters Degree in Higher Education for Student Affairs. Later transitioning to the NCAA postgraduate internship for the Leadership Development unit. 7:33: Olivia explains how being a student athlete is a shared experience and asks how being a student athlete has inspired him to do what he does today. 9:38: Kolby asks about how Timothy’s program, Maryland-Made Readiness Career Program, was built in order to help student athletes. Timothy talks about his exact role and responsibilities in the program. 13:30: Timothy explains what his program has been doing during quarantine to continuously help students - social media etiquette, Zoom calls, etc. 17:30: Timothy talks about his website and how to brand yourself in the sports industry. 24:34: Kolby asks how Timothy would help him figure out his “why” - guiding someone to figure out their passion. 27:20: Timothy finishes the podcast expressing who has helped and inspired him on his journey. You can follow Timothy Bryson on Twitter @timothyfbryson, visit his website timothyfbryson.com, and connect with him on LinkedIn. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Jonah Ballow the VP of Digital at MKTG. It seems that MKTG has become a regular on the podcast. It only speaks to the talented team they have there. Jonah has experience in multiple fields. Before he joined MKTG in 2018 he was with the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves combining for 10 years of experience in the NBA. Jonah takes us through his journey to how he got to where he is today. Episode Timestamp 3:30 - Jonah graduated from the University of Kansas in 2004. He shares what his first job in sports was and how it came to be. 6:36 - Olivia asks how long it took Jonah to get comfortable calling basketball games when he was at the University of Kansas. Imagine being in the mecca of College Basketball, would it make you nervous? 12:36 - With the New York Knicks there were celebrities that would attend the game. Jonah had the chance to interview them. 16:56 - Jonah's favorite person to interview? 25:57 - Transition from the New York Knicks to his current position VP of Digital at MKTG 31:30 - TikTok has been hot lately and the talk of the town. We had to take the opportunity to ask him what he thought of the platform. He ends up giving his overall approach to social media You can follow Jonah Ballow on twitter @jonahballow and LinkedIn Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support In this episode we are joined by Derek Peterson the Senior Vice President of Operations at Opendorse. Opendorse is a company that helps athletes share content on social media. More than 10,000 athletes across the world use Opendorse. Derek at one point was out of the sports industry for 7 years. It's important we share with everyone how different everyone's path is in the sports industry. To be a fan of the teams and leagues to working with them makes an incredible story. His journey is different but it is his and he shares it with us on the Sports As a Job podcast. Episode Timestamp 1:58 - 7 years and 8 months out of the sports industry. Derek shares with us that experience. 7:53 - For those who do not know what Opendorse is, Derek explains what they do. 11:42 - "It's the faces in the feed that slow your scroll" 14:00 - Leveraging an internship into a full-time role 22:59 - How does it feel knowing you work with the teams and leagues you cheered for as a fan? 28:53 - The ultimate customer experience 30:30 - Actionable plan for that job change or transitions in your life You can follow Derek @PetersonDerek on Twitter and he also on LinkedIn. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support On this episode we are joined by Jacolby Gilliam a former walk-on at Oklahoma University and now the founder of 9ine Point media. 9ine Point media focuses on helping athletes share their authentic journey and stories. Jacolby has been telling the stories of athlete since 2017 (http://9inepointmag.com/). On this episode we dive into his journey of how he walked on to Oklahoma University, dealing with the transition of no longer being an athlete, and looking at how 9ine Point came to be. Episode Time Stamp 2:59 - Introduction of Jacolby Gilliam and what he is currently doing! 3:82 - Jacolby is a former walk-on at the University of Oklahoma, a serious injury started him down the path he is on today. 7:67 - Mindset shift when being an athlete was over, the transition from being an athlete to the real world is a difficult one. 14:61 - "Did you know what you were good at before you knew what you were bad at?" 18:53 - Jacolby has worked all types of jobs, there is a plan to it all and he tells us what that is. 25:93 - What makes a great story, Jacolby has been producing stories about athletes for years now. Follow Jacolby Gilliam on Twitter and Instagram at @jacolbygilliam Follow 9ine Point Media on Twitter and Instagram at @9inepoint and visit their website http://9inepointmag.com/ Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!

Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community! Kolby and Olivia are joined on the podcast by three guests from MKTG a global lifestyle marketing agency. The three guests are: Keith Stoeckeler (@keiths) is currently the VP/ Group Director at MKTG Caroline Pettinato is a Graphic Desginer at MKTG and an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Haven Spencer Dean is a Digital Associate at MKTG. In this episode we break the record for most guests on one episode. We take a look at each of their journeys to where they are today. They all provide different perspectives and we take a look at what MKTG is all about. Episode Time Stamp 8:80 - They share what their motives and passions were when they first started in their careers compared to now. 15:93 - Caroline shares her creative approach to things and how she ended up being a professor along with working at MKTG. 20:89 - Keith shares his thoughts on building brand and his approach to brands. Importance of using social media to connect with people and the signs to pick up on. 27:89 - Spencer has a different journey path, he started with MKTG straight out of college and worked his way to the position he has today. He speaks about his previous internships and studying abroad at one point. 36:56 - Keith shares with us the work culture they have at MKTG. Spencer and Caroline share how that culture has helped them be the best they can possibly be. 46:87 - Kolby shares the folk story of how Nike supposedly loss Steph Curry to Under Armour (Google shares with us the true answer towards the end) Visit Keith Stoeckeler's website to follow him on his social media accounts also his relaunch of his blog (https://www.allthatinspiresme.com/). Unfortunately the others do not have social media but... Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg

Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community! In this episode Olivia and Kolby discuss the topic of Tik Tok. We know that it has been a talking point for some time now. We are seeing a lot of sport organizations and people gain a lot of attention there. Do we use it? What is organic reach? Is Kolby Tik Tok famous? Find all of that out in this episode. Feel free to connect with Kolby (Twitter and Instagram @kolby_castillo) or Olivia (Twitter and Instagram: @OliviaPuttin Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg

Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community! On this episode Kolby and Olivia is joined by Justin Gaard. Justin is currently a Radio Producer and Host for Minnesota's KFAN FM 100.3. He hosts his own show called "The Cake Show". Along with that he is also a sideline reporter for the University of Minnesota Gopher Football team. Justin shares his experience leading up to being an intern that led to a full-time position. He shares his advice for those looking to get in the sports industry and more specifically in his line of work. Along with that Olivia and Justin talk Gopher Sports. Justin's journey to where he is today is unique, find out in the episode why. Episode Time Stamp 00:55 to 3:01: Justin Gaard shares with us what exactly he does a Radio Producer, Show Host, and Sideline Reporter 3:02 to 4:56: What sparked Justin's interest to do what he does today? 4:57 to 7:55: Justin shares how his opportunity as an intern led to a full-time position 7:56 to 12:00: Without prior experience, how did Justin become the "maestro" behind the glass? 12:01 to 18:10: Justin's thoughts on the landscape of radio and podcasts 18:11 to 26:27: Justin and Olivia talk Gopher Sports. From fans rushing the field to talking about Coach P.J. Fleck 26:28 to 29:31: How does Justin handle the pressures of his job to succeed? Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg

Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community! A popular topic among our guests and in the sports industry. Doing a twitter poll we got the feedback that you are interested in hearing Olivia's and Kolby's take on certain topics. The topic we are discussing today is unpaid internships. Are they worth it? What are the future of sports internships? Take a listen to our own personal experiences and understanding the importance of internships. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg