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Posted: 8/15/2018
We’re exploring new media in college athletics with Betsy Lauritzen, Assistant Director of New Media for Fresno State Athletics! Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast. One of my favorite stories to date happened on the podcast interview you are about to [...]
Posted: 8/13/2018
People are clumsy and awkward at networking, myself included. These honest, raw tips will help you form a networking game plan that will work. Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast… For those of you new to the podcast, every Monday I answer a [...]
Posted: 8/8/2018
The more you can prepare for an eventual role in management, the better off you will be. In this episode Colorado Rapids Manager of Inside Sales James Bryant talks about the management skills you need to develop starting now! Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in [...]
Posted: 8/6/2018
Why do some entry level jobs want 2 years experience? What do they mean by experience and should I bother applying? Good Question! Let’s get into it: Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast… Let’s talk about the Sports Career Accelerator event September 13-14th [...]
Posted: 8/1/2018
Arena Marketing Manager Megan Ebeck is the queen of multi-tasking, marketing over 150 events each year including San Jose Sharks home games, US Figure Skating Championships, Nitro Circus and a bevy of concerts. How does she do it? Listen in and learn. Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is [...]
Posted: 7/30/2018
Three great questions came in this week on job interviewing, so why not handle all three?! Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast – Before we get into this week’s qa session I want to remind you all about our upcoming Sports Career Accelerator [...]
Posted: 7/25/2018
Do you want to work in sports marketing? Joe Legaz Director of marketing for the LA Clippers joins the show to discuss openly and honestly what you need to make it in sports marketing. Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports Podcast… In pro sports [...]
Posted: 7/23/2018
Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp, Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast… Before we get into today’s question – I am so fired up about our Sports Career Accelerator event coming up in September. If you are an avid listener to the podcast or a member of our private [...]
Posted: 7/18/2018
Getting into the sports industry by learning the revenue creation side of the business – that’s our topic today with Kelsey Smith, Tampa Bay Lightning Account Executive. Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp, Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast… When do you get started? How do you figure out [...]
Posted: 7/16/2018
Fan of the show Jordan asks “If you could go back and give your 22 year old self some advice, or things you would do differently in your career, what would they be?” I like this question, so I’m diving in. Come along and listen. Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp, Director of Content for Work [...]
Posted: 7/11/2018
Hey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast. I’ll admit, over the 9 months and 99 episodes of this podcast I’ve been a hound for titles. I’ve wanted all of my guests to be people from the big leagues, the big brands and holders of [...]
Posted: 7/9/2018
People are struggling to build their network of contacts and relationships in the sports industry, but you know what I see? Missed opportunities. Learn the easy tricks to network the right way. This weeks QA session comes from Jones in Milwaukee – “Hey Brian, I’m a pretty new listener so forgive me if you’ve covered [...]
Posted: 7/3/2018
From traumatic brain injury to Forbes 30 under 30, NFLPA Player Manager Dior Ginyard shares his story of finding his true sports passion: serving others Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast. Imagine for a second you had complete clarity in your life at [...]
Posted: 7/2/2018
I know you want to work in sports, but are you willing to do everything it takes? Listen in to this podcast episode and learn how to separate from the pack. Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp, Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast! Let’s jump into today’s question from [...]
Posted: 6/27/2018
I went back and listened to our last 10 expert podcasts and picked out the best pieces of sports career advice. This is all the great actionable advice you can put to work for your sports career, right now! Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in [...]
Posted: 6/25/2018
If you are getting job interviews but not getting the job, it’s time to do an analysis of your interview technique. Listen in, we’ll show you how it’s done. Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, Director of content for WorkinSports.com and this is the work in sports podcast… It’s a Monday QA session! Here’s this week [...]
Posted: 6/20/2018
Karl Keating, Brand lead for Nike’s House of Hoops joins the show to discuss international sports marketing, the challenges of leading teams and the various corporate cultures in sports apparel and lifestyle. Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast… The Silicon Valley is a [...]
Posted: 6/18/2018
Creativity is the essence of sports jobs, learn how to stimulate your creativity and productivness while separating yourself from the stimuli that deplete it. Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast. Everybody wants to talk about eSports. And that makes sense, it’s the current [...]
Posted: 6/15/2018
Listen in We’re Digging Deep into Your Approach for Your Summer Sports Internship Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast – Quick update, this past Wednesday after releasing our latest podcast with Dr. Samuel Todd a researcher on the subject of sports job seekers, [...]
Posted: 6/13/2018
Dr. Samuel Todd researches the human resources side of the sports industry and shares his vast experience crunching the data regarding sports careers. Lots to learn in this episode! Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast. Data, Data, Data! For those of you born [...]
Posted: 6/11/2018
If North America secures the bid for the 2026 World Cup – what does that mean for sports jobs seekers? A lot. Hi everybody I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast. Happy Monday everyone, we’ve got a pretty big week ahead – later this afternoon I [...]
Posted: 6/6/2018
Scott Rego, Head Equipment Manager for the Philadelphia 76ers explains his role, major responsibilities and the grind of traveling with the team on this edition of the Work in Sports podcast! Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for Workinsports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast. If I worked in real estate, [...]
Posted: 6/4/2018
WorkInSports.com Director of Customer Service, Randy Just, gets ambushed by Brian and answers the questions he hears most often from our premium members I had this idea, which was completely unfair. Our Director of Customer Service Randy Just is a fascinating guy, giving, lovable, and still attends EDM concerts in his mid-40’s. At WorkinSports.com we [...]
Posted: 6/1/2018
What type of person are you? The kind who solves problems, or who blames others? Hi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the WorkInSports podcast Just a quick update before we get into today’s topic on being the type of employee that your bosses respect, your professors admire and [...]
Posted: 5/29/2018
Jack Mills, agent for Baker Mayfield, joins the podcast to share the secrets he has learned over his 50 years representing NFL players. I’ve long held this belief that if you are a sports fan you should work in sports. I know, revolutionary, but hear me out. All the people out there who are accountants, [...]
