5 tips to achieving your ideal job in sports

By Jonathan White - Director, group sales at the san jose sharks

It’s hard to believe I’ve been working in the sports industry since 2012, back when I had absolutely no idea that I would be lucky enough to make a career out of my love for the game of basketball...

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3 misconceptions about "service jobs" in sports

By James “JB” Bryant – Senior Manager of Sales Development at the Colorado Rapids

Over eight years in sport sales across three organizations, I’ve seen various approaches to the Season Ticket Account Service role. Organizations have changed its name, to titles such as “Retention”...

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What is a "learning interview" in sports, and why is it so important?

By max kozinn - career & talent development manager at the university of texas at austin

Grow your network through learning! It’s one of the most important decisions you will make in your life: “Where do I work?” Now, more than ever, we are flooded with information overload on social...

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6 things I've learned about sport sales in six years

By christian larimer - sr. account executive at the arizona diamondbacks

Five years ago, I got the incredible opportunity to join the Arizona Diamondbacks sales staff. From moving from Arkansas to Arizona and starting as an Inside Sales Rep to being a Sr. Account Executive...

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5 keys to industry success from a recent #sportsbiz grad

By luke johnson - incoming sports industry professional with the Pittsburgh pirates

With graduation one week away, it has given me some time to reflect on the journey to my first role with the Pittsburgh Pirates in their Inside Sales Associate Program. Because of family, friends, and...

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3 ways to improve renewals when your team isn't in the playoffs

By eric little - sr. director of ticket sales & service at the phoenix suns

Not every team can make the playoffs (47% of NBA/NHL teams don’t, 62.5% of NFL teams, 66.7% of MLB teams), yet renewing season ticket members at a high level is a key to maintaining your base. Then you...

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4 ways to own and develop your organizational culture

By aaron lampkin - director, ticket sales at seattle sounders fc

Anytime I attend a conference, enter a college campus, or interview someone for a role, I am always asked about what the culture is like. I find myself becoming robotic and asking what does culture mean...

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6 common mistakes made by premium salespeople

By ian tasso - Manager, Premium Sales - NFL On Location, Super Bowl LIV

As new stadiums pop up all over the country, and older ones get high-end makeovers, club seating is taking over the sports world. As a result, “premium sales” is being put under the microscope as many...

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3 tips for selling in college athletics

By Ashton miller - director of sales at oregon state university

College athletics holds a special place in my heart. I played football at the FCS level at Eastern Washington University. While I was there, we won three conference championships and one national championship....

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7 behaviors of the best salespeople in sports

By bob hamer - President & founder, sports business solutions

I’ve technically worked in sports since 05’ if you count the internships with the Charlotte Bobcats and spring training with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The majority of my professional experience over...

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Minor league memories and tips for sports broadcasters

By mike janela - multimedia host and producer

Mike Janela is a multimedia host and producer with experience as a studio host for the San Diego Padres and Villanova Wildcats, and play-by-play voice for the Hickory Crawdads, University of North Carolina-Greensboro...

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Leaders: 3 ways to develop loyalty with your team members

By max kozinn - career & talent development manager at the university of texas at austin

The war for talent is real. Leaders often share with me there is a major challenge of retaining team members. They say, "I am frustrated my employees are not more loyal to us and are leaving for other...

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Don't sell like a four year old

By justin jordan - manager, inside sales and development team at the oklahoma city thunder

I've been in the sports industry for 13 years. I've been a father for a little over four. It didn't take me long to see the parallels in both jobs - long hours, needy consumers, highs and lows. But the...

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Tips for your first 90 days as a new manager

By ted glick - sr director of ticket sales & service at sacramento republic fc

In part two of a two part series about "The path to sports business leadership", Ted Glick at Sacramento Republic FC shares his insights and advice on navigating your first 90 days as a new "boss"....

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#MySportsBizStart - Sam Renaut: "Success doesn't happen overnight"

By Sam Renaut - director of sports law and business at arizona state university

How do you define “making it” in sports? In my current role as the Director of ASU Law’s Sports Law and Business graduate program, I speak with hundreds of aspiring sports professionals every year,...

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