The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports Careers – Détails, épisodes et analyse

What if there was a way to use science to figure out the best career path for you? A way to narrow down the many options into a much more manageable choice. Well, Brian got a big hit of inspiration while watching Oppenheimer. He donned his lab coat and pocket protector, got out his calculator, and started testing. I picture Brian as more of a Bill Nye than an Einstein in the lab. Either way, he's giving you a new approach to finding what you are good at and what you will love and thrive in.

Like any good science experiment, you'll have to break a few eggs to make the omelet; you won't always nail your first hypothesis. Still, Brian's idea revolves around eliminating false positives on your way to finding a satisfying line of work. But I'll let Brian explain his stroke of genius and prove that he is no mad scientist.

75% of resumes don't pass through ATS (applicant tracking systems). Recruiters spend an average of 7.6 seconds reading the ones that do. The sports industry is highly competitive because… well, sports.

You need to take every advantage offered, and AI is the quickest way to get your resume into the right hands.

Brian covers 21 ways —that's right, 21 ways—that you can ask Chat GPT, Gemini, Jasper, and all the other robots to not only make your job application materials shine but also do it faster than ever.

Don't want to analyze job descriptions for keywords to stuff into your resume? Copy and paste that thing into a chatbot and ask it to give you a tailored resume. Can't think of any good follow-up questions to ask at the end of an interview? Get the machines to analyze the job description and research the company. They'll even write the questions for you! Feeling stuck in your job search? Skynet can scan your resume and suggest career paths you may have never considered.

That's just a taste of the tips that Brian drops. He also covers how the need to use AI will continue after your job hunt; Brian's ideas will get you reps with the tools employers expect you to be comfortable with.

Now, don't go nuts and start firing off fully AI-generated resumes and cover letters; it isn't that good… yet. But these tools can take so much off your plate and get you very close to a finished product. AI might even be able to write a pretty good podcast description.

But not this one.

Travis Kelce has dominated the NFL on the field for nearly a decade, but he's exploded in the media over the past couple of years. Two big-time players in his growth are Aaron and Andre Eanes, the leaders of A&A Management Group. The Eanes twins aren't just financial guys; they are true day ones that have pushed their clients, like Travis, into life-changing opportunities.

While we've only mentioned Travis Kelce (and no T Swift mentions... at least 'til now), A&A represent other big-time athletes and provide top-tier management that makes clients feel like they are part of the Eanes family.

If you've dreamed of managing athletes, striking big money deals, or becoming an athlete, the Eanes are going to be so relatable. Aaron grew up playing Madden franchise mode with a career as a GM in mind. Andre carried his pro sports aspirations into college before discovering his passion for finance. As their vision evolved, they took well-informed and direct steps to achieve their goals. They are so down-to-earth as they share their stories, and you can glean actionable advice from listening to their experience.

For those of you who are new to the show, I’d like to introduce myself, I am Brian and I am what you’d call a Masshole.  

Loosely defined, this is a sports fan that originated from the top right corner of our country and is known to celebrate championships at a seemingly impossible rate across a multitude of high-level sports. 

We are incredibly loyal. I have lived and worked in 4 different major sports markets and yet I’ve never taken up a single team. Boston sports fans never abandon their team. 

I don’t like jerseys, but I have four – Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins and a Seahawks one and the only reason it is allowed to exist is because former NFL MVP and all around great guy Shaun Alexander signed it for me when we worked on a TV show together.     

Why no Celtics jersey you ask? Because tank tops are a little too personal if you know what I mean. I can rock the tank, but do I really want to? 

Talk to any Boston fan and they will tell you they cried in 2002 at the start of the Super Bowl when the  Patriots ran onto the field as a team. Every one of us wiped away the tears and yelled something like “let’s go baby!” as our spouses looked at us with utter bewilderment. 

 We screamed with Kevin Garnett that anything is possible and we annoyed people across the country with our tendency to win it all so. damn. Often. 

I bring this all up, not just to relish in the glory of yesteryears... but to point out, I’ a little pissed the NBA finals games start at 9pm. 

Doesn’t anybody work? Game 2 on Sunday at 9pm? isn’t it proven that the NFL can generate massive ratings at 4pm? Can’t we do that rather than start my week off a little hungover? Sorry boss. 

Staying up really late to watch your team ultimately lose is a double whammy! Weeknights at 9pm just feel obscene. 

Sure you could make the argument that you affect the west coast fans by having it any earlier than 9, what with all their traffic and such. 

But one thing I forgot to mention – Boston sports fans also only care about ourselves. This is about me.  

All of this is a super long preamble to share a little of my NBA final excitement, since I love this game, and to introduce today’s guest Shawn Deloney Associate Director of Content for the Phoenix Suns. Shown and I conducted this interview in the fall, but it is so good we’re bringing it back. 

He’s one of the most creative and inspiring young leaders in our industry so take a listen, and cheer on my Celtics... and if you look at our Youtube channel and I have bags under my eyes... it’s on you Adam Silver! 

As our show title suggests, the WorkInSports Podcast’s mission is to teach you how to find a job in sports. Most of our sports career advice – such as tailoring your resume for each job you apply for, writing a compelling cover letter, and standing out during an interview – centers on getting your foot in the door. Once you get an offer, what do you do? That’s what Jennifer in Los Angeles wants to know:

“Hey Brian, I have been looking to change jobs to work in the sports industry, and I love the advice you provide on this show! WorkInSports has turned out to be a huge resource for me as I found many jobs, companies, and cool opportunities I wasn’t aware of. My question is this, I’m getting into the interview cycle, my resume looks good, and I feel things are going well, but how do you decide whether a job is worth accepting? I’m afraid of making the wrong choice and then having to start this process all over again.”

Listen to the full episode to hear all the factors you should consider before accepting a job offer.

Today’s guest on the WorkInSports Podcast is James Price, who serves as Director of Marketing and Digital for the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA’s G-League. After graduating from Marquette as an advertising major, he worked as a marketing and promotions lead for the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals and a public relations associate for Mueller Communications while pursuing his master’s degree from Northwestern.

Upon finishing his advanced degree, he continued honing his craft as a marketing and digital assistant with the York Revolution before landing his current position with the Herd in 2019. Price leads the storytelling, photography, and copywriting efforts for Herd. His efforts on the team’s social platforms have grown their following immensely. He even got an NBA Championship ring courtesy of the Milwaukee Bucks’ (the Herd’s NBA affiliate) 2021 title run. On this episode of the WorkInSports Podcast, Price and VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp discuss:

• How Price chose marketing for his career path in the sports industry
• Where Price prioritizes his efforts for the Herd’s brand
• What marketing efforts have moved the needle for the minor league teams Price has worked with
• How Price stays on top of the latest trends audiences gravitate towards

Catch the full episode of the WorkInSports Podcast for more of James Price’s sports career advice, and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts for more industry insight. Additional content is available on our YouTube channel.

Monday is Fan Question Day!

Rafael in Miami considers himself and early adopter of technology and thinks of his sports career journey in the same way. He wants to know which career paths in sports feature the most innovation, and WorkInSports podcast host Brian Clapp happily obliges with four career paths that stand out for their cutting edge nature.

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Businesses are ignoring the saying “curiosity killed the cat” when hiring employees. A 2021 study showed curiosity and a desire to learn were among the hottest new skills, with 72% of leaders surveyed believing it’s a valuable trait and 59% stating they believe it drives business impact. While it is a valued trait among hiring managers, how can job seekers convey it? That’s what Stefen asked the WorkInSports Podcast:

Listen to the full episode of the WorkInSports Podcast to learn more about the importance of curiosity at work, and subscribe to the show for more sports career advice. You can also see additional content on our YouTube channel.

Over the past decade, social media’s growth has been great for sports franchises looking for more ways to connect to their fanbases. As a result, leagues like the NBA have leveraged social media to amass the most followers of any pro sports league on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.

Today’s guest on the WorkInSports Podcast is Nicole Williams, Snapchat Lead Sports Producer. Williams leaned into Snapchat during her time at ESPN when she helped transition content from SportsCenter there. Snapchat has content agreements with the NFL, NBA, and MLB, which allows them to post a variety of highly engaging short-form content.

Job interviews are all about making a good first impression on hiring managers, and that process usually starts with a phone interview. Camilla from New Jersey is looking for some phone interview tips from the WorkInSports Podcast:

Catch the full episode of the WorkInSports Podcast for more tips on how to prepare for a phone interview. Also, subscribe to hear more sports career advice wherever you listen to podcasts and check out additional content on our YouTube channel!