Veterans in Sports

From Airborne Infantry to Sales: Building Authentic Relationships in Sports


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What happens when an infantry paratrooper decides at 27 to leave the military and become a full-time college student? Seth Tilton's journey from the 82nd Airborne to Detroit Pistons business development executive proves that starting over doesn't mean starting behind.

Seth spent 10 years in the Army, including two combat deployments to Afghanistan where he turned 19 and 21, plus stations in Hawaii and Italy. His pivot to sports began with a Father's Day gift - tickets to Chipper Jones's last home game that turned into an unforgettable experience thanks to an Atlanta Braves executive who understood authentic community building.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why authenticity beats experience in relationship-driven sales roles
  • How military leadership translates to thinking multiple steps ahead with clients
  • The value of international experience as sports leagues expand globally
  • Why starting a new career in your late twenties can be an advantage, not a setback
  • How to leverage military background without hiding who you are

Connect with Seth here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tilton-a8581420a/


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