Front Office Features

Rob made a trip to his alma mater, Springfield College to enlighten tomorrow's sports executives. He was also interviewed for the school newspaper that sent him into a tizzy. A long overdue "Rob Rant" was brought out by the ass-end of the spectrum of kids. We dive into how it's OK to be vulnerable and admit you don't have all the answers. Coming with more poignant questions is more impressive than trying to prove you know it all. Chris had an epiphany while emptying the dishwasher that led to him having empathy for current college students with a looming recession after just getting through a pandemic. Rob's advice is to just get back to the basics and ride it all out. We play a fun game of guess that salary as NY has new laws that require salary ranges for job postings.

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This could be dubbed the Adam Sandler podcast as we somehow kept finding our way back to the Sandman as Chris saw him live at the new MGM Music Hall last night. Chris recaps his trip up to Montreal as he and Rob discuss how crazy it is that he is now colleagues with Jack Tipton. Highly recommend seeing an NHL: game in Montreal if you ever have the opportunity. Also, a shout out to Matt Ferry of the Yankees as Rob recently caught up with him on a Springfield College networking call. We find out Rob also hates to reach but has recently gotten into audio books. He has some recommendations for our listeners. We dive into the effect Covid has had on younger folks in regards to experiences they've missed out on and social skills that are lacking. We give some solutions on how to fix that and also separate yourself from the proverbial pack. We then go off the rails for a little bit as Chris highlights his call with a kid who was high on their call!

Jack Tipton Front Office Features Interview -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-features/id1477731022?i=1000455374067

Matt Ferry Front Office Features Interview - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-features/id1477731022?i=1000459180925

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Happy 3 Year Anniversary! FoF turns 3 and we have our most special guests to date as the wives of Front Office Features join the guys to celebrate the milestone. Prior to Amy and Rachel jumping on, we discuss 2 quick topics around surrounding yourself with smarter people and Rob's fear of social posting. We take a trip down memory lane and hear the wive's take on the start of FoF and their initial thoughts when they first heard about the idea of it. We finally hear Amy's side of the story on her time spent in Battle Creek which of course has a must hear story regarding a hotel stay that would make the most comfortable person squirm. Rachel shares her thoughts on their stop in Albany and the ultimatum that sent them back to Boston. This is a must hear podcast for anyone looking to learn how NOT to communicate with their significant others. And of course learning about Rob's concert going experience as we attended Buno Mars this past weekend at the new MGM Music Hall. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR A GREAT 3 YEARS!

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After a long hiatus Rob and Chris get back at it and pick up like we never left. We recap all that has happened over the past 2 months; spoiler alert, it's a lot. Rob had the golf trip of a lifetime as he hit up Pinehurst for a few days and played 7 rounds, including a few barefoot. Also, we learn Rob actually found a show he enjoys as he's hooked on the F1 Netflix show. Chris went to Jersey and Vegas which likely means his fist pumping was in full swing. He also landed Covid for the second time which relegated him back to the porch. We discuss LIV Golf and what it means for the future of the PGA plus dive into what is the best month of the year. We dissect Rob's first partnership deal with the Celtics and how it all came to fruition. Angry Rob didn't make an appearance this time around as his informational interviews have been on fire lately. We promise (sort of) not to go another 8 weeks again!

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We recap the month that has been since our last episode that kept Chris and Rob busier than ever. Chris turned 40 and had Paul McCartney sing Happy Birthday to him, Rob went to the NBA Finals, and the US Open came to Boston which netted Chris a new driver from Rory McIlroy. Throughout his NBA Playoff experience, Rob reflected on how far he has come from his days in Battlecreek. Rob goes on an all-time rant as he receives 2 LinkedIn messages that trigger him. He is FIRED up and you have to hear what sent him off. We discuss how you can become a leader without having to have the title no matter how early in your career you are. Chris discusses how he wants to take more advantage of his surroundings and shared a message he had David Ortiz record for Zach upon his Kindergarten graduation. Plus hear the polar opposite story about Rob's encounter with Barry Bonds as a kid in Pittsburgh. 

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We are finally back! The Crain and Valente households went through Covid hell as everyone came down with it in their family causing a bit of a delayed return. Plus Rob has also been a little busy with the NBA Playoffs and Chris has made a return to more games at Fenway Park. We dive into Rob's assessment of the key differences between working in the minor leagues and what it is now like to work in the major's. He finds the main difference to be the process that includes more individuals on the back end and also with the client. Rob is headed to Miami to watch Game 5 for his first big work trip. We promise not to go 5 weeks in between podcasts again! 

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HUGE NEWS!!! Rob is joining the Boston Celtics as their new Sr. Director of Corporate Partnerships. Rob shares insight into his decision and how this came to be after a long road of networking and relationship building with the folks at the Celtics over the course of 3 years. In what has been a long journey throughout his career, he has landed with an iconic franchise in a role that he loves. This also was a prime example of how much your name and brand matters as evident by the outpouring of support by Rob's peers to advocate for the Celtics to hire him. Chris complains about his hard life once again having to travel around the world to Liverpool for an awesome experience. Plus he got to hang out with Paddy the Baddy,. The podcast is going a bit of hiatus as Rob gets his new gig up and running and Chris launches the MLB season. 

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Chris and Rob break down the important stuff to kick off this week in regards to whether or not chimichangas are overrated or not. Rob also then shares his workout regime and breaks down the difference between Pilates and Yoga. We also learn Rob was on time "that guy" at a craps table breaking his own rule. Chris is relieved that the MLB and MLBPA had cooler heads prevail that allows him to get his life back on track. In other food news, Rob does not appreciate that Capri Sun has not updated their straw process. Chris also points out Capri Sun not in the pouch tastes way different than in it. We eventually lead to a conversation on some rough informational interviews that brings out the determination that not everyone is cut out to work in sports. Rob shares a recent story where he was inconvenienced leading Chris to recall advice he received when he was younger.. 'the key to success is being inconvenienced." 

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Chris and Rob are back at it. After discussing some of their favorite meals and Chris complaining about how many steaks he's been eating they dive into what it's like to be an employee going through a lockout. Chris shares how invested emotionally you can be as it directly ties to your livelihood. But then also sheds some light on the perspective that you need to have with a country like the Ukraine going through what they are. We discuss Gene from Turnkey's interview and how he encourages people to reflect on their career as it moves along. Also, he provides great advice that you should use your worst days to make yourself better. 

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Gene DeFilippo joins Front Office Features to discuss his long career in College Athletics. Gene was the long time Athletic Director for Boston College. Gene walks us through what it takes to work in College Athletics and how to navigate career pitfalls. Gene takes us deep into the inner workings of BC's Athletic Department when they moved from the Big East Conference to the ACC. He describes, in detail that process and gives advice to Texas and Oklahoma's athletic departments who are in the midst of this giant undertaking. We dive in to Gene's current role at Turnkey Search and he ends the podcast with some of the best advice ever given on the pod.

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