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We learn early on that Rob got bamboozled by a Christmas tree salesman.... or so he thinks. Also, if all else fails in the sports industry, he can chase his dream as the Sham WOW and Flex Seal infomercial host. The guys announce they will be hosting live 1 on 1's for networking on December 21st as a thank you to our listeners and courtesy of SDSU Sports MBA. Plus, it was a historic day in MiLB as the 120 teams received their invitation to remain an affiliate for the MLB franchises. Rob and Chris discuss the seismic shift that will occur within the Minor League world pertaining to not only the business operations but also the player operations for these teams. Also, what is next for the folks who unfortunately were left without an affiliation and how they should start planning their next move now. On the positive side, Rob is bullish on upcoming job opportunities and poses a question to Chris to discuss the right and wrong way to approach a job offer. Chris has a moment in his past triggered by the question and plays out a real life scenario of an employee mismanaging the situation for all young folks to avoid. Chris is celebrating 1 year later today that he still has a hand after sticking it in the snowblower! 

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Our good friend and longtime listener, Scott Minto, Director of San Diego State University's Sports MBA Program, joins us to discuss the benefits of furthering your education in the greatest city in America. Knowing a lot of people are currently facing a challenging job market, we thought a discussion around alternative avenues would be topical for our listeners. Scott provided a peek behind the curtain on how he prepares his students for the sports world by instilling a diverse perspective and skillset. SDSU takes a different approach vs your typical Master's program allowing you the flexibility to pursue a variety of roles upon graduation. One of the aspects of the program that had Chris and Rob impressed was their emphasis on data analytics and reinforcement of how important this skill set is for the current day sports job seeker. Enrollment is currently open for SDSU's next class in 2021 and Scott literally gives you the answers to ace the interview. Fish tacos not included! 

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Chris and Rob continue their streak of being the worst at teasing upcoming episodes as they decide to put the brakes on "How to Quit to Your Job" until next week and focus on the positive for Thanksgiving. It was a big day in the Crain household as he washed his son Nolan of his Original Sin. For all you Gentiles all out there, you know what we are talking about. Chris and Rob share some positive ancillary benefits that have come about in COVID such as more family time with their kids, Rob's Ballpark building prowess, and the fact they are both still employed. Rob issues a challenge for everyone to reach out to 5 people over Thanksgiving that they do not know and try and secure a conversation with those people to introduce themselves. This is a GREAT way to build your network and get your sports career started. We can't thank you all enough for listening and wish you a safe and HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 

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Rob and Chris are back at it this week and continue their trend of having dialogue around issues we all face. A lot of people would agree that their job has a huge impact on defining who they are as a person. Rob and Chris share how sometimes their work and issues they have faced in their career have crossed into their daily lives due to "not having that off button." It goes without saying, we all need to find a better way to sometimes separate ourselves from our careers. We get a great email inquiring about what it is like to jump from one sport to another and also what challenges people face when changing departments. Chris and Rob dissect and offer their opinion on this year's Masters ratings and what may be causing the overall decline for all sports. Plus we deviate from our normal routine and talk some real sports talk around the NBA draft and the new look Nets.

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This may have been one of our most important interviews we have done yet as Chris sits down with Eric Kussin, CEO of We're All A Little "Crazy", the SameHere Global Mental Health movement to discuss his journey that is a story you have to hear to believe. Eric quickly ascended through the ranks of the sports industry with stops at the NBA League Office, the New Jersey Devils, and eventually the CRO of the Florida Panthers. Eric's life changed when his mental health took a sudden and  rapid decline the day of a Panthers home game. While essentially being mentally paralyzed Eric needed to step away from his role with the Panthers to regain control of his mind and body. Eric faced 2 1/2 years of extensive medical treatment from countless number of drugs to electroshock therapy. It wasn't until he tried alternative treatments that he was finally able to get his life back on track and start this foundation . Given the challenges we all currently face in our industry from unknown futures, lost revenue, and layoffs this is an important topic that affects all of us. 

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It's Masters week.... in November. Rob's favorite weekend of the year. We learn a lot in this podcast; Rob's first ever wine bag slap was in a Catholic Church during his fish fry Friday's! Diving into more important topics, we cover a variety of helpful tips to prepare you for your future in the sports business industry. Rob had an informational interview that impressed him and caused him to have deep reflection about his midlife "crisis" based on 2 questions he was asked. It also had us learn Rob was tasked with cleaning up pee bottles during his time at the Texans. Chris had a great informational interview with a student from Alabama; Rob was befuddled. The WooSox received an email throughout the organization that spurred a conversation between Rob and Chris on how to have a more refined approach. Plus Old Man Rob has a change of heart mid discussion. 

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Our boss, Kevin Jones, CEO of BlueWire joins us to discuss how he used his background and experience in sports media to launch BlueWire Podcast Network. Kevin touches on how you should approach your content strategy and taking your time to map out each post. Also, Kevin talks about how you should pick a platform to be an expert on to provide content and share your voice. We dive into what is next for BlueWire and how the business of podcasts is growing. Chris is terrified as we learn that Rob is willing to MURDER a human with his bare hands to attend the Masters in his lifetime. As the country voted for our next President, we touch on how the intersection of politics and sports has been around forever. We encourage all of you to find your passion to help society heal itself by using the power of our industry.

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BIG NEWS! Chris heads to Taco Bell to Steal a Taco thanks to Mookie Betts.....does his trip pay off as expected? Rob touches on his Day in the Life Instagram story and caps it off showing our show prep. Amy Comey Barrett would be proud! The majority of the show Chris and Rob dive into successfully transitioning into a Manager role for the first time. They give the essential DO's and DONT'S that can make or break your first foray into management. Chris dives into some of the pitfalls to avoid and how you can actually add value as Manager for your staff. Rob discusses areas where he thinks he could improve in regards to handling the personal side of people's lives. Plus the guys revisit last week's discussion around mental health. Rob goes deeper into what may have been troubling him all these years and realized a lot of it stemmed from his end in Scranton. Lastly, Rob gives his "Jersey Rule" for all people to abide by. 

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In one of our most important topics ever, Rob and Chris tackle an important issue that needs to be addressed; working in sports and your mental health. 

Chris rejoins the podcast after a week off in honor of Roofus, his Bulldog, passing away. Rob tries to convince Chris to get his free taco from Taco Bell thanks to Mookie stealing a base last night. In one of our most important topics ever, Rob and Chris tackle an important issue that needs to be addressed; working in sports and your mental health. Rob provides really great insight into what he has dealt with and how other people can benefit from just reaching out. It's OK to not be OK is our message to all of you and make sure you ask for help when you need it. Plus Chris provides an in depth tutorial on the world of television and sports. We cover everything from Nielsen ratings, the decline in this year's viewership (look deeper), and how media networks make their money from affiliate agreements. Lastly, why networks are so willing to spend the billions required to secure the broadcast rights. Having a general understanding of the media world will help you no matter what avenue of our business you decide to take. 

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Alec Palmer, Head of Marketing for Trevor Bauer's Sports Marketing company, Momentum, joins us this week to discuss promoting athletes and growing the game of Baseball through humanizing the players through an authentic lense. Alec created his own path by taking initiative after a Baseball injury derailed his career. Rather than feel sorry for himself he created a new skill set and helped grow the brand of his College Baseball team. He talks about how he landed with Momentum by simply reaching out to network and waking up to a text message from Trevor Bauer. Alec discusses how Momentum builds relationships with athletes and is helping grow their brand identity online. Also, he sheds some light on what it's like to work with Trevor, one of the most polarizing athletes currently on social media. Alec also tackles a topic that is front and center for a lot of folks who are currently dealing with issues at home; Mental Health. Alec is wise beyond his years and a must listen for all sports business and marketing hopefuls.

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