Front Office Features

Sadly, Chris could not join the podcast today as he and his family mourn the loss of their dog, Rufus. RIP Rufus! Rob Crain is joined instead by his friend and colleague Matt Harper, who is the VP of Ticket Sales for the Worcester Red Sox. Matt and Rob talk about their actual hiring process at the Red Sox. They systematically take you behind the scenes of the what it takes to get hired by the Worcester Red Sox. Matt went to Grad School at FSU and we have received a lot of questions about if grad school is the right decision. Matt gives his advice on if you should take the grad school leap. At the end, Rob tries to make fun of Chris with Matt about Taco Bell but that backfires completely... 

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M. Quentin Williams is one of, if not the most impressive guest in Front Office Feature history. Q, as he is called has been a Federal Prosecutor, FBI agent, NFL front office executive and nearly everything in between. Most of the conversation between Q and Rob was about race in our society and an honest, candid discussion it plays in the sports industry. Q has an inspirational story that was educational and entertain for Rob. Give a listen!

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Rob and Chris have their sports law expert, Dan Lust, on the show tonight to discuss the class action lawsuit between MiLB and MLB in regards to the pay. Dan provides a great analysis on next steps in the case and the ripple effect it could have on Baseball moving forward on and off the field. Rob relives his High School days and ranks his favorite fast food chains. Chris drops a bombshell on Rob... he's never had Taco Bell in his life. Rob almost quit the podcast on the spot. Rob received a LinkedIN message that left a lot to be desired. Chris and Rob break down how better to have sent that message. Chris questions the validity of sports consultants and trainers and if there is a better system we could all be using as an industry. 

 

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One of the most common pieces of feedback we get on Front Office Features is that our audience wants to hear from someone who just started their career. What did they do? How did they do it? Who did they network with? Amanda is the perfect person to help answer those questions. Amber has done a terrific job on getting her career off the ground. She has worked for teams in the NFL, MLS, NBA and recently landed a full time job with Major League Baseball. Along with discussing her unique career journey, Rob and Amber also have candid dialogue in regards to race and the sports industry. 

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100 in the books. Rob and Chris take a trip down memory lane to recap their top moments from the 100 episodes. From our first ever episode in Chris's basement to Chris now being in his parents basement for number one hundred. A HUGE THANK YOU to our listeners and our family for helping make this happen. Plus none of this is possible without our guests who have joined us throughout the past year. A special thanks to Michael Scott and Brian Krentzman for all their hard work and dedication to helping make our lives that much easier. We are proud of what has been accomplished and all the people we have helped along the way. The good news is we are just getting started. Cheers to 100 more.

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Ned Colletti is the former Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager. He has negotiated over $2 Billion in player agreements. Ned discusses his personal and career journey in this episode. Ned started from humble beginnings (living in a garage) to becoming one of the greatest baseball executives in this era. 

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Chris owes Rob a nice bottle of booze as the Steelers took down the Giants in the FoF NFL bet. The New York Mets were sold this week to Steve Cohen at a record price for a North American team at $2.42B. Rob tells an emotional story regarding a season ticket holder from his time in Scranton that will give you all the feels. It exemplifies the power of sports and why we love what we do. Rob is able to create a memory for a family that will forever be a part of their history by simply doing his job. There is no better feeling in life. Our very own Michael Scott landed his first ever sports job with the Washington Nationals as a Legal Extern. Huge congrats to Michael on well deserved accomplishment. Chris had one of the worst informational interviews of all time all due to a train ride. Major League Baseball is bubbling for the Playoffs and World Series with the potential for some fans. Rob and Chris close the show with new networking advice and give you the guideline on how to reach out moving forward.

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Rob brings the best news of 2020 as he welcomes Nolan Crain to the Front Office Features family! Mom and baby are doing great. Rob shares how Nolan's name came to be with an assist from one of his former employees. Also, Rob oddly has major life events happen during election years leaving us all on edge till 2024. Chris and Rob debate how good Chiptole is with one of them falling on one side of the spectrum. There has been some positive movement on the job front with FoF listeners having recent success. Plus it seems as if the sports business world has turned back on some with new openings posted everyday. The NFL launches this week which seemed near impossible a few months ago which is great news for all of us. Rob reiterates the importance of networking but the guys provide a workaround if you waited to start the process. Chris and Rob place a bet for this week's Giants - Steelers showdown.

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Rob and his wife are prepping for baby #2 so this week former guest, Brian Specia, fills in for Rob. Brian goes into detail on how USF and the Aspire Group are making the best of our current situation. One key highlight that came about was how the USF sales staff has deepened their relationship with current clients by utilizing some found downtime. It is a great peak behind the curtain and how the NCAA is prepping for the upcoming season. Chris and Brian also discuss some of the hardships front offices have faced with the ever changing plans regarding how to bring fans back. They dive into how his Airness joined DraftKings this week on their Board of Advisors. Chris and Brian rehash their childhood memories around MJ and how he shaped current day sports marketing. Please donate to our Fund!

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This week's guest is Alton Byrd, Vice President of the Long Island Nets and Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment. Alton provides amazing insight into how he transitioned his career as a professional athlete into a successful sports front office role. Alton dives into what makes a great new employee and some of the mistakes people make early in their sports career. Beyond that, Chris and Alton have a great conversation around sports and the intersection of race. In a really powerful episode, Alton breaks down how we can all move forward together through education and listening. Plus, the discussion Rob and Chris always have around working in the minors being very beneficial to those starting out comes full circle. A very powerful episode that everyone should listen to.

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