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Ryan Kearney hosts episode 6 of our host roundtable discussion to go over what each of us has been up to over the past few months, along with advice for those seeking professional development. Tune in as Clayton Radl, Victor Anderson, Ryan Mene, and Nathan Escobedo all share their experiences and recommendations for our listeners. 

Jamar Root recent graduate of Temple University explains his career path and how he built his brand before he got to Temple University. A mentor to many professionals around the world Jamar has his own podcast called the Root of Everything which helps dig into the passion behind people's reasons why they do what they love. His podcast continues to grow and many people listen around the world. We are happy to have Jamar on the podcast to advise others who once were in his position. 

Michael Kwasnik is a Senior at Temple University. He joins hosts Nathan Escobedo and Victor Anderson on the very first edition of 'Sports Management University Sundays' segment of Front Office U. SMU Sundays gives our hosts a chance to spotlight a current student pursuing a career in sports. Tune in and hear all about what Temple University has to offer, such as clubs, courses, and career fairs. Also, hear about Michael's favorite places and what the city of Philadelphia has to offer. Connect with Michael, our hosts, and Front Office U on social media!

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Carli Baldwin, Social Media Associate for the Seattle Mariners, joins our hosts Nathan and Victor. On this weeks edition of Front Office U Friday’s Carli and the boys discuss topics like moving out of state for a career in sports, the importance of networking, and taking advantage of remote opportunities.

Carli is a rising star in the sports industry and is navigating through her first year out of college working for the Seattle Mariners. Hear her story on how she managed being a student athlete and worked multiple internships throughout college, in order to help herself attain her dream role in Major League Baseball. If you are interested in learning what it is like to work in social media and want to learn what it takes to work in the sports industry, this is an episode you do not want to miss. 

Linked Down Below is Carli's Contact Information:

LinkedIn: https: www.linkedin.com/in/carli-baldwin/

Instagram/TikTok/: carli_baldwin

Tune in as our host Nathan has a conversation with John Tierney, the Vice President of Ticketing at Major League Baseball. Hear John's story on how he went from starting his career working in Minor League Baseball, to attaining a Vice President role in one of the largest sports leagues in the country. John has worked in Major League Baseball's offices in New York for over a decade now, and he shares his advice on developing as a professional and how relationships and networking are key to securing your next role in the industry. 

Nathan and John also go into detail on how they met, which was through Major League Baseball's On Deck Sales Program. A program meant to help aspiring sports professionals of diverse backgrounds, learn about the sales career path and various other career opportunities the sports industry has to offer. More information on the program is provided in the show, including how to apply and how it has helped those who have been a part of the program. Linked down below is John's contact information and websites relating to career opportunities at Major League Baseball. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tierney-8357a254/

https://www.mlb.com/careers/programs/on-deck

https://www.mlb.com/careers/home

**Trigger Warning**: Conversations on the Covid-19 Pandemic and the tragedy of George Floyd were spoken on during the conversation. Starts around the 25 min mark. 

Want to know what it is like to create content for some of the biggest event in sports like the Super Bowl, College Football National Title Game, or the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix? Tune in to today's episode of Front Office U Friday's as our hosts Nathan and Ryan interview Billy Quach, the Creative Director at Let it Fly Media. Here his story on how he went from filming Quidditch his Freshmen year of college, to shooting content at the Super Bowl for the Kansas City Chiefs a few years later. An episode you do not want to miss that goes into detail about how to get started in content creation, what opportunities to look out for, and how to create a name for yourself in this industry. Linked down below are Billy's contact information. Be sure to give him a follow and let him know we sent you! 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billyquachfilms/

Instagram: @billyquachfilms

Twitter: @billyquachfilms 

Front Office U Friday features Kirby Paulson! Kirby works with the NHL's Boston Bruins making an impact with their team foundation. Kirby has also gained experience in ticketing with the Boston Red Sox and while in college at Quinnipiac University. Hosts Ryan Kearney and Victor Anderson chat with Kirby about how he got to his roles in his career and advice for those who aspire to work in pro sports at the highest level. 

In today's episode of Front Office U Friday's we have Brett Dawson who is an AE of Membership Services with the Iowa Wild where he explains his start in the sports industry as well as his passion for servicing season ticket holders with the Wild. Brett has helped our host Victor   Anderson when he was with the Iowa Wild in the service side of sports as well as how important it is to be positive in the sports industry. He goes on to explain his story of being a zamboni driver and how he was able to get that position.

Front Office U Friday returns with Leevi Kinnunen. Leevi is a 2003-born defenseman from Espoo, Finland. After playing previous seasons in Finland, Norway, and Austria, Leevi will be playing 2022-2023 in the United States in the NCDC Tier II Junior League. His goal is to play college hockey. Today, he shares about the importance of networking, his mindset, and life in Europe. Hosts Ryan Kearney and Victor Anderson talk with Leevi to get a new perspective on the sports industry from someone out on the ice.