GamePlanU Today - Interview With Influencers

This episode of Interview with Influencers features the Director of Group Sales with the Cincinnati Reds Carmen Zerhusen. 

Don't miss Carmen discuss...

- How she discovered sports sales and the skills that helped ascend her into the role she has today. 

- Her transition into leadership, the lessons she learned and the advice she has for those looking to make the jump. 

- The importance of mentorship. 

- The advice she has for those looking to break into the sport industry. 

PLUS SO MUCH MORE.  

This episode of Interview with Influencers features Alfred White whose the Senior Director of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at College Football Playoff. 

Don't miss Alfred discuss...

- His journey to ascending into the role of commissioner of a Division 1 conference, his day to day and skills that helped him flourish in the role. 

- The major changes he's seen over the years in college athletics.

- How he deals with/overcomes adversity. 

- The skills/traits he looks for when making hiring decisions. 

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!!

This episode of Interview With Influencers features Steve Given the Executive Director of Business Development at Hartford Yard Goats. 

Don't miss Steve discuss...

- His career journey from Kansas City to Hartford. 

- The importance of mentorship and how mentors have impacted his career. 

- The soft skills Steve looks for when making hiring decisions. 

- The actions sport industry career seekers can be taking to separate themselves from their competition before, during and after the interview process. 

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!! 

This episode of Interview with Influencers features Jen Fusci the Director of Ticket Sales & Service with the Connecticut Sun and New England Black Wolves. 

Don't miss Jen discuss...

- How she began her career in the ticket sales and service, why she's passion for this segment of the industry and the skills that helped propel her career. 

- The importance of becoming comfortable being uncomfortable and always looking for new challenges. 

- The skills and traits she looks for in potential hires. 

- Ways to separate yourself before, during and after interviewing. 

PLUS SO MUCH MORE. 

This episode of Interview with Influencers features Jim Rice the SR. Manager of Ticket Sales with the Tennessee Titans. 

Don't miss Jim discuss...

- His journey through minor league baseball and the lessons he learned which ultimately helped him flourish when granted the opportunity in the NFL. 

- The importance of mentorship and how mentors have impacted his career. 

- How he views adversity and the mindset of overcoming those situations. 

- The skills/traits he looks for when making hiring decisions. 

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!!!

This episode of Interview with Influencers features Travis Apple the CRO of Event Dynamic. 

Don't miss Travis discuss...

- How he HUSTLED his way to success in sports sales. 

- Embracing change, adversity and career pivots. 

- The importance of mentorship.

- Skills/traits he looks for when making hiring decisions. 

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!!!

This episode of Interview with Influencers features Craig Cugno the Director of Sales and Service at UCONN. 

Don't miss Craig discuss...

- How he discovered sports ticket sales and service industry and the skills that have helped him grow his career. 

- The importance of never settling and always looking for a new challenge. 

- How mentors have impacted his career. 

- How to build your personal brand and standout from your peers. 

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!!

This episode of Interview with Influencers features Zach Henderson the Inside Sales Manager for the Washington Nationals. 

Don't miss Zach discuss...

- The importance of supplementing course work with experiences, more experiences and even more experiences. 

- What skills have helped him become a well respected, impactful and successful leader. 

- The skills/traits he vets for when speaking with potential hires. 

- The power of PROPER networking and importance of FOLLOWING UP. 

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!!

This episode of Interview with Influencers features Joey Harvey the Director of Ticket Sales and Service at UTEP. 

Don't miss Joey discuss...

- His ascension through Spurs Sports and Entertainment and the skills/habits responsible for his success. 

- Job hunting during a global pandemic. 

- The skills/traits he looks for in potential hires. 

- Advice for separating yourself from your peers. 

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!!!

This episode of Interview with Influencers features Joey Meredith the Inside Sales Manager for the Tennessee Titans. 

Don't miss Joey discuss...

- His discovery of the business side of sports and how he worked his way from Inside Sales to leadership with the Titans organization. 

- What the Titans sales teams day to day during a global pandemic looks like. 

- Skills/traits he looks for in a potential hire. 

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!!