Living Sport Podcast

Every year, the Living Sportsgiving episode is all about commemorating our gratitude for strong connections, similar passions, and our memories made over the year. 2021 has been a monumental year for all in the sport industry. Sport is back and firing in all cylinders.

In this episode, we are joined with three lovely alumni, Emily Frajdofer, Hannah Schuette, and Daniel Goldberg. Each of them are going to speak to their year in 2021 and what they are thankful for.

One consistent lesson that comes from this episode is that building genuine connections, friendships, and relationships can take you far in this industry. This business can be tough…and you need that team behind you in your career. Listen in to hear why..

A warm and special shoutout to all of our alumni that continue to make our community one of the truest and strongest networks you can find in the sport industry. Happy Living Sportsgiving everyone! 

The sport industry is certainly robust. With so many paths to take, as a sport management major when I was in college, I remember that I too didn’t even know where to start when choosing what direction I wanted to go in. I just wanted to work in sport.

Today’s focus is a really helpful hint for any young professional. It is about trying everything to help find your niche in the sport industry. We are going to discuss this with a sport business professional that knows a thing or two about that.

Nick Davies, the Chief Strategy Officer at the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation discusses his role in the world’s fastest growing sport while offering a ton of advice that you can apply to the sport niche you desire.

Here is a little pro tip I also want to mention... You may hear the term “CV” used throughout the podcast. In Europe, a CV is just another name for the traditional resume.

Listen in to learn more about MMA, the Olympic Games, and how to get a job in sport.

Join us as we head to Buffalo, New York! Our guest today is Kurt Haumesser, Co-Host of the Laces Out Podcast. Kurt stepped outside of his comfort zone in college to try podcasting and years later sees success with thousands of listeners. One of the biggest lessons from this episode is, as with everything in life, what you put into it, is what you get out of it. Kurt will explain how his audience started off with less than 5 people and continuing to put in the work on his podcast is beginning to pay off.

If you’re thinking about starting your own podcast as Kurt did, stay tuned as we are going to cover everything you need to know to get started. A lot goes into developing your own Podcast, and we are going to set you up with industry knowledge from years of experience!

Join us as we head to Huntsville, Alabama! Our guest today is Chelsie Bingham, Manager, Stadium Events at the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Chelsie is a Barcelona ’17 Living Sport Alum, and she embodies everything that we preach here at Living Sport. You’ll learn how and why Chelsie took an opportunity in sales and earned a full-time gig in another department. If Chelsie didn’t get out of her comfort zone to try sales, she would never be in the spot she is today!

We’ll chat about working for the Trash Pandas, and how every step along the way in her career lead to this opportunity, the importance of sales experience in developing young professionals in this industry, and how the Living Sport family has shaped her personal and professional career.

Welcome to the Living Sport Podcast, where we connect you to young professionals and sport business experts from around the world. I am Connor Herlihy, your host, and in this episode, I am joined with Tre' Pickel, Living Sport Athens ’19 Alum, and Account Executive at Nashville Superspeedway. What will you learn in this episode? Why making the move for a role is so important, benefits of working outside of the Big-4, how to jumpstart your career by working in sales, and how to utilize LinkedIn Effectively.

Welcome to the Living Sport Podcast, where we connect you to young professionals and sport business experts from around the world. I am Connor Herlihy, your host, and this episode I am joined with Jennifer Wunder, Living Sport Hamburg ’19 Alum and Director of Promotions and Community Engagement at the Gateway Grizzlies. What will you learn in this episode? How to utilize your network, how to stand out from the crowd in this competitive industry, how to challenge yourself creatively, and the importance of leaving your comfort zone!

Welcome to the Living Sport Podcast, where we connect you to young professionals and sport business experts from around the world. This weeks’ episode dives into game-changing career advice with Allysia Rohlehr, Program Manager, Athletic and Personal Development at IMG Academy. 

Allysia is an Athens ’19 Alum, was a Junior Mentor on our recent Athens ’21 program, and life after the Living Sport Program is amongst her expertise. Tune in to learn more about her career journey and how mentality can change the trajectory of your career. 

Let’s throw it back to our very first episode and go behind the scenes with 17-year Minor League Baseball Veteran, Lindsey Knupp, Vice President, Marketing, Promotions, & Entertainment at the Rocket City Trash Pandas. This episode is filled with industry advice, real-world work stories, and sport office shenanigans that will leave you understanding just why everyone wants to work in sports. 

Under Lindsey’s direction, the IronPigs' forward-thinking and unique promotions won multiple awards and have been highlighted in numerous national publications, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Sports Illustrated. Lindsey was the recipient of the 39th MiLB Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award, presented annually to a woman who has made outstanding contributions to her club or league, or to baseball. Now, she is on to her next adventure and is opening a brand new ballpark in Madison Alabama! Fun fact - Lindsey currently serves on the Living Sport Advisory Board! 

Welcome to the Living Sport Podcast, where we connect you to young professionals and sport business experts from around the world. I’m Connor Herlihy, your host and I’m inviting you to join us as we head to State Farm Arena, Home of the Atlanta Hawks. This is a LIVE session where we recorded as we took a tour of the facility to learn about the Hawks and participate in Q&A sessions.

Our guest today is Melissa Silberman, Director, Partnership Activation, and she provides really great insights for a career in the NBA and dives into how renovations can change everything from fan experience to partnerships! 

Welcome to the Living Sport Podcast, where we connect you to young professionals and sport business experts from around the world. I’m Alicia Marinelli, your host and I’m inviting you to join us as we head south to the iconic Talladega Superspeedway. This is a LIVE session where we recorded onsite at Talladega as we walked around the massive facility to learn about the motorsports industry and participate in Q&A sessions.

Our guest today is Nino Nuccio, Group Sales Account Executive provides really great advice for a career inside the realm of motorsports and other industries as well! Let listen in as Nino provides helpful hints on how you can fast track your career!