Painless Podcast

Painless Podcast episode 48:

Julie Haferkamp (President, WISE Chicago / Sr. Director, Mosaic)

Amy Potter (Chair & President Emeritus, WISE Chicago / Head of US Sponsorship, BMO Harris Bank)

Part 2 of an excellent conversation.

If nothing else, “Be a good human.”

To connect with Julie:

• LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehaferkamp/

• Email = [email protected]

• Twitter = @rocknjewels

To connect with Amy:

• LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-potter-9616b51/

• Twitter = @amypotter00

To connect with WISE Chicago: https://www.facebook.com/WISEChicago/

WISE National: http://www.wiseworks.org

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+ Chicago Sport & Social Clubs – CSSC has another offer for Painless members: Volleywood is BACK! The biggest beach volleyball tournament paired with Summer’s best one-day music festival returns Saturday, July 14th to North Avenue Beach. This hybrid tournament-festival features the best DJs, delicious food and stocked bars, tons of volleyball and the incredible Chicago Skyline and lakefront as your backdrop. This year’s headliners include Matoma and Thomas Jack. This full day event is sure to deliver good vibes and VIP lounges with full amenities. Use code ‘CHICAGO5’ to get $5.00 off GA or VIP tickets at volleywoodchicago.com.

+ Monroestar - If you have website strategy, design or building needs, talk to Vinay and Dave at monroestar. They concepted, designed and built our terrific Painless.Network website. Head to monroestar.com to check out all their work.

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About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg (@chartweg). Focusing on how and why they landed where they are and the role of mentoring and networking to get there.

Other Painless links...

Linked in: www.linkedin.com/groups/73710

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PainlessNetworking

Twitter: www.twitter.com/PainlessNetwork

Instagram: www.instagram.com/PainlessNetwork

Painless Podcast episode 47:

Amy Potter (Chair & President Emeritus, WISE Chicago / Head of US Sponsorship, BMO Harris Bank)

Julie Haferkamp (President, WISE Chicago / Sr. Director, Mosaic)

One credits Chuck E Cheese for teaching her many of her client service skills – and then admits a “thing” for mascots. The other was convinced her attempt to explain how she was well-organized, yet flexible, that went terribly wrong, totally torpedoed her chance at a dream job.

Both turned out much better than “just fine.” Amy and Julie are truly outstanding people. Hear more how they have earned their success and terrific reputations.

To connect with Amy:

• LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-potter-9616b51/

• Twitter = @amypotter00

To connect with Julie:

• LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehaferkamp/

• Email = [email protected]

• Twitter = @rocknjewels

Connect with WISE Chicago here: https://www.facebook.com/WISEChicago/

Or WISE National here: http://www.wiseworks.org

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Please support our partners:

+ Chicago Sport & Social Clubs – CSSC has another offer for Painless members: Volleywood is BACK! The biggest beach volleyball tournament paired with Summer’s best one-day music festival returns Saturday, July 14th to North Avenue Beach. This hybrid tournament-festival features the best DJs, delicious food and stocked bars, tons of volleyball and the incredible Chicago Skyline and lakefront as your backdrop. This year’s headliners include Matoma and Thomas Jack. This full day event is sure to deliver good vibes and VIP lounges with full amenities. Use code ‘CHICAGO5’ to get $5.00 off GA or VIP tickets at volleywoodchicago.com.

+ Monroestar - If you have website strategy, design or building needs, talk to Vinay and Dave at monroestar. They concepted, designed and built our terrific Painless.Network website. Head to monroestar.com to check out all their work.

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About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg (@chartweg). Focusing on how and why they landed where they are and the role of mentoring and networking to get there.

Other Painless links...

Linked in: www.linkedin.com/groups/73710

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PainlessNetworking

Twitter: www.twitter.com/PainlessNetwork

Instagram: www.instagram.com/PainlessNetwork

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Sign up for your complementary Painless membership that grants access to other members, job and event postings and our email newsletter at: www.Painless.Network

Painless Podcast episode 46:

Sean Callahan (VP, Jack Morton)

(Some of) The ingredients used to create the unique Sean Callahan: Music. Family. Doodling. Cardinals baseball. Creativity. Phish. First-hand experiences. Relationship building. Using drum circles for pitches. Start-ups. Transparency. Thom Yorke. Adaptability. No judgments. Hear it all come together on Painless Podcast Episode 46.

Check out Sean’s terrific “What Marketers Can Learn From Phish” post using this link:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-marketers-can-learn-from-phish-sean-callahan/

To connect with Sean:

• LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancallahanwi/

• Twitter = @seancalchi

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Please support our partners:

+ Chicago Sport & Social Club offers the largest sports leagues at locations all over the city. It's not just competition, it's camaraderie. Last chance to avoid FOMO -- registration for Summer sports ASAP. Use code ‘PAINLESS’ to receive up to $75 off your fee. Code is good for a 5% discount off team registration. Register at www.chicagosocial.com.

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About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg (@chartweg). Focusing on how and why they landed where they are and the role of mentoring and networking to get there.

Other Painless links...

Linked in: www.linkedin.com/groups/73710

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PainlessNetworking

Twitter: www.twitter.com/PainlessNetwork

Instagram: www.instagram.com/PainlessNetwork

The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 13

Dan Harleb, University of Illinois, Head Baseball Coach

One of the most successful Illini sports programs over the past several years is the baseball team. Deon and Eric step into the box with Head Coach Dan Hartleb to talk about this year’s team and how Coach Hartleb found his way to the University of Illinois.

The FadeAway is hosted by Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt. Deon currently does television studio work for the Big Ten Network and radio color analysis during Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball games. Eric can be seen on the Comcast “Game of the Week”, and other sports and entertainment segments, for Comcast in Chicago.

Keep in touch with the FadeAway on the following social media channels:

Facebook – www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEric

Twitter – www.twitter.com/TheFadeAwayChi

Instagram – www.instagram.com/thefadeawaychi

In this episode, we hear more of Marty Casey’s debut solo album, The Ground You Walk On. It’s available now on iTunes at www.smareturl.it/MartyCasey. You can also find it on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Play.

And big thanks to Chris Hartweg and Painless Networking for making us a part of the Painless Podcast Network! Visit www.painless.network for more. Activate your FREE account profile and #GetConnected with 600+ sports and event marketing pros TODAY!

Painless Podcast episode 45:

A "Micro Pod" with simple updates

RSVP for our event TOMORROW (Thurs, April 19, 6-8p) with WISE Chicago and the USGA!

Read about it, plus Painless discounts and 50+ jobs and internships in the latest Painless Email Blast here:

https://mailchi.mp/painless/lastcall-april-19-wise-usga-intersport

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Sign up for your complementary Painless membership that grants access to other members, job and event postings and our email newsletter at: www.Painless.Network

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Please support our partners:

+ Chicago Sport & Social Club offers the largest sports leagues at locations all over the city. It's not just competition, it's camaraderie. Registration for Spring & Summer is now open. Use code ‘PAINLESS’ to receive up to $75 off your fee. Code is good for a 5% discount off team registration. Register at www.chicagosocial.com.

+Chicago Beer Classic returns to Soldier Field, Sat, May 5.

Receive $10 (good towards GA or VIP tickets!) either tasting session on the Chicago Beer Classic website: http://chicagobeerclassic.com

Just use our promo code: PAINLESS!

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About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg (@chartweg). Focusing on how and why they landed where they are and the role of mentoring and networking to get there.

Other Painless links...

Linked in: www.linkedin.com/groups/73710

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PainlessNetworking

Twitter: www.twitter.com/PainlessNetwork

Instagram: www.instagram.com/PainlessNetwork

Painless Podcast episode 44:

Chris Hastings (President/Partner, Chicago Sport & Social Club)

Chris planned to be NBA or NFL commissioner, and life took a different turn. He actually technically oversees dozens of leagues now and 130,000 participants, but it’s in the recreation space instead. How did this one-time Division III “possession receiver” carve this different path? What are his recommendations for others looking to break in or find their way? Is he sure he doesn’t want to be a pig farmer? Hear it all on Painless Podcast Episode 44.

To connect with Chicago Sport & Social:

• Web = www.chicagosocial.com (Jobs page: http://www.chicagosocial.com/about/employment )

• Grab A Game = http://grabagame.com

• Twitter = @ChiSportSocial

• FB = @ChicagoSocial

• LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/company/chicago-sport-and-social-club/

To connect with Chris:

• LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hastings-3450579/

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Sign up for your complementary Painless membership that grants access to other members, job and event postings and our email newsletter at: www.Painless.Network

NEXT EVENT: April 19, 6-8p with WISE and the USGA.

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Please support our partners:

+2018 IEG Sponsorship Conference. Coming to Chicago April 8-11, this is THE. SPONSORSHIP. INDUSTRY. EVENT. Painless members receive TWENTY PERCENT OFF admission. Save up to $450 when you head to www.IEG2018.com and use our special code: IEG2018PN.

+ Chicago Sport & Social Club offers the largest sports leagues at locations all over the city. It's not just competition, it's camaraderie. Registration for Spring & Summer is now open. Use code ‘PAINLESS’ to receive up to $75 off your fee. Code is good for a 5% discount off team registration. Register at www.chicagosocial.com.

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About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg (@chartweg). Focusing on how and why they landed where they are and the role of mentoring and networking to get there.

Other Painless links...

Linked in: www.linkedin.com/groups/73710

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PainlessNetworking

Twitter: www.twitter.com/PainlessNetwork

Instagram: www.instagram.com/PainlessNetwork

Painless Podcast episode 43:

Dave Knickerbocker (Founder, Banner Collective)

Dave shares how he made his sports job break happen in minor league baseball, his "harassment" of the Cubs' John McDonough with constant phone calls -- and handwritten thank you notes! -- that earned him a promotion to the major leagues, a huge step up at the Blackhawks and most recently, co-founding a now thriving production agency. Did I mention he plotted Banner while working at the Hawks? With the help of Hawks' ownership?

Check out this terrific open and honest chat with Dave Knickerbocker.

To connect with Banner Collective:

+Web = https://www.bannercollective.com (Jobs page: https://www.bannercollective.com/careers/)

+Twitter = @BannerVideo

+FB + Insta = @BannerCollective

+Email inquiries = [email protected]

+LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/company/banner-collective/

To connect with Dave:

+Twitter = @DKnickerbocker

+LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-knickerbocker-75811741/

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PAINLESS EVENT THIS WEEK! Thurs, Mar 15, is our annual Tourney Watch and St. Paddy's Weekend Warm-up at Joe's on Weed (940 W. Weed St., Chicago) from 430-830p. More info here: https://painless.network/event/annual-painless-march-madness-event/

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Sign up for your complementary Painless membership that grants access to other members, job and event postings and our email newsletter at: www.Painless.Network

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Please support our partners:

+Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle: Shuffle on, Chicago! Take part in the city's best running celebration and shuffle with us through the streets of downtown Chicago on Sunday, March 25. Sign up using the code PAINLESS to secure your spot in the race for $40. Direct link for registration: http://haku.ly/06c79e

+2018 IEG Sponsorship Conference. Coming to Chicago April 8-11, this is THE. SPONSORSHIP. INDUSTRY. EVENT. Painless members receive TWENTY PERCENT OFF admission. Save up to $450 when you head to www.IEG2018.com and use our special code: IEG2018PN.

+ Chicago Sport & Social Club offers the largest sports leagues at locations all over the city. It's not just competition, it's camaraderie. Registration for Spring & Summer is now open. Use code 'PAINLESS' to receive up to $75 off your fee. Code is good for a 5% discount off team registration. Register at www.chicagosocial.com.

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About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg (@chartweg). Focusing on how and why they landed where they are and the role of mentoring and networking to get there.

Other Painless links...

Linked in: www.linkedin.com/groups/73710

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PainlessNetworking

Twitter: www.twitter.com/PainlessNetwork

Instagram: www.instagram.com/PainlessNetwork

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Painless Podcast episode 42:

LIVE at ISBC with Joe Ronovsky & Anthony Krzyzak (Chicago White Sox & Chicago Wolves)

Hear from two University of Illinois grads (Joe in 2008 and Anthony in 2010) on how they discovered they wanted to work in sports, how they each got their starts and how they work their way up tapping mentors and growing their networks. Currently, Joe Ronovksy is Manager of Corporate Sales for the Chicago White Sox and Anthony Krzyak is Sales Development Manager at the Chicago Wolves.

To connect with Anthony & Joe:

* LinkedIn - Anthony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonykrzyzak/

* LinkedIn - Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeronovsky/

* Twitter - Joe: https://www.twitter.com/ronovsky

To connect with ISBC:

* Website: https://www.illinoissportsbusiness.com

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uofisbc/

* Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/UIUC_ISBC

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isbc_uiuc

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Sign up for your complementary Painless membership that grants access to other members, job and event postings and our email newsletter at: www.Painless.Network

*****

Please support our partners:

+Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle: Shuffle on, Chicago! Take part in the city's best running celebration and shuffle with us through the streets of downtown Chicago on Sunday, March 25. Sign up using the code PAINLESS to secure your spot in the race for $40. Direct link for registration: http://haku.ly/06c79e

+2018 IEG Sponsorship Conference. Coming to Chicago April 8-11, this is THE. SPONSORSHIP. INDUSTRY. EVENT. Painless members receive TWENTY PERCENT OFF admission. Save up to $450 when you head to www.IEG2018.com and use our special code: IEG2018PN.

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NEXT PAINLESS EVENT: Thurs, Mar 15. Annual Tourney Watch and St. Paddy's Weekend Warm-up at Joe's on Weed (940 W. Weed St., Chicago) from 430-830p. More info here: https://painless.network/event/annual-painless-march-madness-event/

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About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg (@chartweg). Focusing on how and why they landed where they are and the role of mentoring and networking to get there.

Other Painless links...

Linked in: www.linkedin.com/groups/73710

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PainlessNetworking

Twitter: www.twitter.com/PainlessNetwork

Instagram: www.instagram.com/PainlessNetwork

Painless Podcast episode 41:

Jim Andrews (SVP, ESP Properties & Chair, IEG Sponsorship Conference)

Jim explains how a high school teacher scared him away from pursuing an acting career and he shifted to journalism. Northwestern University's famed Medill School of Journalism lured him to Chicago. One fateful day in grad school, he passed the Medill job board - real corkboard, not a website - and spotted an interesting job with a new marketing newsletter. That newsletter became The IEG Sponsorship Report, and Jim has never looked back. Hear his story on Episode 41 of the Painless Podcast.

To connect with Jim, the IEG Sponsorship Conference and ESP Properties...

* Web: www.IEG2018.com or www.sponsorship.com

* Twitter - ESP: https://www.twitter.com/@ESPprops

* Twitter - Jim: https://www.twitter.com/JimAndrews_ESP

* LinkedIn - ESP: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1690937

* LinkedIn - Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimandrewsieg/

* LinkedIn - HomeField Alliance: https://www.linkedin.com/company/homefieldalliance/

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Sign up for your complementary Painless membership that grants access to other members, job and event postings and our email newsletter at: www.Painless.Network

*****

Please support our partners:

+Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle: Shuffle on, Chicago! Take part in the city's best running celebration and shuffle with us through the streets of downtown Chicago on Sunday, March 25. Sign up using the code PAINLESS to secure your spot in the race for $40. Direct link for registration: http://haku.ly/06c79e

+2018 IEG Sponsorship Conference. Coming to Chicago April 8-11, this is THE. SPONSORSHIP. INDUSTRY. EVENT. Painless members receive TWENTY PERCENT OFF admission. Save up to $450 when you head to www.IEG2018.com and use our special code: IEG2018PN.

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NEXT PAINLESS EVENT: Thurs, Mar 15. Annual Tourney Watch and St. Paddy's Weekend Warm-up at Joe's on Weed (940 W. Weed St., Chicago) from 430-830p. More info here: https://painless.network/event/annual-painless-march-madness-event/

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About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg (@chartweg). Focusing on how and why they landed where they are and the role of mentoring and networking to get there.

Other Painless links...

Linked in: www.linkedin.com/groups/73710

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PainlessNetworking

Twitter: www.twitter.com/PainlessNetwork

Instagram: www.instagram.com/PainlessNetwork

The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 12

Illini Holiday Event with AD Josh Whitman, 2003 Miss America Erika Harold and former Illini basketball players Robert Archibald and Brian Randle

Deon and Eric catch up with several Illini friends at the annual Suburban Illini Club's holiday party.

University of Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman gives us some insight into his first two years on the job. You'll also hear what former Illini basketball players Robert Archibald and Brian Randle are up to. And we also hear why Erika Harold is devoting so much time to public service, and how she turned an attempt at paying for law school into becoming Miss America 2003!

The FadeAway is hosted by Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt. Deon currently does television studio work for the Big Ten Network and radio color analysis during Fighting Illini Men's Basketball games. Eric can be seen on the Comcast "Game of the Week," and other sports and entertainment segments, for Comcast in Chicago.

Keep in touch with the FadeAway on the following social media channels:

Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEric

Twitter - www.twitter.com/TheFadeAwayChi

Instagram - www.instagram.com/thefadeawaychi

Episode 12 features multiple tracks from Marty Casey's debut solo album, "The Ground You Walk On," available now on iTunes at www.smareturl.it/MartyCasey. You can also find it on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Play.

And big thanks to Chris Hartweg and Painless Networking for making us a part of the Painless Podcast Network! Visit the ALL NEW www.painless.network for more. Activate your FREE account profile and #GetConnected TODAY!