Painless Podcast

Painless Podcast episode 40:

Jeannie Goldstein & Scott Kirkpatrick (Partners, Chicago Sports + Entertainment Partners)

Jeannie and Scott share their stories of breaking into sports marketing, how they came together to create their own agency and how they became experts on Olympic and Paralympic athletes, through five olympic games - all on Episode 40 of the Painless Podcast.

To connect with Chicago Sports + Entertainment Partners...

-Web: www.ChicagoSEP.com

-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoSportsandEntertainmentPartners

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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.

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

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Painless Podcast episode 39:

Steve Buzby (CEO, Revel Marketing)

Steve Buzby is passionate about sports and event partnerships. Not just selling sponsorships, but finding true partners. Not just getting meetings, but getting the right ones so they become great connections.

Hear Steve’s story, including how he struck out on his own, and then about a year in pivoted to terrific results on Episode 39 of the Painless Podcast.

To connect with Steve and Revel Marketing...

• Steve’s email: [email protected]

• Web: www.revelmarketing.co

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REVELMarketing.co/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelmarketingco/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/17909425/

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

Please support our partners:

+Assemble: You're busy making your business successful. The last things you need to worry about are long-term commitments, hidden fees or limited access. That's why Assemble provides you with a truly turnkey short-term office. One flexible, short-term membership. No surprises. Learn how Assemble can help you grow your business – and your network – at http://assemblesharedoffice.com.

To RSVP for Valentine’s Day Breakfast Networking, go to http://assemblesharedoffice.com/schedule-a-tour/, enter your contact information and include “PAINLESS” in the Notes box that says “Tell Us About Your Company.” SPACE IS LIMITED!

+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 for the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K using the code PAINLESS to secure your spot in the race for $40. Direct link for registration: http://haku.ly/06c79e

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 38:

Jim “Skinny” Sheahan & Jen Kramer (Special Olympics Chicago)

Skinny Sheahan and Jen Kramer have both played key roles with numerous successful events around Chicago – the Marathon, Taste of Chicago, Navy Pier/McCormick Place, and many more.

Hear some of their stories including how they both become so involved with Special Olympics Chicago on Episode 38 of the Painless Podcast.

To connect with Special Olympics Chicago...

• Special Olympics Chicago: http://sochicago.org

• Polar Plunge: http://chicagopolarplunge.org

• 50th Anniversary details: https://www.specialolympics.org/50th.aspx

• Special Olympics Chicago on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/specialolympicschicago/

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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 11

Ed Molitor, CEO, The Molitor Group

Throughout his professional career, the words “coaching” and “leadership” have been synonymous with the positions Ed Molitor has held. Growing up in Chicago’s north suburbs, Ed played basketball at Palatine High School for his father, coaching legend Ed Molitor, Sr. He took the lessons he learned from his father, applied them to a college basketball career, and then into college coaching and his current calling as an executive coach and motivational speaker.

Ed’s leadership skills, traits, and behaviors are the reasons he has realized success as a college basketball coach, mortgage broker, and motivational speaker who talks about the life lessons learned in competitive athletics. Ed shares some of these lessons with Deon and Eric, and discusses how he came into his current role as the CEO of The Molitor Group. Ed also gives insight on how the “Athletics of Business” program takes lessons learned in competition and applies them to the business world.

You can learn more about Ed by visiting www.themolitorgroup.com.

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

Thanks to Marty Casey for our music. His debut solo album, The Ground You Walk On, is available now on iTunes at www.smarturl.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!

Painless Podcast episode 37:

Tony Schiller (Partner, Paragon)

Those of us in sports or event engagement marketing are much better off that Tony Schiller took a job at the renovated Chicago Theater rather than get his doctorate and become a psychologist. Though he still often fills the role of “therapist,” he has instead helped build Paragon Marketing, an agency with a great culture and a history of doing some terrific work.

Hear his story and how he got to where he is today on Episode 37 of the Painless Podcast.

To connect with Tony and Paragon...

• Paragon: http://www.paragonmarketing.biz

• Twitter: @atschiller - https://twitter.com/atschiller

• Twitter: @paragon_mktg - https://twitter.com/paragon_mktg

• LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/d2bgr8/

• LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/36530/

Book Tony mentions: “Why They Follow” by Scott Love. A link to the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Why-They-Follow-Positive-Influence/dp/1518650295

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Please support our partners:

+Monroestar: Your website is an essential marketing tool to attract customers. Whether the goal is to educate the public or serve as an extension of your business, the impression your website creates is critical. Painless Members Vinay & Dave will help you find the right solution. They certainly did in rebuilding www.Painless.Network! Connect with them at http://monroestar.com today!

+NCSA: A tech company with a sports mindset, NCSA has been recognized for its culture initiatives, benefits and workplace environment, winning multiple awards. If you’re interested in joining the NCSA team and helping student-athletes connect with college coaches and opportunities, visit the NCSA Careers page at www.ncsasports.org/who-is-ncsa/jobs/careers.

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 10

Paul Shirley, Author, Stories I Tell on Dates / Former NBA Player

He blogged before anyone knew what a “blog” was, he famously asked a LOT of team owners if he could keep his jersey, he played on one of the best NBA teams of all time, and now he’s released his second book. Former NBA player Paul Shirley joins Deon and Eric to talk about Paul’s book, “Stories I Tell on Dates”, as well as sharing some of his stories about playing pro hoops, and how he found his way to his new career.

“Stories I Tell on Dates” isn’t just about dating, or hoops. It’s a book about how a professional athlete works to relate to others, and it shares stories very similar to things many of us grew up with (albeit with a lot more humor!). The book isn’t just for basketball fans…anyone should be able to relate to the stories, and will find Paul’s writing introspective, humorous, and enjoyable.

You can order your copy of Paul’s book at www.storiesitellondates.com.

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

Thanks to Marty Casey for our music. His debut solo album, The Ground You Walk On, is available now on iTunes at www.smarturl.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 and #GetConnected TODAY!

Painless Podcast episode 36:

Justin Breen (Founder, BrEpic Communications)

Hear from journalist turned PR entrepreneur Justin Breen on helping start up DNAInfo, then leaving to start his own firm earlier this year. We also discuss the demise of DNAInfo, how he’s changing the approach to media relations and content generations and why he looks to help others.

To connect with Justin...

• BrEpic: https://www.brepicllc.com

• Facebook: @BrEpic - https://www.facebook.com/BrEpic/

• Twitter: @BrEpicComm - https://twitter.com/BrEpicComm

• Instagram: @BrEpicBreen - https://www.instagram.com/brepicbreen/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreen1/

Book Justin mentions: “Extreme Ownership” by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin (St. Martin’s Press). A link to the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250183863/

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

Please support our partners:

+Monroestar: Your website is an essential marketing tool to attract customers. Whether the goal is to educate the public or serve as an extension of your business, the impression your website creates is critical. Painless Members Vinay & Dave will help you find the right solution. They certainly did in rebuilding www.Painless.Network! Connect with them at http://monroestar.com today!

+NCSA: A tech company with a sports mindset, NCSA has been recognized for its culture initiatives, benefits and workplace environment, winning multiple awards. If you’re interested in joining the NCSA team and helping student-athletes connect with college coaches and opportunities, visit the NCSA Careers page at www.ncsasports.org/who-is-ncsa/jobs/careers.

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 9

David A. Goldstein, Author, Alley-Oop to Aliyah / COO, U SPORTS

Alley-Oop to Aliyah is a recently-released book by author David A. Goldstein. It’s the incredible true story of four decades of African American basketball players travelling to Israel to play professional hoops. This subject is close to Deon’s heart, as he’s featured in this book.

David joins Deon and Eric, and they discuss how the book came to be, some of the more interesting stories that former players shared with David, and we learned a little bit about the writing process.

In addition to authoring this book, David is a journalist and sports executive based in Toronto. He’s currently the Chief Operating Officer of U SPORTS (Canada’s equivalent of the NCAA). You can learn more about the book, and purchase it, at www.alleyooptoaliyah.com.

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

Thanks to Marty Casey for our music! His debut solo album, The Ground You Walk On, is available now on iTunes at www.smarturl.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 and #GetConnected TODAY!

Painless Podcast episode 35:

John Murray (Arena Partners / World Sport Chicago / Chicago Sports Commission)

To connect with John...

• Arena Partners: www.getinthearena.com

• World Sport Chicago: www.worldsportchicago.org

• Special Olympics 50th: http://www.specialolympics50.org

• Twitter: @iamjohnmurray

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmurrayarenapartners

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

Please support our partners:

+NCSA: A tech company with a sports mindset, NCSA has been recognized for its culture initiatives, benefits and workplace environment, winning multiple awards. If you’re interested in joining the NCSA team and helping student-athletes connect with college coaches and opportunities, visit the NCSA Careers page at www.ncsasports.org/who-is-ncsa/jobs/careers.

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 8

Steve Raquel, President of the Council of Chiefs and 29th Chief Illiniwek (1993)

For Fighting Illini fans, the “War Chant” music has been synonymous with Illinois athletics for nearly 40 years. As of August 2017, the University of Illinois announced the chant is no more. With this backdrop, we recently saw protests and unrest at the university, as the 2017 Homecoming Parade was interrupted by Chief protesters.

Steve Raquel, the 29th Chief Illiniwek, and current President of the Council of Chiefs, joins Deon and Eric to share insight into the University’s decision on the War Chant, as well as some history on Chief Illiniwek and how the Chief was “retired” in 2007. Deon also shares his views, as a former Illini athlete.

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 social media:

Facebook – www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEric

Twitter – www.twitter.com/TheFadeAwayChi

Instagram – www.instagram.com/thefadeawaychi

Thanks to Marty Casey for our music. His debut solo album, The Ground You Walk On, is available now on iTunes at www.smarturl.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 and #GetConnected TODAY!