Rejection is never easy, whether it's in your personal or professional life or both. We kick off Season #2 with tips and strategies for handling rejection when an employer says no. Were you qualified? Did you apply in time? Were you able to reach the decision maker? We discuss strategies to make you better prepared for the next time you apply for a gig. We offer up strategies to help you navigate the process and put you in a better position to succeed the next time.

(Music by Kevin MacLeod)

Get advice, tips and information from a leader in the sports play-by-play placement industry. Hear Jon's words of advice for success and what he feels are important and critical steps to manage along the way. Over the years, STAA has successfully placed more than 1,100 sports broadcasters with teams, networks and organizations across the country. Their website offers guidance for broadcasters of all levels of experience, including entry level, on topics such as building a resume and demo. The site features headlines from around the industry, a blog and other resources, including a robust listing of available jobs. Visit the website at www.staatalent.com. You can also reach out to Jon himself at [email protected]. 

(Music by Kevin MacLeod)

Introducing Sports Booth Web! Built on the popular Sports Booth podcast, Sports Booth Web takes knowledge and resources to a whole new level. Not only are you able to access the podcast straight from the website, you also have additional resources available to you to help in your development. Sports Booth Web includes Booth Blog, short and concise entries about sports play-by-play broadcasting and other topics of importance. There's Story Time, and fun and unique part of the website highlighting stories from the past whether game related or away from the booth. The Gigs section is a clearing house of information designed to give broadcasters leads on play-by-play jobs and opportunities in sports, while the College Programs page provides information on sports broadcasting curriculums at universities across the country. To access Sports Booth Web, go to www.sportsboothweb.com. 

(Music by Kevin MacLeod)

Get the inside scoop on what team's look for when hiring their play-by-play person from long-time Fort Wayne Tin Caps President Mike Nutter. What other duties are required of the position besides calling games? Learn why having experience in other critical areas could put your resume and demo near the top of the pack. It's some of the most powerful advice we've had on the podcast to date.

(Music by Kevin MacLeod)

Melanie's story is inspiring! She's one of very few female sports play-by-play broadcasters in the business. From her humble beginnings as an undergraduate student calling games as a student at Troy University to her current position as a broadcaster with MLB's Baltimore Orioles, she's successfully navigated her journey through the minor leagues with stops in places like Mobile, Alabama, Frisco, Texas and Salem, Massachusetts. Get her advice when it comes to working within sports organizations and why it's important to view organizations from the inside out while working hard and remaining humble. Learn why "being the rookie" isn't a bad thing and why bringing value to the team is critical to your success as a play-by-play broadcaster.

(Music by Kevin MacLeod)

When applying for a job, there's a fine line between being persistent and being a pain in the %#S@S#S%S!!!!!!  Episode 21 walks you through the process, giving you guidance and tips on remaining persistent and in control of your application without going over the line. Learn how to properly follow up with teams, beneficial organization strategies, trial closing hiring managers and being ready to impress during the formal interviewing process. 

(Music by Kevin MacLeod)

In the business world, networking with business executives is one of the most important components to landing a job. and the sports broadcasting world is no different. On this important episode, get great advice from Dave Goren, Executive Director of the NSMA. Hear success stories and Dave's advice when it comes to reaching out to key decision makers while building your network. Additional information on the NSMA can be found on their website at www.nationalsportsmedia.org. 

(Music by Kevin MacLeod)

The Corona Virus had played a major role in the reduction or elimination of sports schedules in our country. Especially hard hit are college athletics, with major conferences canceling their college football seasons and Fall sports schedules being eliminated as well. As a result, there are fewer play-by-play opportunities, if any, for college students. Chances are, you've been effected in your ability to get reps and call games.

So what do you do? How can you continue to gain experience and get yourself ready for the job market down the road when there aren't any games to call? In other words, what's your Covid plan?

On this edition of Sports Booth, we examine your options and lay out a strategy to keep you on pace during the pandemic. Even though you might not be calling games, there are many other projects you can take on to continue your development.

(Music by Kevin MacLeod)

For 18 seasons in the National Hockey League, Ray Ferraro scored goals, accumulated points and had countless encounters with media and broadcasters. Get his thoughts and insights on what it was like to deal with the media as a player, compared to today where he interacts with athletes as part of the media. Hear what he has to say about fairness and respect being part of the process, what he sees as the difference between today's athletes and those from his era relating to the media, and how he handled a situation with a writer when he was playing in Atlanta. Plus offers up great advice to students pursuing a career in sports broadcasting. And as an added bonus, stick around for a classic Thrashers story he shares.

(Music by Kevan MacLeod)