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The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersFox Sports’ Jenny Taft: A Sports Reporter’s Rise to the National StageMaking it to the national stage in sports broadcasting is a tall order. WorkInSports Podcast host Brian Clapp made it far in his career behind the scenes with CNN/Sports Illustrated and Fox Sports Northwest. However, doing so on camera is even more competitive, with fewer available jobs. To climb the ladder on air takes a lot of repetition to create an opportunity in the spotlight, potentially a bit of luck for said opportunity to materialize, and nerves of steel to take advantage of what could be your only chance to move up.Today’s guest on th...
2023-09-2048 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersLiving the NFL Dream w/Los Angeles Chargers' Chad JessopWhile ‘Deflategate’ put the Patriots’ equipment staff under a microscope the profession tends to avoid, this overlooked aspect of football is of utmost importance to teams. An NFL team’s equipment staff has numerous responsibilities, such as inflating footballs (properly), repairing and ordering equipment for the full roster, storing and cleaning jerseys, and packing/setting up gear on road trips. Along with a roster of 53 players and the coaching and support staff, equipment managers also need a ‘customer service’ mentality to satisfy the needs of many people within their organization.On today’s episode of the WorkInSports Podcast, VP of...
2023-08-2331 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersMining for Partnerships in the Sports IndustryWhen VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp speaks with recruiters in the sports industry, they say without hesitation that partnership sales jobs are the hardest to fill. With TV contracts providing a dependable income stream and ticket sales having a built-in cap of seating capacity, corporate partnerships represent a spot to continue growing revenue within professional and college sports. Previous WorkInSports Podcast guests making their name in this area include the Pittsburgh Penguins' Luke Mohamed, the Vegas Golden Knights' Alain Monroy, and today's guest, the San Francisco 49ers' Riley Danford.Danford, the 49ers...
2023-07-1940 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersGenerating High-Speed Content with NASCAR’s Amy AndersonPushing through discomfort and finding success is a trait of the best workers in every field, including the sports industry. At the beginning of his career, WorkInSports VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp worked as a producer with CNN/Sports Illustrated. As an avid sports fan, Clapp possessed a deep knowledge of nearly every sport — but NASCAR was a blind spot.When covering NASCAR at CNN, Clapp relied on producers and anchors who were more knowledgeable about the sport. This served him well enough until NASCAR hero Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s fatal crash at the 2001 Dayt...
2023-01-1856 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersA Sports Executive’s Guide to Advancing in the IndustryNo two career paths are the same, but there are similarities in how workers advance in the sports industry. One of the most observable trends is that to move up in the field, you frequently have to move away from your location. That’s been the case with several guests of the WorkInSports Podcast, including James Price (now Oklahoma City Thunder Director of Social Media), New England Patriots’ Producer/Reporter Tamara Brown, and Tennessee Titans’ Stadium Experience Manager Sam Fischer.On this episode, VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp chats with McCullers Sports Group Founder/Princi...
2022-11-3041 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersTips for Standing Out Immediately at a New JobMuch of our advice on the WorkInSports Podcast focuses on getting hired in the sports industry. From tailoring your resume to the roles you are applying for to crafting a compelling cover letter, building and leveraging a network, and tips to nail the interview, there is a detailed road map for aspiring sports professionals to follow and land their dream job. However, how do you excel at work once you’ve earned a position? That’s the topic of today’s podcast question:“Hey Brian – huge fan. I’ve been listening to the podcast for about six months, and it has g...
2022-08-0121 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersBreaking the Ice in the Front Office w/Arizona Coyotes CEO Xavier GutierrezWorkInSports VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp rubbed elbows with a mix of sports business professionals at the 2022 Hashtag Sports Conference in Las Vegas in July. With professional hockey flourishing in the desert, one of the executives Clapp got a chance to talk with was Xavier Gutierrez, Arizona Coyotes’ President and CEO.Front office jobs in professional sports are highly coveted, and Gutierrez made history by joining the Coyotes in 2020 as the first Latino President & CEO in the history of the National Hockey League. He oversees the franchise’s business operations, strategic planning, significant organizational deci...
2022-07-2739 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersMaintaining Your Mental Health in the #SportsBizThe #sportsbiz is fast-paced, and successfully working in the field requires adaptability in terms of work hours and constantly changing circumstances. Unfortunately, that non-stop pace can lead to burnout if you aren’t careful at managing your mental health in the workplace.On today’s WorkInSports Podcast, VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp addresses how to avoid burnout and care for your mental health while still excelling in the sports business. Clapp covers:What situations frequently lead to burnout at workHow to determine if a company values its employees’ mental healthWhat you can do to mai...
2022-07-2521 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersCrafting a Resume that Clears the ATSWorkInSports Podcast host Brian Clapp extolls the virtues of having multiple versions of a resume and diversifying your experience with a strong internship strategy, but how do you ensure a human set of eyes is reading your resume? In this episode of the podcast, Clapp explains how to get through the applicant tracking system by:Matching your skills and experiences on your resume to the keywords in a job descriptionFormatting your resume in a way that doesn’t get discarded by the ATSCatch the full episode for detailed resume writing tips on how to get yo...
2022-07-1114 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersLooking Out for Student-Athletes w/Oakland University’s Ashley StoneCollege sports have a push-pull dynamic as the teams compete in intense, high-level athletics representing institutions of higher learning. The demands on student-athletes are rigorous as they maintain a difficult conditioning regimen for peak fitness, practice multiple times a week, and finally compete against teams doing the same thing while also working through a fullload of classes to earn their degree.On today’s episode of the WorkInSports Podcast, VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp chats with Ashley Stone, Oakland University Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Experience. Stone joined OU in 2019 and serves as the Go...
2022-05-1840 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersLiving the NFL Dream w/Los Angeles Chargers' Chad JessopWhile ‘Deflategate’ put the Patriots’ equipment staff under a microscope the profession tends to avoid, this overlooked aspect of football is of utmost importance to teams. An NFL team’s equipment staff has numerous responsibilities, such as inflating footballs (properly), repairing and ordering equipment for the full roster, storing and cleaning jerseys, and packing/setting up gear on road trips. Along with a roster of 53 players and the coaching and support staff, equipment managers also need a ‘customer service’ mentality to satisfy the needs of many people within their organization.On today’s episode of the WorkInSports Podcast, VP of...
2022-05-1131 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersThe Importance of Sports Finance w/Bob MalandroEvery week, the WorkInSports Podcast brings on a guest in the sports industry to share their story, experience, and sports career advice. WorkInSports Podcast host and VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp prides himself on representing many potential career paths in the field. Clapp has interviewed experts in 22 distinct industries under the sports umbrella on the podcast alone, including marketing, content creation, data analytics, and sponsorships.Another area available to aspiring sports professionals is finance. Money makes our world go, which is why financial experts are in demand across all industries. That’s where our gu...
2022-01-1237 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersBest of WIS Podcast: Zach MauridesThe WorkInSports Podcast had 41 industry experts join VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp on the show in 2021. As the year ends, we’re sharing some of our best sports career advice of the year while also looking back at our top guest appearances, such as former Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment CEO Scott O’Neil, Baltimore Ravens’ Senior VP of Ravens Media Michelle Andres, and SnapBack Sports CEO Jack Settleman.Today, we check back with TeamWorks CEO and Founder Zach Maurides to talk leadership in the sports industry. Maurides got a first-hand look at different types...
2021-12-2955 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersBest of WIS Podcast: SnapBack Sports' Jack SettlemanEnjoy this flashback to our chat with SnapBack Sports’ Jack Settleman, and be sure to subscribe to the WorkInSports Podcast wherever you listen!As we are less than a week away from closing the book on 2021, the WorkInSports Podcast is looking back to some of the best sports career advice of the year to propel you into 2022. In addition to sports industry tips from VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp, we are checking back in with the most impactful of our 41 guests, such as former CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment Scott O’Neil and...
2021-12-2745 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersThe Art of Sports Content w/Phoenix Suns' Shawn DeloneyFor sports brands, content creation is its version of show business. Check any sports social media feed and you’ll see energetic hype videos, crisp infographics, and trendy TikTok crazes. Fans can’t get enough of them when they come out, and then they move on to the next thing. Of course, that next thing could be more of the same, or it could be a new platform that the brand maneuvers into to stay relevant in another digital space.Joining VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp is the Phoenix Suns’ Shawn Deloney, the NBA franch...
2021-12-0148 min
The Clapp Co. PodcastAnything you want to do - you can do it with John HundleyOn this weeks episode of The Clapp Co Podcast we have the opportunity to hear from John Hundley, Owner & Founder of John August Designs. He shares some 'dope wisdom' with us about the goal he is currently pursuing as he makes moves to scale his business.
2021-04-2837 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersPartnership Activation Challenges in the NBA with Melissa SilbermanHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.
There are so many interesting conversations to have right now surrounding the abnormal sports world we are currently immersed in.
The other day I was asked during a panel discussion what I thought were the most important skills someone in the industry should be utlilizing right now.
Now, in normal conditions I say coachability, competitiveness and curiosity. Those are literally my three favorite terms when it comes to employment in any industry.
But right now I’ve had to a...
2021-04-2838 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersHow to Handle Taking an “Off-Track” JobHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast...
Question today comes from a regular of the show, someone I am personally very fond of, but who will remain anonymous for this conversation.
Their question came directly via LinkedIn, which is a great way for any of you listening to get your questions answered on an upcoming show, connect with me and then message your question right on the platform!
Alright here’s the question...and I know many of you will relate to it. This is from a recent co...
2021-04-2721 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersThe Sports Business Beat with Emily Caron, Sportico ReporterHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.
No surprise to say I grew up a fanatical sports fan. I have always loved game action. I remember vividly sneaking out of bed to watch Boston Celtics games when they were on the road, hoping my mother wouldn’t catch me. Homme games were on cable TV and we didn’t have it, only the road games.
Sundays were jammed with NFL football, if my parents scheduled something that conflicted with games I wanted to watch, I was a pain in the ass...
2021-04-211h 01
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersLinkedIn Profile Best Practices for 2021Hey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the WorkInSports podcast...
Super pumped for this week's expert interview with Emily Caron, a sports business reporter from Sportico.com.
Emily has worked at espnW and Sports Illustrated before joining Sportico and she is awesome. What is fun about this conversation is that most of the time reporters are reporting on other people's opinions or the facts they can discover. But, in this episode, I probe Emily for so many of her opinions on what some of the big #sportsbiz topics mean for the future of our industry...
2021-04-1928 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersHow to Become a Player Personnel Coordinator in the NFL with Ameena Soliman, Philadelphia EaglesHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.
I started to read a new book the other day and after about 70 pages I had to put it down.
This is abnormal for me, I’m the type of personality that once I start something I have to finish it. I have to know how it ended.
This is true for novels, movies, hikes to waterfalls you name it. I have to reach the moment of closure.
I could be watching the worst Matthew McConaughey romantic comedy, w...
2021-04-1441 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersHow to Follow Up Effectively After a Job InterviewHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.
Big show last week, if you missed it go back and check out Dr. Bill Sutton on the show, if you are unfamiliar with Dr. Sutton, he is the Kevin Bacon of sports.
Everyone tracks back to him.
Seriously, I’d guess at least 20 of my prior podcast guests count him as a mentor. He’s been training and teaching the movers and shakers in the sports industry for decades. Doc Sutton knows how to help people find their fit in the indust...
2021-04-1321 minThe Clapp Co. PodcastKeep stoking your curiosity with Ben ClappHow do you decide what your next goal will be? Then what? What do you do to get started? Ben shares his process of accomplishing his goal of changing careers while being a foster parent.
2021-04-0727 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersWhere Sports Business is Headed in 2021 and Beyond with Dr. Bill SuttonHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the WorkInSports podcast.
My goal today, to write the shortest intro to a podcast interview ever. Dr. Bill Sutton joins me today, and we have an incredible discussion ahead for you. It’s meaty, there is a ton of info in here, life changing kind of stuff, and I’m not one for hyperbole.
Dr. Sutton is synonymous with the sports industry.
36 years in sports academia at University of South Florida, Ohio State, UMass, Robert Morris, University of Central Florida – meaning he has taught, trained, ...
2021-04-071h 00The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersVirtual Career Fairs, A StrategyHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast...
For those of you who haven’t listened to last week’s podcast with Zach Maurides, go listen to it. Seriously, now. Stop listening and start there first.
Zach is the founder and CEO of Teamworks an athlete engagement platform that is currently working with over 100 professional sports teams and 200 full college athletic programs to be their student-athlete hub, managing their schedules, communication, itineraries, academics, nutrition and so much more.
They are growing massively, and Zach, as a former student-athl...
2021-04-0623 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersSports Business Leadership with Zach Maurides, CEO and Founder TEAMWORKSHey everybody, I am Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast...
In the sports world we are all accustomed to being led by a coach. From early tee-ball or youth soccer to more intense high school competitions or club teams and then for some of us college – we are all accustomed to the coach archetype.
As I say that, your first thoughts may go to a vision of a stern-faced sideline warrior, fussing and cussing at their horde of athletes. This is the common perception. Bob Knight. Lou Piniella. Mike Ditka...
2021-04-0158 minThe Clapp Co. PodcastChoosing hard vs having hard happen to you with Laci MotticeThe very first Clapp Co podcast guest - the ever fabulous Laci Mottice founder of the Inviting Garden Co - shares what goals she is currently working towards and what she is doing to achieve them. I guarantee you will be inspired!
2021-03-3138 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersA Strategy for Managing Multiple Job OffersHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
Some big news before we get into the stat line and today’s question...
As some of you may have read -- WorkInSports has been acquired by iHire. Now, before panic ensues, this was not a hostile takeover like in the movies. We wanted this, we angled for this, we pushed for this!
iHire is an awesome company one we have long admired, In fact, our CEO and their CEO are good friends even before this deal.
I’ll cut...
2021-03-3022 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersA Human-Centered Approach to Sports Business, Benny Tran, LAFCHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
What would you do if someone asked you to build a new pro sports brand from the ground up, AND build a new stadium in LA? Your budget is 350 million -- go!
Me? I’d probably roll up in the fetal position and cry myself to sleep. This is a massive undertaking.
Wrong steps have enormous ramifications. And I am known for my wrong steps, it’s part of my charm.
You can’t do over a brand, it i...
2021-03-2441 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersHow to Prepare for a Second Job InterviewHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the WorkInSports podcast…
Before we get into the stat line and today’s awesome question -- twoo upcoming guests I want to highlight.
Last week I interviewed Benny Tran, EVP of Corporate Strategy and Operations at LAFC. Benny came from a world outside of sports, he has a background in public policy getting his Master’s from Princeton. He worked internationally for the Clinton Foundation battling climate change and global health initiatives.
The dude is a genius.
I don’t think I’ve been more i...
2021-03-2326 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersCareer Advice from the Outside InHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports Podcast…
This episode is about expansion.
We in the sports industry so often out on our blinders and only think about sports. We tell ourselves it is so different than everything else out there, we are unique.
Truth is, in some places we are, in others we are quite typical.
A scout, a coach, an athletic trainer -- sure these are careers you only find in sports, but the vast majority of opportunities out there are bound by the sa...
2021-03-1748 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersWant a Job in Sports? Here is Your Career-Focused StrategyHey Everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast …
Daylight savings! A love-hate relationship here -- loved the fact the sun was out at 7:15 last night. Hated the fact my kid’s sleep schedule was a mess.
Anyone who is a parent knows this dilemma, it takes a week for your kids to normalize to the change, and it is a painful week. Consider yourself forewarned all you youngsters. Old people problems here.
If you missed it, last week’s podcast episode with Allison Bickford is a big hit...
2021-03-1624 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersA Pro Sports Startup in Seattle with Allison Bickford, Seattle KrakenHey Everybody I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkinSports.com and this is the WorkInSports podcast…
The idea of a sports startup isn’t exactly new, there a fledgling agencies, marketing companies, tech companies all popping up throughout the year.
But what about a professional sports team that functions like a startup?
The Seattle Kraken -- and yes, I’ll be saying that name as often as possible over the next 45 minutes because I love it -- are the latest darling of the NHL and the entire Pacific Northwest.
But let’s digest that for a second.
D...
2021-03-1039 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersTo Apply, or Not to Apply? That is the Job Seekers QuestionHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
Thanks for joining me this lovely Monday, that’s not even sarcasm, the sun is out daylight saving is around the corner, I’m feeling lovely.
Quick confession before we get into the stat line and today’s question… for those of you watching on our YouTube channel, and it would be great if you all subscribed to our youtube channel at Work In Sports, it makes my bosses proud of me, but if you are watching on our youtub...
2021-03-0821 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersMaximizing Social Media in Sports with Eric Stark, Slate Co-founderHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the WorkInSports Podcast...
“It is one thing to have a good idea, and quite another to turn it into a reality…”
This thought kept bouncing around my head last week as I prepared to interview today’s guest Eric Stark, co-founder of Slate, a sports and entertainment social media tool that we’ll be talking a lot about.
We’ve all had jobs where we identified issues. A problem with a workflow, an inefficient tech solution, a supply chain issue. This moment of discovery do...
2021-03-0349 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersHow to Practice for Your Next Job InterviewHey everybody I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.
A couple of quick shout-outs to my people before we get into things, if you are watching on our YouTube Channel -- and you should -- you can see that I am representing a very cool Bismarck Larks t-shirt sent in by friend of the show Joe Zollo.
Joe recently landed a job with the Larks as a fan engagement coordinator - I am now a fan of the Larks, and you have engaged me, Joe, so yo...
2021-03-0222 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersSportsBiz Hiring Plans for 2021 with Mark Gress Jr. Partner, Prodigy SearchHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast.
A few years back I was watching a pretty lame movie with Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana called The Words. It was predictable, kind of boring, not as interesting as they thought it would be on paper… but there was one moment in it that stuck out to me.
You see, I’m that kind of guy that tries to find one piece of value in every moment. One thing you can learn, one thing that changes your per...
2021-02-2448 minThe Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersTrends for Sports Business in 2021 and BeyondHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…
A couple of quick housekeeping notes before we get into it today - sorry I missed last week’s episode, it was President’s day, which is technically a day off, but I would still usually create a podcast episode.
Truth is, I didn’t have any fan questions that were really jiving with me, and it was snowing...so I had an epic snowball fight with my kids instead. Call me selfish -- I call it having bala...
2021-02-2223 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersGlobal Partnership Activation with Jason Clerkin, Orlando MagicHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast.
Look, I hate to do the old…”I remember when I was kid…” start to a story, I hated it when others around me did this when I actually was a kid, and I hate doing it now.
But, with all that qualification out of the way...I’m about to do it, so forgive me. Thanks.
I think we all have moments where we graduate from being solely sports participants and fans to having a more broad appreci...
2021-02-1754 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersGabby Roe, Maestroe President – Work In Sports podcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkinSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
When I say cornhole, flag football, spikeball and breakdancing -- it probably sounds like the planning stage for an epic fourth of July party, right?
Add in some axe throwing, a little karate combat and the party starts to get a little intense.
The reality is, these competitive activities that are well-suited for a decked out summer affair, are taking the sports industry by storm. These aren’t fringe activities, they are high growth sports properties popping up arou...
2021-02-1046 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersHow to Show Off Your Skills on Your Resume – Work In Sports podcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…First Super Bowl Monday in a long time that I’m not hungover, so thanks to that.
Quick take before we get into the stat line, and today’s fan question. So far 42 emails, texts, and DM’s all asking me how I feel about Brady and Gronk winning a Super Bowl as non-Patriots.
For those of you not in the know, I’m from Boston, a big Patriots fan, and a lover of all things Gronk.
Well, not the G...
2021-02-0827 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersPhilicia Douglas, New Orleans Saints & Pelicans Manager of Inside SalesHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkinSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
For the last year you’ve heard me talk about the decline in sales jobs in sports. This is not breaking news, rather an obvious reality based on all of us being in the grips of a global pandemic that restricts public gatherings.
No tickets to sell, no suites to sell, no group packages, fewer sponsorships, less in-stadium marketing activations -- this result is clear. Revenue was lost. Lots of it. Jobs were furloughed, lots of them.
Sales, as a...
2021-02-0335 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersVideo Interviews: How to Approach the Sports Hiring Trend of 2021Hey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…
Welcome to February - it is snowing like mad here in Pennsylvania right now -- about 8 inches so far and another 10 expected today, so as you listen to this, picture me pushing a snowblower and shoveling, since that’s what I’ll likely be doing as you listen.
I’ll likely be listening to someone else’s podcast as I do that because it would be weird if I listened to myself.
Quick thanks to Grand Canyon University, Un...
2021-02-0124 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersKali Franklin, NYCFC VP of Human Resources – Work In Sports podcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…
One of my favorite parts of my work week is writing the intro to our Work In Sports podcast guest interviews. Gives me a chance to dig into the coming topic, set the stage, throw out some thoughts and opinions -- it’s awesome.
Well, this week, I’m going to shut up and hand over the reins to our guest, Kali Franklin VP of Human Resources for NYCFC -- this interview is on the longer side, because K...
2021-01-271h 01
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersCommon Job Search Mistakes You Need to Avoid – Work In Sports podcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…
It’s almost the end of January, one of my favorite months of the podcast season… why, you ask? Well, January is when our download numbers and traffic to our site, WorkInSports.com are always highest. We get a lot of new highly motivated listeners, and subscribers to our job board, so it’s on me to impress the hell out of them with our content.
Well, this month so far we’ve delivered -- Matt Resnick, sports talent...
2021-01-2627 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersJohn Ferguson: VP of People and Culture, Monumental Sports and EntertainmentHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
Do you ever say a word over and over again so that it becomes common in your mind, but if you take a moment to really think about it, it’s arbitrary and weird.
Take the word spoon for example. Yes, I know this is a strange start to a podcast intro but you should be used to that about me by now, so stick with me.
We all know what a spoon is, but when you say it a...
2021-01-2058 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersHandling Behavioral Interview Questions – Work In Sports podcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkinSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
So quick update before we get into the stat line and this week’s fan question.
Like so many of you I made a resolution this year. A kick off the new year with a new attitude resolution. Well, I’m here to report, I’ve already broken it.
That’s the problem with resolutions, it’s usually something you are very drawn to and therefore difficult to cut cold turkey. Mine, was a reduction in sugar intake...both...
2021-01-1821 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersNigel Eccles, Co-Founder of FanDuel, Flick & StarStock – Work In Sports podcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and engaged Learning at Work in Sports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast.
I’m no psychiatrist, I barely understand why I do what I do, but I can tell you that fear is a pretty insane driving force.
Chased by a bear, you’ll run faster than ever before.
Have a big test tomorrow that determines the status of your scholarship - you’ll study harder than ever.
Fear is a strong motivator. Well, scratch that, fear makes us uncomfortable, and we try our hardest to return to comfort...
2021-01-1355 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersNegotiating Like a Boss – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning at Work in Sports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…
Well, I could surely get used to back to back NFL triple headers - I kept trying to get out of my house and doing other things, but the games just kept drawing me back in.
And then it’s 8:15 on Saturday night and I’ve got Brady and Gronk to watch? And then it’s 8:15 on Sunday night and I’ve got Steelers Brown to watch?
I mean the good news is, I could turn off the St...
2021-01-1220 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersMatt Resnick, Sports Talent Acquisition Executive – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…
There is a theme already clearly presenting itself in 2021 - get back to work.
I didn’t have to spend a lot of time workshopping that theme, there wasn’t a lot of debate or struggle -- it’s clear as day.
2020 wrecked a lot of people. Careers were put on hold, bills became hard to pay,health was in question, it became hard to see a bright future --- everyone, in some way or another was knocked down...
2021-01-0646 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersSports Industry Hiring Trends in 2021 – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…
Let’s see if I remember how to do this… it feels like I haven’t pushed out a new episode in a while, yes, I took a break, a little vacation, my first and only one of 2020. That means, I totally 100% disconnected...which means, there is a ton of work to do today.
You ever notice that? Vacation is awesome, but the work just piles up, and then when you get back… it’s rough. Today so far, rough...
2021-01-0523 min
Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast31: HolesIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1999 Newbery Medal: Holes by Louis Sachar! This year has been rough for our podcast, but we are glad that we were able to get in one Newbery book discussion before the end of 2020! Grab some Christmas cookies and a mug of cocoa and listen in to our discussion!
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Podcast Email - teamfriendshippodcast@gmail.com
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Mandalay Parkman – https://www.instagram.com/mandymalayfauxreader/
Lauren Keen – https://www.instagram.com/jedi...
2020-12-2448 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersBest of 2020: Tim Duncan, University of New Orleans Athletic DirectorHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast -- where we are celebrating our best sports industry interviews of 2020.
I spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about perspective. We all grow up in different conditions, different families, different stresses, and challenges...and it is this foundational time of our lives, our youth, that gives us our first dose of perspective.
Growing up in, I guess I would say, a lower-middle-class home in Massachusetts...pretty rural, parents divorced, predominantly white neighborhood, gives me a totally dif...
2020-12-1637 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersDoes Anyone Read Your Cover Letter? (And a Bunch on NIL Rights)Hey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkinSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
Before we get into the stat line -- I want to whet your appetite for January podcasts. December continues to be the Best of 2020 -- this Wednesday, Tim Duncan Athletic Director for the University of New Orleans… a great guy and a great interview.
For January, I’ve lined up multiple talent acquisition executives, a co-founder of one of the biggest sports tech companies ever, a global partnership activation manager in the NBA, a manager of inside sales in...
2020-12-1422 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersBest of 2020: Celia Bouza, Director ESPN Next – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning with WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…
Let’s talk about retention.
In the business world -- retention is a big deal as it relates to customers and employees.
Let’s take our business for a second, WorkinSports.com. We provide a premium service, we have over 17,000 active sports jobs and internships all in one place, we match your skills to job openings, we connect you with sports employers, we have career training -- we do all kind of cool things to help you develop i...
2020-12-0936 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersEssential Skills that will Differentiate You From the CompetitionHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…
Before we get into the stat line and today’s question -- I have something I want to put into your brains that I’ve been thinking a lot about.
A few months back, I had on Josh Walker President of Sports Innovation Lab, and he discussed the fluid fan concept - that essentially sports has to go where the fans are and change the entire experience. It’s not just a buy ticket sit in seat world, it h...
2020-12-0721 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersBest of 2020: Dan Duquette, Player Development ExpertHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
There is a bit of an unfortunate truth in the sports industry… sometimes job titles can mean very different things to different people in different organizations.
Take the term marketing for one. People tell me all the time, I want to work in sports marketing! And I say...OK, what specifically in marketing, because that is a very broad term. Marketing could be project managing billboards, or email outreach, tossing t-shirts on game night… or it could be googl...
2020-12-0241 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersThe Career Advice You Need to Hear – Work In Sports podcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
Hope you all had a really great and safe Thanksgiving - I did. Just our family was here, we kept it safe, no entertaining which meant more pie for me. I was in full-fledged beast mode last week. I destroyed the meal.
A guy I knew in high school, kind of a meathead, would always say he was going to eat so much that he puked, and then eat some more. That doesn’t sound healthy to me, but...
2020-11-3018 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersHow to Handle Coronavirus on Your Resume and Cover Letter – Work In Sports podcastHey everybody - I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.
Show note -- as you likely suspected, there will not be a show on Wednesday. My game plan for this week is to work a full day today, half-day tomorrow, bake pies all day Wednesday, eat pies all day Thursday, and then sleep all day Friday.
For those of you wondering -- yes, I am the chef in our house - that is actually one of my other passions. I’m like an onion with multiple layer...
2020-11-2314 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersRashida Gayle, Founder Twenty Six Marketing Agency – Work In Sports podcastHey everybody, I'm Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast
Back in the early 2000s, which seems like yesterday, but in our fast-moving world was actually, like, 100 years ago, I was the executive producer for a TV show featuring NFL MVP Shaun Alexander.
Shaun is an incredible dude, and I loved working with him, but that’s not why I brought this up. I bring this up just to show how much things have changed in the last 15 years.
Back then, athletes had very few channels to share thei...
2020-11-1843 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersThree Important Tips for Your Resume – Work In Sports podcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, Vp of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…
Quick note before we jump into todays episode -- i get a lot of questions about starting and growing a podcast, questions I love to answer because this is a really fun part of my work life. I don’t answer those questions here, because it doesn’t really fit… but i do have a piece of advice today…
Have you heard of Zombie Skittles? Yeah, they are skittles with halloween themed flavors -- pretty tasty -- but the tric...
2020-11-1617 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersUnlocking Mental Performance with the Philadelphia Phillies Hannah HuesmanHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.
In January of 2020, which feels like 10 years ago, I had a plan to double up our podcast episodes for the month.
January is a big month for WorkInSports.com - so many people coming to our site looking for a new opportunity to gain sports employment and follow their dreams. January is a month so many of us say -- I’m going for it! I want to lose weight, I want a new career, I want to ma...
2020-11-1151 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersPhone Interviews Masterclass – Work In Sports podcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
Hey everybody -- it was a stressful week last week, so I completely understand if you didn’t yet listen to our Wednesday podcast with Joan Lynch from WorkingNation -- but you have to go back and listen to it.
We are highly focused on the future of employment, the trends, the ideas, the analysis -- Joan is incredible, she was a VP and Executive producer at ESPN, instrumental in the 30 for 30 series and over the last few yea...
2020-11-1022 minThe Clapp Co. PodcastWelcome to the Clapp Co. Podcast!Tune in each episode to learn how good routines, goal setting, and old fashioned grit can lead you to the life you always wanted! This is the Clapp Co. Podcast!
2020-11-0516 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersJoan Lynch, WorkingNation on the Future of Work – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
One thing I’ve noticed throughout my career managing people and working through varying situations is that there are two main ways people respond and react to change.
There is a massive group of people who get angry at change, blame it, get frustrated, refuse to adapt because they like the way things have been.
There is another group who owns the change. They adapt, innovate, adjust their strategies and approaches, and fit in with the change rather th...
2020-11-0448 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersShould You Include Your GPA on Your Resume? Work In Sports podcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
Look this is going to be a stressful week, election week is important in our country and I can’t stress to you enough, young, old, and somewhere in the middle like me, get out and vote.
When you vote, you shape not just your world today, and next month and next year -- decisions like these impact your entire future.
Democracy works when everyone votes, so get out there. This is not the time to be sitting...
2020-11-0222 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersHow to Stand Out When You are Applying for Sports Internships – Work In Sports podcastThe Work in Sports podcast is brought to you by EMPOWRD
This is the most important election of our time. Period.
It’s is incredibly important for you to see through the noise, the chaos, the misinformation -- and VOTE.
Your VOTE matters. I have already returned my early ballot, dropped it off in person at a designated official dropbox...and you know what happened. Rainbows. Immediately.
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2020-10-2622 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersMoving Forward Part 3: A Voice from Inside the Sports Industry – Work In Sports podcastThe Work in Sports podcast: Moving Forward is brought to you by EMPOWRD
This is the most important election of our time. And let’s be honest, voting during a pandemic is a little confusing right now.
There is so much misinformation out there aimed toward making you believe your vote doesn’t matter Well, your vote does matter.
Voting is the most important responsibility of citizens. Don’t give up that power or that right!
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All of these top athletes are out there supporting this great app that will make...
2020-10-2150 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersEmphasize These Skills in Your Remote Interviews – Work In Sports podcastThe Work in Sports podcast is brought to you by EMPOWRD
This is the most important election of our time. And let’s be honest, voting during a pandemic is a little confusing right now.
There is so much misinformation out there aimed toward making you believe your vote doesn’t matter Well, your vote does matter.
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2020-10-1916 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersMoving Forward Part 2: Everyone Has a RoleThe Work in Sports podcast is brought to you by EMPOWRD
This is the most important election of our time. And let’s be honest, voting during a pandemic is a little confusing right now.
There is so much misinformation out there aimed toward making you believe your vote doesn’t matter Well, your vote does matter.
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Get engaged, informed & ready to vote - all with ONE app.
You know who is engaged, informed, and ready to vote with EMPOWRD -
Trey Flowers, Detroit Lion...
2020-10-1438 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersHighlighting Your Transferrable Skills – Work In Sports PodcastThe Work in Sports podcast is brought to you by EMPOWRD
This is the most important election of our time. And let’s be honest, voting during a pandemic is a little confusing right now.
There is so much misinformation out there aimed toward making you believe your vote doesn’t matter Well, your vote does matter.
Voting is the most important responsibility of citizens. Don’t give up that power or that right!
Get engaged, informed & ready to vote - all with ONE app.
You know who is engaged, informed, and ready to vote with EMPOWRD -
Trey Flowers, Detroit Lion...
2020-10-1225 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersMental Health and Burnout at Work – Work in Sports PodcastThe Work in Sports podcast is brought to you by EMPOWRD
This is the most important election of our time. And let’s be honest, voting during a pandemic is a little confusing right now.
There is so much misinformation out there aimed toward making you believe your vote doesn’t matter Well, your vote does matter.
Voting is the most important responsibility of citizens. Don’t give up that power or that right!
Get engaged, informed & ready to vote - all with ONE app.
You know who is engaged, informed, and ready to vote with EMPOWRD -
Trey Flowers, Detroit Lion...
2020-10-0524 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersChasity Melvin: Phoenix Mercury Assistant Coach – Work In Sports PodcastThe Work in Sports podcast is brought to you by EMPOWRD
This is the most important election of our time. And let’s be honest, voting during a pandemic is a little confusing right now.
There is so much misinformation out there aimed toward making you believe your vote doesn’t matter Well, your vote does matter.
Voting is the most important responsibility of citizens. Don’t give up that power or that right!
Get engaged, informed & ready to vote - all with ONE app.
You know who is engaged, informed and ready to vote with EMPOWRD -
Trey Flowers, Detroit Lion...
2020-09-3045 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersWhy Bother With Networking? Work In Sports PodcastThe Work in Sports podcast is brought to you by EMPOWRD
This is the most important election of our time. And let’s be honest, voting during a pandemic is a little confusing right now.
There is so much misinformation out there aimed toward making you believe your vote doesn’t matter - so why bother. Well, your vote does matter.
Voting is the most important responsibility of citizens. Don’t give up that power or that right!
Get engaged, informed & ready to vote - all with ONE app.
You know who is engaged, informed and ready to vote with EMPOWRD...
2020-09-2822 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersChris Grosse, Penn State Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing – Work In Sports PodcastThe Work In Sports podcast is brought to you by EMPOWRD!
NFL superstar Trey Flowers, ESPN anchor Maria Taylor and many others are encouraging you to get registered to vote with EMPOWRD!
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2020-09-2339 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersA Process for Effective Decision Making – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
In case you weren’t sure...2020 is still a massive kick to the you know whats. Rest in Power Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion of equality for all people, and the rule of law.
For everyone dealing with wildfires, hurricanes, and our global pandemic, please stay safe - this is a time for diligence, not complacency. I know we all want to get back to normal, but right now that just isn’t our reality...so be safe and...
2020-09-2219 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersKara Walker, Boston Celtics VP of Marketing & Content Strategy – Work in Sports PodcastHey everybody I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.
In 2007 today’s guest, Kara Walker, graduated from Ithaca College.
The Massachusetts native began her career in Ticket Operations with the Boston Celtics.
Today she is the VP of Marketing and Content Strategy with the Boston Celtics.
I’m not just reading her resume, there is a very clear point, or at least it should be. Kara started in sales but today she is a VP in a much different part of the organization.
I mention sales jobs and c...
2020-09-1639 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersThe Traits You Need For Sports Industry Success – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…
Alright, this is the first time I’m speaking about this publicly, I have some big news about the podcast. Something exciting and important.
Over the last decade, we’ve all watched at sports figures have opened up to the world. Whether via Players Tribune, their own social accounts, their voice in press conferences, what they wear, and how they display their world views - we have gotten to know athletes better.
As I have said many times prio...
2020-09-1415 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersAndres Cantor: Legendary Telemundo Deportes Broadcaster – Work In Sports PodcastCalling all up-and-coming broadcast talent – here’s your chance to make a name for yourself overnight. Compete against others in SiriusXM’s “MLB Fan Call of the Month” contest.
Visit SiriusXM dot com slash MLB Fan Call, and make your voice heard before the contest closes on September 10th at 10AM Eastern.
One winner, as judged by the SiriusXM programming team, will have their play-by-play call air on SiriusXM MLB Radio, and advance to compete in the final “Fan Call of the Year” contest for a grand prize that includes a trip for two (2) to attend the 2021 MLB All Star Game at Truist P...
2020-09-0931 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersAndrew Diamond: SiriusXM Manager, Sports Partnerships and Marketing – Work In Sports PodcastCalling all up-and-coming broadcast talent – here’s your chance to make a name for yourself overnight. Compete against others in SiriusXM’s “MLB Fan Call of the Month” contest starting on Thursday, September 3rd at 10AM Eastern. Visit SiriusXM dot com slash MLB Fan Call, and make your voice heard before the contest closes on September 10th. One winner, as judged by the SiriusXM programming team, will have their play-by-play call air on SiriusXM MLB Radio, and advance to compete in the final “Fan Call of the Year” contest for a grand prize that includes a trip for two (2) to attend the 2021 M...
2020-09-0234 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersWhere is the Sports Industry Headed? – Work In Sports PodcastWhere is the Sports Industry Going?!
Calling all up-and-coming broadcast talent – here’s your chance to make a name for yourself overnight.
Compete against others in SiriusXM’s “MLB Fan Call of the Month” contest starting on Thursday, September 3rd at 10 AM Eastern.
Visit SiriusXM dot com slash MLB Fan Call, and make your voice heard before the contest closes on September 10th.
One winner, as judged by the SiriusXM programming team, will have their play-by-play call air on SiriusXM MLB Radio, and advance to compete in the final “Fan Call of the Year” contest for a grand prize that includes a trip fo...
2020-09-0120 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersShahbaz Khan: Minnesota Timberwolves Director of Digital Content – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…
I know this may sound trite, but I learn something from every interview I conduct on this show. It’s true - when you keep yourself open to learning and open to your own need for improvement, you start to see the opportunity in everything.
I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag, but today’s guest Shahbaz Khan director of digital content for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, really woke me up during this...
2020-08-2646 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersCancel vs. Consequence in the Sports Industry – Work In Sports podcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkinSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.
So, I want to rant for a little bit - it’s my show, I get the soapbox and I’m deciding to use it.
There is so much anger and division on cancel vs. consequence, and I want to try and have a meaningful conversation with you through the lens of Mike Milbury’s recent comments on the NHL on NBC Stanley Cup Playoff coverage.
For those of you not in the know, during a recent game Milbu...
2020-08-2409 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersCarl Manteau: Chicago Blackhawks Senior Director of Group Sales – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.
Well, I’m not often one to get into self-aggrandizement -- ok, maybe a little - but I have to say this is a pretty proud day.
On September 9th, 2017 we launched this podcast with the intention of helping guide young professionals into sports careers. We aimed to share advice, insider knowledge, seasoned perspectives, and cover the journey of hundreds of careers and organizations.
The first-ever guest on the Work in Sports podcast -- and some of your o...
2020-08-1943 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersDiscover the Energy Source Inside of You – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…
I’ve been thinking a lot about energy, burnout and mental health lately - so in searching through our database of inbound questions for this here show, I was hunting and pecking for questions on this subject...and I found a lot.
This is something many of you are dealing with and want to discuss. These are very personal subjects, but I think it can help to have a larger discussion so that you, the individual at home, c...
2020-08-1717 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersKevin Brown: Detroit Red Wings Director of Community RelationsHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
Community relations is food for the soul of an organization.
Still one of my favorite quotes. It’s from an anonymous CEO, I’d give credit if I could.
And it’s a true statement. When most departments of an organization are focused on internally beneficial revenue creation, it is the community relations department that is focused on more outwardly impactful projects.
They are literally giving, with no intention to receive anything but joy and fulfillment.
But, even though t...
2020-08-1249 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersThe Keys to Effective Salary Negotiation – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast!
Alright, a quick recap of the past few weeks shows -- they’ve been awesome. If you haven’t listened go back and check out:
Raleigh Anne Gray, CEO of Must Love Sports and Senior Director of Athlete Exchange for WassermanMelissa Silberman, Atlanta hawks Director of Partnership Activation Ameena Soliman, Player Personnel Coordinator for the Philadelphia EaglesNeeta Sreekanth COO of INFLCR
I just noticed that it’s been ladies’ night on the Work In Sports podcast for the last mon...
2020-08-1021 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersNeeta Sreekanth: INFLCR, Chief Operating Officer – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcasts…
So think about this for a second -- remove all your preconceived notions - remove everything you’ve been told over the years - clear your mind.
You are a 19-year old elite college athlete. A basketball star, a softball star, a football star - doesn’t matter, you are elite.
I love this dream already - I always wanted to be an elite 19-year old athlete, instead of a well, you know, a decent high school athlete wh...
2020-08-0555 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersMastering Your Entry Level Resume – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…
If you haven’t listened to last week's interview with Ameena Soliman, Player Personnel Coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles yet, I suggest you do that… right after you listen to this episode.
As a long time fan of the show and Florida State Football Recruiting Assistant Jake Kernen remarked to me in our private Facebook group “the interview with Ameena Soliman is some of your best work yet. “
Now, I’d like to take all the credit, because I’m onl...
2020-08-0425 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersAmeena Soliman: Philadelphia Eagles Player Personnel Coordinator – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
I started to read a new book the other day and after about 70 pages I had to put it down.
This is abnormal for me, I’m the type of personality that once I start something I have to finish it. I have to know how it ended.
This is true for novels, movies, hikes to waterfalls you name it. I have to reach the moment of closure.
I could be watching the worst Matthew McConaughey romantic comedy, w...
2020-07-2942 min
Let 'Em SpeakAbout the creators of Let ‘Em SpeakLet ‘Em Speak is co-created by David Henderson, Christine Clapp, and Bjørn Stillion Southard. This episode explores their backgrounds and the perspectives they bring to the podcast project. David Henderson is an attorney fighting to end systemic injustice. He is a former prosecutor turned civil rights lawyer at Ellwanger Law PLLC. David, who identifies as an African American male, is also a Toastmasters World Champion of public speaking. Christine Clapp is the president of Spoken with Authority, a Washington, D.C.-based consultancy founded in 2008 that elevates the presence and expands the influence of pro...
2020-07-2811 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersHow to Be The Best Possible Mentor – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…
I know I probably say this all the time...but I am on a hot streak lately for great guests.
Last week Melissa Silberman Director of Partnership Activation for the Atlanta Hawks really brought it. Great info and insight. Later this week, Ameena Soliman Player Personnel Coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles will blow you away.
She is so impressive -- focused, measured, direct -- just totally in control, which I loved.
Last week I also conducted interviews with...
2020-07-2719 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersMelissa Silberman: Atlanta Hawks Director of Partnership ActivationHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.
There are so many interesting conversations to have right now surrounding the abnormal sports world we are currently immersed in.
The other day I was asked during a panel discussion what I thought were the most important skills someone in the industry should be utlilizing right now.
Now, in normal conditions I say coachability, competitiveness and curiosity. Those are literally my three favorite terms when it comes to employment in any industry.
But right now I’ve had to a...
2020-07-2238 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersShould I Give Virtual Networking a Try? Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I'm Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.
I’ve been ending every show sharing the importance of wearing a mask -- but I don’t want to bury this conversation at the end. It’s not a political statement, it’s not controversial, it’s a simple thing we all have to do. Wear a mask. Be safe.
I want sports to return, I want fewer people to die, I want my kids to go back to school safely. We can all contribute to that... just start wit...
2020-07-2018 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersRaleigh Anne Gray: Must Love Sports CEO and FounderHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.
Not a day can go by without there being some messaging that directly affects the young people of our world.
When I was growing up in the 80s and 90s we felt the burden of nuclear war, I remember being fearful every time a plane flew overhead they were carrying a nuclear bomb set to destroy us…. Yes, I was slightly neurotic.
But the theme of the decade was War Games. It felt like we were in consta...
2020-07-1546 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersShould I Take a Job Outside of Sports? Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.Big week this week! Coming up on Wednesday is my interview with Raleigh Anne Gray -- Raleigh is incredibly impressive -- having worked at ESPN, Twitter, The Players Tribune and currently at Wasserman.Get this - at Wasserman, she is the senior director of athlete exchange -- which means, she works directly with the athletes Wasserman represents to help them build their brand and audience. Dream job.And as if that wasn’t enough -- she also launche...
2020-07-1315 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersTiara Brown: Charlotte Hornets Sr. Manager of Corporate Social ResponsibilityHi everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…Corporate Social Responsibility.It’s a big term with a lot of weight, but for a long time Corporate Social Responsibility was a “nice-to-have” part of an organization. A “check the box” procedural decision of large corporations in sports and in business.These massive organizations figured Corporate Social Responsibility, or Community Relations, was a way to feel good about their org, to do good in the community, and grab some positive press here and there.Now, times have changed...
2020-07-0830 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersShould you Consider a Gap Year? Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast…Obviously, we are in some crazy times right now, and it feels like a bit of a struggle to come up with new ideas that are related to career development when it feels like carers are stuck in neutral… am I right?I was reading a survey this morning asking millennials and college-age students words to describe how they feel about their careers right now, and the number one response was “frustrated”.I think that sums it up. You’ve...
2020-07-0619 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersStu Grimson Part 2: NHL Enforcer to Corporate Lawyer – Work In Sports PodcastHey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast.I very rarely listen back to our podcast episodes after I finish creating them. The neurotic side of me can’t stop analyzing the way I deliver questions -- I’ll be walking around with ear buds yelling at myself to “stop talking already and let them answer!”It’s not a good scene and not all that healthy, so I tend not to listen once the final production is done and published. But I’ll admit, Monday night I...
2020-07-0128 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersStu Grimson Part 1: NHL Enforcer Turned Lawyer – Work In Sports PodcastStu Grimson was one of the most feared men in the NHL and now he's a fixture in the boardroom. Learn more about his transition from brawler to lawyer on the Work In Sports podcast.Hey everybody, I’m Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged Learning for WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast.I love contrast. Contradictions. The unexpected. It can be as simple as a flower in the desert, a kid quietly reading a book when all of their friends are on their phones, or Tom Brady going to the Buccaneers. Alright, maybe I didn...
2020-06-2934 min