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Episode 7 with Brad Griffiths https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-griffiths-38b5579 How does a 17-year-old break into the workforce? Brad Griffiths had no clue either - but the combination of hard work, being friendly and being a money getter put Brad in a position to work for McCann at a young age - in a sports role nonetheless. Brad is a money getter. I interviewed Brad for a job at Platinum Rye Entertainment and quickly learned Brad was here to get money - he had done his research, knew his value in the marketplace and firmly justified how hiring him at this $ level will put him in position to get money - and get money he did. No experience/no problem, no fear of failure, and being conscious of the world around you are some of the gems Brad shares on his experience working in the business of sports Shout out to Scott Mayo, Shout out to Rick Reilly, Shout out to good luck Rest in Power Sonya Smalls Recorded 6/18/2018

I will always remember two records in football history. Al Bundy scored 4 touchdowns in one game, and Kahlil Keys holds the longest rushing touchdown from scrimmage at Yale University. Who is Kahlil Keys? I asked myself the same question when he stopped me on the street 3 summers ago to reintroduce himself to me. Today, Kahlil is the Manager of Global Partnerships at Legends, but when I interviewed Kahlil he was still working at Major League Baseball. In all my years I have never met someone so focused and disciplined. It has been a pleasure to watch him execute. Working hard + working smart, and connecting with the right people has helped Kahlil off the field. From the graveyard shift, to record-setting runs at Yale, to MLB, to his work at Legends, Kahlil embodies the spirit of someone who knows what it takes to get a job. Shout out to the car wash, shout out Zach Berliner, shout out to MSBA, Shout out to people helping people https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahlilkeys/

If you want a job in sports, listen to this episode! According to Bailey, 95% of job applicants forget to follow up with a thank you after the interview As the Dean of Students at the Manhattan Sports Business Academy, Bailey has the privilege of interviewing hundreds of students every summer that want to work in sports, hand selecting 25 students every summer for the exclusive opportunity to join the MSBA family. Despite being an MSBA alum herself and being honored as one of Front Office Sports’ “Rising 25,” Bailey’s entrance into the sports industry did not get handed to her. From the grocery store to college athletics, to commuting multiple hours to work for the PGA Tour while participating in the MSBA program - Bailey has connected the dots to get her career going, amassing a network of 100+ MSBA Alumni along the way. shout out to MSBA class of 2018, shout out to Lorne Segall, shout out to stretch mark 4 https://www.linkedin.com/in/baileyweigel/ Recorded May 4th, 2017

In the business of sport, survival is sometimes just as good as winning. For Magma Global's CEO Mark Rothman, survival meant summers at the DA's office wheeling a TV across the street from courthouse to courthouse - all at the age of 14. Being creative, humble, and hungry got Mark his foot in the door with very heavy industry power brokers like Innovative Artists, Scott Rudin Productions, and Platinum Rye Entertainment where he mastered many unique business and relationship building skills. Mark is one of the smartest people in the game who comes with an unparalleled network of access - along with having the best holiday card year after year. shout out to family, shout out to the printer, shout out to handsome Pete, shout out to entertainmentcareers.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-rothman-magma-global/ Recorded on 10/20/17

Long Snapper at Duke and THE Ohio State University, Harrison parlayed his time on the bench into developing an uncanny ability to build trust and relationships. He now has a career working with Athletes and Sports professionals that has nothing to do him ever playing a down - even Rudy got more playing time than Harrison. Harrison Till is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who leveraged his experience in and around college sports and befriending athletes and agents into a career built on trust. Building relationships, valuing time, managing expectations, and never quitting and a few of the attributes Harrison touches on in our conversation. shout out to the practice squad, shout out to Jim Tressel, shout out to Handsome Pete, shout out to the internship. https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-till-04b91b41/ Recorded 10/25/2017

Greg gives incredible insight on his journey to getting a job in sports and time spent at companies like IMG, NHL, NY Mets CAA Sports, and Fox Networks Group. Greg's story is an example of "it's not what you know, its who you know" and how hard you are willing. Making sacrifices and creating value for the people you work for just a small part of Greg's rise to become an industry power player. shout out to mom, shout out to Phish, shout out to the fax machine. https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-e-stangel-b7281a80/ Recorded 10/20/2017

Being likeable goes a long way. Being likeable with an MBA goes even further. As a Business Leader of Global Sponsorships, Music & Entertainment at Mastercard, Brian doesn't let his credentials get to his head. Brian's career in sports and entertainment has included stops at brands like Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Mars, along with managing the marketing for some of the largest music artists in the world. From jobs at the video rental store (yes, VHS tapes), to Kenny Rodgers Roasters as a chicken cutter, then the help desk at Ithaca College and the stockroom of Computer Associates - being likeable and listening to his father somehow led Brian to a career path in sports and entertainment for all to envy. shout out to Pops, shout out to the video store, shout out to the Big Apple BBQ, shout out to social clout #hirepeoplenotpaper #backtoschool https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-lancey-b0472612/ Recorded 11/10/2017