Six Benefits of Moving Away from Your Home Mark

By Matt Ritchie, director of ticket sales at sporting kansas city

A month before college graduation, I had two offers to join Inside Sales Programs for professional sports teams; one was from my favorite team in my local market with family and friends close…
What's Your Why?

By By Brett Braman, Manager of Inside Sales at Charlotte Hornets

Like most kids, I grew playing sports (specifically, baseball) year-round from 4 years old to 18 years old, competing on multiple teams and spending countless hours dedicating time to the sport I loved. …
Maximizing The Power of Networking

By Kayla Lawson - Senior manager, GENERAL SPORTS WORLDWIDE AND THECLUBHOUSE®

For college students and young professionals interested in sports business, networking is a critical component of building a successful career. By developing…
How to Navigate being a Woman in the Sports Industry

By Jordyn Kovolyan: Manager of The Foundation at Cleveland Cavaliers

The sports world celebrated the 50th anniversary of Title IX in 2022. Prior to this landmark legislation that prohibited discrimination on the basis of sex,…
Adjusting to Leadership Change

By Jeff Gould: Senior Director, Premium and Suite Sales at San Diego Padres

One of the few consistent aspects in life is change, especially in the  business of sports. From personal experience, across  12 years of working in professional…
Tips to Make the Most of Your Informational Interviews

By Jordan Green: Manager, Content Partnerships - National Football League

In the world of business, there are common sayings like: “Your network is your net worth” and “it’s not what you know, it’s…
It's More Than A Game – The Importance of Fan Experience

By Keaton Kovacs: Premium Account executive at tampa bay buccaneers

Think about this. The last time you attended a sporting event, what was the first question you were asked by someone who did not go with you? Odds are, it was…
What to do after your job or internship interview?

By BOBBY PHELPs: Manager of Suite Sales at Phoenix Suns

Follow up in business is a key element of being successful, especially in sales.  You want to ensure you are staying “top of mind” in order to secure the…
Get Back in the Groove After the Holidays!

By BY TRAVIS APPLE: GENERAL SPORTS WORLDWIDE & THECLUBHOUSE®, AUTHOR OF HUSTLE YOUR WAY TO $UCCE$$ IN SPORTS SALES, AND HOST OF PODCAST “52 WEEKS OF HUSTLE”’

Hope everyone had a successful 2022 and are enjoying the holiday season! …
Want to Work in Sports?

By Kyle Brannigan, PhD: Assistant Professor of Sport Management at University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Working in sports is an experience like no other! Being able to work in a field that you are passionate about definitely has its benefits.  That said,…
What to Expect During a Renovation

By Matt Salata: Vice President of business development and premium sales at the phoenix suns

Reflecting back on the two year $250M renovation at of the Footprint Center in Phoenix, there are several key learnings to share with the next team/arena…
3 Steps to Win the Networking Event

By Tom Peluso: Senior Director of Business Development and Premium Sales at Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Club

Networking is a skill. Like any skill, it takes practice to master. Sure, you are a salesman and have an outgoing personality so why…