Life in the Front Office Podcast Presented By Sports Business Ventures

Jeff Webb, Director Integrated Sales, NHL, joins us as we dive into Jeff’s journey and insights from his part of the industry.

Delise O’Meally, CEO of Institute of Sport and Social Justice, dove into her career path and the work she’s doing now. We talked about seeing things through a different lens and perspective and how we can all make an impact.

VP Player Development, Detroit Tigers, Dave Littlefield is episode 2 of the series with the sports management graduate program at UMASS to dive into what it’s like to be in the Elusive GM Seat!

Brandon Schneider, CRO, Golden State Warriors, dives into how the Warriors are adapting for the future and what the new different may look like.

Alfred White, Strategic Partnerships, College Football Playoff, dives into his journey and career in sports, lessons he has learned and insights going forward!

Former GM of Pittsburgh Pirates, Neal Huntington is episode 1 of the series with the sports management graduate program at UMASS to dive into what it’s like to be in the Elusive GM Seat!

http://www.uffrontoffice.com for more info on both the on campus and online programs at the University of Florida Sports Management Programs. Adam Zimmerman, SVP, Atlanta Braves dives into his career path, what he’s learned from the new SunTrust Park project and how sports business is evolving across organizations.

Episode 175 with Dionna Widder dives into her career path, journey, and lessons learned along the way. We talk about work-life integration, contributors vs leaders and what it’s like to transition from job to job and city to city!

Sponsor United is a unique platform in sports business as Rajiv dives into everything sponsorships!

Curastory Founder Tiffany Kelly dives into her young career in sports at LSU and ESPN and why she decided to start Curastory and what it is!

What’s FCF? Patrick Dees, Co-Founder Fan Controlled Football, dives into their announcements in the coming weeks and what FCF is and why it’s being launched in the near future

Michael Lynch, Co-produced of Weight of Gold on HBO and former executive at Visa dives into his experiences in the international sports business landscape.

Visit http://www.uffrontoffice.com for more info on both the on campus and online programs at the University of Florida Sports Management Programs. Lonnie Phillips, Chief Customer Officer at Fanatics dives into his unique career path, and what he’s learned from the tech world that we can learn from in the sports industry.

NBA G-League Chat with Alton Byrd, VP Business Ops, Long Island Nets with Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment. Alton dives into his playing experience, start in the industry, and his journey through a variety of executive positions in the industry!

Jordan Bellar, Business Development at G2 Esports dives into his career path along with everything Esports and insights into the industry!

James Biddick came to the states at 30 from New Zealand for the Ohio U Sports Ad program and he talks about the difficulties and approaches for being an international student, how to get a job after, and how to transition.

Philicia Douglas of the New Orleans Saints joined us for episode 10 on the building the next gen series with the USF Vinik Sports and Entertainment program. We dive into everything around transitions within the workplace and around inside sales programs!

Ryan Madayag of the Seattle Seahawks joins us for Episode 7 with the Seattle U MSBL Leadership Mindsets series. Ryan dives into his experiences as a leader on gameday and in the office!

Randy Mueller, former GM and NFL executive dives into his career experiences as a GM and transitions from team to team as well as his start up experiences with the XFL and AAF.

Eric Adlawan and Karen Segura of the San Francisco Giants, both Pat Gallagher Fellows from the University of San Francisco Sports Management graduate program dive into their experiences early on and how to approach your first experience in the industry.

Harrison Avigdor, USA Basketball at NBA League Office, dives into his young journey thus far and navigating the transition from school to intern to full time in the sports industry!

Cory Bernstine & Stephanie Paladino join us for episode 9 on the building the next gen series with the USF Vinik Sports and Entertainment program. We dive into everything motivating the next generation!

Elliot Mar of USA Women’s Basketball joins us for Episode 6 with the Seattle U MSBL Leadership Mindsets series. Elliot dives into his experiences around the leaders on and off the court with USA Basketball and the mindsets learned along the way!

Pat Gallagher Fellow, Tess Oliphant with the San Francisco Giants Community Relations team dives into her career path and experiences as a fellow with the man himself, Pat Gallagher!

Episode 4 of the mini series with Ronnie Burton, Air Force Academy Foundation, dives into mentors and sponsors. How to be one, have one, and give back.