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Front Office Features

Rob Crain and Chris Valente

Each week on Front Office Features we have a discussion with a sports business executive in an effort to take you behind the curtain and learn more about the inner-workings of sports business and provide insights to help jump start and grow your sports business career.

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54:56

The NCAA NIL Floodgates Have Opened

Front Office Features ·

2021/07/07

Rob and Chris are back together for the first time in a while..., and A LOT has changed in the sports world since they last spoke. Rob shares the life of a SVP in the Minor Leagues after a week of rain, cold, and fireworks. Rob ranked it as the top 3 worst moments of his life. We take a deep drive into the ever changing world of the NCAA and how NIL is here to stay. The market was open for business right away with athletes signing deals at a breaktaking pace. Chris is fed up with the NCAA and how

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32:34

I Googled "How Do I Get a Job in Sports"

Front Office Features ·

2021/06/24

In this episode Rob is flying solo. He discusses a great article written by his colleague about finding your passion in sports business. Then Rob Googles "How do I get a job in sports?" Rob, shouting to himself, disagrees with many of the first articles that pop up on the Google machine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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40:35

How Openly HQ is Changing The Sports Job Search

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2021/06/17

You've graduated with a sports management degree and now what? We always get asked where do I look for jobs. Well Matt Morrison, CEO and Founder of Openly HQ is changing the game and has created a Glassdoor type site for sports job seekers. We dive into where the idea stemmed from and how he differentiates himself from the other traditional job boards. They've taken an approach of ensuring quality over quantity and providing resources for job seekers such as resume tips and interview prep. One of

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47:45

The Unfortunate Stigma In Ticket Sales

Front Office Features ·

2021/06/12

Rob is headed in early to Polar Park to open the doors to 5,000 police officers to honor a fallen Worcester officer this past week. We dive into how important a role sports plays in healing communities during times of need and how much our society has missed this aspect over the past year. Rob asks Chris about his former boss, Lou Lamoriello, the current GM of the Islanders which takes Chris down memory lane. Chris claims Lou to be the most intimidating human on the Planet and has trouble describing

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56:38

The Future of Front Office Features

Front Office Features ·

2021/06/01

Chris tried to take his family to a Red Sox game and it turned into a picnic in the suite due to the rain all Memorial Day Weekend. Zach got a ball thrown up to him by the Marlins and immediately tried to throw it back in true 5 year old fashion. Rob and his wife headed out on the town for their first date night in over a year leading to Rob drinking raw eggs for an after dinner drink as only Rob could. We then dive into why there was no podcast last week and the future of Front Office Features

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54:41

The Opening of Polar Park - Uncensored

Front Office Features ·

2021/05/18

Rob is back on the same day Massachusetts announces the return of fans to 100% capacity at the end of the month. Chris gets a reprieve in this episode as Rob does an amazing job on bringing us truly behind the scenes on the weeks leading up to Opening Day at the WooSox. This is an absolute must listen for anyone looking to work in sports with a blow by blow account of each day and every issue that can go wrong before the first pitch. In true Rob fashion, he has a rabbit story before we actually dive

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43:35

Inside the Sports Job Interview Process

Front Office Features ·

2021/05/13

Chris rides solo again as Rob has Game 2 of his 12 game homestand. We hear a great story about the WooSox Opening Day ceremony that featured a 92 year old Bob Cousy quite literally stealing the show. As promised, we have Sam Marteka join us to take us behind the scenes on his current job search as he gets ready to graduate from Syracuse in a few weeks. Sam shares some the mistakes he has made along the way and how he continually is improving his process. While he still hasn't landed his dream role,

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34:58

'Cause Everything Is Going To Be Alright

Front Office Features ·

2021/05/06

Chris rides solo for the first time ever as our good buddy Rob is ensuring the WooSox Ballpark is all set for Opening Day next week. If you have a moment, send him a message and let him know you are thinking of him with all the stress he is dealing with for the THIRD time. Chris speaks directly to the upcoming graduating class and congratulates them on their amazing accomplishment and reminds them to stay on course to land their dream role. Too many people succumb to the pressure from friends,

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63:42

Overcoming Nepotism in your Sports Career

Front Office Features ·

2021/04/29

SPECIAL CO-HOST ALERT! Rob is off doing his day job and breaking the news to WooSox season ticket holders around Opening Day protocols. Returning guest, Brian Specia fills in admirably with Chris as the two old friends pick up where they left off. Chris quickly touches on the "Super League" that came and went in the blink of an eye while watching the Red Sox vs Mets in the background. Poor DeGrom. Brian and Chris dive into the NFL draft which airs tonight and the amazing power behind the event as it

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68:44

Nailing Your Sports Interview 2.0

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2021/04/15

Sports Jobs are back! Chris and Rob get back to the basics and provide you the answers to the test to help you nail your interview and land your dream job in sports. We touch on separating yourself from the pack by bringing the heat in your interview. Want to get yourself out of the dreaded pile? Listen to this episode and you'll immediately be in a better position to secure a spot in our crazy world. If you still say "get your foot in the door", want to work in marketing but are applying for a

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55:58

What The Hell is Sports Business Strategy?

Front Office Features ·

2021/04/08

Chris is back at Fenway after 18 months of not seeing a baseball game live. He describes his experience and how it felt like he never left. We also learn Rob likes go to really fast in a car. Also we are all in agreement that MLB has a great rule change with the runner on 2nd Base to start extra innings. Chris shares some backstory on the new Red Sox city jerseys that honors the Boston Marathon and how it is a great marketing tool to reach a younger generation. We dive into the MLB All-Star Game

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55:18

How To Change your Sports Career

Front Office Features ·

2021/04/01

Happy Opening Day! We made it! Chris gives a fired up speech and reflects on the past year of how far we've come in the sports industry. His key message is "everything is going to be alright!" Rob tells a funny story that of course resonates from Battle Creek about pulling tarps.... which he is still doing today. The guys discuss what work/life balance really means in our industry and how we can do a better job of defining that for younger people starting out. Rob also had a message for Martie when

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54:52

Gabby Roe - President Maestroe Entertainment

Front Office Features ·

2021/03/30

Rob Crain spoke with a SBJ 40 Under 40 Award winner, Gabby Roe, President of Maestroe Sports & Entertainment. Gabby and Rob discuss "high-growth" sports and the business behind them. Gabby discusses his career and what he learned along the way that helped him start the Maestroe venture. Gabby and Rob had a informative discussion about starting your career and how you can separate yourself from the pack. Give a listen and share on social! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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48:22

When Some Things Are Bigger Than Sports

Front Office Features ·

2021/03/25

Chris is BACK! Feeling much better but quite cured or fully diagnosed yet. HUGE NEWS as Rob got his Covid vaccine today as well as Chris's wife, Rachel. Shots in arms baby! Chris's LinkedIn has been blowing up lately and has some advice for folks who waited till now to start reaching out. Rob had a terrible informational interview that has him all sorts of fired up but the guys break out in laughter when Chris drops in his love for popcorn. Advice for starting your new internship you just landed

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49:48

Chris is back and LeBron James is our New Boss

Front Office Features ·

2021/03/18

The good news of the week is Chris has returned to Front Office Features after three days in the hospital. It is good to have him back! We talk about Chris' stay in the hospital, how he's feeling and what is next. Plus we dive into the big LeBron news from this week, a phone call with Theo Epstein about testing new baseball rules and discussing acupuncture. A fun pod with Chris back in action! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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4:58

Chris is in the ER

Front Office Features ·

2021/03/11

Chris is in the ER and Rob describes what is going on with his pod partner. Chris will be good soon and we will keep everyone updated on his status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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55:00

Should Sports Teams Pay Their Interns?

Front Office Features ·

2021/03/04

We have definitively determined that Tuesday's are the worst day of the week. Rob shares how he heard the news on the AAA season being pushed back at least a month. He got a call that started with "Hey.. did you see the tweet?". Never a good sign! We dive into the hot button topic of the week; unpaid sports internships. Chris is vehemently against the major sports teams not paying interns as we dissect how it affects the diversity initiatives teams have started. Asking socio economically challenged

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53:56

The NBA Top Shot Phenomenon

Front Office Features ·

2021/02/25

Chris and Rob are back after a "hiatus" last week. Rob opens the show discussing how he currently is having issues being present at the moment due to so much going on around the building of Polar Park. Chris turns on his therapist hat and they discuss how they both have been so accustomed to being proactive vs reactive in their careers. Rob shares a story about how the bleachers in Wilkes-Barre almost prevented him from opening the ballpark on time. We request our listeners to please reach out and

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57:21

Chris Ruder - Spikeball CEO

Front Office Features ·

2021/02/23

What a story! Chris Ruder, CEO of Spikeball, joins us this week to share his incredible journey on how he turned $900 into a multi million dollar sports product and league. From his experience on Shark Tank with Mark Cuban to running and operating a thriving business is a must hear for everyone looking to make their mark in the sports industry. Chris details how he spent his free time in the evenings building the Spikeball brand while working from 9pm to 2am every night. It never felt like work for

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52:57

David Cohen - Boston Celtics, Director of Experience...

Front Office Features ·

2021/02/18

David Cohen of the Boston Celtics joins Chris to share his story of his meteoric rise through the Celtics organization. David has been with the Celtics for his whole career while serving in numerous roles. He shares great advice on how he went about securing promotions and new roles internally. Also, David sheds light on the Celtics philosophy for retention and customer service to ensure top of the line experience for their fans. We dive into the future of the NBA and how they have been one of the

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