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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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50:59

Brady, Beer, and Ballparks

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2021/02/11

Chris and Rob got to see each other in person for the first time since last June when Rob gave Chris a tour of the new Polar Park. The ballpark is going to be amazing! Chris received a blind LinkedIn message from a parent asking if their son could speak with him about working in sports. Rob is NOT a fan of this approach and shares some horror stories of parents calling him to let him know they can't come to work for the game. Pro tip... do not have your parents network to random people as it sets a

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50:40

The Quintessential Effort and Attitude Episode

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2021/02/09

We preach the 2 main things you can control are effort and attitude. This interview is a perfect summation of how excuses are just that... excuses. Jake Olson lost his eyesight at a young age but did not let that deter him from chasing his and fulfilling his dream of playing football at USC. Jake preserved through the adversity of going blind to perfect his craft and actually take the field for the Trojans. You may have seen his story on ESPN but what you don't know is how he and his College

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51:57

EA Sports... It's in the Game (Again)

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2021/02/04

Happy National Women and Girls in Sports Day! We start out with a huge shout out to all the women in our industry who do great work and are paving the way for future women. This leads us down a path of rehashing the 1996 USA Gymnastics team which uncovers another fun fact about Rob. He was a High School classmate with one of Chris's huge crushes, Dominique Moceanu, the star of the team. 14 year old Chris is super jealous! Big news out of EA Sports as they announce the return of NCAA football to

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50:31

The Pandemic Burnout is Real

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2021/01/28

Chris is having a rough week and shares his experience with "Pandemic Burnout." The little things at work that have been setting him off causing him to feel stress are outside his norm. The main takeaway is it's OK to not be OK but make sure you tell someone about it. Rob received a great email from a WooSox potential employee that people need to hear about. Looking to separate yourself from the pack? This is the way to do it. Chris and Rob agree that Craps is the best casino game out there because

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48:51

Inside the NCAA Business Model

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2021/01/22

Rob and Chris delve into an alternate reality and banter on what they would do if they won the current Mega Millions jackpot of $975M. Rob would be "cheap" and rent houses instead of buying them while Chris would hire a driver to ensure he never sits behind a wheel again. Rob gives an update on the WooSox job search and how people separated themselves to make it onto Round 2. Chris gives details on the two new FSM roles that were posted that will focus on helping expand FSG's portfolio. Chris takes

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51:47

Sports Betting and Schitt's Creek Bombshell

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2021/01/14

Robbbbbb! Another Crain Bomb dropped on Chris towards the end of this week's episode. An opinion so wrong you have to hear it to believe it. Chris is dealing with an E.Coli water outbreak in his town which might as well be Armageddon in a grocery store. Rob shares his experience while going under the knife to ensure no more baby Crain's are making an appearance. Somehow it was tied back to Alabama. Another must hear Rob story. Chris then takes us into a deep dive on the sports betting landscape and

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56:52

It's Finally 2021! Now What?

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2021/01/07

Chris and Rob are back from break and kickoff 2021 with a bang. After a quick recap of their Holiday and the murder that occured to Chris's lasagna on Christmas Day they jump back into how to attack 2021 to land your dream job in sports. Let's not harp on resolutions but focus on action plans and make our dreams a reality. First step in that process is answering your WHY. Once we cross that bridge, don't let the "what ifs" get in your way. Also, Rob provides more insight into the WooSox job

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39:44

A Positive Goodbye to 2020

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2020/12/23

Chris and Rob wrap up 2020 with some positive perspective on everything that Front Office Features and the sports industry accomplished in our most challenging year ever. From Rob's staff becoming waiters and turning their Ballpark into a restaurant to the leagues entering a bubble and coming out with a Champion... It was a hell of a year from our resilient industry. We also dive into our Monday informational interviews and how impressed we were with the majority of the participants. Rob shares a

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57:08

Your Sports Job is Right Around The Corner

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2020/12/16

Happy belated birthday to our beloved host, Rob Crain! We've got an episode that runs the gamut this week. Chris recaps his intergalactic out of body experience while viewing a meteor shower this past weekend at Cape Cod. We also learned about his potential unhealthy infatuation with space that is aided possibly by extra curricular activities. Rob begins by digging a hole with his wife Amy around his hot takes on Wedding Anniversaries. In sports related content, Rob recaps the happenings around his

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40:45

Lauren Rojo - WORLD SERIES CHAMPION - LA Dodgers

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2020/12/15

The train keeps rolling with SDSU Sports MBA alumni as Lauren Rojo, newly crowned World Series Champion of the LA Dodgers, joins Rob and Chris to discuss launching her sports career. We tackle the misconceptions she and many people have before accepting a ticket sales role and how those views changed as she performed her job. This is a GREAT peak behind the curtain on what life in a ticket sales role is truly like at a large sports team. Lauren provides insights on how she utilized her skill set to

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58:19

Negotiating a Sports Job Offer

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2020/12/10

We learn early on that Rob got bamboozled by a Christmas tree salesman.... or so he thinks. Also, if all else fails in the sports industry, he can chase his dream as the Sham WOW and Flex Seal infomercial host. The guys announce they will be hosting live 1 on 1's for networking on December 21st as a thank you to our listeners and courtesy of SDSU Sports MBA. Plus, it was a historic day in MiLB as the 120 teams received their invitation to remain an affiliate for the MLB franchises. Rob and Chris

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56:25

Adding Sports MBA to your Resume

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2020/12/03

Our good friend and longtime listener, Scott Minto, Director of San Diego State University's Sports MBA Program, joins us to discuss the benefits of furthering your education in the greatest city in America. Knowing a lot of people are currently facing a challenging job market, we thought a discussion around alternative avenues would be topical for our listeners. Scott provided a peek behind the curtain on how he prepares his students for the sports world by instilling a diverse perspective and

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37:50

Let's Talk Turkey - The Thanksgiving Episode

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2020/11/23

Chris and Rob continue their streak of being the worst at teasing upcoming episodes as they decide to put the brakes on "How to Quit to Your Job" until next week and focus on the positive for Thanksgiving. It was a big day in the Crain household as he washed his son Nolan of his Original Sin. For all you Gentiles all out there, you know what we are talking about. Chris and Rob share some positive ancillary benefits that have come about in COVID such as more family time with their kids, Rob's

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55:15

When Your Sports Job Defines You

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2020/11/19

Rob and Chris are back at it this week and continue their trend of having dialogue around issues we all face. A lot of people would agree that their job has a huge impact on defining who they are as a person. Rob and Chris share how sometimes their work and issues they have faced in their career have crossed into their daily lives due to "not having that off button." It goes without saying, we all need to find a better way to sometimes separate ourselves from our careers. We get a great email

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100:09

Eric Kussin - CEO, We're All A Little "Crazy"

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2020/11/17

This may have been one of our most important interviews we have done yet as Chris sits down with Eric Kussin, CEO of We're All A Little "Crazy", the SameHere Global Mental Health movement to discuss his journey that is a story you have to hear to believe. Eric quickly ascended through the ranks of the sports industry with stops at the NBA League Office, the New Jersey Devils, and eventually the CRO of the Florida Panthers. Eric's life changed when his mental health took a sudden and rapid decline

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50:40

The Do's and Don'ts of your Sports Job Search

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2020/11/13

It's Masters week.... in November. Rob's favorite weekend of the year. We learn a lot in this podcast; Rob's first ever wine bag slap was in a Catholic Church during his fish fry Friday's! Diving into more important topics, we cover a variety of helpful tips to prepare you for your future in the sports business industry. Rob had an informational interview that impressed him and caused him to have deep reflection about his midlife "crisis" based on 2 questions he was asked. It also had us learn Rob

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54:44

Mastering the World of Sports Content

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2020/11/05

Our boss, Kevin Jones, CEO of BlueWire joins us to discuss how he used his background and experience in sports media to launch BlueWire Podcast Network. Kevin touches on how you should approach your content strategy and taking your time to map out each post. Also, Kevin talks about how you should pick a platform to be an expert on to provide content and share your voice. We dive into what is next for BlueWire and how the business of podcasts is growing. Chris is terrified as we learn that Rob is

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58:56

How To Transition Into a Sports Manager Role

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2020/10/29

BIG NEWS! Chris heads to Taco Bell to Steal a Taco thanks to Mookie Betts.....does his trip pay off as expected? Rob touches on his Day in the Life Instagram story and caps it off showing our show prep. Amy Comey Barrett would be proud! The majority of the show Chris and Rob dive into successfully transitioning into a Manager role for the first time. They give the essential DO's and DONT'S that can make or break your first foray into management. Chris dives into some of the pitfalls to avoid and how

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61:00

An Important Discussion on Sports and Mental Health

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2020/10/22

In one of our most important topics ever, Rob and Chris tackle an important issue that needs to be addressed; working in sports and your mental health. Chris rejoins the podcast after a week off in honor of Roofus, his Bulldog, passing away. Rob tries to convince Chris to get his free taco from Taco Bell thanks to Mookie stealing a base last night. In one of our most important topics ever, Rob and Chris tackle an important issue that needs to be addressed; working in sports and your mental health

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53:53

Alec Palmer - Head of Marketing Momentum Sports

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2020/10/20

Alec Palmer, Head of Marketing for Trevor Bauer's Sports Marketing company, Momentum, joins us this week to discuss promoting athletes and growing the game of Baseball through humanizing the players through an authentic lense. Alec created his own path by taking initiative after a Baseball injury derailed his career. Rather than feel sorry for himself he created a new skill set and helped grow the brand of his College Baseball team. He talks about how he landed with Momentum by simply reaching out

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