Meet Ashley De Walt

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This week on Beyond The Game our Sports Insider Series features Ashley De Walt, Co-founder of Fusion Sports Marketing.

Ashley is a proven visionary in the sports industry, and has been for nearly a decade. His areas of expertise include any and all things related to digital and social media for elite athletes, sports agencies and organizations.  Podcast now Matt and Ashley’s in-depth and wide ranging conversation on how you can break into the sports business.

Beyond The Game is a weekly sports talk broadcast that can be heard online or various outlets across North America.  Join us each Tuesday night at 9PM EST and go BEYOND THE GAME!  Listener Call In Lines:  (866) 417-4359 or (646) 716-8609.

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Launching A Successful Career Search

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Getting what you want out of your career search is a simple (though not necessarily easy) process. First, you need to know where you want to go. Second, you need to plan your strategy and then supply yourself with the right information to get there. And third, you need two key factors that many successful people have.

What are they?

“Have a strategy in place” and

“Don’t be afraid to ask for help.”

You and every single successful person you know are alike. In fact you have every capability that the most successful person has. And you’ve got access to the same (if not better) information then many of the ultra successful people started out with.

So what does it take to succeed? You’re about to find out the answer based on my experience. Over the past two decades I’ve made connections and become friends with a wide variety of people in the sports industry. They have all shared with me their unique stories about their career evolution.

Some of my connections have endured trials and tribulations on their way to career success. Over the years I dug deeper with some of my trusted connections in my inner circle to see if there were any common themes I can tie together to share with my audience.

But, what’s been the most enlightening for me is to learn how important it has been to observe where my contacts started and what they went through to get to where they are now.

The real lesson is that if they can succeed, anyone can – so long as you take action.

It is very easy to just say you need heart to get it done.  The one thing that EVERY successful self-made person has is heart. And those that are unsuccessful lack it.

This is true to a certain degree. I truly believe that we’re all the same in every way. We’ve got the same capabilities and the access to the same information, and the same number of hours in a day…

… but the thing that makes some of the difference is HEART.

Heart to realize that you deserve more.

Heart to want to change your circumstances.

Heart to want to step out of your comfort zone.

Heart to be willing to do some things differently to get to where you want to be.

Heart to realize that you are going to stumble (often) and knowing that failure is the price that you must pay from time to time to gain experience.  But, I also believe that you’ve never really failed if you get back up and try again. It’s the folks who fall down and stay down that end not reaching their goals

And you need…

Heart to make some tough decisions that others won’t.

Heart to take action.

Heart to be willing to take a risk.

And heart to be willing to deal with fear, doubt, rejection and uncertainty.

Listen, if you’re sitting around waiting for one major secret to success then you’re probably feeling pretty let down by now. And anyone who says they have one magic secret career search tip to make you successful is not being realistic.

If you’re waiting for permission to become successful. I give you permission. Better yet, look yourself in the mirror, and give yourself permission because no one is going to give it to you.

I don’t know where you are on your career journey right now, but what I do know is that if you’re reading this article then you probably want more or different results from your efforts.

Well, all you need to do is put the information you have to work for you, and you need to have a desire for getting more out of your search process.

But please don’t forget this: Getting information and APPLYING information to your career search are two different things. See, I know plenty of people with all the information they need to succeed but that still struggle.

It all starts with having a strategy and asking for help.  Voice of the Box is prepared to help you in both areas.Voice of the Box can assist with tactics, resources, action steps, strategies and ideas to improve your career search process so you can be as successful as you want to be.

But what I can’t give you is heart.

What I can’t do for you is take action.

All you need to do now is get out of your own way and get it!

Are you ready to “Get in the Game?”

The new book by Career Coach Matt Crevin – Get In The Game – is on sale now! Buy it here.

Work Smart

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We have all heard speeches and lessons aimed at “staying the course” and “getting down to business” with whatever endeavor we are pursuing.  These classic phrases suggest that if we put our nose to the grindstone and persevere regarding the pursuit of our goals, good things will come out of our extra efforts.  Through my experience in sports and life, I have learned that it is really a variation of these classic idioms that are true.  I believe that good things happen to those who work hard, but more importantly to those who work smart and find a way to differentiate themselves from others with similar goals.  While we may not reach the end we aim for, good things usually happens to those who make the best of their situation.

Staying the course is not always an easy endeavor.  Personally, I have let distractions get in the way of my goals far more often than I would like to admit.  These days, it is so easy to get sidetracked with texting, Facebook, Twitter, Xbox, television, the internet, and so many other things.  Very rarely do people stay productive consistently, getting through necessary responsibilities without having to fend off some sort of time-waster.

Neglecting necessary responsibilities for far too long and letting distractions take over the majority of someone’s time tends to teach one lessons “the hard way.”  I’ve actually found this to be the biggest cause of stress in my life – a lack of prioritizing responsibilities almost always leaves one unprepared.  A lack of preparation also seems to perpetuate Murphy’s Law – what can go wrong, will go wrong.  Prioritization is the number one thing I am working on as I move into the next stage of my life. Whether it applies to my search for a business career or more baseball, priorities need to be properly set.

Speaking of baseball, I received an offer to play winter ball in a placement league in Palm Springs from mid-January to mid-February.  This may be the opportunity of a lifetime, or a further distraction; I won’t know which until I go through the experience.  Simultaneously pursuing multiple options is tough for anyone, and not being 100% committed to a job search while playing baseball could prove to be difficult.

So what’s the point?  My goal is simply to offer encouragement to anyone in a situation similar to mine.  The next month will test my ability to prioritize.  While my goal is to find a job, hopefully playing baseball, I have learned from previous endeavors that “hope” is not a strategy, and that backup plans are essential.  I will give baseball everything I have while I’m in California, but will also continue the job search and “backup plan” in earnest.

Hope you all have a blessed holiday season.

Jacob Kemmerer

More on Jacob: The Journey Begins / Jacob Joins VOTB / @kemmerer11

Meet Paul Guarino

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This week on Beyond The Game our Sports Insider Series features Paul Guarino, founder of PG Sports.

Paul’s love for sports is indescribable, so he decided to make a twitter page (@PGSports) dedicated to sports — updating people on the latest news. Paul wants to eventually make PG Sports a sports agency. Podcast now this insider chat talking business development and growing a career within sports.

Beyond The Game is a weekly sports talk broadcast that can be heard online or various outlets across North America.  Join us each Tuesday night at 9PM EST and go BEYOND THE GAME!  Listener Call In Lines:  (866) 417-4359 or (646) 716-8609.

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Helping Sports Hopefuls Take Next Step

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KnightNews.com — If you’re a person seeking a career in the sports industry, you have probably found out by now just how tough it can be to break through.

The sports industry is an ultra-competitive and highly desirable field, and it takes more than just a college degree and a strong resume to break in. Countless of people apply for sports jobs and find themselves frustrated because they either get no attention or simply get turned down.

Breaking through in sports takes not only the necessary experience and credentials, but extensive connections and the ability to network if you are truly serious about making it in the field.

However, not everyone has the luxury of big-time connections or a knack for networking.

That’s where career coach Matt Crevin comes into the picture…

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Meet Dave Fanucchi

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This week on Beyond The Game our Sports Insider Series features Dave Fanucchi, President of Gold Medal PR and Author of Miracle on Grass. Dave’s firm focues on sports-business media relations and prides itself on the delivery of personal PR services to their wide range of sporting clients and events. Podcast now this insider chat for growing a career within the sports industry.

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Get In The Game Cracks Top Books

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It’s that time of year again, Christmas is right around the corner. This year, SportsNetworker.com posted a recent blog to help your gift giving search for that special someone working in sports business. Get In The Game makes the list as part of 30 books to help advance a sports focused career.

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Meet Jen Mueller

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This week on Beyond The Game our Sports Insider Series features public speaker and sports broadcaster, Jen Mueller founder of Talk Sporty To Me.  Jen, America’s Expert Talker is rarely at a loss for words. She pursued a career in sports broadcasting after repeated comments of “talks too much” from teachers and family members.

Jen honed her speaking skills as a sports broadcaster and sideline reporter then launched Talk Sporty To Me after identifying a communication void in the workplace that could be filled with sports conversations. Listen now to a great conversation with both Matt and Jen that includes insight for building your own sports career.

Beyond The Game is a weekly sports talk broadcast that can be heard online or various outlets across North America.  Join us each Tuesday night at 9PM EST and go BEYOND THE GAME!  Listener Call In Lines:  (866) 417-4359 or (646) 716-8609.

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Getting The Results You Need

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Is your career search bringing you the results that you want? Don’t know how to start the job search process? Looking to match your passion with a role that fits? Do you have a strategy in place? Need some help to take you to the next level?

Job searches can be life-altering experiences.

Everyone goes through change in their life. Some types of change can be difficult and you may need someone objective to talk with, someone to really hear you.

A job search requires understanding and guidance into what may be best for you, and the steps to take for a successful career search. Family and friends are not always able or qualified to help.  A career coach brings the skills, knowledge, and the guidance to help you get through this challenging time.

Career Coaching is about:

  1. Support & Understanding
  2. Taking Action
  3. Achievement
  4. Creating the career you want

A Career Coach has the savvy, which comes from a high level of training and breadth and depth of life experience. They operate out of a unique blend of mentor (teacher) and counselor, skillful at clearing the mental and emotional speed bumps standing in the way.

When working with a career coach you can:

  • Have a supportive partner that helps you facilitate a successful career search process.
  • Receive an independent, objective perspective
  • Create balance in your approach.
  • Sharpen the tools to help you realize your vision, goals, and desires
  • Discover your skill set(s) and values
  • Receive support as you put your ideas into action
  • Be challenged to reach your goals

With a career coach you can:

  • Be motivated and held accountable to someone who is experienced in job search techniques
  • Significantly shorten the job search time frame
  • Develop and implement a plan to reach your career goals
  • Understand and master interview techniques
  • Master “soft skills” such as speaking and listening to improve your job search success

What a career coach will do for you…

  1. Help you achieve greater success in your search
  2. Listen to what you are really saying. By listening carefully, the coach will fully support you in improving the end result…a job in the sports business.
  3. Help you clarify your values and set goals based on those values.
  4. Assist you in setting goals and support you in achieving goals, guiding you through the process and celebrating your successes.
  5. Will be your advocate. A coach will support you in all aspects of your search.
  6. Tell you the truth when no one else will.  To be objective and will offer another perspective to situations.

ARE YOU READY TO GET IN THE GAME?

Meet Sara Robinson

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This week on Beyond The Game our Sports Insider Series features mental skills coach, Sara Robinson from Training The Mind.

Listen now to this insightful conversation how Sara specializes in work with both athletes on teams and individuals sports.

Beyond The Game is a weekly sports talk broadcast that can be heard online or various outlets across North America.  Join us each Tuesday night at 9PM EST and go BEYOND THE GAME!  Listener Call In Lines:  (866) 417-4359 or (646) 716-8609.

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