Almost 60 Days Until New Years Resolutions

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When was the last time you invested some quality time (even a small amount) towards your professional or career development? Imagine how valuable it would be to have a game plan for your career search.  A strategy in place to help you stay focused and moving forward opposed to all over the place and getting overwhelmed.

Having a career search strategy as well as a process in place is truly the key. Having a piece of mind that not only do you have a roadmap but methods on how to execute that plan.  That’s exactly what happens when you work with Voice of the Box.

If you’re considering investing some time into your career search and professional development, please do two things:

1. Send an e-mail to: matt@voiceofthebox.comm

2. Find a 10-minute time slot for a call to learn more about how we can help.

Also, below are a few testimonials of folks who have worked with Voice of the Box:

Dear Matt, 

Thanks for doing the webinar yesterday. It was extremely insightful. We actually met briefly last year when you came to speak to the Sports Business Association at Arizona State University. I really enjoyed hearing you speak on both occasions.  I am extremely excited to begin what I hope to be a long and successful career in the sports industry.  Thank you again for taking the time to inspire people and for believing in a new generation of aspiring sports professionals. 

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“When I first met Matt I was a college student looking to get into the sports industry. He was instrumental in helping me understand the value of networking, and helped me build a network of my own with other sports professionals. Now that I work in the sports industry full-time, I can fully appreciate the lessons he shared and realize the positive impact he had on my career.”

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I truly feel your coaching sessions were the catalyst in landing a position with a NFL Franchise. I appreciate all you have helped me with advice wise and networking wise.

 

I hope to work with you to get you “in the game.”

Matt

Founder- Voice of the Box, LLC

 

Happy Spring from Voice of the Box

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Spring has arrived! This is the time of year we often find ourselves cleaning out our closets, making room for new opportunities, and asking ourselves how to refresh our lives and perspectives. We at Voice of the Box truly enjoy helping people alter their careers and start anew. Coaching our clients to success is our commitment.

In the spirit of Spring time cleaning and starting anew we wanted to share how we can help you enhance and bolster your career search process.

First, and most important,  it starts with having a strategy…nothing can happen unless you have a solid plan in place and that is where we start with all our coaching clients.  We help you create a game plan that you can go out and execute.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BREAK INTO A CAREER IN SPORTS…

All it takes is 3 things:

1) Proven strategies,

2) Dedication

3) And a little personal attention from someone who has already gotten the results you’re after.

I’m here to help you “Get in the Game.”

Matt

Founder of Voice of the Box, LLC

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.

Welcome To VOTB

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As the Founder and Host of Voice of the Box, let me personally welcome you to our site. We designed it for those who are interested in pursuing a career in sports. We cover topics including: Professional and Collegiate Sports; Social Media and Sports; Sports Marketing & Public Relations; Sports Media; Sports Sponsorships and Endorsements; Ticket Sales; Venues and Facilities Operations and Management; Sports Foundations; Digital Branding…and much more!

Whether you’re a young professional just starting your career, or are planning a transition from another field into a role in sports, Voice of the Box provides the opportunity to learn from industry insiders about their roles based on their experience in the field.

In the rapidly changing world of the sports industry, best practices that were in place just 15 years ago are now obsolete. From social media and viral marketing to PSLs and eight-figure player contracts, those interested in starting a career in sports may have grown up in a completely different world. Thus, Voiceo theBox.com was created.

We offer a collection of interviews by seasoned sports industry insiders who have a unique inside view on the dynamic industry and are willing to share their stories with you. Voice of the Box is dedicated to anyone who is interested in learning from insiders, what it takes to break in and find your niche in the sports industry.

best, Matt Crevin

 

My Visit To Green Bay

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I recently made my first trip ever to Green Bay Wisconsin to visit the crown jewel of professional football, the Green Bay Packers. With so much history, tradition and one of, if not the most passionate fan bases in all of sports, it is no wonder that my trip was truly a spiritual experience, in a sporting sense.

When I first drove into Green Bay, the first thing I saw as I entered the city limits was Lambeau Field, the legendary home of the Packers. It is the only four-story building in town, outside of some smokestacks off in the distance.

I drove to the offices of the Green Bay Packers on a Friday afternoon before a Sunday home game and everyone I met with or even shared a casual encounter had a genuine feel about them. From the clerks at the team store (which is amazing by the way) to the docents leading the tours of the stadium to the receptionists, they all shared a genuine approach, which was both refreshing and real.

How does this relate to a career search for a role in the sports industry?

Well, for starters it reminds me of the basics we should all incorporate into our lives whether as part of a career search or every day life; to be genuine, to be yourself. Most experienced hiring managers will see right through someone if they are putting up a front that is not real. It is more important to be true to yourself than to pretend to be someone you are not. This is better approach for both the short and long term of your career. When you present yourself as genuine it also gives everyone you connect with a very true sense of being an authentic person. There are very few out there who possess a “what you see is what you get” aura. It is almost the norm to try too hard and to impress too much so much that hiring managers will eventually see your true colors. Why not be genuine and authentic from the very get go? It might prove to be a stronger approach.

As I progressed through my day of meetings at the Packers front office it was easy to feel the passion all of the employees. From top to bottom of the organization, the passion is clear to see, hear and feel as you walk the buildings. It was not an act, rather a true sense of pride they all share in working, just like the team on the field, in reaching a collective set of goals.

How does this relate to a search for a role in the sports industry?

To show a passion for your specific role or industry will help you shine very positively in the minds of all the industry encounters you make during your search process. Too many people settle for roles where they are unable to show their true passion. Passion can often times be an overused phrase but when used properly and displayed by your actions and your background, it can be a huge momentum builder and we all know what positive momentum is hard to stop!

With each and every meeting I had with Packer front office personnel it was clear to see the level of dedication from each employee. From the very basic function of providing me with the best way to exit the stadium on game day to more industry specific dialog, the level of dedication they all exhibited had a profound impact on my impression of the organization. Perhaps this all stems from the Packers legendary coach Vince Lombardi, who is proudly on display throughout the facility. His no nonsense approach and his dedication to success is “stuff of legend” and parts of his approach, if not all, can easily be translated into every day life.

How does this relate to a search for a role in the sports industry?

Dedication to one’s career search to professional growth within your niche all takes dedication. Just like the athletes themselves, it takes a great deal of personal dedication to create a plan of action and then actually execute on your action plan. Just like one of Lombardi’s many quotes, “Individual commitment and dedication to a group effort-that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work and a civilization work.”

As I mentioned earlier, my visit to Lambeau Field was truly spiritual in a sporting sense. Having spirit, as defined by Merriam-Webster’s,

“a special attitude or frame of mind” can go a long way in one’s effort to capture the attention of hiring managers. Displaying a good spirit is not an easy thing to accomplish but showing the characteristics of a well balanced disposition and solid outlook as it pertains to your career goals is a good start.

How does this relate to a search for a role in the sports industry?

As is the case with a lot of strategies, it is always easier to think about it than it is to implement. It is a new year and now is the time to implement a well thought out plan and stop over analyzing all the reasons why you should NOT take action. Put together a plan of action with attainable goals and go about your networking with a passion, dedication, spirit and a genuine authenticity that will separate you from others.

I would be happy to set time aside to connect with those of you who feel my sports industry career coaching will help you create an action plan of your own and set you in motion towards your goals.

–Matt