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Jake Hirshman
The Life in the Front Office Podcast presented by Suja Organic is hosted and produced by Jake Hirshman with co-hosts Andy Dolich, Pat Gallagher and Fred Claire. They bring on guests across the sports and entertainment industry to provide insights across the variety of verticals in sports business. Episodes shine a light on the journeys of many in the industry as well as lessons learned and advice they have for others!
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Front Office Sports COO, Russ Wilde
Front Office Sports COO, Russ Wilde, talks about his journey to creating a media company, and what the future looks like for his early entrepreneurial endeavors.
22:5217/10/2019
Founder and President of Sports Business Solutions, Bob Hamer
Founder and President of Sports Business Solutions, Bob Hamer, talks about his experience with the Phoenix Suns and how that led him to become an entrepreneur.
40:5114/10/2019
Developing Your Brand with Stephanie Martin
Stephanie Martin, co-founder of BWFD and co-author of the Big Game, talks about developing your brand, and how to do so. Your brand is unique to you and not anyone else.
43:3410/10/2019
Storytelling with Brands - Tom Fox
Tom Fox, President of the San Jose Earthquakes, shares his insights and stories on brands and how they relate to the rest of the industry, and sports. He also dives into your personal brand.
39:0207/10/2019
BE GREAT with D.J. Allen
D.J. Allen, former Senior Associate AD at UNLV, now personal and professional career success coach, dives into how to be Great. D.J. powerful shares insights into how to think differently and gain unique perspectives.
45:5303/10/2019
How the sports industry job market is changing with Rick Burton, former executive in sports
Rick Burton, former executive in sports with the USOC, and multiple other organizations. Rick is now the David Falk distinguished professor of sport management at Syracuse University. He dives into how the industry is changing, and what the world of academia has taught him about the world outside the front office.
33:4430/09/2019
Process Stays the same: Louie Iglesias
Louie Iglesias, a former student athlete, former sports industry professional, and now banker, shares his insights on what he learned from being in the sports industry, teaching, and how that translates into other industries.
47:3026/09/2019
Enjoy the Journey, it never stops with Johanna Way, Director of Property Consulting at Turnkey Intel
Johanna Way, Director of Property Consulting at Turnkey Intelligence, dives into her unconventional story on how she got into the sports industry from growing up in Australia to backpacking South America for a year to working in the NFL. She’s got all sorts of stories. But she focuses on the Journey as it never stops!
01:06:3523/09/2019
The Events Business: SVP, Event Strategy and Services, SF Giants, Sara Grauf
SVP, Event Strategy and Services, SF Giants, Sara Grauf joins the podcast to talk about the events side of the business in sports. She dives into her career with the Giants, and the behind the scenes perspectives of running large scale events.
39:3416/09/2019
Diversity of Experience with Jamie Zaninovich, Deputy Commissioner and COO of the Pac-12 Conference
Jake hosts Jamie Zaninovich, Deputy Commissioner and COO of the Pac-12 Conference, to talk about diversity of experience, and what he has learned along the way through his experiences in college athletics.
23:5112/09/2019
Soft Skills through Sales Experience: Chad Cardinal, Regional Director at the Aspire Group
Chad Cardinal, Regional Director of the Aspire Group, joins Andy Dolich and Jake Hirshman to talk about his journey through ticket sales, the foundation of soft skills built through sales experience, and how to get better every day with 5-15 minutes of professional development outside of the office daily.
34:3526/08/2019
Aspiring to be like Bernie Mullin, Founder of the Aspire Group talks the sports ticketing industry
Aspiring to be like Bernie Mullin, Founder of the Aspire Group talks the sports ticketing industry with Pat and Jake as they dive into how he Founded the company, where it is heading, and where tickets are heading the industry of sports.
38:4219/08/2019
It’s a Small World: Haynes Hendrickson, GM of Turnkey Intelligence Joins Hirshman
Haynes Hendrickson, GM of Turnkey Intelligence Joins Jake Hirshman to talk about the data side of the industry that many aren’t aware of. We dive into sponsorships, revenue generation, and networking.
33:5015/08/2019
Female Leadership with Marie Tuite, SJSU AD as she joins Pat and Jake to talk College Athletics
Female Leadership with Marie Tuite, SJSU AD as she joins Pat and Jake to talk College Athletics. Marie is one of 10 D1 Female Athletic Directors and shares her insights on the industry, and what it’s like to be in that position.
40:3012/08/2019
Brad Mangin, the legend behind the Photos
Brad Mangin, a well-known sports photographer, joins Pat Gallagher and Jake Hirshman to talk about his career as a professional photographer in the sports industry. Brad discusses what his journey has been like, the games and events he has been a part of, and where the photography aspect of the industry is heading.
46:5829/07/2019
Jeff White, Chief Legal Officer at the NJCAA Joins Host Jake Hirshman to talk his first job in sport
Jeff White, Chief Legal Officer for the NJCAA, Joins Jake Hirshman as they take a look into Jeff’s first and only job in sports...and all of the steps along the way in his career that got him there.
50:3622/07/2019
Joe Favorito Joins Andy And Jake to talk Storytelling, Listening, and communication skills
Joe Favorito, long time communications/PR exec, joins Andy and Jake to talk about what’s he’s learned from his career including Storytelling, Listening, and how to communicate as the world around us changes.
37:0515/07/2019
Travis Misner, Manager Partnership Development, Charlotte Hornets Joins Jake Hirshman
Travis Misner, Manager Partnership Development, Charlotte Hornets Joins Jake Hirshman as the two Ohio Bobcats talk about the journey Travis has had through sports since being a student-Athlete.
29:1508/07/2019
FCFL Founder, Sohrob Farudi, joins COO Andy Dolich - League of the Future
FCFL Founder, Sohrob Farudi, joins COO Andy Dolich to talk about the League of the Future and how it came about from scratch.
32:2701/07/2019
Russ Stanley, SVP Ticket Sales and Service - SF Giants, joins Pat Gallagher and Jake Hirshman
Russ Stanley, SVP of Ticket Sales and Service for the San Francisco Giants, joins Pat and Jake to talk about the tickets part of the sports industry. Past, Present, and Future.
43:5024/06/2019
Brandon Averill, AWM Founder Joins Fred Claire and Jake Hirshman
Brandon Averill, Founder of Athlete Wealth Management, Joins Fred Claire and Jake Hirshman to talk about working on the financial side of the agent world in baseball.
30:2917/06/2019
Dedan Brozino, CDO of the Rose Bowl Joins Jake Hirshman to talk relationships, and the journey
Dedan Brozino, Chief Development Officer at the Rose Bowl Joins Jake Hirshman to talk about relationships, and the journey he’s had through sports and across the country from PA to LA.
37:4910/06/2019
Solly Fulp with Learfield-IMGCollege Joins Andy Dolich and Jake Hirshman talking college athletics
Solly Fulp, Senior Vice President at Learfield-IMGCollege Joins Andy Dolich and Jake Hirshman on Life in the Front Office talking about college athletics, campus +, and what he’s learned along his journey that applies to life.
42:3203/06/2019
Tom Fox, President of the San Jose Earthquakes Joins Andy Dolich talking Soccer around the world
Tom Fox, President of the San Jose Earthquakes, joins Andy Dolich to talk about Soccer, and the future of the game and business.
42:1328/05/2019
Ted Robinson, Legendary Broadcaster Joins Pat Gallagher on the Mic
Ted Robinson, legendary broadcaster, joins Pat Gallagher on the mic to talk about how he became an iconic figure on the radio and in front of the camera for many teams and sports.
58:4822/05/2019
Patty Hubbard, BFWD Founder, Joins Pat Gallagher talking Agencies
Patty Hubbard, Founder of BFWD, Joins Pat Gallagher as they talk Agencies within the World of Sports.
44:2514/05/2019
Eddie Gill, Former NBA player, now Analyst for the Indiana Pacers, joins 15 Minute Friday
Eddie Gill, former NBA player, and now analyst for the Indiana Pacers, joins 15 Minute Friday where he talks about his transition from playing to business. He covers what he does with the Pacers, and also his day job in financial management!
17:4015/03/2019
Jeff Fellenzer, USC Associate Professor, Joins Life In the Front Office - SouthernCalifornia version
Jeff Fellenzer, USC Annenberg Associate Professor of Professional Practice: Sports, Business, Media; Long Beach Education Foundation Board of Directors; Heisman Trophy voter, joins Fred Claire and Jake Hirshman talking about the sports business landscape.
51:4011/03/2019
15-Min Friday - Curiosity with Terrance Thomas, Detroit Lions
Terrance Thomas, Corporate Partnerships Sales Manager with the Detroit Lions Joins 15 Minute Friday talking about curiosity, networking, and his career experiences thus far!
26:3808/03/2019
Jim Kozimor, NBC Sports, joins Andy Dolich
Jim Kozimor of NBC Sports Joins Andy Dolich in talking about his career in play-by-play, TV, radio, and life-balance with working in the sports industry.
40:3904/03/2019
15 Min Friday - Parker Poliakoff, Director of Development at Miami
Parker Poliakoff, Director of Development for Miami, Joins Life In the Front Office for 15 Minute Friday where he talks about development within college athletics, and why he enjoys impacting student-athletes.
16:2401/03/2019
President and CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks, John McDonough, Joins Pat Gallagher
President and CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks, John McDonough joins Pat Gallagher on Life in the Front Office to talk about the fun business and people business of the sports industry!
41:5025/02/2019
15 Min Friday with Kyle Burkhardt, Director of Strategy and Insights, LA Clippers
Kyle Burkhardt, Director of Strategy and Insights for the LA Clippers, joins 15 Minute Friday as we talk about the analytics landscape of the sports industry and what the future holds!
16:4322/02/2019
Former Astros President, Pam Gardner Joins Pat Gallagher, talking Women in Baseball
Pam Gardner, former President of the Houston Astros, joins Pat Gallagher talking Women in Baseball and walks us through some unique experiences in her career.
43:5918/02/2019
15 Min Friday hosts Will Baggett with the College Football Playoff
Will Baggett of the College Football Playoff joined 15 Minute Friday as he talks about his role with the CFP, and his other endeavors as an author of the The Blueprint and his company Executive Image
18:4415/02/2019
Dr. Janice Hilliard, former VP of Player Development for the NBA, talks Women in Sports
Dr. Janice Hilliard, former VP of Player Development for the NBA talks about careers, women in sport, diversity in sport, and her upcoming symposium for women in athletics!
34:3013/02/2019
CEO, NHL Seattle, Tod Leiweke Joins Pat Gallagher talking Trust, Culture, and Leadership
Tod Lieweke, CEO of the new NHL Seattle expansion franchise, joins Pat Gallagher as they talk about trust, character, leadership, and much more!
31:5411/02/2019
Ali Speck - 15 Minute Friday - Talent Marketing at ISE Baseball
Ali Speck Joins Life In the Front Office for 15 Minute Friday as she talks about her role at ISE Baseball in talent marketing and what it’s like to be a female in the industry of agents and brands.
19:5008/02/2019
Founder of National Sports Forum, Ron Seaver talks NSF with Andy Dolich
National Sports Forum Founder Ron Seaver talks the upcoming NSF in Las Vegas with Andy Dolich
34:1005/02/2019
Pete Paciorek, Athletic Director at Principia College talks Character and Life Skills
Pete Paciorek, Athletic Director at Principia College talks character and life skills as he discusses what sports and working in sports can teach you about life!
41:2104/02/2019
15 Min Friday with Brett Baur, Senior Manager Partnership Sales at the Pittsburgh Penguins
Brett Baur, Senior Manager of Partnership Sales at the Pittsburgh Penguins Joins 15 Min Friday on Life in the Front Office
17:1001/02/2019
Rose Bowl CEO Darryl Dunn Joins Fred Claire talking careers
CEO Rose Bowl Darryl Dunn Joins Fred Claire talking careers as they dive into Darryl’s experiences and the sports events business in Pasadena
40:5428/01/2019
15 Minute Friday with Drew Fuemmeler from the Phoenix Suns
Drew Fuemmeler with the Phoenix Suns Joins host Jake Hirshman on the 15 Minute Friday series as he talks sponsorships, analytics, and the Suns!
17:3625/01/2019
SF Giants CIO, Bill Schlough, Joins Andy Dolich on Life in the Front Office
SF Giants CIO Bill Schlough Joins Andy Dolich as they talk about the Giants, technology, careers, life, and the Bay Area.
47:2921/01/2019
Cooperstown President, Jeff Idelson Joins Pat Gallagher talking Baseball and the Hall of Fame
Cooperstown President, Jeff Idelson joins Pat Gallagher to talk Baseball, the Hall of Fame, technology, public relations, and much more!
41:4821/01/2019
15 Minute Friday with Harrison McIntire, Digital Strategist at Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing
15 Minute Friday with Harrison McIntire, Digital Strategist at Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing talks about his experiences thus far and his 2 minute drill reveals some great insights and advice.
15:4818/01/2019
Steve Brener, BZA President Joins Fred Claire, talking PR and the Dodgers
Steve Brener, President of BZA, joins Fred Claire I’m talking about their PR careers at the Dodgers and what Public Relations and Communications looks like now in today’s day and age.
39:4514/01/2019
Getting to know your host, Jake Hirshman, Life in the Front Office 2019
Andy Dolich takes over as the host to start 2019 off by introducing the host of Life in the Front Office by interviewing Jake Hirshman, and diving into his young career thus far, and what’s ahead for 2019 on Life in the Front Office!
34:0207/01/2019
Rick White, President of the Atlantic League, Joins Fred Claire - Talkin’ Baseball and Life Lessons
Rick White, President of the Atlantic League joins Fred Claire in talking about the landscape of baseball in parts people may not know about. They dive into how to get started and what life lessons they learned from their careers.
51:4606/01/2019
CRO of the 49ers, Brent Schoeb Joins former COO of the 49ers, Andy Dolich
CRO of the 49ers, Brent Schoeb joins former COO of the 49ers, Andy Dolich as they talk about Sponsorships, Technology, and Work Life Balance.
35:4424/12/2018