Should I Stay or Should I Go?

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Join us each week as celebrity guests pitch an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in between. By the end of every episode, Jimmy Carr, Comedian by night / “Netflix Executive” by day, will decide whether the pitch is greenlit or condemned to development hell! New episodes on Wednesdays starting May 28th! Listen on all podcast platforms and watch on the Netflix is a Joke YouTube Channel . The Big Pitch is a co-production by Netflix and BBC Studios Audio.…

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Aloha! Chris is back from vacation and the guys hit the ground running. While Chris was swimming with the turtles, Rob was busy with his 5 year old Daughter's birthday party which also entailed flooding in his basement. The Olympics are underway but no one is watching... The guys think it is the same issue as the bubble last year as taking away fans hurts the viewing experience on TV. Rob encourages the listeners to find a way into the Olympic and World Cup committees as the host cities prepare for the upcoming events in 2024 and beyond. Chris details how attending marque sporting events like the Super Bowl can lead to great connections and opportunities by meeting the right folks. They also cover the dilemma of what happens when you accept a role and then immediately a better opportunity presents itself. Should you stay or should you go? Find out what Chris and Rob did in their own personal experiences.

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?

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GUEST - Chad Estis - Dallas Cowboys - EVP Business Operations 49:35

2 years ago49:35

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In this episode we welcome Chad Estis, EVP, Business Operations with the Dallas Cowboys. Chad discusses the beginning of his career as a telemarketer for the Cleveland Cavaliers. We dive into, "getting your foot in the door through sales." We walk through what Chad and his team look for in resumes with entry level, mid-level and senior level positions. He basically tells you what to say in the interview! Career Momentum is a term Chad uses that Rob is 100% going to steal moving forward. We end our conversation with what it is like working for Jerry Jones on a daily basis. A fun episode for sure! Please, share, rate and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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GUEST - Brian Gainor - VP Innovation - Legends 28:26

2 years ago28:26

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We welcome Brian Gainor, VP of Innovation of Legends. Brian is a great example of there are more options to work in sports other than the four major professional leagues. He talks about getting his start by volunteering at the University of Florida. We discuss how he decided to get his Masters at Ohio University. Many of you are asking the question, should I go get my Masters. Brian gives you his insight. We discuss what he does every day and where sports is growing. Give a listen and please rate and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Baseball Takes Over the World 1:05:17

2 years ago1:05:17

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Buenos noches amigos! Chris recaps his hell week at his house that included the stomach bug and a flooded basement. Rob may. be jet setting off to Barcelona for his 15th wedding anniversary. We dive into the World Baseball Classic and discuss the momentum Baseball can capitalize on from the epic showdown of Ohtani vs Trout. Amazingly, the WBC Final was the most watched Baseball game ever. With the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports and the demise of the Bally Sports Networks, we discuss the future of the Regional Sports Networks. This may be finally where we see the Leagues consolidate their rights and sell them as a package deal, similar to the NFL. Chris has a warning for job seekers out there based on his last few weeks of interviews for the FSM Associate program. He found there to be a clear differentiation between the "haves" and "have nots" when it came to experience folks were able to garner while in college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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GUEST - Jake Hirshman - Data & Analytics - Arizona Diamondbacks 54:30

2 years ago54:30

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Jake Hirshman, Manager of Business Solutions for the Arizona Diamondbacks and host of Life in the Front Office podcast, joins Rob on the show. Jake is an interesting cat. He has two masters degrees, is a two-time author plus a STICK on the golf course. Rob can't wrap his brain around how he spends time with his family, important job, done everything he has done and is a 5 handicap. WILD. For the first time in public, Jake tells a story about how he was fired from a baseball operations job and it ended up being the best thing to ever happen to him. We also discuss how the phrase "data and analytics" has made its way from the team operations side to the business side. What does Jake do on a daily basis focusing on the "data and analytics?" What does his day to day look like? He answers that and more during our conversation. Please rate, review and share! Rob was on Jake's podcast, Life in the Front Office HERE is the link to that show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Rob Wants To Go to The Movies?!?! 1:09:27

2 years ago1:09:27

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It's school vacation week and Chris and his family headed up to New Hampshire for the Weekend where they partook in some of Rob's nightmare activities that involve the cold. The guys agree that anything that requires being outside in cold weather is not for them. Also, Rob has a bone to pick with a local department chain. Chris recaps his yearly Super Bowl adventure that entailed The Killers, Machine Gun Kelly, and The Chainsmokers. Chris once again also may or may not have complained about having to go to next year's event in Las Vegas. Rob makes a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT as he proclaims he wants to go see a movie.... Air, the Nike story, when it comes out. Chris ranks this as a Top 3 announcement in FoF history and agrees to go on.a date with Rob. We also unveil an amazing newly crafted theme song for our new hit game, LinkedIn Roulette (thanks Pat Story). We also play another great version and breakdown the hits and misses on the world renowned LinkedIn roulette! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Get Hired by the Boston Celtics - GUEST - Kate Sullivan 46:07

2 years ago46:07

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We welcome another guest to the show from the Boston Celtics who is hiring! Kate Sullivan who is the Celtics Inside Sales Manager is looking to hire you! Kate tells her very relatable story about how she started her career in the Inside Sales Department with the Boston Red Sox and the steps she took to make that a reality. Kate and Rob hit on Front Office Features mantra 'Effort and Attitude' and telling your why. Why do you want a career in sports? And ENOUGH with the "I just want to get my foot in the door." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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GUEST - Max McGonigle - Boston Celtics Dir. Partnership & Commercial Strategy 47:05

2 years ago47:05

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We have a guest! Rob's friend and Celtics colleague, Max McGonigle joins the show. We discuss, Max's background, networking internally and externally, what Max does on a day to day basis and Max is currently hiring. The job opening Max is looking to fill has more than 1,000 applicants - 1,000!! How do you separate yourself from over 1,000 people? Max gives you the answers to the test! Plus Rob sings to Max and tells a story about how Sid Bream made him cry as a 9 year old. Please give a listen and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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From Dream Job to Reality 1:02:02

2 years ago1:02:02

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We start off by diving into Chris's recent promotion to Vice President at Fenway Sports Management. Chris shares his appreciation for all those who have helped get him here including his parents, colleagues, and this podcast. Rob shares the LinkedIn note from Alex Littlejohn that helps us keep going with this podcast. Appreciation and gratitude makes it much easier for us to find the time. We dive into whether and when it is appropriate to take a call from a recruiter in regards to a new job. A listener struggled with the timing and was concerned based on not being in their current role long enough to consider leaving. We bring back LinkedIn Roulette and have a great laugh. We then had another great laugh as Chris educates Rob on a new term he recently heard.. Cheugy! Plus... go try ChatGPT and be astonished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Don't Talk About It, Be About It 58:04

2 years ago58:04

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Happy New Year! We are back and of course better than ever. A lot has happened in the world of sports and Rob and Chris's world since we last did a Podcast. Rob had his best day ever with his daughter at a Celtics game and Chris ran the gauntlet of events with the Bowl Game, Winter Classic and now Frozen Fenway. Rob also had his best New Years Eve with kids while Chris and Rachel pounded Chinese food for 10. We address the conundrum of having missed out on any sports job or intern experience in college and what you should do now to course correct. Rob drops one of his famous T-Shirt 1 liners. A topic reared its ugly head around folks who are afraid to fly the nest and leave their home geographical area. If that is you, find a way to overcome that fear and take a chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Sending the Perfect LinkedIn Message 1:00:35

2 years ago1:00:35

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Chris has a beef to pick with one colleague and is calling for a promotion of another. The World Cup is off to a roaring start and the US found their way into the next round. Rob gives the most half assed apology based on our last podcast when he went in on the kid who wrote an article on him. We debate if this is really an apology or just Rob trying to feel better about what he said. The Royal Family is in town this week and throwing Chris's Friday into a tizzy. The Red Sox and FSM announced their jersey partch partner with MassMutual today at a big press event. Rob attended a techno wedding on Long Island but didn't find his way to the dance floor. We then break down LinkedIn messages Rob received and provide real time feedback on what to do and what not to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Getting Back to the Basics 53:34

3 years ago53:34

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Rob made a trip to his alma mater, Springfield College to enlighten tomorrow's sports executives. He was also interviewed for the school newspaper that sent him into a tizzy. A long overdue "Rob Rant" was brought out by the ass-end of the spectrum of kids. We dive into how it's OK to be vulnerable and admit you don't have all the answers. Coming with more poignant questions is more impressive than trying to prove you know it all. Chris had an epiphany while emptying the dishwasher that led to him having empathy for current college students with a looming recession after just getting through a pandemic. Rob's advice is to just get back to the basics and ride it all out. We play a fun game of guess that salary as NY has new laws that require salary ranges for job postings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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They're All Going to Laugh At You 1:05:51

3 years ago1:05:51

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This could be dubbed the Adam Sandler podcast as we somehow kept finding our way back to the Sandman as Chris saw him live at the new MGM Music Hall last night. Chris recaps his trip up to Montreal as he and Rob discuss how crazy it is that he is now colleagues with Jack Tipton. Highly recommend seeing an NHL: game in Montreal if you ever have the opportunity. Also, a shout out to Matt Ferry of the Yankees as Rob recently caught up with him on a Springfield College networking call. We find out Rob also hates to reach but has recently gotten into audio books. He has some recommendations for our listeners. We dive into the effect Covid has had on younger folks in regards to experiences they've missed out on and social skills that are lacking. We give some solutions on how to fix that and also separate yourself from the proverbial pack. We then go off the rails for a little bit as Chris highlights his call with a kid who was high on their call! Jack Tipton Front Office Features Interview - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-features/id1477731022?i=1000455374067 Matt Ferry Front Office Features Interview - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-features/id1477731022?i=1000459180925 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The FoF Wives Tell All... 1:10:56

3 years ago1:10:56

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Happy 3 Year Anniversary! FoF turns 3 and we have our most special guests to date as the wives of Front Office Features join the guys to celebrate the milestone. Prior to Amy and Rachel jumping on, we discuss 2 quick topics around surrounding yourself with smarter people and Rob's fear of social posting. We take a trip down memory lane and hear the wive's take on the start of FoF and their initial thoughts when they first heard about the idea of it. We finally hear Amy's side of the story on her time spent in Battle Creek which of course has a must hear story regarding a hotel stay that would make the most comfortable person squirm. Rachel shares her thoughts on their stop in Albany and the ultimatum that sent them back to Boston. This is a must hear podcast for anyone looking to learn how NOT to communicate with their significant others. And of course learning about Rob's concert going experience as we attended Buno Mars this past weekend at the new MGM Music Hall. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR A GREAT 3 YEARS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Boys are Back in Town 1:04:22

3 years ago1:04:22

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After a long hiatus Rob and Chris get back at it and pick up like we never left. We recap all that has happened over the past 2 months; spoiler alert, it's a lot. Rob had the golf trip of a lifetime as he hit up Pinehurst for a few days and played 7 rounds, including a few barefoot. Also, we learn Rob actually found a show he enjoys as he's hooked on the F1 Netflix show. Chris went to Jersey and Vegas which likely means his fist pumping was in full swing. He also landed Covid for the second time which relegated him back to the porch. We discuss LIV Golf and what it means for the future of the PGA plus dive into what is the best month of the year. We dissect Rob's first partnership deal with the Celtics and how it all came to fruition. Angry Rob didn't make an appearance this time around as his informational interviews have been on fire lately. We promise (sort of) not to go another 8 weeks again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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NBA Finals, US Open and Epic Rob Rants 58:56

3 years ago58:56