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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 w
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 Flo
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 t
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
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 weath
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 D
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 looki
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 Lin
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 gauntle
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
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 spect
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
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 y
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 pla
We recap the month that has been since our last episode that kept Chris and Rob busier than ever. Chris turned 40 and had Paul McCartney sing Happy Birthday to him, Rob went to the NBA Finals, and the US Open came to Boston which netted Chris a
We are finally back! The Crain and Valente households went through Covid hell as everyone came down with it in their family causing a bit of a delayed return. Plus Rob has also been a little busy with the NBA Playoffs and Chris has made a retur
HUGE NEWS!!! Rob is joining the Boston Celtics as their new Sr. Director of Corporate Partnerships. Rob shares insight into his decision and how this came to be after a long road of networking and relationship building with the folks at the Cel
Chris and Rob break down the important stuff to kick off this week in regards to whether or not chimichangas are overrated or not. Rob also then shares his workout regime and breaks down the difference between Pilates and Yoga. We also learn Ro
Chris and Rob are back at it. After discussing some of their favorite meals and Chris complaining about how many steaks he's been eating they dive into what it's like to be an employee going through a lockout. Chris shares how invested emotiona
Gene DeFilippo joins Front Office Features to discuss his long career in College Athletics. Gene was the long time Athletic Director for Boston College. Gene walks us through what it takes to work in College Athletics and how to navigate career
Chris has escaped his 10 day quarantine and survived the Super Bowl trip to LA. Chris recaps his Covid experience that consisted of old school video games, dropped off meals at the backdoor, and lots of binge watching. After escaping his porch,
Rob is on his own tonight as Chris is out with COVID and relegated to the porch (GREAT Pearl Jam song) in case de Valente. Good news is he is feeling good, and better news is we have a great guest! Bob Lynch started this career in media which l
We go OFF the rails early and often in this episode. Chris sends us down a crazy path after Rob brings up his recent promotion that you need to hear to believe. Let's just say Chris sings a song about a Nun that leaves Rob in tears. After going
True to our word we have someone on the podcast this week who knows what the hell they are talking about in the world of social media and sports. Will Walsh, Fighting Irish alum, joins us to give us amazing insight into the realities of working
Happy New Year! Rob and Chris are back at it and feeling better than ever. We hear about Rob's Italian feast that he made on Christmas day where Chris makes him an honorary Ginzo. We hear the backstory on why the Wasabi Fenway Bowl was canceled
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