My First Job in Sports Episode 51- Amanda Abramowitz

Getting into sports is hard, but Amanda Abramowitz proves there is a path in if you are willing to start small, show up, and keep saying yes. From part-time 50/50 raffle work with the Florida Panthers to a full-time, newly promoted role on the service side, Amanda shares the real roadmap behind breaking into one of the most competitive industries out there. Neil Schwartz and co-host Dr. Ashley Gardner dig into the skills that helped Amanda stand out—from public speaking and business writing to active listening, face-to-face networking, and learning to be a reliable teammate. Amanda also shares how growing up in a huge South Florida sports family, studying business and international business at the University of Florida, and spending a spring semester abroad in London shaped how she works and thinks today. You’ll discover: Why a part-time job can become your foot in the door How to use networking events to turn an introduction into an opportunity The communication skills sports employers actually value Why being a fan can make you better at sales and service What shy students can do to build confidence fast My First Job in Sports is Presented by SBRnet. Everyone's Career Starts Somewhere.