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Christopher Anicete

10/22/2017

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October 19, 2017

ICYMI:

Christopher Anicete began his wealth management practice at Northwestern Mutual in 2009. Chris specializes in wealth accumulation, distribution, and preservation for his clients.

Chris and his team work with current and past NFL players to maintain financial stability in the present and through retirement. He works to help manage risk, savings, and investments to help achieve their long-term goals. Chris aims for lifelong partnerships with their clients.

Safe and responsible spending habits are key for a stable financial future and these are the habits Mr. Anicete instills with their clients. The average length of an NFL career is three years, so the financial planner must stretch this nest egg to last long past their career duration. 

Chris and his team strive to be a comprehensive service for all of his clients needs to deepen the relationship. This relationship is built on trust and hard work from both sides.

For SBC members actively seeking employment or opportunities in the sports industry, especially opportunities in the world of sports such as sports finance, Chris Anicete had this to say:

On building your career....
 “People buy people, not products, you must set yourself apart.”
"It's not all about what you know, it is how you interact with people"
"Your biggest opportunity in college is to learn how to build and sustain relationships"
"It is all about how well you are at communicating, connecting, and keeping relationships"
“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care”

On the best advice that was given to me...
"Price is only an issue in the absence of value. If a value is there, price doesn't matter and you should consider it a discount."
“The goal is to serve the community and inspire them to achieve a lifestyle that they’ve always dreamed of”


Thank you to Chris Anicete for taking the time to share his invaluable insight with our club about the ins and outs of working for a  wealth management and financial services organization like Northwestern Mutual, as well as his advice on how to succeed in such a competitive industry.  

Learn more about Northwestern Mutual 
Like Northwestern Mutual on Facebook 
Follow Northwestern Mutual on Twitter: @NM_News 
Follow Northwestern Mutual on Instagram: @northwesternmutual 
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D.J. Trainor

10/11/2017

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October 10,2017

ICYMI:
 
D.J. Trainor was recently named Operations Manager of Personnel at RotoWire. D.J. leads the acquisition and training of interns and new employees on Player Notes and other forms of fantasy sports content, produced by RotoWire. 

An alumn of UW-Madison, D.J. earned a bachelor degree in Communication and focused his passion for sports as an undergraduate intern at RotoWire.

RotoWire is a fantasy sports company that provides content to its various partners such as; ESPN, Fox Sports, CBS Sports, Fan Duel, and NFL.com. RotoWire has been a pioneer in real-time fantasy sports since 1997 and is one of the most well-known fantasy news platforms to date. 

D.J. described RotoWire as a news aggregator that compiles professionally reported fantasy sports news and sends their stories to their partners through the "RotoWire voice." RotoWire is Madison-based, with writers and contributors from all across the globe. 

For SBC members actively seeking employment or opportunities in the sports industry, especially opportunities in the world of fantasy sports such as RotoWire, D.J. Trainor had this to say:

On RotoWire broadening its' expertise into Esports...

"More people watch the League of Legends final than the NBA Finals and the sports industry is trying to put its thumb point on it and lay claim"

"For esports specifically RotoWire derives live summary reports from esports events for its' partners" 
   
On how to succeed to in the sports industry...

"Broaden your horizon, I raised my hand for every opportunity that came my way"

"Go out and fill your resume with as much sports experience as possible, because that is who you are competing against"

Thank you to D.J. Trainor and taking the time to share his invaluable insight with our club about the ins and outs of working for a fantasy sports news aggregator like RotoWire as well as his advice on how to succeed in such a competitive industry.  

RotoWire internships are available year-round, so anyone interested should contact D.J. Trainor via email to receive a link to the online application. 

Learn more about RotoWire
Follow RotoWire on Twitter: @RotoWire
Follow RotoWire on Instagram: @rotowire
Like RotoWire on Facebook
Connect with Rotowire on LinkedIn
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Julian Langford

10/3/2017

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October 2, 2017

ICYMI:

Julian Langford began his role as Assistant Manger-Client Services at Genesco Sports Enterprises in 2017. Julian assists in maintaining as well as growing the relationship between MillerCoors and Papa Johns and their respective sports teams. 

Langford earned his Bachelor degree from the Rawlings Sports Business Management Program at the Maryville University of Saint Louis in 2017. At Maryville, Julian interned with Rawlings, Genesco, and studied abroad in Switzerland.

GSE is a sports marketing consulting agency that acts as the "middle man" between teams and brands. GSE  is known for their negotiation expertise to retain long-lasting influential relationships with leagues, teams, and athletes.

Within negotiations, Julian strives to do as much for the brand-side as he can. GSE oversees the interests of the brand in negotiation meetings and values out each aspect of what the team is asking for. GSE values out each aspect based on the market itself and who the team/brand is. Following contracts and negotiations, Genesco Sports Enterprises is also responsible for ensuring the fulfillment of assets which can range from stadium signage to event activation and everything in between. In summary, GSE connects brands with fans to build strong awareness and loyalty.

For SBC members actively seeking employment or opportunities in the sports industry, especially opportunities in the world of sports such as Genesco Sports Enterprises, Julian Langford had this to say:

On the rigorous job search straight out of college...
-"First, eliminate what you do not want to do”
-“ Know who you are as a person and find a company that you align with their culture.”
-"Start wide and work narrow, is the position outside of your comfort zone? Will it push you?"
-"Don't start applying places just be employed, find an environment that you love being a part of and puts you in the best position to be successful.” 
-"Pick a company that you’d like to work for or have interest in, search their list of employees on LinkedIn and reach out to someone. Ask them questions, pick their brain. The ability to build connections is extremely beneficial.” 

On why Julian chose to work for an agency...
-"There are many jobs on the team side of the industry to get your foot in the door, but agencies offer more opportunities to build those essential connections and work directly with teams. I also wanted to be a part of a company that pushes me every day”

On what drives him...
-"Talking to teams on a daily basis and building those relationships as well as building my network.”
- “Seeing my work, or something I helped make happen, come to life as I walk down the street every day, or when I turn on the TV or go to a sporting event”

On how to succeed in a professional work environment...
-"Always build connections and realize that you are your own brand."
-"Come to work and don't be afraid to be a badass- be yourself.”
-“Always “’Punch above your weight”- Just because you are a young professional does not mean you need to do the work of a young professional- always strive to exceed what’s expected”
-“Don’t be a robot. There are many people that can take tests, but being successful requires flexibility, personality and in sports specifically, feeding off of emotion”


Thank you to Julian Langford for making the trip from Chicago and taking the time to share his invaluable insight with our club about the ins and outs of working for a sports agency like Genesco Sports Enterprises as well as his advice on how to succeed in such a competitive industry.  

Learn more about Genesco Sports Enterprises
Follow GSE on Twitter: @GSE_Sports
Like GSE on Facebook: @GSEsports
Connect with GSE on LinkedIn

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