Tag: hiring

Why are internships so important for employers?

by Kirk Wakefield – November 2016 Meaningful Careers Begin With Meaningful Relationships We need meaningful relationships. Young employees thrive or dive on the strength of positive relationships in the workplace. Such important relationships should start well before college students graduate. We spend the bulk of adult life with people at work (see chart). According to…Continue Reading Why are internships so important for employers?

Three things I’ve learned in starting a new collegiate ticket sales center

by Chase Jolesch – August 2014 In the last five years, colleges have started outbound ticket sales centers modeled after professional sports. After spending nearly three and a half  years working with the San Francisco 49ers and Legends Premium Sales, I received the opportunity to go back to my alma mater and start an outbound…Continue Reading Three things I’ve learned in starting a new collegiate ticket sales center

Sales Management: Why Process Trumps Talent

by Flavil Hampsten – June 2014 Which matters more: Process or Talent? That’s an easy one.  Process always trumps talent. Before you get upset and start defending how talented your staff is and that you couldn’t generate the numbers that you do without them, imagine how much more productive they would be if you gave…Continue Reading Sales Management: Why Process Trumps Talent

S3 Board Member Spotlight: Kris Katseanes, FC Dallas

by Travis Martin – January 2013 Kris Katseanes, Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service for FC Dallas, has been an invaluable member of the S3 Advisory Board. Because of Kris’ leadership and willingness to mentor the careers of young people entering the profession, Baylor’s S3 program annually places interns and new employees with FC…Continue Reading S3 Board Member Spotlight: Kris Katseanes, FC Dallas