Tag: work ethic

How two brothers made it big in pro sports: Colin Faulkner, Chicago Cubs and Chris Faulkner, Denver Broncos

by Kirk Wakefield – November 2016 Note: In this re-release (first posted April 1, 2013), we congratulate Colin Faulkner, and the 2016 World Champion Chicago Cubs, for catching up to brother Chris Faulkner, whose Denver Broncos won the 2016 Super Bowl. S3 Board Member Spotlight Brothers. Friends. Sports. These three words bind Chris and Colin…Continue Reading How two brothers made it big in pro sports: Colin Faulkner, Chicago Cubs and Chris Faulkner, Denver Broncos

5 Characteristics of the Best Salespeople in Sports

by Andre Luck – September 2015 As an Inside Sales Manager I am often asked what the best salespeople do to be the best.  Fortunately, I’ve had the opportunity to manage or mentor over 100 salespeople so far in my career. I have seen many times what the top performing salespeople have done to separate…Continue Reading 5 Characteristics of the Best Salespeople in Sports

What Do You Want To Be Known For?

by Dawn Turner – May 2015 Is there a difference in work ethic across generations? Some say that work ethic has decreased from Gen X to Gen Y. Others say that it varies by individual and their upbringing. Millennials need to be aware of potential generational biases and even seek to overcompensate in order to prove such…Continue Reading What Do You Want To Be Known For?

The surprisingly simple little secret to landing a leadership position

by Kirk Madsen – October 2014 What is leadership? For everything written about leadership and management (an Amazon.com search yields over 1 million books on the topic!), we sure seem to have a lot of questions about what it is and how to do it. One of the questions people in leadership positions get asked…Continue Reading The surprisingly simple little secret to landing a leadership position

S3 Board Member Spotlight: Kelly Cheeseman, AEG Worldwide

by Jerry Ruiz – February 2013 Congratulations to S3 Board Members in their new positions:  Kelly Cheeseman, Chief Operating Officer of AEG Worldwide, and Chris McGowan, President of the Portland Trailblazers. This is a story about the value of good mentors. Kelly Cheeseman started his career as the Manager of Marketing at Rancho Cucamonga Quakes before…Continue Reading S3 Board Member Spotlight: Kelly Cheeseman, AEG Worldwide

Is integrity in sports sales a problem?

by Wade Graf – February 2013 Hundreds, even thousands, apply for any ticket sales position opening, flooding LinkedIn, PBEO and Teamwork Online  with resumes and contacts trying anything to break in. Some fly to the Baseball Winter Meetings or various sports sales combines in hopes of speaking to any hiring manager willing to listen. If fortunate enough…Continue Reading Is integrity in sports sales a problem?

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

The Chevrolet S3 2012 Awards

by Kirk Wakefield – October 2012 Thanks to Chevrolet and S3 Board Members Dave Nottoli, Steve Flynn, and Jeff Busch, the 2012 S3 Board Meeting marked the first year of the S3 Awards for Outstanding Board Members (Corporate & Team), Outstanding S3 Alum, and Outstanding S3 Writer. Selections were based on those who exemplify the…Continue Reading The Chevrolet S3 2012 Awards