Episode 18: Major League Baseball Winter Meetings Recap

Front Office Exchange

Episode 18 is another post-conference installment, this time, on the heels of the 2016 Major League Baseball Winter Meetings. It was a very productive three days in Washington, D.C. - not just for the White Sox! - but for me as it related to reconnecting with many former colleagues in baseball. I spent time outside of the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center as well, meeting with the Redskins, Capitals, Wizards and Under Armour. The D.C../Baltimore-area is unique in that it features two major sports markets within an hour of each other, so it made for a busy few days. The Winter Meetings were my focus, however, and one lasting memory I'll take away, which I discuss in this episode, is when two PEBO Job Fair attendees approached me out of the blue to introduce themselves. We struck up a nice conversation and they talked about how while yes, the Winter Meetings can be intimidating for job seekers, there isn't anything to lose by walking up to someone to say hello and show interest in them. I appreciated their initiative and drive, and I hope they left the meetings with a positive experience...and a job offer! Thank you for listening. For show notes, past episodes and more, please visit us at www.frontofficeexchange.com, on Facebook at Front Office Exchange and on Twitter at @frontofficeexch. Please also feel free to reach out to me directly at [e-mail] and on Twitter at @jakefehling. This and past episodes of Front Office Exchange are available on iTunes and SoundCloud, among other places, and I encourage you to subscribe, share episodes, rate them, add comments, and suggest ideas for future guests.