Episode 7- Anthony Reed

In season 2, episode 7 of the Locker Room Podcast, Anthony Reed joins the show. Anthony is a manager specializing in-suite sales and premium hospitality for the Aspire Group at the University of Maryland.  We sit down and discuss his journey in sports, the challenges, rewards, misconceptions of sales, and so much more!

Intro: 0:00-0:52

Interest in sports and sales, involvement during college: 0:53-6:32

Working different jobs around the country: 6:33-11:44

Pitching to potential clients and the importance of culture: 11:45-14:10

Significance of relationship building: 14:11-17:00

The misconception of Sales: 17:01-19:05

Creating a unique game-day experience during today’s times: 19:06-24:09

Relationship with UMD: 24:10-26:14

Ten years from now: 26:15-27:46

Dream client: 27:47-28:56

Advice for aspiring sports professionals: 28:57-30:35

Maryland Minute: 30:36-33:24

Conclusion: 33:25-33:49