The Post Game Podcast #77 Buffy Filippell: Building the Sports Industry’s Top Hiring Platform
Buffy Filippell is a trailblazer in sports recruiting. She is one of the first women in sports executive search and founded TeamWork Online, the go-to hiring platform for the sports industry, connecting people to jobs with the biggest leagues, teams, and orgs in sports.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why 52% of female executives were college athletes
- The origin story of TeamWork Online
- The power of persistence and risk-taking in business and life
- How the recruiting industry has evolved over the decades
- Lessons from sports that translate to career success
- Why telling your own story is a crucial skill
Timestamps:
(0:00) – Intro to Buffy
(1:50) – The first woman to…
(4:50) – 52% of female executives were college athletes
(7:05) – The original idea for TeamWork Online
(9:35) – Was anyone doing executive search in sports?
(12:30) – Persistence
(13:20) – Taking risks & lessons from her mom
(16:20) – Scaling TeamWork
(18:40) – The beginnings of online applications
(19:50) – Pop Mail
(24:00) – Naming TeamWork Online
(25:20) – The evolution of recruiting
(27:10) – Connecting with education
(28:10) – Events
(30:00) – Free events they offer
(31:10) – Lessons from sports
(32:20) – Why your story matters
(35:05) – How to connect with Buffy
Resources & Links:
#1 Way To Find Jobs In Sports & Entertainment | TeamWork Online
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