MFJIS E 51 Amanda Abramowitz

Getting into sports is hard, but Amanda Abramowitz proves there is a path in if you are willing to start small, show up, and keep saying yes. From part-time 50/50 raffle work with the Florida Panthers to a full-time, newly promoted role on the service side, Amanda shares the real roadmap behind breaking into one of the most competitive industries out there. Neil Schwartz and co-host Dr. Ashley Gardner dig into the exact skills that helped Amanda stand out—from public speaking and business writing to active listening, networking face-to-face, and learning how to be a reliable teammate. Amanda also opens up about how growing up in a huge South Florida sports family, studying business and international business at the University of Florida, and spending a spring semester abroad in London shaped the way she works and thinks today.You’ll discover: • Why a part-time job can become your foot in the door • How to use networking events to turn an introduction into an opportunity • The communication skills sports employers actually value • Why being a fan can make you better at sales and service • What shy students can do to build confidence fast