+ Join us Sept 5 at World Bicycle Relief!
+ New Pods with Fulp, Niemuth & More from NU MSA
+ 40+ Jobs; OFFER$: Outing
Painless Pals:
Hope you’re enjoying summer! Apply another coat of SPF 50, then check out the latest Painless news below. Don’t forget to scroll down for podcast info and job listings!
SAVE Sept 5 and “Network with a Purpose”
Join fellow Painless Networkers as we’ve teamed up with World Bicycle Relief for an evening of networking and discussion!
In partnership with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, World Bicycle Relief presents “Entrepreneurs Creating Impact: Networking with Purpose.”
We’ll not only “network with purpose” but discuss what it takes to start a business, how to grow a brand while remaining true to its mission and values, and building a shared sense of community that’s ingrained into the company’s mission. Learn how the “Power of Bicycles” has changed lives and the impact marathon runners have had on a local and global stage.
Enjoy an interactive panel discussion hosted by yours truly with power players in the world of endurance sport as they share their experiences, featuring:
Bank of America Chicago MarathonExecutive Race Director Carey Pinkowski
Tickets are $20 and all event proceeds benefit World Bicycle Relief. Beverages and light snacks will be provided.
CLICK HERE to purchase your ticket. Please NOTE space is limited.
Events and Offers
Painless member Nik Lapin is close to filling out his 4th Annual Illini RST Celeb-Am Golf Outing. To help close it out, he’s offering Painless Members $100 off a foursome! Call (847.971.0718) or email (niklapin@aol.com) Nik to lock in your spot today!
Committed players include The FadeAway podcast hosts Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt along with other Illini greats including Steve Bardo, Kurt Kittner, Robert Archibald, Jim Grabowski, Walter Young and CBS 2’s Ryan Baker.
Enjoy complimentary beers from Two Brothers and Solemn Oath, Wildfire gift cards and more in your swag bag.
Head to the Painless Calendar for more member-added events!
Painless Podcast
Had the privilege to attend the “Facilities of the Future” symposium held by Northwestern University’s Masters of Sports Administration program a few weeks back.
Sat down with panelists Solly Fulp(EVP, Learfield Campus+), John Neimuth(Director, Sports America, AECOM) and Andy Totten(VP, McHugh Construction) about finding their career passion and advice to others looking to do the same. Then I spoke with Jane Obringer (Manager, Partnership Solutions, Learfield), a recent grad and Julia Millon (President of the MSA Leadership Council, and Program Coordinator, Principal Gifts at Northwestern University), a current student, about finding and then maximizing a master’s program.
Fulp – Ep 49 HERE
Niemuth – Ep 50 HERE
Totten – Ep 51 Posting Aug 14
Obringer & Milton – Ep 52 Aug 15
Painless Pod host Chris Hartweg pictured with: Solly Fulp (top), Jon Niemuth (middle) and Andy Totten (bottom). Not pictured: Julia Millon and Jane Obringer.
There have been so many great guests, make sure you check them ALL out. Here are the 15 most recent episodes to get you started:
Ep 47 & 48: A. Potter (BMO Harris/WISE) & J. Haferkamp (Mosaic/WISE)
Ep 45: Sean Callahan (Jack Morton)
Ep 44: Chris Hastings (Chicago Sport & Social)
Ep 43: Dave Knickerbocker (Banner Collective)
Ep 42: *LIVE* at ISBC w/ A. Krzyzak & J. Ronovsky (Wolves & White Sox)
Ep 41: Jim Andrews (IEG Sponsorship Conference & ESP Properties)
Ep 40: J. Goldstein & S. Kirkpatrick (Chi Sports + Entertainment Partners)
Ep 39: Steve Buzby (Revel Marketing)
Ep 38: Skinny Sheahan & Jen Kramer (Special Olympics Chi/Polar Plunge)
Ep 37: Tony Schiller (Paragon)
Ep 36: Justin Breen (BrEpic Communications)
Ep 35: John Murray (Arena Partners + World Sport Chi + Chi Sports Comm)
Ep 34: Rob Cressy (Bacon Sports & Cress Media)
Ep 33: Jason Coyle (Stadium & 120 Sports)
And for fellow Illini alums, don’t miss the latest The FadeAway with Deon and Eric, where the guys talk to Dan Hartleb, head coach of the Illini baseball team.
Onward!
Chris Hartweg
Founder, Painless Networking
