#341: Meet the new host of the SportsGrad Podcast!

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Meet Nathan Perrone, the new host of The SportsGrad Podcast!

In this episode, we follow Nathan’s journey as he completes the cycle of SportsGrad. From joining as the first member in 2020, to working at the AFL and Western United, to coming back as a podcast guest, then a panelist at the Melbourne Meetup in October last year, to now in the hosting chair.

We breakdown how he joined SportsGrad and the importance of networking and connections in the sports industry. We also discuss his current role at TGI Sport as an Account Manager in media and tech.

This is an episode you definitely want to tune in to, especially if you want to help yourself break into the sports industry.

We cover:

(05:02) - Interview begins

(05:40) - Quickfire questions

(11:10) - Nathan’s journey with SportsGrad

(15:34) - Nathan’s previous podcasting experience

(17:46) - How Nathan joined Western United

(21:27) - How SportsGrad helped Nathan break into the sports industry

(25:04) - Nathan’s work with TGI Sport

(37:14) - The importance of networking

(41:17) - Nathan’s mentors throughout his journey

(44:38) - Nathan’s sliding doors moments

(48:59) - Nathan’s pinch me moments

(51:14) - Advice Nathan would give to his younger self

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

• #340: The SportsGrad Story with Reuben Williams
• #181: Nathan Perrone (Western United FC) - The blueprint trajectory into sport
• #81: Nathan Perrone (AFL) - How to transform your career prospects within 6 months as a student

Thanks for listening, much love!

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