Tune in as our host Nathan has a conversation with John Tierney, the Vice President of Ticketing at Major League Baseball. Hear John's story on how he went from starting his career working in Minor League Baseball, to attaining a Vice President role in one of the largest sports leagues in the country. John has worked in Major League Baseball's offices in New York for over a decade now, and he shares his advice on developing as a professional and how relationships and networking are key to securing your next role in the industry. 

Nathan and John also go into detail on how they met, which was through Major League Baseball's On Deck Sales Program. A program meant to help aspiring sports professionals of diverse backgrounds, learn about the sales career path and various other career opportunities the sports industry has to offer. More information on the program is provided in the show, including how to apply and how it has helped those who have been a part of the program. Linked down below is John's contact information and websites relating to career opportunities at Major League Baseball. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tierney-8357a254/

https://www.mlb.com/careers/programs/on-deck

https://www.mlb.com/careers/home

**Trigger Warning**: Conversations on the Covid-19 Pandemic and the tragedy of George Floyd were spoken on during the conversation. Starts around the 25 min mark.