In this episode, David shares his personal experience of facing rejection in the football industry after graduating from university. David discusses the challenges of breaking into the highly competitive field and the importance of perseverance and a growth mindset. David emphasizes the value of staying connected to the industry during the "in-between period" by volunteering, coaching, or finding other ways to remain involved in football while seeking employment opportunities.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

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  Rejection is Common in Football: Many individuals face rejection when applying for roles in the football industry, regardless of their qualifications or connections.

  
  


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  Persistence is Key: It's crucial to maintain resilience and not give up after facing setbacks. Continuing to apply for roles and seeking opportunities, even after multiple rejections, can eventually lead to success.

  
  


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  Growth Mindset: Adopting a growth mindset allows individuals to learn from their rejections. Instead of viewing setbacks negatively, one should analyze what went wrong and how to improve for future applications.

  
  


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  Stay Engaged in the Industry: During periods of unemployment or rejection, staying connected to the football world through volunteering, networking, or personal projects (like starting a podcast) can keep skills sharp and maintain industry relevance.

  
  


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  Understanding the Niche: The football industry is highly competitive and niche, with specific requirements for different roles. Recognizing the unique dynamics of the industry can help in tailoring applications and understanding the factors that influence hiring decisions.

  
  

BEST MOMENTS

"It can be easy to think that because of the nicheness of the industry... if you don't get in straight away, it doesn't happen."

"I was like, what do I do now? I have no idea what to do next. I'm just here now. I don't have a job."

"Just don't give up and think that, oh, just because I didn't get it immediately, it's over."

"Taking it in such a wrong light was a big mistake. It was so wrong of me to do that."

"If you stay within it, you don't feel so disconnected. I think that disconnect then makes the transition really hard to come back into."

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HOST BIO

Right out of the block, David Chimbaza took his International Football Business degree to do exactly what it says on the tin: Launch his own International Football Business, DTCMEDIAUK. His company works with professional leaders & business owners in the football industry to create, monetize & scale their brands for their business & professional gains. Having created and managed multiple of his own sports social media accounts from the age of 15, many of which have scaled thousands of pounds & millions of views across 3 different platforms, David has constantly found ways to bring new and engaging entertainment to his audience.  Now documenting his story of managing his Global business, his experiences in Stewarding, digital management & many more, David will bring you a fresh insight into how anyone can conquer the industry. 

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