About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Erin Miller about her career journey in sales and the impact of her athletic background, alongside insights into the upcoming World Cup and the dynamics of American soccer sales.

In the next installment of their independent study series, Ben Trammell and Sam Dantzler sit down with Erin Miller, a 2018 Patterson graduate who studied international development and recently wrapped up a role in sales with Austin FC. They discuss Erin’s career journey, how her background as an athlete has shaped her success in sales and the professional world, and the ways Patterson prepared her for life after graduate school. The conversation also explores the opportunities presented by the upcoming World Cup, the unique dynamics of sales in American soccer, and whether U.S. clubs are positioned to expand both domestically and internationally.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben Trammell, Sam Dantzler

Guest: Erin Miller

Topics covered

• soccer
• international commerce
• career development
• sales
• World Cup opportunities
• American soccer dynamics

Keywords

• soccer
• international development
• sales career
• World Cup
• American soccer
• Patterson graduate
• career preparation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Austin FC

Places: United States, Patterson

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