648: How to Break Into the Sports & Media Talent Industry With Steve Herz, The Montag Group [Espresso Shots]

Steve Herz is President of The Montag Group, a sports and entertainment talent and marketing consultancy. He is also a career advisor to CEOs, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals. Prior to joining TMG, Steve was the President and Founding Partner of IF Management, an industry leader whose broadcasting division became one of the largest in the space, representing over 200 television and radio personalities. The agency represents some of the biggest names in sports and news media, including NBC Sports Mike Tirico, ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt and Dan Shulman and CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward.  Steve received his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: What entry level jobs to look out for in this industry (4:20) What are the most useful hard/soft skills to cultivate (8:25) Why a graduate degree isn’t necessary (10:54) What life experiences are most useful (12:30) What is the best and worst part about being a talent agent (16:46) The best career advice he’s received (21:04) Why to read: What Makes Sammy Run to understand this industry Why to watch: Jerry McGuire to understand this industry If you want to learn more about what Steve does in his current job at The Montag Group and how he built his career check out his main Time4Coffee interview #592