The Ultimate Shift
The Ultimate Shift
Ephraim Glick
Finding Your Space with Buck Reising
46 minutes Posted Sep 9, 2020 at 10:00 am.
– 07:48] Opening SegmentI welcome and introduce my guest, Buck Reising, to the show Sportscaster and podcast host  We talk about how Buck is like the Bob Menery of NashvilleBuck gives a bit of backgroundBuck had 5 years in Nashville a also worked with an ESPN affiliate overnight Seeing the underbelly of radioCovered the Titans Originally wanted to go to law schoolLearned sports on the way [07:49 – 13:50] The Unknowns of Sportscasting Buck talks about where he wants his career to headPeople’s listening habits are changing so fast You have to be able and willing to do everythingBuck talks about the difficulties of play by playYou need to know each and every element of each story of every personAll while keeping track of everything happen without getting in the way of itPeople have such powerful associations to sports The evolution of sports and sportscasting is unknown in 2020[13:51 – 26:12] Finding Your SpaceBuck talks about getting comfortable behind the mic It’s all about reps and time spent talking Identify the role and adapt in the processWhat’s next for Buck Reising It’s hard to predict life especially with everything in 2020 Recently bought first house“Nashville is my home” Never say no to opportunities Buck talks a bit about the work A to Z is doingBreak away from traditional media Buck shares some advice for people trying to make it especially in Nashville Leadership and mismanagement has caused a shudder in NashvilleSpread your content over social mediaFigure out how to diversify in a saturated market Buck gives advice about breaking through an industry Sounded like reading off a paperPeople want to feel like they’re listening to a conversation Find something in your space and be the best at it[26:13 – 37:42] The Economy and SportsBuck talks about what makes people quit before they make it In Sportscasting usually financial reasons You have to say yes to opportunities or else people will stop askingQuitting for family reasons The importance of sports in our society We don’t need it as much as we think Our economy within universities relies heavily on certain sportsBuck talks about testing positive for Covid19Got through the worst of it Opening things back up isn’t worth the potential risks long termA lack of concise leadership has led us to where we are todayGive people the option of a waverEveryone has their outlet [37:43 – 46:46] Closing SegmentIf you are put on a world stage and have 5 minutes to talk to people to remember you by what would you say? You can affect change Take the time to change your circumstances If you could ask anyone in the world something, who and what?Johnny Cash How many drugs were you really doing and for what performances?You have to learn to laugh at yourselfBuck tells the funny Toilet Story from his podcastHow can people follow you, support you, and connect with you?See below for social links.Final words from Buck and me Tweetable Quotes:"Find something with nobody in your space… Get in there, exploit it and make it yours; and once people see that you’re the ‘go to guy’ then everyone else wants a piece.” - Buck Reising“You have the ability to affect change, without question, You as the individual has the ability to affect change… People undervalue that they have the ability to do that.” - Buck Reising“If you can’t laugh at yourself, especially in this ibusiness… if you can’t enjoy what everyone else is enjoying, at your expense or otherwise, what are you even doing?” - Buck ReisingResources Mentioned:Barstool SportsBob MeneryYou can connect with Buck on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. Listen to the 615 Sessions Podcast for more great content. To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or visit my website https://ephraimglick.com/. I’m offering a FREE 30-minute consultation for people who reach out to me.I want to know more about you!LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Buck Reising. Buck is a Sports Broadcaster and News Personality for A to Z Sports. He is also the host of the 615 Sessions Podcast. Buck is an amazing guy that knows how to make light of every situation and he can do it while making you laugh. Let's jump into Buck’s story and have some fun learning how finding and owning his own space led to his success as a sportscaster in Nashville. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:0107:48] Opening SegmentI welcome and introduce my guest, Buck Reising, to the show Sportscaster and podcast host  We talk about how Buck is like the Bob Menery of NashvilleBuck gives a bit of backgroundBuck had 5 years in Nashville a also worked with an ESPN affiliate overnight Seeing the underbelly of radioCovered the Titans Originally wanted to go to law schoolLearned sports on the way [07:4913:50] The Unknowns of Sportscasting Buck talks about where he wants his career to headPeople’s listening habits are changing so fast You have to be able and willing to do everythingBuck talks about the difficulties of play by playYou need to know each and every element of each story of every personAll while keeping track of everything happen without getting in the way of itPeople have such powerful associations to sports The evolution of sports and sportscasting is unknown in 2020[13:5126:12] Finding Your SpaceBuck talks about getting comfortable behind the mic It’s all about reps and time spent talking Identify the role and adapt in the processWhat’s next for Buck Reising It’s hard to predict life especially with everything in 2020 Recently bought first house“Nashville is my home” Never say no to opportunities Buck talks a bit about the work A to Z is doingBreak away from traditional media Buck shares some advice for people trying to make it especially in Nashville Leadership and mismanagement has caused a shudder in NashvilleSpread your content over social mediaFigure out how to diversify in a saturated market Buck gives advice about breaking through an industry Sounded like reading off a paperPeople want to feel like they’re listening to a conversation Find something in your space and be the best at it[26:1337:42] The Economy and SportsBuck talks about what makes people quit before they make it In Sportscasting usually financial reasons You have to say yes to opportunities or else people will stop askingQuitting for family reasons The importance of sports in our society We don’t need it as much as we think Our economy within universities relies heavily on certain sportsBuck talks about testing positive for Covid19Got through the worst of it Opening things back up isn’t worth the potential risks long termA lack of concise leadership has led us to where we are todayGive people the option of a waverEveryone has their outlet [37:4346:46] Closing SegmentIf you are put on a world stage and have 5 minutes to talk to people to remember you by what would you say? You can affect change Take the time to change your circumstances If you could ask anyone in the world something, who and what?Johnny Cash - How many drugs were you really doing and for what performances?You have to learn to laugh at yourselfBuck tells the funny Toilet Story from his podcastHow can people follow you, support you, and connect with you?See below for social links.Final words from Buck and me Tweetable Quotes:"Find something with nobody in your space… Get in there, exploit it and make it yours; and once people see that you’re the ‘go to guy’ then everyone else wants a piece.” - Buck Reising“You have the ability to affect change, without question, You as the individual has the ability to affect change… People undervalue that they have the ability to do that.” - Buck Reising“If you can’t laugh at yourself, especially in this ibusiness… if you can’t enjoy what everyone else is enjoying, at your expense or otherwise, what are you even doing?” - Buck ReisingResources Mentioned:Barstool SportsBob MeneryYou can connect with Buck on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. Listen to the 615 Sessions Podcast for more great content. To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or visit my website https://ephraimglick.com/. I’m offering a FREE 30-minute consultation for people who reach out to me.I want to know more about you!LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.