Breaking into the Premier League is no easy feat, but that’s exactly what, Dane Hinchy, did.
After starting his own Football eCommerce business in Australia, Dane took the leap and moved to the UK, where he landed a job with Brighton & Hove Albion as part of the club’s digital team, working behind the scenes at one of the most exciting teams in the Premier League.
In this episode, we break down how Dane made the move, what it took to get hired, and what life is really like working in football at the top level. If you’ve ever thought about taking your career overseas, this one’s for you.
Enjoy!
In this ep, we cover:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:27) Quick Fire Questions
(05:38) What is Dane working on at the moment?
(10:38) How did Dane build his business from scratch?
(13:21) How was Dane's experience at university?
(14:48) What factors and experiences shaped the direction of Dane's career?
(22:27) Dane's approach to networking
(29:38) How did Dane stand out during his interview at Brighton FC
(35:30) What does Dane's day-to-day look like?
(40:45) What skills has Dane had to work on to excel in his role?
(43:18) What is one thing Dane would do differently if starting over?
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