FORBES magazine has just released its annual list of NFL franchise values. Daniel Snyder, 1/2 of the Major League Entrepreneurs, and also the owner of the Washington Redskins, has the franchise ranked #2 in value at $1.56 billion.

This amount is approximately a 6% increase in value since last season. A highlight of the Redskins financial picture is here, courtesy of FORBES magazine: http://www.forbes.com/lists/2011/30/nfl-valuations-11_Washington-Redskins_300925.html

NOTE: There are 15 franchises valued at over $1billion. Great Job NFL

Career Opportunities: Washington Redskins

We have recently added a NIKE Employment feed. The feed is updated in real-time, immediately listing new positions as the company makes them publicly available.

The NIKE Employment feed posts opportunities located in the U.S. and abroad. As with other employers in the Sports-Industry with a global brand, potential candidates seeking employment at NIKE will probably face intense competition, 400 applicants/position.

Be prepared. Know the industry and the company, a $20 + billion dollar publicly traded……..& growing.

“Sweat equity is the best form of equity.”

Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks

The DVD, Major League Entrepreneurs is now available. It features two of the youngest owners of Professional Sports franchises.

Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins, explains his decision to drop-out of the University of Maryland and leap into Entrepreneurship. From there, he became the youngest person to own a company traded on the New York Stock Exchange. He then formed an investment group which eventually purchased the Redskins from the trust of Jack Kent Cooke.

Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, did however graduate from college. However, according to Cuban, he knew his future did not include working for anyone but himself. Cuban owned and sold two companies. The last provided him with enough money to be able to purchase the MAVS from former presidential candidate, Ross Perot and his son.

Major League Entrepreneurs will not only share the life stories of Cuban and Snyder, but provide guidance to those seeking Sports-Industry employment opportunities, which include:

a. Where you should initially focus your energies

b. What the professional teams needs are (present and future)

c. Expectations of Salary

Major League Entrepreneurs is an excellent resource for recent college graduates. The DVD is affordably priced. Enjoy and learn.

Don’t be worried about being turned down 40 out of 50 times. That’s going to happen.

As founder of the sports agency firm Proserv, Donald Dell provides guidance to those seeking employment opportunities in the Sports Industry. Dell has over 30+ years industry experience. A list of Proserv’s former clients include: Michael Jordan, Dean Smith, Stan Smith, Arthur Ashe, Bernard King, Marques Johnson and others.

This is a summary of Donald Dell’s advice to those seeking job opportunities:

1. Have Good People Skills

2. Study the Market (Know the Marketplace you want to pursue)

3. Network

4. Look for an Internship (including “unpaid” opportunities)