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The Next Level Blog

The trends and insights you need to take your career to the next level.

The Career Advantage of Saying “Yes” Before You Feel Ready | Next Level Careers
Featuring Scott Patten, Senior Consultant

Discover how embracing uncertainty and saying yes to new challenges can strengthen leadership skills and create new opportunities in long-term career growth.

Finding Impact in Fast-Moving Marketing Careers | Next Level Careers
Featuring Matt Devine, Assistant Director of Casino Executive Communication at Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

Explore marketing career growth, executive communication, and leadership development insights from Matt Devine of San Manuel Nation.

Building the Systems That Strategy Depends On | Next Level Careers
Featuring Jimmy Bizzaro, Director of Data and Development Services at Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

Jimmy Bizzaro shares how clarity, trust, and people-first leadership turn strategy into systems that quietly keep organizations moving.

How High Performance Shapes Leadership Beyond the Field | Next Level Careers
Featuring Jesse Crain, Former MLB Player & President at Crain Family Foundation

Jesse Crain reflects on leadership, growth, and redefining success after professional baseball, and what high performance teaches long after the game ends.

How To Develop Adaptable Teams Rooted in Strategy | Next Level Careers
Featuring Robin Coffey, Vice President of Brand Strategy at Yuhaviattam of San Manuel Nation

From building team morale to reinforcing the “why,” Robin offers practical insights on developing nimble teams that embrace change, rather than fear it.

Leading with Global Perspective in Today’s Hospitality Industry | Next Level Careers
Featuring Patrick Schaub, Senior Vice President of Hospitality

Explore how global experience shapes hospitality leadership through Patrick Schaub’s career, cultural insights, and approach to intentional, people-first service.

Building Franchise Systems That Scale Culture, Not Just Operations | Next Level Careers
Featuring Mark Watson, Vice President of Franchise Development, Extraordinary Brands

Mark Watson, Vice President of Franchise Development at Extraordinary Brands, shares how culture drives scalable success across multi-unit franchises.

Leadership Beyond Titles: Driving Impact and Owning Outcomes | Next Level Careers
Featuring Justin Schmitt, Vice President, Sales, GRASS America Inc

Learn how Justin Schmitt drives impact through accountability, authenticity, and trust, showing that leadership lives in all of us.

The Brand Called You: How to Market Yourself Like a Fortune 500 Company | Next Level Careers
Featuring Jodi Kahn, Chief Innovator & Brand Strategist, 4Sight Focus

Brand strategist Jodi Kahn shares how to define your value, avoid common pitfalls, and build a personal brand that opens doors in your career.