Careers 20/20: Tips for networking and developing your career

Fred Bucher, Host of Careers 20/20 and SRVP/CMO The Weather Channel Group

Steven F. Binder has been a force in sales, marketing and media for quite some time and today he joins me for Careers in 20/20. He is the founder and leader of SFB Advisors Corp, a highly successful consultancy that helps companies in need of brand positioning and direct digital marketing expertise. Prior to opening his own business, Steven held senior sales leadership roles for the premier brands in publishing and media, including Conde Nast, ESPN and Hachette Filipacchi Media. A former All American collegiate basketball player, he turned his passion for the sport and mentoring young people into a business as well. Steven’s enthusiasm for helping others is evident. He offers great advice for professionals of all ages. Enjoy and stay safe. #careersin2020 #classof2020 #firstjob.

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Tom & Kevin Monahan, Co-Chief Executive Officers, Yost & Campbell

Our business required organizational and personnel restructuring. We needed to increase sales as well as improve the effectiveness of our office staff and field technicians. Steven spent a vast amount of time on-site, evaluated our needs, and created a plan that enabled our staff to become more successful and efficient. We saw a strong surge in sales, and our employees are now in a structure where they can grow their careers. Steven made a tremendous difference in our company.

Jimmy Rhodes, Founder & Chairman, TaxSlayer, LLC

Through Steven’s leadership, strategic planning, and development, our brand recognition, sales, revenue & customer retention increased in a significant way. He is an impactful producer, talented executive, and trusted senior advisor.

Ryan Vaughan, Senior Technology, Media & Telecommunications Desk Analyst, Needham & Company

Steven is very knowledgeable on the media ecosystem and the changing industry dynamics. We’ve found him to be particularly astute on old media companies competing with the market-rich technology companies, acquisition of sports rights / sponsorships and advertising and marketing trends. It’s evident Steven has built an expansive rolodex of contacts in the sports and media industries.

Jared Hendrickson, Vice President/General Manager, DAC Group

Steven provides a refreshing and collaborative view working with partners to facilitate change. His ability to understand business challenges and build strategic and tactical plans to overcome them spans across verticals. Having worked with Steven over the past 5yrs on various assignments I’ve seen plans turn into action and results for his clients. As a results oriented Executive, Steven is driven by goals that build clients businesses and revenue.