Mitlin Money Mindset
Building a Hockey Career Through Social Media and Authenticity with Nick Bowins
Key Takeaways
- How his entrepreneurial path began during the pandemic, when he used social media to stay connected to the game he loved
- His role in growing Hockey Collective to over 400,000 followers and why he moved on to launch Working in Hockey
- Why authenticity, relatability, and storytelling matter more than ever in building personal brands and content online
- The three categories for social media content: entertain, educate, and showcase, and how businesses and athletes can use each
- How Working in Hockey helps job seekers break into the sport by curating all available opportunities and challenging teams to broaden their hiring reach
Meet the Guest
Nick Bowins
Born and raised in small-town Ontario, Nick's life has always revolved around hockey and creativity. From building Hockey Collective and working with OHL teams, to founding Working in Hockey, Nick has an evident knack for hockey media and marketing, and knows how to both relate to and educate people. Outside of hockey, Nick currently works as the Director of Operations for a data and software company called ShyftLabs, while living in New York City.
Show Notes
Turning your passion into a meaningful career is more possible than ever, especially when paired with authenticity and smart use of social media.
In this episode of Mitlin Money Mindset®, Larry Sprung speaks with Nick Bowins, founder of Working in Hockey, about his journey from a small town in Ontario to building one of the biggest online hockey communities. Nick shares how he combined creativity, persistence, and a deep love for the game to open career doors for himself and others through platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn.
Resources
Learn more about Larry Sprung's book, "Financial Planning Made Personal."
The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung
JOYful Finances for Couples
About the Podcast
Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.
Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.
We hope you enJOY these conversations as much as Larry enJOYed having them. And remember to ask yourself, what did you do today that brought you joy?®️