Building a Hockey Career Through Social Media and Authenticity with Nick Bowins

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.

Nick discusses:

• 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
• And more!

Resources:

• Mitlin Financial  
• The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung 
• Download Your Free Copy of the Couple’s JOYful Money Guide

Connect with Larry Sprung: 

• LinkedIn: Larry Sprung
• Instagram: Larry Sprung
• Facebook: Larry Sprung
• X (Twitter): Larry Sprung

Connect with Nick Bowins: 

• LinkedIn: Nick Bowins
• Instagram: Nick Bowins
• LinkedIn: Working in Hockey
• Instagram: Working in Hockey
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