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I named this newsletter No Blueprint because there is NO blueprint in the sports world. There are 500 different ways to the top and I look forward to sharing some of those with you. Thanks for reading!
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One way to stand out: Dress the part. You can get more when you present more.
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Networking tip: Stop standing with people you know at conferences. Go up to someone new. One relationship can change your life.
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“Move in the shadows so you’re comfortable in the dark.”
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20 takeaways from Ryan Silver’s NIL Power Conference
I flew to Vegas to attended Ryan Silvers NIL power conference a few weeks ago. This event was packed with a ton of value. Shoutout to Ryan for putting on a great event.
High Major GM’s
Expect your NIL number to be out there. Everyone talks. Lean into it.
GM needs an entrepreneurial spirit. Be creative.
Go hard with social media content. Brands want content.
Explore two year contracts.
Panel of Agents
Be upfront about the numbers. Especially if you are including a buyout.
Universities see these programs as franchises.
Does not see a hard cap coming.
Long way from this thing stabilizing. Embrace the chaos.
Portal is saturated because the 6-9th men are testing. Need retention.
High Major AD’s
University created a 1 credit course that teaches all basics of NIL. Athletes mandatory to take it.
Looking for a way to operate efficiently.
Need proper valuations on kids. Not random numbers.
Need to understand market value.
Who on your staff is monitoring guys during the year?
The portal comes quick you want to make quick RESEARCHED decisions.
Open the minds of donors who do not like NIL. Show them how NIL is changing lives. Changing families.
Ease is important when getting donations.
Talk to big brands in your community. Show them why there is value.
High Major Head Coach
Loves NIL and the portal. Way more efficient. Call the agent, get the number, and you know within 15 mins if you can move forward or not.
Be out in your community. Be visible. Say yes to all events to raise awareness.
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