Podcast

  This episode features an inspiring story of two young athletes who turned their passion for sports—specifically tennis—into an innovative business solution. Through their experiences, Max Rusakov and Calum Kuhn recognized a critical gap in the market: athletes were signing contracts they didn’t fully understand. That realization led them to build a platform designed to

  I just recorded a short four-minute episode sharing what we’re doing at The Players NIL through our Unlocking Influence Cohort — a program designed to empower student-athletes and business-minded students to take control of their future. In this episode, I discuss what I’ve learned from students who don’t yet have a LinkedIn profile, and

  On this week’s episode, we’re joined by someone who truly understands the art — and the heart — of communication. Caitlin Gardner is the founder of Blooming Communications and currently leads storytelling, reputation management, and brand strategy for one of the most respected adventure travel companies in the world. Her career spans two decades

  In this episode, we sit down with Jonathon Stern, founder of Rally, to explore the powerful crossroads of sports, celebrity, and community. A lifelong sports fan from Southern California, Jonathon shares how his passion for the game has fueled his career and shaped his vision for empowering athletes and fans alike. From his early

  When the NIL era began, the floodgates opened. Companies rushed in, chasing opportunities—but most focused on making money from athletes rather than investing in them. Education was promised, but too often it was tied to selling a platform or taking commissions that exceeded 20%. What was missing? Real guidance on financial health, mental well-being,

  We are thrilled to welcome Fiona Green, Founder and CEO of ProDataStack, an AI-supported software platform empowering professional athletes with control and access to their own data. Fiona is also the Founder and CEO of Winners, a leading CRM and data consultancy in the sports industry. In our conversation, Fiona shares why—despite not being

  🎙️ “Today on The Players NIL, Industry Insiders podcast, we’re joined by one of the most influential voices in the recruiting and career development world—Jeff Martin. Jeff is the CEO and founder of the Jeffrey Agency, a premier nationwide recruiting firm trusted by Fortune 100 and 500 companies, as well as public figures and

  Today on The Players NIL: Industry Insider Podcast, we’re joined by Brendan Shaw—a dynamic business development and leadership executive whose career spans sports, entertainment, technology, and finance. Brendan has successfully driven organizational growth and transformative initiatives across industries, specializing in strategic partnerships, operational efficiency, and scaling early-stage companies. He’s also connected to GameRun.ai, a

  🎙 Industry Insiders welcomes Christine Donahue Brown — a nationally respected attorney at the forefront of college athletics law. With over 30 years in the legal field, Christine has represented athletes, coaches, and teams in some of the most high-stakes situations in sports — from Title IX investigations and NIL agreements to transfer eligibility,

  This week on the podcast, I sat down with Kate McKinnon, a powerhouse in human resources and leadership development with over 15 years of experience shaping winning workplace cultures. From her days as Head of HR at Playfly Sports, where she helped the company earn recognition as a Most Loved Workplace, to leading her