What do athletes and entrepreneurs have in common? According to Nick Hughes — a former athlete, tech founder, and CEO of Founders Live — discipline, resilience, and a performance mindset form the foundation for success in both arenas. In this episode, we sit down with Nick to explore how his athletic background shaped his
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In this insightful episode of Industry Insiders, we sit down with Kirsten Jones — former Nike executive, peak performance coach, and author of Raising Empowered Athletes. Drawing from her personal journey as a collegiate volleyball player and sports mom, Kirsten shares powerful lessons from her book and real-life experiences in youth sports, parenting, and coaching. We
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Welcome back to The Players NIL Industry Insider — the podcast where we break down the business of college and professional sports, helping athletes, agents, and brands navigate the new era of name, image, and likeness. We are thrilled to welcome a true game-changer in the athlete branding space — Jon Lyndon. Jon is
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Tax & Financial Planning In this episode of The Players NIL Industry Insider Podcast, we talk with Allyse Carter, an expert in tax strategy and financial planning for athletes. With tax season approaching, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating finances in the NIL era. Key Topics Covered: ✅ Tax essentials for student-athletes &
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American Athlete Foundation & Postseason NIL Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive deep into one of the biggest game-changers in college football—the Postseason NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) movement. With millions of dollars flowing into bowl games, student-athletes are demanding their fair share. Joining us is Mike Cline, a leading voice in NIL advocacy,
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I Love to Watch You Play: A Conversation with Asia Mape We’re thrilled to welcome Asia Mape, a 4-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, sports television producer, and founder of I Love to Watch You Play. With an impressive career spanning Fox Sports, ESPN, TNT, NFL Network, and NBC Sports, Asia has covered the world’s biggest sporting
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Mapping the Future of Sports Sponsorship: A Conversation with Bob Lynch Welcome to another episode of “Industry Insiders” podcast, where we dive into the stories and strategies behind some of the most innovative minds in sports and entertainment. Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Bob Lynch, the Founder and CEO of SponsorUnited—a company that has
How to Build Connections with Brands In this episode, TPNIL founder Mark Koesterer sat down with Chase Garrett, the founder and CEO of Icon Source, a cutting-edge two-way marketplace connecting athletes and brands in a secure and trusted platform. Before founding Icon Source in 2018, Chase’s journey was fueled by his passion for sports.
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Building Legacy On and Off the Field w/Scott Smith In this episode, TPNIL founder Mark Koesterer sat down with Scott Smith—First Team All-American, Big Ten Defensive standout, and co-founder of Blue Crest Apparel. Scott’s journey from being ranked as one of the top high school lacrosse players in the nation to balancing the
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A Deep Dive Into Wealth Building with Jacob Turner On this episode of Industry Insiders, we’re excited to welcome a truly special guest —Jacob Turner, former MLB pitcher turned financial advisor and entrepreneur. Jacob’s journey is nothing short of remarkable, transitioning from being the 9th overall pick in the 2009 MLB Draft
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The Five-Pillars Course is now available!
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Please note: The Players NIL Five-Pillars Course is currently available for purchase and the first Pillar module is live and can be accessed today! Each subsequent Pillar module will be released in the coming weeks according to our release schedule:
Pillar 1: Personal Brand Development
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Pillar 2: Influencer & Brand Relations
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Pillar 3: Legal, Tax, and Compliance
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Pillar 4: Philanthropy and Community Service
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Pillar 5: Financial Literacy
August 9, 2022
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Welcome. I’m Mark Koesterer, founder of The Players NIL, and I have a deep passion for this work. My background includes a long and extensive relationship with the sporting industry. As a former college athlete, I have first hand experience navigating the collegiate world. As a father of college athletes, I was actively involved with supporting the requirements needed to compete at the highest level, while maintaining focus on broader life goals. As the president and CEO of Sports Studio, I helped build a successful Hollywood sports and entertainment company.
At Sports Studio, I interacted with athletes, brands, production companies, professional sports leagues, and agents. All of this gave me expert-level experience in digital marketing, branding, production, group licensing, sponsorship, influencer marketing, apparel design and production, and fan engagement.
It’s ALL of this collective experience that I offer, while bringing you a premier level of service that will help you reach your goals. If you would like to learn how to build your brand and maximize your NIL potential, contact me today.
The Players NIL is built for YOU.