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Inspiration

We get it.  Succeeding in business is tough.  Transitioning to it either during or after your playing days is even tougher... particularly if it's new to you.  It's a challenge, but you've overcome a lot of challenges in life to compete at the highest levels in your sport already.  This is no different.  Get some inspiration, guidance, and maybe a few helpful ideas from these athletes who are winning in business.

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But first, here's a pep talk from Kid President...

WHY You Can Be Successful in Business

Why Elite Athletes Make Great Businesspeople

Beth Brooke, retired Senior Partner and former Global Vice Chair - Public Policy of EY, discusses why elite athletes are uniquely prepared to be great corporate leaders and entrepreneurs. (28 min)

Why Elite Athletes Make Great Entrepreneurs

Natalie Allport, former Canadian national team snowboarder, successfully transitioned from athletics to entrepreneurship after she retired from her sport.  Based on her own experiences, she lists four reasons why elite athletes already have what it takes to be successful entrepreneurs. (5 min)

Applying the Athlete Experience to Excel in Business Leadership 

During this panel discussion organized by Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management, current and alumni members of the Vanderbilt football team discuss how they've harnessed their athletic experiences to find success in leadership and business.   (60 min)

HOW to Leverage Your Opportunities in Sports to Profit in Business 

Different Ways the Average Student Athlete Can Earn Income from NIL 

Even if you're not a big name student-athlete, you can still earn good money from NIL.  Former Division I basketball player and founder of Retired College Athletes shares strategies for any student-athlete to earn NIL income beyond social media posts.  (7.5 min)

How Any Student Athlete Can Earn NIL Income Through Brand Partnerships

Interested in earning NIL money through brand partnerships?  The idea that companies are only interested in the "superstar" student-athletes is a MYTH.  Cal-Berkeley swimmer and financial education YouTuber, Kyle Millis, explains his approach to getting deals with various brands to generate revenue.  (8 min)

Getting into Entrepreneurship While You're Still Playing

You don't have to wait until you retire to transition into entrepreneurship.  Brandon Marshall, retired NFL player and founder/CEO of House of Athlete, speaks on how he and other pro athletes started building their businesses while they were still playing.  (15.5 min)

If They Can Do It, So Can You

Magic Johnson:  Building a Business Empire (34.5 min)

Roger Federer:  Maximizing Brand Partnerships (10.5 min)

LeBron James:  Building a Portfolio Through Strategic Partnerships and Vertical Integration (10 min)

Maria Sharapova:  Turning Passions into Businesses and Investments, While Maintaining a Healthy Balance (36.5 min)

Venus Williams:  Grounding the Business in Purpose and Being Authentic to Who You Are (2.5 min)

Steve Young:  Transitioning into a Private Equity career (24 min)

Emmitt Smith: Transitioning into a Commercial Real Estate career         (43 min)

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