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A Frugal Athlete Podcast Network

A Frugal Athlete Podcast Network

By A Frugal Athlete

A Frugal Athlete Podcast Network is an audio channel hosted by founder, Amobi Okugo. This podcast is meant to provide an insiders look into the financial playbooks of professional athletes, give insights on what it means to be a frugal athlete, and discuss topics regarding all things sports business

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A Frugal Athlete Podcast NetworkFeb 23, 2018

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Building Your Financial Commandments
Oct 17, 202315:32
Financial Planning Guidelines To End The Year
Oct 10, 202315:14
Cups Of Knowledge with David Zhou
Aug 01, 202348:13
How to get NIL deals no matter where you go with Jack Betts
Jul 11, 202332:33
How To Build An NIL Platform with Kyle Millis
Jun 27, 202330:21
Pathways to success through NIL with Peter Iwuh
May 23, 202330:21
How to manage money as an overseas volleyball player with Chiaka Ogbogu

How to manage money as an overseas volleyball player with Chiaka Ogbogu


In this episode we talk with Chiaka Ogbogu current professional volleyball player and USA Womens national team player. In this episode we break down her journey playing overseas, how she manages her money differently compared to what we are use to, and how she navigates deals playing in a niche but global sport.



For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

May 16, 202327:18
How URU Sports is changing the future of post sports transition

How URU Sports is changing the future of post sports transition

This episode is with URU sports founders Ainsley Mccallister Wierda and Ezekiel "Zeke" Harris about the how their company plans to change the trajectory of athlete transition. In this episode we talk about their journey and why the phenomenon around athletes struggling is tough and their answer to solve it. For more information check out https://www.urusports.com/ For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

May 09, 202346:17
How to create separation as an athlete CEO with Marques Colston

How to create separation as an athlete CEO with Marques Colston

In this episode we talk with Marques Colston, NFL superbowl champion turned serial entrepreneur and executive coach. We uncover Marques' journey and his take on how athletes can create separation for their business & entrepreneurial ventures through mindset


Connect with Marques herehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marques-colston/


For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

May 02, 202341:01
Understanding your athlete value with Rachel Maeng

Understanding your athlete value with Rachel Maeng

In this episode we talk with Rachel Maeng founder of Gen Agency about all things NIL and how student athletes should master the influencer space. Rachel breaks down her journey from student athlete to creator to agency owner who's helping educate the next generation of student athletes. Follow Rachel here: @rachelmaeng on Instagram @rachelmaeng_ on TikTok Here are Rachel's social media recommendations Beacons.ai (link-in-bio, media kit, rate calculator, invoicing tools) Later - scheduling posts CapCut - editing videos Office Hours - FREE For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

Apr 25, 202330:49
How To Master NIL with Bill Carter
Apr 11, 202351:33
The 10 Things Athletes Need To Do With Their Money | Athlete 10 Commandments
Apr 05, 202306:58
Finding Your Way With Ryan Lavarnway
Feb 14, 202341:04
Applying sports principles to your personal finances with Mark Boyer and Jason Jacobi
Jan 31, 202339:13
Financial wellness strategies to start the new year

Financial wellness strategies to start the new year

Here is the the financial wellness game plan that you should implement to start the new year and build financial stability

Jan 29, 202318:13
The importance of having a good mentor when it comes to finances

The importance of having a good mentor when it comes to finances

This episode is about the difference between how a good mentor can help your overall finances. This episode also covers different careers transition pathways for athletes.  

Jan 24, 202318:01
Locke Your Finances With Jeff Locke

Locke Your Finances With Jeff Locke

In this long-awaited episode, we interview former NFL player turned financial advisor, Jeff Locke. Jeff has been known for giving financial insights throughout his career to fellow teammates and even spent offseasons interning for different institutions. In this episode, we talk about his path and how he had to earn his way up the ladder, different forms of investing as an athlete, the myths around finances, and becoming a social content creator.



 Get Jeff's favorite book if you are looking to create and build wealth  https://amzn.to/3P25skh

Jan 17, 202348:17
Finding A Proven Path with Justin Henderson

Finding A Proven Path with Justin Henderson

Justin Henderson is a former collegiate football player who has successfully transitioned into a career at Enterprise. In this episode, we talk about the transferable skills athletes have in the corporate space and the benefits of a company like Enterprise for athletes looking to transition from sports. 

Dec 27, 202228:10
Tackling Your Transition with Blaine Scully

Tackling Your Transition with Blaine Scully

In this episode we interview Blaine Scully. Blaine is a former Rugby international now working in the business sector as a consultant. In this episode we get his advice for athletes looking to navigate life after sports, what it's like playing overseas, and how athletes should be proactive in their approach to business.

Dec 20, 202236:26
Pitching Financial Lessons with Jason Madsen
Dec 13, 202245:12
Breaking Down The Most Important Money Lessons You Should Know with Jasmine Brown
Dec 06, 202226:38
Understanding the Digital Economy As An Athlete with Amir Carlisle

Understanding the Digital Economy As An Athlete with Amir Carlisle

In this episode, we interview Amir Carlisle. Amir is a former professional athlete now cofounder of The Players Company, a platform that helps enable wealth generation through products and web3.  

We speak on his journey from athlete to entrepreneur, raising money and investing in funds, what web 3 is all about, and how athletes can build real wealth outside of their career. 

Nov 30, 202229:30
Best ways to get out of financial troubles with Carly Defelice

Best ways to get out of financial troubles with Carly Defelice

https://bestmoneyclassever.com/

Nov 22, 202235:43
How To Do More In Life With Claudio Reilsono

How To Do More In Life With Claudio Reilsono

You can do more! Claudio is a great example of someone maximizing his time and skills to reach his goals and "keep accomplishing"

Nov 16, 202231:41
Start Your Wealth Journey Early With Christopher Troye

Start Your Wealth Journey Early With Christopher Troye

In this episode we have Christopher Troye, professional baseball player and entrepreneur. We talk about the power of starting your financial journey early, what he's applied from sport to entrepreneurship, money advice, and the power of having a vision. 

Nov 09, 202244:57
How To BreakDown What Wealth Means

How To BreakDown What Wealth Means

In this episode we breakdown wealth. Acronym for wealth sourced from fellow athlete turned entrepreneur, Ryan Pineda.

Nov 02, 202217:21
5 Things Athletes Should Do to Prepare for Offseason | Athlete Entrepreneur
Oct 19, 202212:00
Top Industries for Athletes Post Career | Athlete Jobs
Oct 05, 202216:31
Money Making Moves You Need To Make To Close The Year

Money Making Moves You Need To Make To Close The Year

Close the year on a strong note by making these money moves

Sep 27, 202211:07
3 Financial Misconception About Money

3 Financial Misconception About Money

Some of the things we know about money are wrong. Here are some financial misconceptions around money that need to be debunked. 



Sep 20, 202204:59
The 5 Basic Principles To Money Management

The 5 Basic Principles To Money Management

5 Money Principles Every Athlete Needs To Know 

Sep 13, 202212:05
5 Things I Should Have Done As A Professional Athlete In Free Agency
Aug 30, 202216:28
The Business Behind Athletes & Podcast | Why Athletes Need To Start Podcast
Aug 23, 202226:48
What I Would I Do If I Had An NIL Opportunity Heading Into UCLA | Athlete Entrepreneur
Aug 09, 202228:56
What I've Learned 6 Months Since Retiring From Professional Sports | Athlete Entrepreneur
Aug 02, 202225:03
Living In Abundance with Josiah Alston
Jul 27, 202241:32
What I've Learned A Year Into NIL In College Sports | How To Make Money As A Student Athlete
Jul 23, 202217:53
The Truth About Athletes In Business with Don Ford
Jul 12, 202242:48
How To Avoid The College Trap with Reid Meyer

How To Avoid The College Trap with Reid Meyer

In this episode, we interview Reid Meyer. Reid is the co-founder and CEO of Athletes to Athletes, a college advising company for high school student-athletes. Reid used his past experiences and insights to help the next generation of talent understand the nuances around college. .

In this episode, we touch on the hidden cost around college, how to find the right path for you, and what are the key ingredients to be successful as a young student athlete.

To follow Athletes to Athletes and Reid:

Web: www.athletestoathletes.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesreidmeyer/

IG: @athletestoathletes

Athletes to Athletes (A2A) is a one-on-one college advising program for high school student-athletes led by former college athletes. Leveraging first-hand experience and expert insight into the recruitment landscape, A2A advisers provide expert mentorship and resources to help you choose the school that fits your needs the best; academically, athletically, personally, and financially.

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Frugal like we are and want to learn more on financial tips? Get our Rookie Mistakes course to help you avoid the common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will help give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. https://afrugalathlete.thinkific.com/ 

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

Jul 05, 202246:04
Building A Strong Foundation To Manage Your Finances with Katelyn Fischer

Building A Strong Foundation To Manage Your Finances with Katelyn Fischer

In this episode we interview Katelyn Fischer. Katelyn currently works at the University of Pittsburgh athletics department as the Director of Business Services. Prior to her arrival at Pitt, Fischer was the Coordinator of Business Operations at the University of Maryland from 2019-2021.  As an advocate of financial literacy, she also began presenting virtual financial literacy workshops to collegiate student-athletes and young professionals to improve basic skills in budgeting and debt management.

In this episode we talk about Katelyn's journey from student athlete to working at a top financial firm to navigating back into the NCAA sports business realm. We also uncover her insights around strong financial practices and how to best manage your money at different stages of your adult life. Katelyn gives great insight into NIL from both player and executive sides and what the future looks like from a student athlete perspective. 

To connect with Katelyn check out link here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyn-fischer/

Twitter: @katelynafischer


Frugal like we are and want to learn more on financial tips? Get our Rookie Mistakes course to help you avoid the common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will help give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. https://afrugalathlete.thinkific.com/ 

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

Jun 28, 202228:31
Brand Building For NIL & Beyond with Ryan Schachtner

Brand Building For NIL & Beyond with Ryan Schachtner

Jun 21, 202239:13
Building Your Own Path In Sports Business with Brandon Rhodes
Jun 14, 202228:31
How To Master Name, Image, & Likeness in College with Julian Valentin
Jun 07, 202236:33
Building NIL From The Ground Up with Chase Griffin
May 31, 202236:02
A Frugal Athlete: Playing The Long Game with Justin Bass

A Frugal Athlete: Playing The Long Game with Justin Bass

In this episode we have the luxury of having previous guest Justin Bass on the show. Justin has been an early supporter of Frugal Athlete and long standing advocate for financial literacy. He is a wealth advisor for top athletes and entertainers. In this episode we talk about the current landscape of athletes as they dive into different ventures, why it's important to play the long game money wise, and how athletes can prepare themselves for the road ahead. 


Follow Justin Bass Here

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Justin_H_Bass

IG: @justin_h_bass

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-bass-4a3a823/



This weeks episode of the Frugal Athlete Podcast is brought to you by the Shift Group. Shift Group is turning athletes into sales professionals. Is your company looking to hire driven, competitive former athletes? Are you a former college or pro athlete in any sport and trying to figure out what’s next? Consider a meaningful career in technology sales and let the Shift Group guide you every step of the way.

Reach out to us at https://www.shiftgroup.io/ or email them directly @ JR@shiftgroup.io.

Shift Group specializes in helping former athletes unlock the lucrative career of software sales by leveraging their characteristics of focus, discipline, coach ability, competitiveness and work ethic – with a unique 1:1 approach to the entire hiring process with dozens of software companies looking to hire athletes specifically

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Frugal like we are and want to learn more on financial tips? Get our Rookie Mistakes course to help you avoid the common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will help give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. https://afrugalathlete.thinkific.com/ 


For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

May 25, 202244:33
What Do Ninety8 Percent Of Student Athletes Do Post College with Dephanie Adeyemi

What Do Ninety8 Percent Of Student Athletes Do Post College with Dephanie Adeyemi

In this episode we interview Dephanie Adeyemi. Dephanie is the founder of Ninety8Percent, a platform that helps provide resources and support for the 98% of student athletes that don't go pro in sports but pro in life. We speak on her journey as a student athlete and what it was like to transition as after playing into the tech space. Dephanie gives proactive insights on what student athletes can do to successfully transition and how to navigate the concept of financial literacy during school and immediately after graduating. 


To learn more about Dephanie check out: https://ninety8percent.com/


This weeks episode of the Frugal Athlete Podcast is brought to you by the Shift Group. Shift Group is turning athletes into sales professionals. Is your company looking to hire driven, competitive former athletes? Are you a former college or pro athlete in any sport and trying to figure out what’s next? Consider a meaningful career in technology sales and let the Shift Group guide you every step of the way. 

Reach out to us at https://www.shiftgroup.io/ or email them directly @  JR@shiftgroup.io. 

Shift Group specializes in helping former athletes unlock the lucrative career of software sales by leveraging their characteristics of focus, discipline, coach ability, competitiveness and work ethic – with a unique 1:1 approach to the entire hiring process with dozens of software companies looking to hire athletes specifically      

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Frugal like we are and want to learn more on financial tips? Get our Rookie Mistakes course to help you avoid the common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will help give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. https://afrugalathlete.thinkific.com/ 

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

May 17, 202240:33
Turning Adversity Into Opportunity with Rennie Curran

Turning Adversity Into Opportunity with Rennie Curran

In this episode we interview Rennie Curran. Rennie Curran is a keynote speaker, author, leadership and business coach after playing in the NFL. Rennie uses his experiences to help others get inspired in their own endeavors. We speak to Rennie about his transition from playing to building a business and what advice he has for athletes from a financial perspective.   


To read Free Agent by Rennie Curran click here: https://amzn.to/3vRzajH 


This weeks episode of the Frugal Athlete Podcast is brought to you by the Shift Group. Shift Group is turning athletes into sales professionals. Is your company looking to hire driven, competitive former athletes? Are you a former college or pro athlete in any sport and trying to figure out what’s next? Consider a meaningful career in technology sales and let the Shift Group guide you every step of the way. 

Reach out to us at https://www.shiftgroup.io/ or email them directly @ JR@shiftgroup.io. 

Shift Group specializes in helping former athletes unlock the lucrative career of software sales by leveraging their characteristics of focus, discipline, coach ability, competitiveness and work ethic – with a unique 1:1 approach to the entire hiring process with dozens of software companies looking to hire athletes specifically      


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Frugal like we are and want to learn more on financial tips? Get our Rookie Mistakes course to help you avoid the common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will help give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. https://afrugalathlete.thinkific.com/ 

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

May 10, 202245:23
A Frugal Athlete: Turning Profit On Your Token with Ariassa Wilson

A Frugal Athlete: Turning Profit On Your Token with Ariassa Wilson

In this episode we interview Ariassa Wilson aka Coach Rees. Coach Rees is a retired basketball player that has used her experience to build a conglomerate of business ventures one being Taskletes a platform that allows student athletes to make money by completing tasks and services. In this episode, we speak to Ariassa about her journey and transition, what athletes can do to better prepare themselves, and understanding your do you number to achieve financial freedom.  

To learn more about Ariassa's platform make sure you check out: 

https://taskletes.com/

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This weeks episode of the Frugal Athlete Podcast is brought to you by the Shift Group. Shift Group is turning athletes into sales professionals. Is your company looking to hire driven, competitive former athletes? Are you a former college or pro athlete in any sport and trying to figure out what’s next? Consider a meaningful career in technology sales and let the Shift Group guide you every step of the way. Reach out to us at https://www.shiftgroup.io/ or email them directly @ JR@shiftgroup.io. Shift Group specializes in helping former athletes unlock the lucrative career of software sales by leveraging their characteristics of focus, discipline, coach ability, competitiveness and work ethic – with a unique 1:1 approach to the entire hiring process with dozens of software companies looking to hire athletes specifically   


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Get our Rookie Mistakes course  to help you avoid the common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will help give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. https://afrugalathlete.thinkific.com/ 


For more information on how to be smarter with your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com   

Follow us on Social  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afrugalathlete

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/FrugalAthlete 

Follow Amobi Okugo [Founder]  

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/amobisays

May 03, 202243:12
Behind the Fan Engagement Experience with Rob Connolly | A Frugal Athlete

Behind the Fan Engagement Experience with Rob Connolly | A Frugal Athlete

In this episode, Amobi speaks with Rob Connolly, the founder of Meetlete an app that allows athletes to engage with their fans live. They talk about Rob's journey into entrepreneurship, how Meetlete is helping athletes with fan engagement, and the importance of multiple streams income is to building true financial stability. 

Download Meetlete here.

This week's episode of A Frugal Athlete is brought to you by the Shift Group. Shift Group is turning athletes into sales professionals. Is your company looking to hire driven, competitive former athletes? Are you a former college or pro athlete in any sport and trying to figure out what’s next? Consider a meaningful career in technology sales and let the Shift Group guide you every step of the way. Reach out to them at their company website ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shiftgroup.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email directly at ⁠⁠⁠⁠JR@shiftgroup.io⁠⁠⁠⁠

Shift Group specializes in helping former athletes unlock the lucrative career of software sales by leveraging their characteristics of focus, discipline, coach ability, competitiveness and work ethic – with a unique 1:1 approach to the entire hiring process with dozens of software companies looking to hire athletes specifically!

Get our Rookie Mistakes course to avoid common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. Find the Rookie Mistakes course ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.afrugalathlete.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Apr 26, 202226:18
Why You should say Yes with Jared Kleinstein | A Frugal Athlete

Why You should say Yes with Jared Kleinstein | A Frugal Athlete

In this episode, Amobi is with Jared Kleinstein, the founder of Fresh Tape Media and Gondola, a creative marketing production agency and tech software platform for digital creators respectively. Amobi uncovers Jared's unique journey to entrepreneurship, the power of networking, and saying yes. Jared gives honest insight into his journey, lessons along the way, and what it takes to build a business.

Connect with Jared on LinkedIn here. Sign up for your Gondala account ⁠here⁠.

This week's episode of A Frugal Athlete is brought to you by the Shift Group. Shift Group is turning athletes into sales professionals. Is your company looking to hire driven, competitive former athletes? Are you a former college or pro athlete in any sport and trying to figure out what’s next? Consider a meaningful career in technology sales and let the Shift Group guide you every step of the way. Reach out to them at their company website ⁠⁠⁠www.shiftgroup.io⁠⁠⁠ or email directly at ⁠⁠⁠JR@shiftgroup.io⁠⁠⁠

Shift Group specializes in helping former athletes unlock the lucrative career of software sales by leveraging their characteristics of focus, discipline, coach ability, competitiveness and work ethic – with a unique 1:1 approach to the entire hiring process with dozens of software companies looking to hire athletes specifically!

Get our Rookie Mistakes course to avoid common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. Find the Rookie Mistakes course ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.afrugalathlete.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Apr 19, 202245:15