Born to Be A Sports Agent

Meet Dashawn "Rams" Davis, a point guard who will make his debut with Oregon State basketball this season. On this episode, Rams reflects on his journey in school and in basketball - from The Bronx, NY to Corvallis, OR with multiple stops along the way. Rams has joined the NILImageMakers family. Contact us at info@nilimagemakers.com  to discuss an NIL agreement with Rams.

I explain the process leading up to Washington State University Head Coach Nick Rolovich's termination for cause and the legal options that he can pursue now. Coaches, set a one-on-one meeting with me to discuss my Coach's Career Development Program: https://calendly.com/jillbaxter/one-on-one-meeting/

Jesse Spector (@jessespector), a writer for Deadspin, joins me to talk about all the drama swirling in football from Jon Gruden's emails (and the Washington Football Team investigation), to Urban Meyer's behavior at a bar in Ohio, to the money Brett Favre owes to Mississippi. We also discuss sports investigate journalism at large. Register for my NIL Workshop:  https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/of...

This week I'm introducing my listeners to five transformational people: youth football Coach Terry Orchard, Reverend France Davis, Kent A. Jones M.D., Lonnie Paulos, M.D., and basketball Coach Kerry Rupp. You'll get to know them as I take you inside the 2021 Ron McBride Foundation Legacy Gala and the Cypress High School (Magna, UT) Hall of Fame induction. Give back at https://www.theronmcbridefoun...

Charlie Meyer, an attorney based in Indianapolis who specializes in intellectual property (IP) law, joins this week's episode to give guidance on how to protect a personal brand through trademarks in the context of NIL. We talk about the ability (or inability) to use university marks in everything from pitches to content production, how/why a copyright lawsuit could be brought, and more. A helpful...

Ashley Wilken, a certified financial planner and an NFLPA certified financial advisor, offers advice to college athletes on how to plot their financial futures as they collect cash through NIL deals. She also offers advice to current NFL players on what their saving and spending should look like while they are in the league. Contact Ashley at  www.thericepartnership.com . Register for my NIL Works...

Michelle Meyer launched  @NILNetwork  to add some structure to what she calls a "wild, wild west" industry. Together we talk through the opportunities we each see to improve the industry. Register for my NIL Workshop:  https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/offers/TwaWTyox

I'm joined by sports and business attorney Shannon Holmes (www.shannonaholmes.com) to address some FAQs from coaches. We discuss career advancement, including finding representation, best practices for networking, and NIL opportunities. Sign up for my NIL Representation webinar: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/nil-representation-webinar

Today I'm introducing the second athlete signed to NILImageMakers, freshman quarterback Tucker Pope. Tucker is from Cleveland, TN and excels in the classroom and on the field and has aspirations to be his own business owner. Interested in partnering with Tucker? Email info@nilimagemakers.com Learn how to represent athletes in the NIL space: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/nil-representation-webi...

Caroline Wiehl, personal stylist, shares how athletes and coaches alike can develop their personal brand through an effective wardrobe. We discuss fits, cuts, fabrics, and first impressions. Learn more at  www.carolinewiehl.jhilburn.com Contact Caroline at  caroline.wiehl@jhilburnpartner.com or on Instagram @carolinewiehl. Sign up for my NIL webinar: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/nil-represent...

Jon Fagg, Deputy AD at University of Arkansas, dives deep to detail how his athletic department has handled the changes to Name, Image, and Likeness regulations. Interested in representing student-athletes in the NIL space? Sign up for my free webinar: http://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/nil-representation-webinar

Today I'm introducing the first athlete signed to NILImageMakers LLC, the company I launched in partnership with marketing pro Grace DeWitt. Devon Starling is a RS freshman RB who has racked up some serious accolades: Conference Co-Freshman of the Year, 1st Team All-Conference & Freshman All-American to name a few. Interested in partnering with Devon? Email info@nilimagemakers.com Learn how to rep...

While the NFL isn't mandating vaccinations, their new policies are heavily incentivizing vaccinations for staff and players. I run through some of their policies and discuss what it means for the employment and salary of coaches and athletes. "Hey Coach, Do You Need an Agent?": https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/pl/2147507573 Student-athletes, schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jillba...

Joe Genovesi of Balanced Bridge Funding shares important information for agents and athletes alike: Who is eligible for a pre-draft loan? How do they evaluate good candidates for a loan? How big of an advance can an athlete expect? What kind of expenses should these advances be used for? What are the expectations on repaying the loan? All these questions and more answered in this week's episode of...

David Turner of Maverick Sports Consulting joins me to lay out the possibilities awaiting student-athletes in the Name, Image, and Likeness marketplace. He talks specifically about the opportunities related to NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, that act as a digital trading card. We also explore the intersection of business' interest and athletes' interest and stress the need for representation. Set a...

Ed Butowsky is an internationally recognized expert in the investment wealth management industry. He joins my podcast "Representation Without Taxation" to discuss the personal and business finances that student-athletes need to consider as the navigate NIL. Read Ed's article: https://vault.si.com/vault/2009/03/23/how-and-why-athletes-go-broke Watch the 30 for 30 'Broke': http://www.espn.com/30for3...

The US Supreme Court recently presided over a case that pitted student-athletes against the NCAA. On this episode, I will walk you through what the proceedings looked like, what was at stake, and what the decision means for student-athletes and college sports. Download the original court documents here: https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/ncaa-alston

Liz Habib and I continue our conversation on name, image, likeness as the situation continues to evolve. We fill in the blanks on what the future holds for college athletes. We give more detail at what's happening at the state level, what those laws look like, and what is happening in Congress. We talk about the new dynamic on the horizon between agents and athletes - and the potential pitfalls sh...

Veteran sports journalist Liz Habib (@LizHabib) and I discuss the emerging opportunities for college athletes under the new name, image, and likeness legislation. Liz offers advice on how to share your story with the media and leverage the media to build your personal brand. We also discuss the type of advisement universities need to consider as we move into this new era of college sports. Stay tu...

Kasey D'Amato is a semi-retired Dermatology Physician Assistant and serial entrepreneur who helps others achieve ultimate career satisfaction and fulfillment with an emphasis on work-life balance. She joined me to discuss the relationship between goal-setting and career success, why it's important to establish very specific short and long term goals around time and money, and how setting specific...

NFLPA Player Affairs Senior Director Don Davis discusses the history and meaning of voluntary OTAs and explains the union's position on attending them in the 2021 offseason. He also clarifies the message the NFLPA shared with rookies and their agents ahead of minicamps. He also shares the league's position on vaccines. Looking for representation? Connect with me via email at jillbaxter@me.com,  vi...

My newest coaching client, Carroll College Defensive Coordinator Wesley Nurse, joins the show to share his journey in football and football philosophy. "Hey Coach, Do You Need an Agent?" Learn whether representation is right for you by attending my free webinar:  https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/do-you-need-an-agent

Today I walk you step by step through how I blended new technology with old relationships to sign a 2021 Draft Prospect and get him signed to an NFL team in a two week span. I shift gears to talk about what information came out in a recent NFLPA meeting for rookies and offer my take on the information. Are you in the 2022 draft class? Schedule time with me: http://www.calendly.com/jillbaxter/one-o...

Sports Agent Jill McBride Baxter talks about the upcoming NFL Draft and offers advice to players about how to prepare. She offers insights on how to handle phone calls with teams, where you should be during the draft, and what to expect on draft night. Don't have an agent yet? Hire me as Your Virtual Sports Agent:  https://www.jillmcbridebaxter.com/your-virtual-sports-agent

I sit down with Brittani Hunter ( @agentbrittanih ), a certified agent with the NBPA. She shares what the process is like, the qualifications and requirements for certification, what the test is like, and what resources are available. She offers a lot of helpful tips for anyone considering this path! We also compare NBPA certification to NFLPA certification. Sign up for my "How to Recruit Clients...