Amobi Okugo

The OK U GO Show

The OK U GO show is hosted by Amobi Okugo former professional soccer player turned Athlete entrepreneur and creator. The show is intended to help athletes, game changers, and visionaries unlock their potential and reach their highest level. Through solo episodes and guest interviews, this show will help you grow both personally and professionally. OK U GO*Rebranded from A Frugal Athlete Podcast Follow Amobi Okugo [Founder]:Instagram: www.instagram.com/amobisaysTwitter: www.twitter.com/amobisaysLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/okugo

Author

Amobi Okugo

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.amobiokugo.com

Latest episode

Oct 17, 2023

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Episodes

How To BreakDown What Wealth Means 02.11.2022

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

5 Things Athletes Should Do to Prepare for Offseason | Athlete Entrepreneur 19.10.2022

Today's episode talks about the 5 things athletes should do to prepare for the offseason. For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com To sign up for Bravado's Tech Sales U course to learn how to find your path into a successful 6 figure tech sales career check out Tech Sales Promo code: Amobi

Top Industries for Athletes Post Career | Athlete Jobs 05.10.2022

Today's episode is breaking down the top industries that athletes can transition to in life after sport.  For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com To sign up for Bravado's Tech Sales U course to learn how to find your path into a successful 6 figure tech sales career check out  Tech Sales Promo code: Amobi 

Money Making Moves You Need To Make To Close The Year 27.09.2022

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

3 Financial Misconception About Money 20.09.2022

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

The 5 Basic Principles To Money Management 13.09.2022

5 Money Principles Every Athlete Needs To Know 

5 Things I Should Have Done As A Professional Athlete In Free Agency 30.08.2022

In 2018 I became a free agent. Being a free agent is not something anyone prepares for. Here is what I would have done in hindsight. As athletes you can never be too prepared for what may come next. Here is what I would have done if I were to be in that free agency situation again. For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

The Business Behind Athletes & Podcast | Why Athletes Need To Start Podcast 23.08.2022

A full breakdown and case study behind the athlete podcast business   For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

What I Would I Do If I Had An NIL Opportunity Heading Into UCLA | Athlete Entrepreneur 09.08.2022

NIL has changed the game for student athletes as we know it. I went to UCLA when it wasn't around but had I been going to UCLA this upcoming fall this is what I would have done to maximize my NIL opportunity.  For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

What I've Learned 6 Months Since Retiring From Professional Sports | Athlete Entrepreneur 02.08.2022

My honest take on what life has been like since "retiring" from professional soccer. I give insights, action items, and lessons learned 6 months into retirement.  For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

Living In Abundance with Josiah Alston 27.07.2022

Josiah Aston is a Ramsey Preferred Coach and co-founder of Financial Hope Services, a business dedicated to helping people live in abundance and blessing. Along with his wife and two children, Josiah resides in Elk Grove, CA. His other interests include music, leadership, church ministry, motorcycling, and rock-climbing. In this episode we talk about Josiah's journey to financial freedom and what...

What I've Learned A Year Into NIL In College Sports | How To Make Money As A Student Athlete 23.07.2022

It's been a year with NIL taking college sports by storm. In this episode, Amobi breaks down what he's learned about NIL and where NIL will go moving forward. Amobi highlights how financial literacy is still lacking in the NIL space and what measures need to take place. For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com

The Truth About Athletes In Business with Don Ford 12.07.2022

In this episode we have a chance to have a candid sit down with one of the most well connected managers in sports. Don Ford is an athlete manager for FiftyOne MGMT. In this episode, Don gives us an honest take on all the things behind what makes an athlete successful and not so successful and how managers can help or hinder the progress. Don provides insights on what people don't see behind the sc...

How To Avoid The College Trap with Reid Meyer 05.07.2022

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...

Building A Strong Foundation To Manage Your Finances with Katelyn Fischer 28.06.2022

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 co...

Brand Building For NIL & Beyond with Ryan Schachtner 21.06.2022

In this episode we interview Ryan Schachtner. Ryan is a former collegiate baseball player and major league prospect that was forced into an early retirement by a career ending shoulder injury. With his dreams of going pro suddenly over and mediocre academic performance to fall back on, Ryan decided to make a game out of life.  After COVID pressed the global pause button he took his 22 years o...

Building Your Own Path In Sports Business with Brandon Rhodes 14.06.2022

In this episode we interview Brandon Rhodes. Brandon is a Forbes 30 U 30 recipient and VP of Biz Development with Overtime. He's also an entrepreneur having cofounded Hella Awkward card games. In this episode, we talk about how Brandon was able to carve out his lane in the sports business space, the power of going creating what you want, how athletes can master the art of partnerships, and what th...

How To Master Name, Image, & Likeness in College with Julian Valentin 07.06.2022

In this episode, we have the fortunate pleasure of interviewing Julian Valentin. Julian is currently the head of branding + athlete marketing for top NIL company, Opendorse. After an extensive professional soccer carer, Julian transitioned into the sports branding and digital marketing space and quickly became a go to subject matter expert and voice in the sector. In this episode, we talk about hi...

Building NIL From The Ground Up with Chase Griffin 31.05.2022

In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing stand out student athlete Chase Griffin. Chase Griffin is a student athlete at UCLA who has been a great model of how to navigate the world of NIL. In this episode, we talk to Chase about his journey and how he navigates school, sports, and NIL. Chase shares his approach to doing deals and partnerships and what other student athletes should look...

A Frugal Athlete: Playing The Long Game with Justin Bass 25.05.2022

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...

What Do Ninety8 Percent Of Student Athletes Do Post College with Dephanie Adeyemi 17.05.2022

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...

Turning Adversity Into Opportunity with Rennie Curran 10.05.2022

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...

A Frugal Athlete: Turning Profit On Your Token with Ariassa Wilson 03.05.2022

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 themse...

Behind the Fan Engagement Experience with Rob Connolly | A Frugal Athlete 26.04.2022

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...

Why You should say Yes with Jared Kleinstein | A Frugal Athlete 19.04.2022

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 busi...

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