The OK U GO Show

In this episode, Amobi speaks with Jared Eummer on Jared's business venture Athlytic and how it will be used to help student athletes find opportunities. They also go over what makes a good partnership as well as the do's and don'ts with NIL.  Jared Eummer is a young entrepreneur who has a demonstrated history of delivering high level partnerships across several different platforms and...

In this episode, Amobi is with Patrick McGinnis a venture capitalist who coined the term FOMO while he was a student at Harvard Business School. He is the author of Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice and the host of the hit podcast FOMO Sapiens. Amobi and Patrick discuss how athletes can become entrepreneurs and how FOMO affects athletes money making d...

In this episode, Amobi chats with Tesho Akindele, a MLS professional soccer veteran where together they go over his moves in real estate and how he plans to create social impact through investing. Tesho maximized his time off the pitch with various ventures and the completion of his undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Finance. He plays for the Canadian National Team and Orlando City SC after...

In this episode, Amobi interviews Chris Singleton, a former professional athlete drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2017 where they uncover the secret behind what makes a good professional speaker, the difference between public speaking and professional speaking, and how athletes can take advantage of the speaking space. Chris shares how he has been able to build a business from speaking and insights...

In this episode, Amobi talks with Anthony Ireland, a seven year professional basketball player and entrepreneur. Anthony dives into his ventures and why he is so passionate about giving back to the community. Together they breakdown some of his entrepreneurial ventures, how he handles business in the states while playing overseas, and why impact is more important than income.  Follow Anthony's...

In this episode, Amobi chats with former collegiate student athlete Jason Dodson where they talk about Jason's trials and triumphs as an athlete and his self reflection journey that helped him find his next career. Together they also uncover the steps to build a brand and how to audit your brand which Jason provides a great breakdown on why identifying yourself and making a good story makes al...

In this episode, Amobi is with Danielle Berman in which they talk about how athletes can successfully tackle what's next using the skills they already possess. She has worked with current and former collegiate and professional athletes for nearly a decade dedicated to helping every one of them achieve their goals outside of sport. Danielle Berman believes that athletes should be supported as i...

In this episode, Amobi interviews Evan Odeseye, a former collegiate student athlete turned actor, about his money and career lessons from his own personal experiences as a student athlete, athlete manager, and up and coming actor. Evan breaks down the key principles he learned in sports and translates it to the corporate and entertainment world. Evan Odeseye is a Nigerian-American (Yoruba tribe) a...

In this episode, Amobi chats with the founder of Perks Lifestyle Management Rachel Perkins about the different ways athletes can best prepare for their off the field worries, how to properly assess deals from brands, and the do's and don'ts when working with companies.  After Graduating from UGA in 2016 with a Marketing Degree and a Digital Media Certificate, Rachel has spent most of her c...

In this episode, Amobi interviews Kirby Porter, a former Division I basketball player turned creator whose mission is to help athletes turn their ideas into assets. Through her experience working for companies like Pepsi, she has built a vast network and set of skills that ultimately led her into her current role as the Director of Marketing at Will Ventures. Amobi and Kirby talk about how student...

In this episode, Amobi is with Founder and Partner of JL Strategic Wealth Jacob Turner on how to be strategic with your finances. Before JL Strategic Wealth, Jacob was a top 10 MLB draft pick where he played professionally for 11 years both at the MLB as well as internationally in the KBO. Upon retiring, he worked as a wealth advisor at a billion-dollar RIA heading up their work with athletes. Sta...

In this episode, Amobi speaks with Nick Loper, the king of side hustles and host of the award winning podcast "The Side Hustle." Nick drops by to give his take on why athletes need a side hustle as well as the ins and outs for starting a side hustle business.    You can check out Nick and his business here . This Episode's Book Recommendation: Good to Great by Jim Collins Get our Roo...

In this episode, Amobi gives a NFT masterclass with co-founder of M&G collections Grant Laschowski. Grant started M&G Collections with business partner and designer Matt Santos to help bring NFTs to the world of sports, music and entertainment. Together, Amobi and Grant talk all about NFTs- from what they are to how athletes can take advantage of this new phenomenon.  Follow M&G collec...

In this episode, Amobi is doing a collaborative podcast with Zachary Colman, founder of Creatitive. Together, they go over things all about branding, marketing, and how athletes can take advantage of the digital media space. They also talk about their businesses, Zachary's start in the industry, and the state of the athlete brand.  Learn more about Zachary's company Creatitive here . This...

In this episode, Amobi interviews Rebecca Longawa, the founder of the esports consultancy firm Happy Warrior. They chat about how athletes can market themselves for better branding opportunities and the complex world of esports.  Rebecca is highly regarded as a maven within the Esports Industry. Some of her work includes helping professional esports teams monetize their organizations through brand...

In this episode, Amobi is with Mikey Taylor, a retired professional skateboarder, co-founder of Saint Archer Brewery, and co-founder/President of Commune Capital. The two talk all about branding yourself for monetary opportunities, the importance of having a mentor who cares, and all things real estate.  Learn more about Mikey's company Commune Capital at their website here . Here are Mikey&#3...

In this episode, Amobi talks with Andre Fluellen, co-founder of Beyond The Game Network, an ecosystem for athletes to get into the venture capital world using their influence and expertise to change the scope of the companies they invest in. They chat about the true value of being an athlete and how to maximize your control, leverage, and financial opportunities with the right mindset.  This podca...

In this episode, Amobi speaks with NFL's Wine Guy Will Blackmon on his transition into the wine space, how he's been able to be successful through what he's learned on the field, and advice for other athletes today. Due to his strong desire to learn more about wine, Will went on to complete his Level 2 and Level 3 certification through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). He a...

In this episode, Amobi chats with Ryan Hollingshead about money management, how to leverage your capital, and the true meaning of freedom. Ryan is a Christian, husband, dad, footballer, and real estate investor. His unique path into a professional soccer career is what inspired him to look real estate for wealth building options. You can check out his company Fom Capital Group's website here ....

In this episode, Amobi interviews Dan Kennedy who invests in real estate with strong cash flow in markets from California to Texas since 2011. In 2017, Dan began divesting his single family residence portfolio to focus on commercial real estate acquisitions. He started investing in syndications, which allowed him to further diversify his holdings in Class A Student Housing developments in downtown...

In this episode, Amobi speaks with the founder of MarketPryce Jason Bergman. Jason is a veteran of the sports marketing industry and has spent the last four years trying to solve the puzzle that is athlete marketing. After working with brands like Anheuser-Busch & Vitamin Shoppe as well as starting his own agency, Jason witnessed first hand how difficult it is for brands and athletes to connec...

In this episode, Amobi chats with Ibrahim Badmus, a former overseas professional basketball player turned sports facility consultant, early stage investor, and real estate executive. His pathway is nothing short of unconventional as he takes Amobi through his journey and the lessons that got him to where he is today. Ibrahim gives his favorite money lessons while also sharing why athletes need to...

In this episode, Amobi speaks with soccer prodigies Zach Pfeffer and Russell Canouse about their careers on and off the field. He uncovers their unique journeys from the youth level to the pro ranks as well as the business passions and ventures they have pursued along the way.  Zach Pfeffer is a former 6-year professional soccer player in Major League Soccer with the Philadelphia Union and Colorad...

In this episode, Amobi is with David Thomas, a Private Risk Management Consultant at Aon Private Risk Management after eight years with Cornerstone Management, a boutique athlete representation agency. At Cornerstone, David recruited and managed hockey players across North America, both for professional and amateur players. Amobi speak to him about insurance, risk management, and protecting yourse...

In this episode, Amobi interviews Jake Olson, a 23 year old resident of Huntington Beach, California and a graduate from the University of Southern California. When Jake was 8 months old, he was diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer called Retinoblastoma. The disease claimed his left eye at 10 months old and in November 2009 Jake lost his right eye after battling the cancer for 12 years. During...