NFL Agent: The Truth About NIL
From The Better Way · 00:55:39
Show by The Better Way Podcast
In this episode of The Better Way Show, the host sits down with Sean, an NFLPA-certified agent at First Round Management, for a behind-the-scenes conversation about professional football, athlete representation, NIL deals, and the business of building a career in sports.Sean shares how injuries ended his own playing career, why he reached out to more than 200 agencies to break into the industry, and how he went from serving coffee at the front desk to representing professional athletes.They discuss:• Sean's journey from aspiring football player to NFLPA-certified agent• How injuries changed the direction of his career• Reaching out to more than 200 agencies to get his first opportunity• The impact of NIL money on college football• How transfer decisions can shape an athlete's future• Representing college athletes earning seven figures• Why performance matters more than flashy marketing promises• The business of getting athletes drafted and securing contracts• Why honesty and transparency are essential when representing players• Building trust and long-term relationships in the sports industryThis episode is about football, entrepreneurship, trust, and the business decisions behind an athlete's career — exploring why success requires more than talent and big promises.Follow The Better Way Show for more conversations about business, sports, entrepreneurship, and people building something different.
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