Players Talk Business

Join us for a candid conversation about the challenges facing athletes today, from injuries and insurance to the pressures of balancing work and family. Our guest speaker, Tyler Patmon, a former NFL player and founder of Camp Exposure, shares his insights on how athletes can navigate these challenges and thrive both on and off the field.

In this eye-opening episode of the Athlete Investment Podcast, we explore the struggles that athletes face when transitioning from sports to "real life". Join us as we delve into the pressure and stress associated with playing in the NFL, and how athletes can mistake admiration for their gift as their true identity. Through the experiences of athletes and coaches who have successfully navigated this transition, we uncover the keys to finding purpose beyond the field.

Join former NFL players Darius Jackson and Kavon Frazier as they chat with Duke Thomas, a University of Texas graduate, five-year NFL veteran, and renewable energy developer who is a partner in a sports agency, on the Players Talk Business podcast. In this episode, they discuss the importance of building relationships in the sports industry and the value of networking by adding value to those in immediate contact. Hypo shares his own journey transitioning out of the NFL and finding a new career in renewable energy, emphasizing the importance of choosing a direction and taking control of your own destiny. The conversation touches on the challenges of networking and building relationships, particularly for athletes transitioning out of professional sports, and how the identity of athletes is so heavily tied to their sport. Join in on this insightful conversation on the power of networking and how to build relationships in the business world as a former athlete.

Join hosts Darius Jackson, Kavon Frazier, and their special guest, former NFL player Tyler Patmon as they delve into their experiences in the league, the challenges they faced, and how they navigated the business side of football. They share personal stories of injury and the importance of leveraging their connections to plan for the future. The conversations also explore the need for athletes to identify beyond their playing careers and their role in the community, particularly in the lives of disadvantaged youth. Listen in for wisdom, knowledge, and valuable insights on how to build a strong foundation and purposeful life beyond the game.

Welcome to the premiere episode of Players Talk Business where we will be discussing the exciting and often challenging journey of athletes who become entrepreneurs. In this episode, hosts Darius Jackson & Kavon Frazier will be introducing themselves and the concept behind the podcast. They will also delve into the topic of athlete entrepreneurship, exploring why more and more athletes are choosing to transition from sports to business and what this means for the future of entrepreneurship. Join us as we embark on this journey and learn about the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being both an athlete and an entrepreneur.