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Putting the Effort, Never Giving Up, and Turning Dreams True with Andy Ross
When the kid dressed in a JCPenney suit got into Advantage International's office, he already knew the internship position he wanted to apply for was already filled. He also knew he wouldn't leave that place without a fight, so he asked to talk with Tom George, Advantage International's Senior VP, and waited.
More than two hours later, that kid in his senior year of high school, wearing a cheap suit, told Mr. George he would work for free; he just wanted to learn the sports marketing business. The following Monday, that kid, Andy Ross, started his unpaid internship and worked there for 19 years.
Our guest, Andy Ross, is a Certified NFL Agent for Select Sports Group and Owner of Upper Edge Management. Andy negotiated over $500 million in NFL contracts and represented several high-profile players, like Quentin Jammer (#5 pick overall), Ziggy Hood (1st rd), Brandon Ghee (3rd rd), and Ed Wang (first Chinese player drafted), among many others.
In this episode, Andy shares details of his 20-year process of becoming a successful NFL agent, the grit and effort it took, and the sacrifices it required. We delve into Andy's experiences managing several high-profile NFL players and the need to learn about medicine, counseling, finances, and especially insurance. We also talk about the importance of being an expert in hiring experts and the future of college sports. Andy shared some advice for young students interested in becoming sports agents, and he even revealed who he likes for the Super Bowl.
Some Questions I Ask:
- Did you know you wanted to be a sports agent? (3:27)
- Talk a little about the tough times. Did you ever question that maybe you should do something else in those moments when it was getting too complicated? (9:50)
- Who do you like in the Super Bowl? (22:09)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- The Jerry Mcguire influence. About Andy's decision of becoming a sports agent (3:41)
- Why it is so hard to get into the sports industry, and what is Andy's advice on how to achieve it (8:04)
- Money never sleeps. The hard path of a service-oriented profession ( 14:51)
- Being an expert in hiring experts (19:51)
Resources:
- Select Sports Group, LLC website
Connect with Andy:
- TikTok
Let's Connect!
- MPC Builders - Website
- MPC Builders - Facebook
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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When the kid dressed in a JCPenney suit got into Advantage International's office, he already knew the internship position he wanted to apply for was already filled. He also knew he wouldn't leave that place without a fight, so he asked to talk with Tom George, Advantage International's Senior VP, and waited.
More than two hours later, that kid in his senior year of high school, wearing a cheap suit, told Mr. George he would work for free; he just wanted to learn the sports marketing business. The following Monday, that kid, Andy Ross, started his unpaid internship and worked there for 19 years.
Our guest, Andy Ross, is a Certified NFL Agent for Select Sports Group and Owner of Upper Edge Management. Andy negotiated over $500 million in NFL contracts and represented several high-profile players, like Quentin Jammer (#5 pick overall), Ziggy Hood (1st rd), Brandon Ghee (3rd rd), and Ed Wang (first Chinese player drafted), among many others.
In this episode, Andy shares details of his 20-year process of becoming a successful NFL agent, the grit and effort it took, and the sacrifices it required. We delve into Andy's experiences managing several high-profile NFL players and the need to learn about medicine, counseling, finances, and especially insurance. We also talk about the importance of being an expert in hiring experts and the future of college sports. Andy shared some advice for young students interested in becoming sports agents, and he even revealed who he likes for the Super Bowl.
Some Questions I Ask:
- Did you know you wanted to be a sports agent? (3:27)
- Talk a little about the tough times. Did you ever question that maybe you should do something else in those moments when it was getting too complicated? (9:50)
- Who do you like in the Super Bowl? (22:09)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- The Jerry Mcguire influence. About Andy's decision of becoming a sports agent (3:41)
- Why it is so hard to get into the sports industry, and what is Andy's advice on how to achieve it (8:04)
- Money never sleeps. The hard path of a service-oriented profession ( 14:51)
- Being an expert in hiring experts (19:51)
Resources:
- Select Sports Group, LLC website
Connect with Andy:
- TikTok
Let's Connect!
- MPC Builders - Website
- MPC Builders - Facebook
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.