Sports and business collide at the collegiate level. A conversation all about Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) with the founder of UREPZ, C. Brett Harrell.

Brett Harrell is a marketer, creator, and founder. He has a passion for collegiate athletics and the world around these college athletes. As a former student-athlete himself, playing soccer at App State University, Brett has a passion for giving college athletes an opportunity that he didn’t have while he was in school. With that, he started UREPZ. 

UREPZ is the self-representation and marketing platform for creators, influencers, sports organizations, and student-athletes. And in this conversation, we take on all the topics related to NIL.

With a focus on content creation in college sports, you can imagine our excitement to feature Brett on the SportsEpreneur Podcast. 

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Founder of UREPZ, C. Brett Harrell | Name, Image, Likeness

The “Why” Behind Building UREPZ

The Power of Giving an Athlete a Platform

What is Name, Image, Likeness (NIL)

The Federal Challenge and Regulations of Passing NIL

How the Universities Can Get Involved in Name Image Likeness | NIL

Cutting Out the Gatekeepers

Why an Athlete Should Have a Content Platform

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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

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“It’s about being ready for your moment… It’s good to be pissed off and it’s good to keep that fire burning because ultimately that’s what is going to keep you going and keep you pushing for more.” – Professional Soccer Goalkeeper, Jeff Attinella.

In this inspiring SE podcast episode, we revisit a discussion Eric Kasimov had with Portland Timbers’ goalkeeper, Jeff Attinella.

Jeff talks about being mentally and physically ready for that moment when you’re called on to the field. He also discusses the future of United States soccer on a global scale and how ruthless professional sports can be–Jeff would know as he is an MLS goalkeeper.

The moments for goalkeepers in soccer can often be few and far between. Whether it is in-game or between games. It’s not uncommon for a goalkeeper to see very little in-game action and then have to make a critical save in the closing minutes. And with there being only one starting goalkeeper spot available for a team, it’s not uncommon for a backup keeper to have to wait for their time to play.

No matter when that moment comes, we all know being ready is key. That’s why we are fascinated by the keeper position in soccer. There are few positions like it in sports. And we can learn so much from a keeper at a high level of soccer.

Besides being a goalkeeper, Jeff is a husband, father, and content creator. A creator in the sense that he is a podcast host and children’s book author. His children’s books can be found on his publishing platform, ItHadToBeTold.com or Amazon. After you spend time listening to Jeff and learning about his story, you will absolutely be drawn to his content. Listen to more of Jeff’s story | Episode 27 on the SE Podcast.

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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

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Personalizing the platform. An entrepreneurial mindset conversation with the Co-Host of the Founders Therapy Podcast, Matt Wunderli. Matt is the epitome of the word entrepreneur.

He is the CEO of Publisher Arts and other startups. Publisher Arts is a media science company. As they say, analytics at the core of digital transformation. Matt is also an All-American Rugby player and he brings his experience to this sports and entrepreneurship conversation. 

We discuss why Matt has a podcast and we also get into storytelling, data, personalization, education, rugby, political conversations, and much more. With Matt’s great thinking, Eric became a firehose during this conversation. This conversation takes you in different directions, but with Matt’s dynamic entrepreneurial mindset, he was ready for anything!

With a focus on the entrepreneurship lifestyle, we are excited to feature Matt on the SportsEpreneur Podcast. 

Want to collaborate with the SportsEpreneur team? Visit: https://sportsepreneur.com/sports-content-marketing/

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Matt Wunderli | Founders Therapy Session

Podcasting is an Outlet

The Media Scientists as Coined By Matt Wunderli

Creating Dynamic Opportunities by Not Putting Yourself in a Box

Business Lessons from Rugby Player Matt Wunderli

Consumption vs Production

Conversations Around Politics

The Importance of Founders Therapy 

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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

An episode all about the beauty of sports and competition featuring Danny Nessim, Founder & Owner of A&C Management, a boutique PEO and Insurance Brokerage Firm. We discuss the beauty of soccer, the power of competition, and Super Bowl XXV.

We had the opportunity to host Danny on our Entrepreneur Perspectives podcast where Eric and Danny connected on stories of family members that dealt with persecution in Europe in the early-mid 1900s, their kids playing soccer, and an educational conversation around benefits and health insurance. You can listen to that episode here.

Danny Nessim and Eric were connected through podcasting and now share an impactful bond through family heritage, sports, and business. That’s what this is all about.

With a focus on positive competition and the beauty of sports, we are excited to feature Danny on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.

Want to collaborate with the SportsEpreneur team? Visit: https://sportsepreneur.com/sports-content-marketing/

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Danny Nessim | Discussing The Beauty of Soccer and Competition

The Influential Story of Danny’s Son in the Maccabi Games

The Passion of Competing

OJ Anderson’s Impact on Super Bowl XXV

The Beauty of Soccer

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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

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An episode all about the psychology of a goalkeeper featuring Lee Robinson, of The Modern Day GK. We discuss what it takes to be an outstanding goalkeeper. Lee talks about the mentality of a goalkeeper, how talent is not solely the way to stand out, and why it’s important to focus on skills and mindset development.

As you may remember, we had the opportunity to host Mark Robinson (Lee’s brother) on the podcast. You can listen to that episode here. The moment I met Mark and Lee via LinkedIn and Instagram, I came away impressed. Sure, their thoughts on goalkeeping and their training styles are fantastic. But it was their mindset and support of the goalkeeping community around the world that really drew me in.

I’ve continued to communicate with Lee and Mark though social media and WhatsApp. It’s amazing how I can connect with leaders in the goalkeeping world of football at any moment. Social media and podcasting brought us together with an ocean apart. Being a fan of English Premier League Football and all English football for that matter, it’s an honor to have a conversation with footballers in the UK. The Modern Day GK helps everyone who takes in their content understand the game better–and more than anything, they help with mindset. That goes for keepers or anyone in sports and business.

With a focus on the psychology of a goalkeeper, Lee shares his story and thoughts on what it takes to be a great goalie on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.

Want to collaborate with the SportsEpreneur team? Visit: https://sportsepreneur.com/sports-content-marketing/

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Lee Robinson | The Psychology of a Goalkeeper

Goalkeeper’s Frame of Mind and the Psychology of a Goalkeeper

How Coaches Choose Goalkeepers

Pre-game Preparation with the Psychology of a Goalkeeper as the Focus

Focus on Development of Skills

Building a Standard for Goalkeepers

Crossing Borders for Expanding Education and Experience

English Premier League

Sunderland ‘Til I Die on Netflix

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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

From hockey to entrepreneurship. Welcome to this episode of the RAV Podcast Series hosted by Jake Newton featuring Russ Sinkewich, Jeff LoVecchio, and Vinny Stellato.

In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake talks with hockey players and entrepreneurs, Russ Sinkewhich (Owner of Ohio Hockey Project), Jeff LoVecchio (Owner of RIPT Hockey Training), and Vinny Stellato (Owner of the Hockey Sauce Kit). These great hockey entrepreneurs chat with Jake about mental health, a career in hockey, and their journey to entrepreneurship.

SportsEpreneur is the content platform where sports and entrepreneurship collide! It’s for the deep-rooted and not so average. If you are in or around the world of sports and are interested in A) being featured as a guest, or B) looking to collaborate on content, or C) looking to up your content game, hit us up!

RAV = Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable. This podcast series hosted by Jake Newton is centered around mental health and specifically, mental health in sports. 

We had the pleasure of building a relationship with Jake Newton through the SportsEpreneur platform. It started on social media (Instagram and LinkedIn). It led to many messages, conversations, a podcast recording, more communication, and now this. We look forward to collaborating with him and sharing this content on our platform. We hope you enjoy the RAV Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur with Jake Newton. Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable.

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Move. Measure. Motivate. In this episode, we feature Alana D’Andrade, Managing Director at FitLight Training. Alana shares knowledge around improving tech in sports training, stepping up your game as an athlete, and connecting the dots in business.  

FitLight is a speed and cognitive training system that is designed to completely transform the way we exercise, train, and measure performance. The system is used by some of the top sports teams in the world including almost all NBA teams, Premier League Clubs, and athletes such as Stephen Curry, Manuel Neuer, and Erika Wheeler of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. 

With a focus on sports tech, game improvement, and brand recognition, we are excited to feature Alana on the SportsEpreneur Podcast. 

Want to collaborate with the SportsEpreneur team? Visit: https://sportsepreneur.com/sports-content-marketing/

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FitLight | Disrupting the Sports Tech Space with Alana D’Andrade

How Stephen Curry’s Use of FitLight Trainer Sparked Major Momentum For The Company

Connecting The Dots With Potential Athletes 

Tech For Kids

Who the FitLight Trainer is For

How Alana D’Andrade Landed At FitLight

How Storytelling Helps Spread The Word

Bringing the innovation and technology to Health Care

The Future of FitLight and Tech

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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

You’ve got great talent around you, just make the first easy pass and move. In this episode, we feature Ged Doughton, the last UNC Tar Heels basketball player to wear number 23 before Michael Jordan. Ged shares his stories around making the first easy pass, good habits, and the power of practice. 

Ged played for the UNC Tar Heels from 1976-1979 and was a part of four regular season ACC Championships during his time in Chapel Hill. He is currently the Sr. Director of Development at UNC Charlotte while also providing virtual assistance to basketball coaches and individual coaching to players.

With a focus on making the first easy pass, Ged brings simplicity and legendary leadership to the podcast.

We are grateful for the lessons and stories from North Carolina, Number 23, Ged Doughton! We hope you enjoy this powerful episode on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.

Want to collaborate with the SportsEpreneur team? Visit: https://sportsepreneur.com/sports-content-marketing/

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Ged Doughton | Make the First Easy Pass and the UNC Tar Heels

Leadership’s Role in Change

Being Transparent in Communication

Ged Doughton On Making the First Easy Pass

Creating Good Habits By Practicing

Overcoming and Learning From Your Mistakes

Hiring For Talent and Attitude

The Impact of Social Media on Athletes

The 1976-1979 UNC Tar Heels and Number 23, Ged Doughton

Number 23 from North Carolina, Michael Jordan and Ged Doughton

Battling the “Could Have Won” Moments

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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.

A dose of entrepreneurial encouragement! As our guest says, “there are a lot of exciting things in this world if you apply yourself and try.” In this episode, we feature the Undercover Boss, entrepreneur, founder, former App State University football player, and impactful youth sports coach, Jeff Dudan. Jeff shares his stories around being a student-athlete, the transition from sports to entrepreneurship, lessons from coaching youth sports, and models of thought.

Jeff is the Founder and CEO of Dudan Partners and author of the new book, Discernment. 

Dudan Partners consults with businesses in and around franchising focused on driving rapid and sustainable growth. Dudan Partners provides a turn-key platform that brings together the franchise industry, marketing, operations, finance, and successful exit expertise. 

In 2017 Dudan was featured in the hit reality television show, Undercover Boss. At that time he was the CEO of AdvantaClean, the company he founded in 1994. AdvantaClean is a water restoration and mold remediation service company that is now franchised in over 230 territories.

We are grateful for the encouragement, wisdom, and stories that Jeff shared. It was exciting to chat with this hard-working and opportunistic entrepreneur on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.

Want to collaborate with the SportsEpreneur team? Visit: https://sportsepreneur.com/sports-content-marketing/

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Jeff Dudan | Undercover Boss, App State Football, and Entrepreneurship

Appalachian State Football

I Bet You Know Where Boone, NC is Now!

Improving as a Student-Athlete

Jeff Dudan’s Entrepreneurial Journey

Making Informed Decisions Around Your Purpose

Jeff Dudan Lessons From Coaching Youth Sports

Rebuilding the Middle Class | A Jeff Dudan Mission

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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.

Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.

His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.