The Brolletts with Colt & Greg

Get Our Newsletter for Athletes Who Want to Build Their Brand! https://thebrolletts.com😎 Did you know we have a sunglass brand for athletes? It's called Arete Shades and right now, all glasses on the site are 2 for $49. Get yours here: https://areteshades.comIn this episode of The Brolletts Podcast, we sit down with Wyatt Novara, a pitcher for the University of Michigan who's proving that college baseball players can build powerful brands while staying focused on their sport.We dive into:⚾ Creating Content as a D1 Athlete: How Wyatt documents his daily life at Michigan without fancy gear📱 Simple Content Strategy: Why "day in the life" content works and how he films, edits, and posts using just TikTok and CapCut as a Michigan baseball player🏝️ Opening the Season in Puerto Rico: Cool stories from playing in the Caribbean and experiencing baseball's incredible culture there💪 Battling Through Setbacks: How he's using injury struggles and tough seasons to inspire other players and show the real side of college athletics📚 Writing a Book on the Student-Athlete Experience: His unique project documenting the highs and lows of D1 baseball📺 NIL Opportunities for Baseball Players: Working with agencies like Article 41 and landing deals with brands like C4 EnergyWhether you're a high school player dreaming of D1 baseball, a current college athlete looking to build your brand, or just curious about the real experience behind the Michigan uniform, this episode delivers incredible insights on balancing athletics, academics, and content creation.🎯 Want More? Subscribe to The Brolletts Podcast for weekly insights:  ⁨@thebrolletts8253⁩  📲 Follow Wyatt Novara: TikTok: @wyattnovara Instagram: @wyattnovaraWhat's your biggest takeaway from Wyatt's story? Drop a comment below! 💬

📧 Get Our Newsletter for Athletes Who Want to Build Their Brand!  https://brolletts.com😎 We are having a summer sale on our sunglasses. Get 2 pairs for only $49 at https://areteshades.comIn this episode of 'The Brolletts Podcast,' we sit down with Reggie Sharpe, a D1 college baseball player who just wrapped up his redshirt freshman season at Michigan State University. He's also a content creator who's proving that you can build a brand while putting in the work on the field at one of the top D1 programs in the country.**We dive into:**⚾ Creating Content at a D1 Powerhouse: How Reggie navigates building his brand while playing baseball at Michigan State📱 Simple Content Strategy: His iPhone + CapCut approach to creating viral day-in-the-life videos during summer ball💪 Mental Game of Red-Shirting: How he stays motivated when transitioning from playing every day to learning from the sidelines🏆 Athletic Legacy: How having a great-grandfather with 2 Olympic gold medals fuels his confidence to "belong" at this level🎬 Natural vs. Forced Content: Why his goofy fruit roll-up challenge got nearly 1 million views while polished content doesn't always hitWhether you're a college athlete figuring out NIL, a young player dreaming of D1 baseball, or a creator looking to document your journey authentically, Reggie's story shows that sometimes the best approach is just to start and stay natural.🔥 Want More? Subscribe to The Brolletts Podcast for weekly insights:  ⁨@thebrolletts8253⁩  📲 Follow Reggie Sharpe:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reggie__sharpe/What's your biggest takeaway from Reggie's story? Drop a comment below! 

Get Our Newsletter for Athletes Who Want to Build Their Brand! 👉 https://brolletts.comDid you know we have a sunglass brand to help young athletes block out distractions, on and off the field? Get 2 pairs for $49 at https://areteshades.comIn this episode of The Brolletts Podcast, we sit down with Ira Dorin, a member of MLB's first-ever creator class who has turned his passion for baseball into a thriving content career with millions of views.We dive into:📱 From Zero to MLB Creator: How Ira went from posting DIY baseball videos during COVID to being selected for MLB's exclusive 1st ever creator program.🏆 Behind-the-Scenes at the World Series: His surreal experience creating content at baseball's biggest stage and meeting legends like CC Sabathia.💰 Landing Brand Deals: His practical approach to securing partnerships with brands like Harry's by taking initiative instead of waiting for opportunities.🎬 Content Creation Simplified: Why Ira still uses just "a tripod and an iPhone" and how simplicity can lead to viral moments (like his 15M view gender reveal).🧠 Building Without Permission: The mindset shift of "choose your hard" that helped him overcome rejection fears and take control of his creator journey.Whether you're an athlete looking to build your personal brand or a content creator wanting to break into sports media, Ira's journey proves that consistency, authenticity, and taking initiative can open doors you never imagined possible.🔔 Want More? Subscribe to The Brolletts Podcast for weekly insights: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrolletts8253 📲 Follow Ira Dorin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rb.ira/What's your biggest takeaway from Ira's story about not waiting for opportunities but creating them yourself? Drop a comment below! 👇

From 37th Round Draft Pick to Cosmic Baseball Star, Today we learn How "The Real Smoothie King" Built a 13-Year Pro Career Through Passion and Persistence! Get Our Newsletter for Athletes Who Want to Build Their Brand! 👉 https://brolletts.comIn this episode of The Brolletts Podcast, Colt & Greg sit down with Breland Almadova, a professional baseball player for the Glow Mojis in Cosmic Baseball and the entrepreneur behind Mana Living Health, who's proven that unconventional paths can lead to extraordinary careers.We dive into:⚾ The 13-Year Pro Baseball Journey: How getting drafted 1,143rd overall motivated him to keep grinding through 20+ teams across multiple leagues🌟 Cosmic Baseball Experience: What it's like playing in blacklights with glowing uniforms and interacting with thousands of fans nightly💚 The Smoothie King Story: How he built a health business from a corner lemonade stand and now into farmer's markets in Hawaii📱 No-Strategy Content Strategy: His refreshing approach to social media, educating over entertaining with just an iPhone and authenticity🏝️ Hawaiian Baseball Life: Growing up playing year-round baseball in paradise and how family support enabled his unique career pathWhether you're a player grinding through the minors, an athlete looking to build a side business, or someone who needs inspiration to chase unconventional dreams, Breland's story proves that persistence and passion can create your own version of success.🔔 Want More? Subscribe to The Brolletts Podcast for weekly insights:  ⁨@thebrolletts8253⁩  📲 Follow Breland Almadova:Personal Instagram: @thereal_smoothiekingHealth Business: @monoliving_healthWhat's your biggest takeaway from Breland's 13-year journey? Drop a comment below! 👇

Get Our Newsletter for Athletes Who Want to Build Their Brand! 👉 https://brolletts.comIn this episode of The Brolletts Podcast, we sit down with Josh Shapiro, the founder of Baseball Lifestyle 101, who transformed his passion for baseball content into a $100 million clothing and lifestyle brand that's reshaping youth baseball culture worldwide.We dive into:🚀 The Million-Dollar Day: How a backpack drop broke every system they had and the behind-the-scenes scramble when 10,000 bags sold out in minutes.🍦 The Ice Cream Shorts Phenomenon: The story behind baseball's most viral apparel item and how it accidentally became the unofficial uniform of high school players everywhere.🤝 Athlete Partnerships Done Right: Why working with relatable players like Max Clark connects better with young athletes than big leaguers with multi-million dollar contracts.📦 The Influencer Strategy: The systematic approach to product drops and how sending advance packages to content creators built an unstoppable hype machine.🧠 Content-First Business Model: How Baseball Lifestyle functions as a media company that happens to sell products, with their YouTube content driving massive organic engagement.Whether you're an athlete looking to build your own brand or a creator wanting to turn your passion into a business, Josh shares invaluable insights about consistency, surrounding yourself with smart people, and the power of being a good person in business.🔔 Want More? Subscribe to The Brolletts Podcast for weekly insights: https://open.spotify.com/show/38XmEDOUkskMzUYAQbcURX?si=Fucze7EGR6e0-9cv4XbKxA

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Get Our Newsletter for Athletes Who Want to Build Their Brand! 👉 https://brolletts.comDrop a comment with the code word "UNDERDOGS" for a chance to win a FREE pair of Arete Shades! 🕶️In this episode of The Brolletts Podcast, we sit down with Jamil Douglas, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the "For The Underdogs" podcast, who shares his journey from being drafted to creating content that helps others be their best selves.We dive into:🏈 The NFL Draft Experience: How getting picked in the fourth round by the Miami Dolphins taught Jamil valuable lessons about enjoying the journey rather than stressing over the outcome🏆 Career Highlights & Perspective: From winning a Super Bowl with the Patriots to leading the league in rushing with the Titans, and how he reflects on his NFL journey with gratitude🎙️ Building "For The Underdogs": Why Jamil chose personal development over traditional sports content, and how his podcast became a platform for authentic conversations about athlete transitions🧠 Podcast Lessons & Growth: The struggles of perfectionism, self-criticism, and learning to give yourself grace as you develop a new skill🚀 Beyond The Podcast: How Jamil is using his platform as a springboard to keynote speaking, community building, and creating a media empire that serves athletesWhether you're an athlete looking to create content, a podcast enthusiast, or someone interested in personal development, Jamil's insights on transitioning from professional sports to content creation offer valuable lessons on finding your voice and making an impact.🔔 Want More? Subscribe to The Brolletts Podcast for weekly insights:  ⁨@thebrolletts8253⁩  📲 Follow Jamil Douglas:https://www.instagram.com/jamil/ Podcast:  ⁨@fortheunderdogspodcast⁩  What's your biggest takeaway from Jamil's story about transitioning from the NFL to podcasting? Drop a comment below with the code word "UNDERDOGS" for a chance to win free Arete shades! 👇

Discover How This Savannah Bananas Catcher Went From Cutting Grass To Entertaining Millions Of Baseball FansGet Our Newsletter for Athletes Who Want to Build Their Brand! 👉 https://brolletts.comIn this episode of The Brolletts Podcast, Colt and Greg sit down with Bill Leroy, the infamous catcher for the Savannah Bananas who has played with the team for 8+ seasons and has created viral moments seen by millions around the world.We dive into:🎭 Becoming an Entertainment Athlete: How Bill went from a "rental" college player to performing in front of 65,000 people at Raymond James Stadium.🎬 Creating Viral Content That Connects: The story behind his famous mic'd up prank video and how spontaneous ideas often make the best content.🏆 The Banana Ball Experience: How Bill learned to balance competitive baseball with entertainment and why letting go of traditional baseball mindset opened doors.🎤 Developing New Skills: His journey from shy college player to commanding stadium crowds on the microphone every game.🎣 Building a Multi-Dimensional Brand: Why Bill's "Outdoor Bills" fishing content matters as much to him as his baseball highlights.Bill's journey from cutting grass during college summers to becoming one of baseball's most recognizable catchers shows how embracing fun, authenticity, and stepping outside your comfort zone can transform your athletic career and personal brand.🔔 Want More? Subscribe to The Brolletts Podcast for weekly insights:  ⁨@thebrolletts8253⁩  📲 Follow Bill Leroy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bill_leroy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billleroyWhat's your biggest takeaway from Bill's story about balancing entertainment with athletics? Drop a comment below with the code word "BANANA" for a chance to win a FREE pair of Play Maker sunglasses! 👇

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In this episode of The Brolletts Podcast, we sit down with Austin Lippolis, aka Austin Lip, aka LIP, a Faulkner University pitcher who's building his brand around baseball content, unique "Get Ready With Me" videos, and his signature toothpick.

We dive into:

🎬 Austin's Content Creation Journey: Learn how Austin went from posting funny videos about Hawaiian rolls to becoming known for his baseball content and signature toothpick persona.

🎥 The "Get Ready With Me" (GRWM) Format: His process for filming, editing, and posting these trending videos that have earned him millions of views.

🦷 Building a Brand Around a Toothpick: How a family tradition turned into his social media niche and future business plans for his own toothpick brand.

⚾ College Baseball Journey: His path from being undersized in high school to taking a gap year and finding his home at Faulkner University.

💼 Turning Content into Opportunities: His experiences with brand deals like Plate Crate and Pitchers Only Apparel, plus advice on approaching companies.

Whether you're an athlete looking to build your personal brand or a creator wanting to find your unique niche, Austin's insights on consistency, authenticity, and turning everyday elements into content opportunities will inspire your own creative journey.

Love this episode, you'll also love these from 2 other College Players and Creators: 

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yaboylip

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinlippolis/

YouTube:  ⁨@yaboylip⁩ 

📋 Athlete Creator Club: The #1 newsletter for athletes who want to create content and build their brand online. Subscribe for free now: https://brolletts.com😎 Get the sunglasses worn by Bananas, D1 Ballpayers and kids all over the country: https://areteshades.comIn this episode of The Brolletts Podcast, we sit down with Sean Kulberg, better known as Goat Gloves, to explore how his teenage glove-flipping hustle evolved into a dream career at Better Baseball designing exclusive gloves and building a content empire all about his love of gloves.Sean shares the story of how he landed an internship with Trevor Bauer's agent by going the extra mile how he scored Cody Bellinger's 2020 World Series glove, and breaks down what parents get wrong when buying baseball gloves for their kids. We also dive into his content creation process, his collaboration with Better Baseball, and get an exclusive preview of unreleased glove designs.Whether you're a baseball player, gear enthusiast, or content creator looking to turn your passion into a career, Sean's journey offers valuable insights on how to stand out in a niche market.0:00 Intro 1:02 Sean's Trevor Bauer hot take 1:53 Landing an internship with Rachel Luba 4:03 How the glove collection began 5:22 Learning about gloves before social media 6:29 Acquiring Cody Bellinger's World Series glove 7:34 Unique features on pro gloves 8:33 Annual spending on gloves 9:27 Building a collection strategy 10:20 Staying on top of exclusive glove drops 12:19 Under-the-radar glove brands 14:29 What parents get wrong when buying gloves 16:00 Starting content creation around gloves 16:42 Content process and planning 18:41 Video gear and setup 19:33 Coolest interactions from content 20:26 First custom glove design 21:44 Creating exclusive gloves for Better Baseball 24:46 Vision for the future 27:35 Rapid fire questionsFollow Sean on Instagram: @goat_glovesFollow Better Baseball on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterbaseball/Follow The Brolletts: Instagram: @thebrolletts Website: brolletts.com

Get Our Newsletter for Athletes Who Want to Build Their Brand! 👉 https://brolletts.comIn this episode of The Brolletts Podcast, we sit down with Brandon Eaton, co-founder of  @Stingersportsgear —one of baseball’s hottest and fastest-growing brands built straight from a garage to impacting ballplayers all over the world.We dive into:⚾ Building a Baseball Brand From Scratch: How Stinger Sports grew from local wood bats to nationwide product lines. 💥 BBCor Bats & The Nuke Effect: How a viral review from the Bat Bros changed the game. 📈 Content That Converts: Brandon’s marketing playbook using creators, funny videos, and user-generated content to grow the brand. 🎯 Why Affordable Gear Still RIPS: The mission behind offering elite-level bats, gloves, and uniforms at accessible prices. 🧠 What Makes a Stinger Product “Stinger:” The three core principles that guide every product launch.Whether you’re a high school player, travel ball parent, or creator looking to launch a sports brand, this episode is PACKED with lessons on product development, influencer marketing, and standing out in a crowded sports gear market.🔔 Want More? Subscribe to The Brolletts Podcast for weekly insights: ‪ @thebrolletts8253  📲 Follow Stinger Sports: Instagram: @stingersports TikTok: @stingersports Website: https://stingerwoodbats.comWhat’s your biggest takeaway from Brandon’s story? Drop a comment below! 👇