In this episode, Amobi interviews Rebecca Longawa, the founder of the esports consultancy firm Happy Warrior. They chat about how athletes can market themselves for better branding opportunities and the complex world of esports. 

Rebecca is highly regarded as a maven within the Esports Industry. Some of her work includes helping professional esports teams monetize their organizations through brand partnerships, growth strategies and working with creative and media agencies. Through these efforts, the teams are brought into the esports ecosystem with authenticity and credibility.

This podcast episode is sponsored by Obsidian by Magma Capital Funds. You can find more about Magma Capital Funds here.

Get our Rookie Mistakes course to avoid common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. Find the Rookie Mistakes course here.

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com.

In this episode, Amobi is with Mikey Taylor, a retired professional skateboarder, co-founder of Saint Archer Brewery, and co-founder/President of Commune Capital. The two talk all about branding yourself for monetary opportunities, the importance of having a mentor who cares, and all things real estate. 

Learn more about Mikey's company Commune Capital at their website here.

Here are Mikey's book recommendations below:

This podcast episode is sponsored by Obsidian by Magma Capital Funds. You can find more about Magma Capital Funds here.

Get our Rookie Mistakes course to avoid common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. Find the Rookie Mistakes course here.

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com.

In this episode, Amobi talks with Andre Fluellen, co-founder of Beyond The Game Network, an ecosystem for athletes to get into the venture capital world using their influence and expertise to change the scope of the companies they invest in. They chat about the true value of being an athlete and how to maximize your control, leverage, and financial opportunities with the right mindset. 

This podcast episode is sponsored by Obsidian by Magma Capital Funds. You can find more about Magma Capital Funds here.

Get our Rookie Mistakes course to avoid common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. Find the Rookie Mistakes course here.

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com.

In this episode, Amobi speaks with NFL's Wine Guy Will Blackmon on his transition into the wine space, how he's been able to be successful through what he's learned on the field, and advice for other athletes today.

Due to his strong desire to learn more about wine, Will went on to complete his Level 2 and Level 3 certification through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). He also passed his Intro exam through the Court of Master’s Sommelier. Now coined as the NFL Wine Guy he launched a VIP Wine Concierge business called The WINE MVP. His business educates others to make wine more approachable, as well as empower those looking to learn more about wine.

Within the United States, Will has been named one of Wine Enthusiast's “Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers” in 2020. Will played 12 season in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants with whom he won the Super Bowl, the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Washington Redskins.

You can find Will Blackmon on Instagram and Twitter.

This podcast episode is sponsored by Obsidian by Magma Capital Funds. You can find more about Magma Capital Funds here.

Get our Rookie Mistakes course to avoid common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. Find the Rookie Mistakes course here.

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com.

In this episode, Amobi chats with Ryan Hollingshead about money management, how to leverage your capital, and the true meaning of freedom. Ryan is a Christian, husband, dad, footballer, and real estate investor. His unique path into a professional soccer career is what inspired him to look real estate for wealth building options.

You can check out his company Fom Capital Group's website here.

This podcast episode is sponsored by Obsidian by Magma Capital Funds. You can find more about Magma Capital Funds here.

Get our Rookie Mistakes course to avoid common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. Find the Rookie Mistakes course here.

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com.

In this episode, Amobi interviews Dan Kennedy who invests in real estate with strong cash flow in markets from California to Texas since 2011. In 2017, Dan began divesting his single family residence portfolio to focus on commercial real estate acquisitions. He started investing in syndications, which allowed him to further diversify his holdings in Class A Student Housing developments in downtown Los Angeles.

At Driven Capital Partners, Dan focuses on asset management and investor relations. He manages the company's portfolio of assets meticulously, optimizing each property's potential while implementing the business plan.

Dan retired in 2017 from a 12 year professional soccer career where he most recently played for the LA Galaxy. As a former athlete, Dan is passionate about educating professional athletes on real estate investing and the benefits of establishing strong real estate portfolios after an athletic career.

This podcast episode is sponsored by Obsidian by Magma Capital Funds. You can find more about Magma Capital Funds here.

Get our Rookie Mistakes course to avoid common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. Find the Rookie Mistakes course here.

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com.

In this episode, Amobi speaks with the founder of MarketPryce Jason Bergman. Jason is a veteran of the sports marketing industry and has spent the last four years trying to solve the puzzle that is athlete marketing. After working with brands like Anheuser-Busch & Vitamin Shoppe as well as starting his own agency, Jason witnessed first hand how difficult it is for brands and athletes to connect with each other for marketing deals. Then in January 2021 he launched MarketPryce, which has already grown to a network of 350+ professional athletes and agents and 50+ brands like CBS Sports and Fashion Nova. Listen in as Jason talks about everything athletes can do to market themselves for potential opportunities, how to brand yourself better, and what you need to know as an entrepreneur. 

To sign up for the platform check out their website here. Follow them on all their social media channels Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter.

This podcast episode is sponsored by Obsidian by Magma Capital Funds. You can find more about Magma Capital Funds here.

Get our Rookie Mistakes course to avoid common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. Find the Rookie Mistakes course here.

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com.

In this episode, Amobi chats with Ibrahim Badmus, a former overseas professional basketball player turned sports facility consultant, early stage investor, and real estate executive. His pathway is nothing short of unconventional as he takes Amobi through his journey and the lessons that got him to where he is today. Ibrahim gives his favorite money lessons while also sharing why athletes need to take advantage of their opportunities. 

For more information on Ibrahim, check him out on Black Man White Paper (BMWP), This is Laila, & Twitter.

Ibrahim's Book Recommendation: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

This podcast episode is sponsored by Obsidian by Magma Capital Funds. You can find more about Magma Capital Funds here.

Get our Rookie Mistakes course to avoid common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. Find the Rookie Mistakes course here.

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com.

In this episode, Amobi speaks with soccer prodigies Zach Pfeffer and Russell Canouse about their careers on and off the field. He uncovers their unique journeys from the youth level to the pro ranks as well as the business passions and ventures they have pursued along the way. 

Zach Pfeffer is a former 6-year professional soccer player in Major League Soccer with the Philadelphia Union and Colorado Rapids, as well as TSG 1899 Hoffenheim of the German Bundesliga. Following the 2016 MLS season, Zach retired and then completed his undergraduate degree in Finance at Temple University where he joined Goldman Sachs in 2019 as an Investment Banking Analyst. Currently, Zach is a Private Equity Associate at Brightstar Capital Partners in New York.

Russell Canouse is a current professional soccer player in Major League Soccer with DC United after breaking into the Bundesliga. Russell spends his downtime building out his skill sets and business ventures. He holds his real estate license and builds out a number of different businesses. 

This podcast episode is sponsored by Obsidian by Magma Capital Funds. You can find more about Magma Capital Funds here.

Get our Rookie Mistakes course to avoid common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. Find the Rookie Mistakes course here.

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com.

In this episode, Amobi is with David Thomas, a Private Risk Management Consultant at Aon Private Risk Management after eight years with Cornerstone Management, a boutique athlete representation agency. At Cornerstone, David recruited and managed hockey players across North America, both for professional and amateur players. Amobi speak to him about insurance, risk management, and protecting yourself as an athlete. 

Connect with David Thomas on his LinkedIn here.

This podcast episode is sponsored by Obsidian by Magma Capital Funds. You can find more about Magma Capital Funds here.

Get our Rookie Mistakes course to avoid common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. Find the Rookie Mistakes course here.

For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com.