How a Small NIL Deal Can Land Big Career Opportunities

Don Philabaum is a four-time startup founder in higher education, NIL career strategy thought leader, and conversational AI expert For 99% of student-athletes, the real value of NIL isn’t the paycheck. It’s the playbook for your future. If you’re a student-athlete, you’ve been inundated with headlines about NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) for the past […]

NIL Opportunities for DII and DIII Student-Athletes: What Parents Should Know

Brand development expert Vickie Saunders, CEO of The Athlete Brand Builder, shares insights on getting started with leveraging name, image, and likeness. When people talk about NIL, most of the spotlight goes to big-name DI schools and star athletes with huge followings, who receive large pay checks either directly from their school or through brand […]

3 Social Media Tips to Level Up Your Following

Brand development expert Vickie Saunders, CEO of The Athlete Brand Builder, shares insights on getting started with leveraging name, image, and likeness. Struggling to stay consistent on social media? Learn three simple rules that can help you increase your consistency, boost engagement, and actually enjoy showing up on your platforms.

NIL Opportunities for All Athletes

Brand development expert Vickie Saunders, CEO of The Athlete Brand Builder, shares insights on getting started with leveraging name, image, and likeness. NIL isn’t just for athletes with massive followings or highlight reels. Discover the different types of NIL deals available — beyond the obvious sponsorships — and how any athlete can turn their brand […]

What an Athlete Brand Really Is

Brand development expert Vickie Saunders, CEO of The Athlete Brand Builder, shares insights on getting started with leveraging name, image, and likeness. Your brand is more than a logo or a follower count — it’s your values, your story, and your identity. Learn what it truly means to build a personal brand as an athlete […]