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 […]
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 […]
NIL Real Talk: Preparing for Life Outside of Sports with Brooke Frazier, Jenna Kirby & Mackenzie Sullivan
Three women’s collegiate athletes discuss building their personal brands and the opportunities in which NIL has helped their careers advance. In this episode of NIL Real Talk, Brooke Frazier, Jenna Kirby, and Mackenzie Sullivan sit down for a discussion on all things NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and the growth of women’s sports. Topics of […]
NIL Real Talk: Building Brands & Balancing School with Austin Barber, Keldric Faulk & Francis Mauigoa
Three of the country’s top football players provide their unique perspectives on navigating NIL in a conversation with former professional football player Brandon Spikes. In this episode of NIL Real Talk, former NFL star Brandon Spikes sits down with top Division I football athletes — Francis Mauigoa, Keldric Faulk, and Austin Barber — for an […]
NIL Basics
Source: USPTO Download our name, image, and likeness (NIL) Basics below. What every student-athlete should know
How to Get NIL Deals: The Ultimate Guide
Source: NIL Island There are many possible ways to win NIL, and you have the chance to create your own! This post outlines how to get NIL deals, including 5 simple tactics to upgrade your NIL success. READ MORE…
My Experience with Multiple NIL Revenue Streams – Leah Clapper
Leah Clapper, a University of Florida gymnast, recommends multiple revenue streams to maximize NIL opportunities. Listen to Leah’s personal experience with Name, Image, and Likeness and learn some tips and tricks to monetize your NIL.
NIL Brand Deal Process: Pitched vs Received Social Media Sponsorships
Leah Clapper, a University of Florida gymnast, is taking a deep dive into her NIL deal experiences. In this video, Lead shares what it was like to pitch a brand deal to Just Salad versus receiving a brand deal from BSN Sports. Looking for specific advice about NIL branding and deals? Use the listed timestamps […]
How to get NIL Brand Deals: Pitch Templates
Source: NIL Island Are you wondering how to get NIL brand deals? Proactively reaching out to brands is a great way to get NIL deals you’re passionate about. This process is called pitching. READ MORE…