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NIL Valuation vs. Actual Payout
Discover how to find your NIL's base value & gain the edge in your negotiations with large brands.
Sivonnia DeBarros
Jun 5, 20233 min read


How Parents Can Help Their Athletes Monetize NIL Opportunities
Are you the proud parent of an athlete child? Make sure to stay ahead of the game by understanding how NIL plays a part in sport today!
Sivonnia DeBarros
Dec 16, 20223 min read


What is NIL?
I get asked this question a lot: "What is NIL"? It makes sense though. NIL has caught on in the college space, but many athletes and...
Sivonnia DeBarros
Sep 19, 20222 min read


Name, Image, & Likeness: Can College Athletes Monetize their Social Media?
This article discusses social media as an option for monetizing NIL and informs the reader of clear caveats to consider.
Sivonnia DeBarros
Apr 8, 20221 min read


Agent vs. Lawyer
Deandre Hopkins just recently signed a new contract that makes him the highest-paid NFL wide receiver. The crazy thing about this is that...

Amobi Okugo
Nov 19, 20212 min read


3 Things Athletes Can Get Sued For Trying To Build A Brand
Lebron James and Deshaun Watson were recently sued for copyright infringement for the use of photos on Instagram by the original...

Amobi Okugo
Oct 15, 20213 min read


5 Types of Lawyers
As a professional athlete, you need a lawyer. Simple as that, there is no way around it. A lawyer is there to protect you and support you...

Amobi Okugo
Sep 17, 20213 min read


Affiliate Marketing Downfall
As an athlete, one unique way to build out your ability to make additional revenue is through affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is...

Amobi Okugo
Aug 20, 20212 min read


Protect Your Business
What We Can Learn From Lebron James About Getting A Lawyer The first thing every athlete should consider before starting a business or...

Amobi Okugo
Jul 16, 20212 min read


Federer Trademark
Things We Can Learn From Roger Federer And Protecting Your Brand Roger Federer is arguably one of the greatest tennis players of all...

Amobi Okugo
Jun 18, 20212 min read


5 Things An Athlete Should Consider Protecting
Like Floyd Mayweather said, “protect yourself at all times.” As an athlete, we are susceptible to people trying to take advantage of our...

Amobi Okugo
May 28, 20213 min read


Why Athletes Need Agreements
Athletes are humans too. Sometimes we forget that athletes are humans and have the capability of making mistakes just like the rest of...

Amobi Okugo
Jan 8, 20213 min read


Why Athletes Need Agreements?
Athletes are humans too. Sometimes we forget that athletes are humans and have the capability of making mistakes just like the rest of...

Amobi Okugo
Jan 8, 20213 min read


Reflecting on the Past & Setting Intentions for the New Year 2021.
At the start of a new year, people tend to talk about their "new year resolutions." Not me. I think it's imperative that we reflect on...
Sivonnia DeBarros
Jan 4, 20214 min read


Marshawn Lynch & E-Commerce
Marshawn Lynch just signed a sports merchandising apparel agreement for his apparel company with Fanatics, making it the first ever deal...

Amobi Okugo
Dec 11, 20202 min read


4 KEY RULES TO KNOWING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
You'd think that most business people have a lawyer on their team, fully understand structuring a business, and making the right...
Sivonnia DeBarros
Dec 7, 20203 min read


Re-Langue Your Story
Often, we -- Yes WE, allow others to write and tell our stories in ways that de-glorify the survival and achievements that have been made...
Sivonnia DeBarros
Nov 30, 20202 min read


LIfe's Formula: X=VD+D
I get it. You’re saying to yourself, “what does this woman know about the formula to life?” Seems very sketchy, right. It isn’t. A few...
Sivonnia DeBarros
Nov 23, 20202 min read


Initiative: Why It Matters?
Personally, I have a pet peeve of people asking for information that's readily available when all they have to do is take a little time...
Sivonnia DeBarros
Nov 17, 20202 min read


A REAL LIFE MEANING BEHIND THE QUESTION What Are You Sporting About?
Often we go through life thinking that there has to be more! There has to be something greater beyond me that needs to be done. You're...
Sivonnia DeBarros
Oct 26, 20202 min read
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