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The King of Lubbock | Jarrett Culver

NBA Free Agent Jarrett Culver chats about Lubbock Real Estate

A&A Conversations: NIL is the new MBA...

Noah breaks down the 5 biggest things he’s learned since starting the podcast, and what you can expect more of from athletes in business in the future…

Changing The Future of College Sports Media w/ Adam Breneman

We chat about the content flywheel, the nuances of managing talent, what’s next for The College Sports Co. and more.

Reliving the Gamestop Saga with Colts Linebacker Segun Olubi

Segun chats about what he's investing in off the field

Investing in the Midwest With Carolina Panthers Defensive End Chris Wormley

At 6'5 300 Ibs, tenants don’t want to see Chris chase them down to pay rent.

How Joe Montana Became One Of The Greatest Venture Capitalists

Joe chats about his coming of age in venture capital and shares stories of his time in the industry

Why NFL WR Marques Colston Is Going ALL IN On Investing

Marques Colston is raising $100 million to invest in cash flowing disruptive companies in sports

These Small Businesses Are Raking in CASH w/ NFL QB Jeff Driskel

We chat about ETA (Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition), what Jeff looks for in a small business, and what the process looks like end to end.

Building A Company Off Of March Madness

Leveraging the ACP Framework for athlete turned entrepreneurs

How Coffee & Soccer Can Be A Million Dollar Combination w/ Olympian Melissa Ortiz

Combining a niche community with product. In this case, early morning soccer fans and coffee!

The Struggles of Small Business Owners w/ Former Pro-Basketball Player Truck Bryant

Whether it’s unhappy customers, needing to show up every day, inflation, or delegation, we cover a variety of topics that we’re sure you can relate to.

These Active Athletes Are Venture Capitalists...

Noah breaks each athlete's fund structure, what they invested in, and the difference between each.

These 3 Athletes Started Tech Companies - Will They Succeed??

Three athletes, three tech companies, check it out.

Luka Garza on his NFT Marketplace and Belief in Web3 Mainstream Adoption

Luka Garza started an NFT Marketplace right after college to leverage the NIL era through blockchain technology

Powerful Newsletter Grow Tips with ex-Pro Basketball Player Malcolm Lemmons

One of the top newsletter writers happens to be a professional basketball player

Practicing our Sales Pitch with G-League Hooper Eron Gordon

Professional Basketball Player Eron Gordon gives his best Sales Pitch? How did he do?

The FIRST Apple Vision Pro Review For Athletes…

Is the Apple Vision Pro worth getting for athletes?

Investments Active NBA Players Have Made With New Orleans Pelicans Shooting Guard Matt Ryan

We cover NBA players who are building/investing in Venture Capital, Wine/Spirits, Real Estate, Fashion, Dog Breeding, and more!

VCs Invest In Dumb Things… The Enhanced Games May Be The Dumbest

The Enhanced will impact sports AND Venture Capital

How To Navigate New Business Opportunities With NWSL STAR Maria Sanchez

Maria spoke about re-investing in the game, how she handles brand deals, her worst purchase, and took Q&A.

Financial Spending and 401k tips with Chicago Bears Running Back Khari Blasingame

Financial Spending and 401k tips

The Craziest Thing About NIL No One Is Talking About Enough

Breaking down the 501(c)3 and why it's currently the biggest loophole in NIL.

NFL Pro Bowler Justin Forsett is OBSESSED with the customer

Justin Forsett is a former NFL Running Back turned seasoned entrepreneur thriving in the hygiene product space.

Luxury Real Estate Investing Tips From Ex-G League Guard Terry Harris

Luxury Real Estate Tips From Professional Basketball Player Terry Harris

Why Nick Saban Could Take Over Silicon Valley

If Nick Saban wanted to he could be a formidable investor in Silicon Valley from Day 1. Here's why...

Digital Growth Advice from Ex-YouTube Star Turned MMA Fighter Labib Yasir

Labib chats about how MMA influenced him as a seasoned entrepreneur and marketer.

Pelicans guard Matt Ryan chats about hedge funds, investing, and what could be next

Pelicans Guard Matt Ryan chats about hedge funds, investing, and what could be next

WNBA Star Marina Mabrey Shares Her Top Stock Picks

Chicago Sky Guard Marina Mabrey chats about meditation before investing, what's in her portfolio, and growing up on Wall Street

Artificial Intelligence will change basketball training w/ Professional Basketball Player Matt Mooney

Matt Mooney is bringing a AI-powered training device to gyms across America

MLB All-Star pitcher Trevor Rosenthal is looking to acquire a small business

Trevor is potentially looking to partner with a great entrepreneur in the health/recovery space

Who knew the cleaning business was so lucrative? With Truck Bryant

Former professional basketball player is learning entrepreneurship on the fly, and is pretty good at it.

Nat Young chats about how surfers are making less money than ever

If the popularity in surfing is surging, why is the prize money in competitions less than it was years ago?

Russ Smith goes from National Champion to Bourbon Entrepeneur

Russ Smith had no idea he was going to play professional basketball after not playing his freshman year at Louisville.

Nik Staukas Makes a Fortune In The Stock Market

Nik Stauskas thought the NBA was only way he was going to make a living;

Chris Eubanks does broadcasting while being one of the best tennis players in the world

Chris Eubanks is the "Draymond Green" of tennis.

Does no one else see a problem with the NBA/SKIMs partnership?! | A&A conversations

The NBA/SKIMS partnership makes total sense when we look at the $$ behind it, however from a branding perspective, it leaves us a little puzzled.

Saints Linebacker Chase Hansen is now an Investor Relations Manager

Chase Hansen has recently hung up the cleats for the New Orleans Saints and is now an investor relations manager at Thrive Development,

Rick Vargas went from professional tennis to working at Apple

While Rick Vargas traveled all over the world competing in professional tennis matches,

2-Time Olympian Chris Benard reveals the brutal politics of track & field and chats about career coaching

Chris Bernard represented Team USA 9-times at 2 Summer Olympics, 4 World Athletics Championships, & 3 NACAC Championships as an elite triple jumper

Ex-Water Polo star Will Collier simplifies cryptocurrency terms

Will Collier was a stand out member of the Brown University Men's Water Polo team.

A16z Gaming Partner Jack Soslow was an elite college football kicker

Jack Soslow did not play football until his senior year in high school.

NY Knicks Power Forward Nathan Knight shows his math, finance, and fashion expertise...

Nathan Knight had a job lined up with Goldman Sachs investment banking division after his 4 year at career at William and Mary....

Annie Case goes from national champion to digital health investor at Kleiner Perkins?!

Annie Case was a 2011 National Champion for the Stanford University Women’s Soccer Team.

Samantha Peszek explains how to create a podcast

We hear this question a lot… how do you start a podcast?

Josh Childress leverages familiarity to guide his Real Estate portfolio

Josh Childress’ scholarship at Stanford University was endowed by the Arillaga family, know for their real estate developments.

Marcellus Wiley explains the business of Hollywood

Marcellus Wiley had a fascinating journey before coming one of the most iconic voices in sports media.

CJ Watson foes from NBA star to Vending Machine Business Owner... and is flourishing

CJ Watson was a 10 year NBA vet, who made an impact with the Golden State Warriors,

Jeremy Jones runs an investment fund while playing professional basketball?!

Jeremy Jones made a national championship appearance and was Academic All-Conference Honorable Mention for the Gonzaga University Men's basketball team

Wisconsin Football, American Sniper, ESPY Award Winner turned CEO of multi-million dollar philanthropy as a service platform - Meet Jake Wood

The story just begins just after Jake Wood's time with the Wisconsin Badger Football team.

Ricky Lewis goes from MLS Star to the King of Sales

Ricky Lewis was a key defender with the Los Angeles Galaxy, Colorado Rapids, as well as the USA U20 team.

NFL Linebacker by day, creative agency CEO by night?! Meet Brennan Scarlett

Brennan "B Scar" Scarlett is gearing up for year 9 in the NFL.

Professional Soccer Player Builds a Media Startup in 20 minutes?! Meet Simone Charley

Simone Charley is one of the top strikers in the NWSL and a key piece in the Angel FC rotation.

EJ Jarvis is gearing up for the SEC season while thriving on Ebay

EJ Jarvis is gearing up for a huge season with the University of Florida Men's Basketball team.

Timothy Lam goes from USA Olympian to Accountant?!

Timothy Lam is one of the most accomplished Badminton players in US history.

Super Bowl XLV Champion Marshall Newhouse is set to make his free agency decision... in Venture Capital

Super Bowl XLV Champion Marshall Newhouse had a 10 year NFL career he will never forget.

Haley Lukas previews FIFA World Cup and provides mental health training for young female athletes

Haley Lukas was a defensive stalwart for the University of California, Berkeley women's soccer team before having a successful professional stint in Hungary.

John Mooney plays professional basketball in Japan and explains Japanese business culture

John Mooney knows that Japanese culture is one to abide to and understand deeply.

Chase Griffin previews UCLA football season and is building a business empire

20 years from now, we may look back and say UCLA Quarterback Chase Griffin was one of the first college athletes to transform the motivation for athletes to immerse themselves in business ventures at an early age.

"Cargo Culting" and why athletes should avoid it at all costs

A common act that happens especially in business, particularly startups is "Cargo Culting".

5 Badass Startups you should look into

For my athletes looking to break into startups, here are five that I am personally interested in and why (startups are in the episode breakdown).

Are People Less Upfront in California?

We notice a funny dynamic in business when you a person asks you to follow up with them and then you never hear from them again.

Is The Term "Student-Athlete" Extinct?

With the reality of NIL in college athletics (Name, Image, and Likeness), is student-athlete even the right phrase to use anymore?

Cam Van is using AI in training videos to help elite track athletes make money

Cam Van would have made a great lawyer, as the recent JD thought it was his destiny.

Jeron Artest played Division 1 basketball and created his first video game at 13

When Jeron Artest was thirteen years old, he created his first video game which become so popular his opponents at AAU tournaments starting playing it.

Bradley Klahn explains the crazy wealth disparity in professional tennis

Bradley Klahn is a top 100 professional tennis player on the ATP Tour.

Giorgio Di Bonaventura chats Italian basketball, bachelorette, and throwing the best parties

Giorgio Di Bonaventura, (DiBo) is one of the most interesting athletes you've never heard of.

Jacob Turner explains the MLB lifestyle disparity and manages sudden wealth of clients

Jacob Turner was one of the highest paid draft picks in MLB history, making appearances with the Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Washington Nationals, and more.

Chandler Malone stopped hooping at WashU because his startup was making significant revenue

Chandler Malone was enjoying college basketball, but when his startup was making a significant amount of revenue, he knew it was time to put the ball away.

Vasu Kulkarni is obsessed with basketball and shares valuable Venture Capital insights

Vasu Kulkarni is the self-proclaimed biggest pick-up hoops fans in the world.

Sam Acho reflects on his NFL journey and battling Stephen A. Smith

Sam Acho was a 9-year NFL veteran, a Vice President of the of the NFL Players Association,

Orlando and Aquila Mendez Valdez are a power athlete couple

Orlando and Aquila Mendez-Valdez are as dynamic off the court as they were on it.

Blake Lawrence built the largest NIL marketplace after playing football at Nebraska

Blake Lawrence is the Co-founder and CEO of Opendorse, the leading NIL marketplace connecting college athletes, brands, and fans.

Is Brevin Galloway the king of NIL?

Brevin Galloway is the King of NIL.

Jasmine Baird thrives at Beijing Winter Olympics and reveals the brutal business of snowboarding

Jasmine Baird is one of the top snowboarders in Canada ,who competes internationally in the big air and slopestyle disciplines.

Do Athletes need more foresight?

Foresight is anticipating what might happen in the future.

Epecially in today's world, cultivate the right environment around you

Due to recent news surrounding Ja Morant and others, we felt it was a good time to stress having the right environment around you.

Prince Amukamara (Super Bowl Champion) owns AirBnb properties, his own Fedex route, as well as an assisted living home

Prince Amukamara is a 9-year NFL Defensive back who won the 2012 Super Bowl with the New York Giants, in one of the best games in sports history.

Michael Chabala reflects on his MLS Championships and the journey of founding Sphere

Michael Chabala was a 9-year Major League Soccer professional, including two world championships with Houston Dynamo in ‘06 and ‘07.

Sports are hard, business is easy

Noah and Charlie keep this episode internal as there were many topics we got to cover.

Zion Clark (MMA) and Craig Levinson break down the business of being a global inspiration

Zion Clark is a legendary American wrestler, professional mixed martial artist

Rich Medina is a world renowned DJ who played basketball at Cornell

For the past two decades, Rich Medina has cemented his reputation as an elite DJ,

Lauryn Williams reflects on making Olympic history and then scolds my financial mismanagements

Lauryn Williams was the first American Women in history to win a Medal in the Summer and Winter Olympics.

Monique Billings chats WNBA, being an author, and broadcasting for the PAC-12

Monique Billings is a jack of all trades.

Ben Gardner shares insights on the Dallas Cowboys, A16z, and investing in sports technology at Will Ventures

At 6’5 270 Ibs with speed and agility, Ben Gardner might be the most physically imposing investor in the world. The former Dallas Cowboy and San Diego Charger spent over 5 years as a Consumer and Business Development partner.

Scott Wagner chats Yale Football and lessons learned as CEO of GoDaddy

Scott was the CEO of GoDaddy during some of its most transformative times.

Anthony Tolliver talks about the evolution of the NBA, his investment philosophy, and doing business with Shaq

Anthony Tolliver is a well respected vet in the NBA, who's versatile skillset has brought value to every team he has played for.

Clifford Taylor IV goes from Florida Football, to social media content creation for the NBA

Let's be honest, you're probably on social media these days as much as you're productive at your day job.

Matt Ryan chats about reaching the NBA and reveals his business interests

Matt Ryan of the Boston Celtics sat down and talked about what he knows and doesn't know about certain aspects of business

Leslie Osborne-Lewis reflects on FIFA World Cup experience and Co-founding Sweat Cosmetics

Leslie Osborne-Lewis was a national champion at Santa Clara University, a veteran in the NWSL, and had 62 appearance for the USA Women' Soccer team including the World Cup in 2007.

Sheldon Day and Amir Carlisle talk about financial lessons learned in the NFL, The Players Company, and the genesis of Bank DAO

Sheldon Day is not your typical NFL Player.

Rex Pflueger MBA, chats March Madness and discusses the trending real estate "build to rent" model

March Madness is the best time of the year (completely unbiased).

LaVonne Idlette, Oly, MBA, JD, reflects on Olympic hurdling career, chats 1st Class Group & advising professional athletes on real estate investments

LaVonne Idlette, Oly, MBA, JD is an all around superstar.

Jeff Moore (Jayem) talks Toledo Football, Sila's payment processing tools, and the science of therapy through music

Jeff Moore is a man with eclectic interests. In one of the more fascinating episodes,

Andrew Petcash breaks down The Petcash Post, the Air App, and how Web3 will change the sports landscape forever

Andrew Petcash is the definition of a self-starter.

THEMXXNLIGHT talks college hoops, debut album SKYPEARL, and the keys to building a real estate empire

The Chandani twins are like no other.

Henning Jolivet: Former Santa Clara Goalkeeper and Current Investment Banker at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

The first in-person and last episode on Season 1 does not disappoint, as Henning Jolivet steals the show.

Ben Grosse: UCONN Track & Field and General Partner at Hillside Ventures

Ben Grosse is not your normal college senior.

Kirby Porter: Former Harvard Guard and Current Director of Marketing at Will Ventures

Kirby Porter is a former standout guard for Harvard University.

Cynthia Ahr: Former Oregon State Forward now CEO/Founder of Likeli

Cynthia Ahr is a pioneer in many regards. After a basketball career playing with and against the likes of Cheryl Miller and Cynthia Cooper,

Amobi Okugo: Austin Bold FC Defender, Forbes 30 under 30, Founder of A Frugal Athlete

Professional athletes across many different sports seek financial advice from someone who is still playing a professional sport himself: Amobi Okugo