A League of His Own: Sports, Law, and ICONs (ft. Joe Rosen)

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What does it take to be successful as a sports agent? In today's episode, we are joined by Joe Rosen—a lawyer, sports agent, educator, and podcast host—to explore his diverse career and the keys to success in sports and entertainment as an agent. Joe co-founded Brown and Rosen LLC, where he led corporate endeavors, championing startups in contracts, IP, and M&A. He is also the founder of ICON Sports, which provides legal counsel and advice for professional baseball players. Overall, Joe’s career journey mirrors a fusion of entrepreneurial zeal and legal finesse across sports and entertainment. In our conversation, we discuss what keeps him inspired, balancing his various professional pursuits with the demands of life, his approach to pitching athletes to work with him, his passion for hip-hop, and much more. He also answers our ‘Fearless Five’ questions, and his answers may not be what you expect. Whether you are an aspiring agent seeking a foothold in the industry or an enthusiast eager to peek behind the curtains, this episode is your backstage pass to the world of sports and entertainment. Tune in and discover what it takes to be successful as a sports agent with Joe Rosen!

Key Points From This Episode:

• His background in law and how it laid the foundation for being a sports agent.
• What got him interested in the sports and entertainment industry.
• He explains his role as a sports agent and his passion for the job.
• Navigating being a sports fan with being a sports agent.
• How he met his friend and colleague, Chris Brown.
• Learn about his experience in aacquisitions and how the process works.
• History of Orpheus Sports and its merger with ICON Sports.
• The qualities that make for a successful sports agent.
• Insights into his approach to acquiring and advising athletes.
• How NIL (name, image, and likeness) aspects differ in baseball.
• Why educating athletes for developing generation wealth is vital.
• Joe shares how he balances the demands of his various roles.
• Discover the rituals that keep him happy and productive.
• What motivated him to start a hip-hop podcast.
• Joe’s passion for hip-hop and his favorite artist of all time.
• Hear what drives Joe and keeps him inspired.
• Essential lessons from his career and why failure is important.
• Kelly’s ‘Fearless Five’ round of questions for Joe.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Joe Rosen on LinkedIn

Joe Rosen on Facebook

Joe Rosen on YouTube

Joe Rosen on X

ICON Sports Management

Brown and Rosen LLC

Goulston and Storrs Law Firm

Boston Red Sox 

Boston College Law School 

Kelly Minds Her Manors 

Kelly Minds Her Manors on Instagram

Kelly Minds Her Manors on Tiktok

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