Episode 6- 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. Amobi has been a veteran in the MLS and USL, and is currently playing for Austin Bold FC. A leader on the pitch who is a defender by trade, Amobi might have a bigger influence off the field. Amobi started A Frugal Athlete- helping athletes make, manage, and multiply their money. His company has grown so much over the years that Amobi has been recently named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list, the most prestigious branding of young entrepreneurs making a difference. And it makes sense: If you are a professional athlete looking to leverage your financial freedom, what better person to learn from than someone who has been in your shoes!

This episode is brought to you by my friends at Gymble: A mobile platform that allows its user to rent local athletic facilities. 

Links

https://www.amobiokugo.com/

https://www.afrugalathlete.com/

IG: @amobisays

Twitter: @amobisays

Episode 6 Breakdown

0:00- Gymble Sponsor 

0:40- Intro 

3:10- Taking advantage of the NIL era 

5:15- Amobi's Background 

7:14- Amobi heads to the pros after his freshman year 

9:10- Amobi's time in the pros

12:05- Austin Bold FC season update 

13:50- A Frugal Athlete conversation 

16:40- The start of the podcast 

18:30- Why do so many athletes go broke? 

21:20- The importance of having the right financial advisor 

26:19- The importance of understanding credit, taxes, and how to say no 

31:40- Amobi gives me advice! 

33:08- GMDY and iSportsPath 

35:20- The Big Takeaway Episode 6: Access is more important than capital 

36:30- Amobi's Playlist 

I do not own the rights to this music: 

Migos ft. Drake -Having our Way (instrumental)

Migos ft. Drake- Having our Way (clean)  

Bino Rideaux ft. Blxst- Brand New (clean) 

Drake 6 six sound effect

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