The Athlete Brand Advisor Podcast Pliable Inc.

In this episode, host Greg Glynn, is joined by Rob Connolly is a seasoned entrepreneur and the dynamic co-founder and CEO of Finlete, a pioneering sports tech company based in San Diego, CA.
With an impressive track record of founding and scaling startups, Rob has not only led two companies to successful exits but has also cemented his reputation as a visionary leader in the sports technology arena. His extensive experience in sales and business development forms the backbone of his approach to building and growing innovative platforms.At the helm of Finlete, Rob is revolutionizing the way fans interact with high-potential athletes. Finlete stands out as a unique platform that empowers minor league baseball players by enabling them to sell a small percentage of their future earnings directly to fans. This model not only provides athletes with fair market value for their talents but also builds a strong community of supporters who share in the athletes' journey both emotionally and financially. Under Rob's leadership, Finlete is redefining athlete support and engagement, making it more than just a platform—it's a movement.Driven by a passion for empowering athletes and enhancing fan experiences, Rob's vision for Finlete is rooted in creating meaningful connections and ensuring athletes have the resources they need to excel on and off the field. His innovative approach and unwavering commitment to the sports community are what set Finlete apart in the competitive sports tech landscape.
In this episode:
What is Finlete?
How does Finlete work?
Athletes Finlete is working with
How can athletes get started with Finlete?
Who can invest in Finlete athletes?
Why Finlete is looking for brand ambassadors and new NIL opportunities
How to get in touch with Finlete.
Links:
Finlete.com
PliableMarketing.com
Guest contact information:
Rob Connolly
Rob@Finlete.com

Host Greg Glynn sits down with Ryan Schachtner, a former college baseball player that turned a career and MLB dream ending injury into one of the fastest growing financial planning firms in the Southeast. While working with professional athletes, Ryan was encouraged to write a book to help guide future generations manage and keep their money. His book, The Foundation for Financial Excellence was released July, 2021 shortly after Name, Image and Likeness went live and quickly became an international best seller. 
 
Ryan quickly noticed that the athlete development space needed some disruption and co-founded Success Beyond Game Day. The focus of Success Beyond Game Day is to help athletes, while they continue to develop athletically, build a parallel path to maximize success in life after sports. Through a custom assessment, a neuroscience-based platform and an online education community they are able to create a unique and relevant development path for every athlete. Working with colleges and teams from DIII to Power 5, High School, NFL and international soccer clubs their goal is to impact 1 billion athletes. 
 
In this episode:
How Ryan started his baseball career
The shoulder injury that ended his baseball career
Ryan shares how he selected a college to play baseball
Why Ryan felt like he lost his identity after his athletic career was over
How the COVID-19 pandemic led to his book, Success Beyond Game Day
Why he credits name, image and likeness (NIL) court ruling for turning his book into an international best seller
Ryan talks about the challenges for athletes at the end their career
The importance of a parallel personality
Ryan’s recent experience at the NFL combine
Greg talks about personal branding and athlete branding and why it matters
What his program does to help athletes become more mature and focus on longevity
What Ryan thinks are the best opportunities for NIL
The definition of the true NIL and story behind Katie Shanahan
What Ryan is working on next, including working with the NFL 
The impact of the transfer portal on colleges and career development for athletes
Ryan’s advice for today’s college athletes
Links:
successbeyondgameday.com 
Social Media
@amust.win - instagram
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanschachtner/ 
Katie Shanahan: https://www.instagram.com/katieshanahannn/
Connect with Ryan:
ryan@successbeyondgameday.com 
About Pliable Marketing:
PliableMarketing.com

This episode features an interview with Monique A.J. Smith, a Leadership Strategist that guides Athletics Departments/Sport Organizations and Individuals who wish to advance in Athletics Administration/Sports Management careers through
her company, Seeds of Empowerment LLC ®.

In this episode, host Greg Glynn sits down with Samantha Card, a former NCAA Division 1 softball player, MBA graduate gone Fortune 100 company trail blazer, Amazon Best Seller and “level up” expert. Samantha epitomizes the athlete who has “hit it out of the park” when she transitioned from her sports career.

Today’s guest is Darren Heitner, the Founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., an adjunct professor of Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law who joins host Greg Glynn to talk about NIL.

In this episode, host Greg Glynn catches up with Jenna Berens, a professional football player for the Maine Mayhem. The conversation includes the path that Jenna took to play college basketball at Bates College and how she turned that into an opportunity to play professional football.
Jenna's story is a great example about how she used her career as an athlete to explore new opportunities on and off the basketball court, and football field!
In this episode:
Getting recruited to play college basketball
The appreciation she has for her dad helping her in the recruiting process
Tips for athletes who are getting recruited and how to use your network of teammates and coaches to help with decisions
Why Jenna chose to play basketball at Bates College
Jenna explains what happens on an official college visit 
Jenna reflects on the opportunity to go to the NCAA basketball tournament
How Jenna became a CrossFit instructor
Jenna's path to women's professional football
How the team is funded and why they need sponsors
Links:
Bates College
Maine Mayhem Football Team
Pliable's MissionE50
Connect with Jenna:
Instagram: the_jenna_berens
Email: jmberens2001@gmail.com