Athlete Wealth Podcast

Before the draft, we often hear agents and families say things like:I don’t have any money; why should we be talking to financial advisors;I don’t want to put the cart before the horse; orWe will just wait and interview financial advisors after the draft.Unfortunately, statements and approaches like these lead to players losing both money and opportunities that are often not re

What is the difference between amateur and professional baseball? Money.Overnight, with your name being called in the MLB Draft and the signing of a contract, you instantly transform into a professional. Even though this might be your first decision based on money, you have been a part of the industry of baseball for years. Everyone around you has been making monetary decisions abo

Welcome to the MLB Draft Podcast, the proven playbook to help you navigate the Draft Process successfully. Our goal is to inform you, support you, and help you achieve the greatest amount of success which we define as:Fulfilling your potential to become the best MLB player and;Maximizing the financial opportunity that is a byproduct of achieving #1The challenge: Winning is not guar

Molly Sewald, the wife of Mariner's closer Paul Sewald, has a unique story to share of their experience in the minor leagues and stewarding their wealth. Molly and I discuss a topic that can be difficult or exciting for others to talk about - choosing a financial advisor.Molly first shares important context and background on their personal story, which weaves into what feelings the

Stevie Rasmussen, the wife of Ray's pitcher Drew Rasmussen, has a unique story to share of their experiencing true adversity in the big leagues.Everyone at some capacity knows that there will be hard times for families in the minor leagues. Still, few families are prepared and equipped with the tools to handle the complex circumstances that families will experience.Drew was drafted

Sarah Garver, the wife of Ranger's catcher Mitch Garver, is passionate about being a wife, mother, and veterinarian. In this episode, Sarah shares why she pursues her career in conjunction with Mitch being a professional baseball player and the benefits her work provides even though she does not technically "need to work."Given the above, it makes sense why the Garver family phrase

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Jess Skubal has a unique perspective. She has a deep understanding of what it means to be married to a professional baseball player - her husband, Tarik Skubal, is a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. She is also familiar with the most significant financial mistakes athlete families make due to her professional background working as a tax CPA for Deloitte, one of t

There are several questions that constantly come up when we are having conversations with athletes and business owners like:What should a “deal” look like from both sides of the table?How should an athlete think about branding themselves?How are businesses utilizing their newfound ability to participate in NIL?In this episode of AWM Capital’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) s

In the constantly evolving landscape of NIL, understanding university guidelines as well as the resources that are available is paramount for success. From understanding state laws and NCAA rules, to what activities are allowed, or even how to manage taxes, there are several important topics that every student athlete should know. In this episode of AWM Capital’s NIL Podcast Seri

As a college athlete interested in NIL deals, how can you connect with potential partners?