Jelani Jenkins is a former professional football player and the CEO of Postseason, an ed tech platform that provides educational content and support for elite athletes transitioning out of sports.

Jelani was a 5-star #10 overall recruit coming out of the 2009 high school class before choosing the University of Florida. The Miami Dolphins drafted Jelani in the 4th round of the 2013 draft and he played 5 seasons in the NFL.

Summary: Jelani Jenkins discusses the inspiration behind creating Postseason, an ed tech platform that supports elite athletes in their transition out of sports. He shares his own challenges in transitioning out of football and how he realized the need for a support system for athletes going through similar experiences. Jenkins emphasizes the importance of community, collaboration, and competition in helping athletes have a seamless transition into the real world. He also talks about the importance of authenticity and using social media to express one's passions. Jenkins reflects on moments of self-doubt and the importance of seeking mentorship and advice.

Timestamp Summary:

[0:04:40]Description of Postseason's services

[0:10:51]Building the Postseason team

[0:20:10]Importance of lifelong learning and being coachable

[0:22:33]Commonalities between being a great athlete and a great business person

[0:39:46]Importance of branding and social media for athletes

[0:47:36]Authenticity and challenges faced by Athletes

[0:51:28]Passion for serving athletes and finding solutions

[0:52:14] Q&A

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Summary:

Camron Brown currently serves as Co-Owner & Director of Strategic Growth at Grind Oral Care. At 19 years old Camron won $25,000 at a University of Kentucky business competition which sparked his entrepreneurial journey.

Timestamp

[0:00:00] Introduction and background on starting a business

[0:10:46] Importance of joining organizations and clubs in college[

0:18:11] Involvement with Grind Oral Care and role as Director of Strategic Growth

[0:25:32] Importance of having a unique selling point in a crowded market

[0:34:37] Managing multiple responsibilities and the importance of self-education

[0:39:59] Dealing with self-doubt and finding ways to overcome it

Key Takeaways:

• The biggest risk is getting started and taking the leap into entrepreneurship.
• Joining organizations and clubs in college can help you connect with like-minded individuals and open doors for opportunities.
• Having a strong team and a unique selling proposition are crucial for success in business.
• Constant learning and self-improvement are essential for personal and professional growth.

Quotes:

• "The biggest risk is always just getting started, in my opinion."
• "It's really good to be able to connect with people that know what you don't know."
• "You have to kind of make a decision for yourself at some point about what you want in life."
• "You have to look at yourself and say, all right, what do I care about? And whatever you care about, kind of taking that serious."

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Noah Croom is a sports attorney who has the pleasure and privilege of going between NBA sports agencies and working with the NBA and its teams. He spoke about the biggest professional risk he ever took, which was leaving the NBA in 1995 to work for a team in Vancouver. Noah talks about his experience in negotiations and how he has managed to form successful partnerships with the teams he works with. He attributes his success to his strong relationships with team personnel and his refusal to accept the first offer. He also shares a practical example of a tough negotiation, when one of his former clients was arrested shortly before becoming a restricted free agent.

Timestamps

02:57 Working with the Vancouver Grizzlies: Roles and Responsibilities

05:13 Negotiation Strategies and Relationship Building in the NBA

18:00 Conversation on the NBA Free Agency Process and Player Recruitment

20:52 Reflections on a Career in Sports Law and the NBA

24:38 Benefits of Working in the Legal Field and Starting a Sports Agency

27:08 Starting a Sports Agency

29:08 Discussing Hiring Practices and Innovations in Sports and Business

31:20 Sports Science and Load Management: An Analysis of NBA Player Rest and Recovery

37:03 Exploring the Process of Buying a Professional Sports Team

41:06 Mentorship and Relationships in Professional Sports:

46:16 Networking and Building Relationships in College: Advice from a Sports Professional

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