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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Fun Fact: While Bryce Alsten was at the University of Florida he actually found a job on craigslist using a 3D printer to make custom kitchens.

Have you heard about Popl? It's the world's greatest virtual business card and enhancing business and personal reach. In today's episode of The Credentials Show, we sit down with Popl's head of Product Partnerships Bryce Alsten to discuss not only Popl but also his journey to reach this point.

Bryce really opens up on the strategy and experiences that help to mold him into the person he has become. After graduating from the University of Florida with an engineering degree, Bryce actually ended up jobless and for the first time in his life got a taste of what "depression" felt like. So tune in to hear the up and down and up journey of Bryce Alsten.

Topics Include:

• Living in Peru for an internship
• What makes Popl so unique
• Not really having role models
• Misconceptions of the college experience
• The power of networking
• Creating opportunities out of thin air
• Overcoming setbacks and failure
• What are Product Partnerships?

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In this episode of The Credentials Show, we take it back to the Summer of 2019. Before the show was even thought about! Our host, Charles, went back to one of his Aluma Matters, University of Florida, to talk with his former professor Dr. Demichele. His professor, after some conversation, invited Charles to speak to one of his classes on the importance of your resume and how it affects your opportunities. This means one day to prepare a talk for a class of 40 plus students...

So in true Charles fashion, this conversation covers not only his resume but also the strategy and stories of his journey to becoming a sports agent among other things... all off the cuff

Topics include:

• the types of students who want to work in sports
• the importance of sharing goals which your professors
• hidden secrets to getting exclusive internships

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When you have a big test for a license or important class, how do you handle the fear and anxiety that comes along with it?

In today's episode of The Credentials Show, the focus of the discussion is on the strategy in testing well during pressure situations. This episode is a follow-up to the Agent Study series and comes on the heels of our host, Charles, taking a test to become a certified member of a labor organization. This episode goes over helpful tips and tricks to gaining better test results and higher scores in pressure-packed situations!

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As of 7/28/2021 Simone Biles, 4 Time Gold Medalist, has decided to not participate in an Olympic event because of mental health purposes. This is a historic event and one that ultimately will be a beneficial moment in history.

In recognition of this moment in time, the show's focus is to provide a couple of reasons as to what causes the immense amount of anxiety and pressure that comes with being an American Athlete in today's world.

In specific, today we discuss Dr. Lapchick Racial and Gender Report Card which measures the changes in racial and gender hiring practices and the relevance it has to today's episode. To learn more go to https://www.tidesport.org/racial-gender-report-card

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