#184: Joey Grant - Founder & CEO of GMTM | Transforming the Discovery of Athletes

GMTM (pronounced Gametime) is a social network connecting athletes, organizations, and brands to maximize opportunities. By offering tools to increase reach and engagement, GMTM ensures equitable access for athletes to share their stories and pursue their goals.

The platform works with partners like DIII colleges, National Governing Bodies, NFL teams, and brands such as Sports Illustrated. It’s helping reshape recruitment, amplify initiatives, and address the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies.

Joey Grant, a former UCF team captain and Lake Brantley Patriot, founded GMTM to empower athletes and transform their careers. In this episode, he shares his journey from the football field to building a platform that’s redefining opportunities in sports.

Chapters:

0:30 – Joey's background and history as an athlete

5:18 – The evolution of GMTM

11:17 – The importance of balancing digital with in-person experiences

17:16 – How GMTM is connecting athletes to opportunities

20:11 – The impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)

23:06 – The future vision for GMTM and athlete development

Joey Grant:

🏠 Website: https://www.gmtmsports.com

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joey-grant-8b8482181/

Andrew Petcash:

🏠 Website: https://profluence.com

🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpetcash

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/

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