The GaryVee Audio Experience The Best Way to Build Your Brand | Q&A w/ the Rutgers Football Team
Aug 5, 2019
The conversation dives into the vital role of communication for athletes, emphasizing the importance of understanding and networking. Personal branding takes center stage, urging student-athletes to capitalize on their temporary visibility for long-term gains. The discussion balances praise and criticism, pushing for a proactive approach to life. Passion and resilience are highlighted, as is the necessity to pursue what truly matters over societal expectations. Lastly, embracing experimentation is framed as key to discovering one's true passions.
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Leverage Your Position
- Leverage your current position as a college athlete to connect with people.
- Your time as a student-athlete offers unique leverage; utilize it.
Missed Connections
- Gary Vaynerchuk discusses a former Louisville safety who ignored networking opportunities.
- The athlete's leverage diminished after leaving the NFL, highlighting the importance of early networking.
Network Actively
- Engage with people on campus and online, even if they seem less important now.
- Building relationships while you have leverage as an athlete can pay off in the future.