The Profluence Pod 🌐

Audio Timeline:0:31 - Feel good stories: Tom Brady and orange hair, Jim Harbaugh helping out Michigan employees1:42 - Business of Athletes: Michael Strahan & Brady, NFL players and their Web 3 projects, $5M for smart fabric tech, Mike Vick, and $6M for the future of women’s sports8:27 - NIL: A GM in college sports, Pringles’ new deal, Fanatics signs 200 college athletes, and several $100,000 car deals13:09 - Sports Biz/Tech: Several athletes looking to buy sports teams, data analytics and sports betting, NBA tech accelerator, and LIV vs. The PGA TourInteresting StatThis is wild…Men’s tennis has been dominated by Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal for nearly my entire life. * Serena Williams, age 40 (23 titles)* Rafael Nadal, age 36 (22 titles)* Novak Djokovic, age 35 (20 titles)* Roger Federer, age 40 (20 titles)It will be interesting to see how the tides change as they start to retire. Short Passage of The WeekBuild small habits. Make big plans.1) Keep your daily actions small. Strive to get 1% better every day.2) Keep your daily mindset big. Think about how you can play a bigger game.Start small, but never dream small.Passage by James ClearAnother Interesting StatSurprisingly the number of kids not playing a sport is dropping. I would have thought the chart would be going in the opposite direction. Tweet(s)Great thread from my friend Alex Banks who broke down VC and PE in an easy-to-understand way. Leverage is a tool, but it can make you one too!We have all seen the headlines stories where someone took $83 and became a millionaire by leveraging it out the door. Debt is a tough topic because most of our relationship with it is negative, but debt is not the problem. Managing debt is the problem and taking on debt is the problem. When you begin to use debt and leverage yourself, remember two key principles. 1. Take on as little debt as you can, NOT as much as you can. 2. Remember there is an opportunity cost to every debt decision, so know what you are giving up.If you do not take on debt, you are giving up that opportunity. If you do take debt, you are giving up your short-term cash flow.Quote“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means that it’s going to launch you into something great” - Paolo Coelho I appreciate you reading & listening to The Petcash Post today!Have a nice rest of your day and we’ll talk tomorrow. Peace,-APExtra Credit This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.petcashpost.com

Audio Timeline:0:42 - Feel good stories: 100 most influential athletes, athlete proposes to girlfriend thanks to NIL1:28 - NIL: Breakdown of Lane Kiffin’s Statements and political NIL deal, USC $3M, and a 12 year old golfer gets a deal6:48 - Business of Athletes: Serena Williams record deal, new fitness athlete investors, Travis Kelce, NFL ticket prices, and the most innovative sports teamsInteresting StatTop 25 Most Innovate Sports Franchises 2022Soccer (10 teams), NBA (9), MLB (3), NFL (2), NHL (1)Short Passage of The WeekIt’s incredibly easy to overestimate the significance of a single decision, outcome, or event in the heat of the moment. But you must remind yourself to take a deep breath when things don’t go your way. Your results in the long run—good or bad—are always the byproduct of many small decisions, outcomes, and events over time. The truth is we all fail sometimes. The greater truth is that no single failure ever defines us.Passage by Angel ChernoffRecommended MediaThis video will fire you up!!Interview quotes with some of the best athletes to ever live (a lot of the clips are from early in their careers - super inspirational). Tweet(s)Put out this tweet on Tuesday — a few days later it was announced Lebron is making a documentary about the story. We have all seen the market do what it has done over the past weeks, and lots of people have seen their investment gains turn to losses. So how can you respond to an event like this? You can 'Harvest' it. What this means is that you sell some of your investments at a loss and hold those losses to offset future gains. While it is not the most enjoyable process, this idea of 'Tax-Loss Harvesting' is a way to turn the painstaking decline into a beneficial resource. In the future when your Capital Gains are soaring, you will reduce your tax liability because of the losses you harvested today.You can learn more here. Quote“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” I appreciate you reading/tuning in to The Petcash Post!No post tomorrow, we’ll talk Wednesday. Have a fantastic rest of your Memorial Day weekend. Peace,-AP This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.petcashpost.com

Audio Timeline:0:30 - Feel good stories: Pro Athletes go back and finish college1:01 - NIL: Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher’s beef, NIL for Ohio high schoolers, first Nike athlete ambassadors, and more hypocrisy from college coaches6:45 - Athlete Biz/Investments: Alex Rodriguez and Phil Mickelson stay active in the business world 8:56 - Sports Biz/Tech: Smart basketball, virtual hockey, DAOs in college athletics, and US soccer teamsInteresting StatThis is wild:Americans have wagered more than $125 billion on legal sports bets since legalization just four years ago. Also…NCAA's new federal tax records show it had $52.5 million in outside legal costs in FY21 (when the appeal of Alston to SCOTUS occurred). Over the past 7 fiscal years, the NCAA has shown $304.5M in outside legal expenses and $69.1M in legal-cost recoveries.Think of how many student-athlete scholarships could have been funded…Short Passage of The WeekEvery day I get up and I write from what is in my heart and I share it. If I’m so attached to how you’re going to react to it or if I’m doing it the “right way” then I’m not focusing my effort on simply producing the best email that I can.Think about an apple tree for a minute. What does an apple tree do? It produces apples. It doesn’t worry that some people don't like apples or what people use its apples for, it focuses 100 percent of its efforts on producing the best apples it can. Everything else is outside of its control. Today, be like an apple tree. Whatever it is that you have, share it with the world. Focus your attention on the process of what it is that you do. Take pride in your craftsmanship and work ethic. Let the results take care of themselves.Passage by Steve GilbertRecommended MediaInteresting article by Grady Congleton on the future of youth sports. I had no idea it’s a $19B industry (bigger than the NFL). Tweet(s)Great thread from former MLB pitcher Cory Gearrin about being called up from the minors to the big leagues. Lots of lessons packed in here. Trae Young’s NIL advice for high school and college athletes. Quote“Intensity can be powerful, consistency can be transformational” - Legacy BuilderThanks for taking the time to go through the Weekly Roundup. I use it to keep myself in line and hopefully bring some value to you as well. Peace,-APExtra Credit“Athlete” is just one side of the coin for many players these days. They’re also entrepreneurs, investors, marketers, philanthropists, and so much more. *If you are not on The Petcash Post email list, but would like to be added, please click here or email me at andrewpetcash05@gmail.com**If you have any comments/suggestions about the emails please let me know.***Feel free to forward these emails to anyone you think would like them. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.petcashpost.com

Audio Timeline:0:24 - Feel good stories: Donating entire NBA salary, US Open qualifier 2:08 - NIL: $100K to not transfer, Ohio State RB, first Nike woman athlete, Is the transfer model sustainable?6:24 - Business of Athletes: $250k in prize money, smart dumbbell investment, Tom Brady and Naomi Osaka10:27 - Sports Biz/Tech: WNBA expansion, PGA competitor, $125B for sports betting, and FIFA + EA SportsInteresting StatThis is wild. Without ever broadcasting a game, Tom Brady is set to make more than double Tony Romo’s current contract. The money aside, it’s great to see athletes take on major roles within other professions upon retiring (if Brady ever decides to). Short Passage of The Week"The sun will rise and set regardless. What we choose to do with the light while it's here is up to us. Journey wisely." * Small steps, every day, will add up. * Short-term discomfort for long-term peace.* Pick your path: Work and burnout or work and rest.* I am not what happens to me. I am what I choose to become.* Don't get caught up on what could have been. If it should have been, it would have.Passage by Alexandra ElleTweet(s)Josh is an elite athlete and businessman (and someone I’ve learned a lot from).Check out this thread where he breaks down his Wednesday and Sunday ritual. Best quote from the thread: “I don’t have to be number one. But every day I wake up, I’m gonna chase the dude who is.”Here’s another post I enjoyed reading this past week:Did you know…Companies paying college athletes NIL deals are not required to withhold taxes, and will issue a tax statement reporting the gross income paid. Thus, when a company agrees to pay an athlete $10,000 for sending out specified messages on social media, the athlete will receive a check for $10,000. He/she is then required to report this income, and pay taxes. The athlete can first deduct business expenses, such as agent commissions, from this income and pays tax on the net income.QuoteI appreciate you reading The Petcash Post!Enjoy the rest of your Sunday, and we’ll talk tomorrow. Peace,-APExtra CreditThis Shaq story is one my favorites This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.petcashpost.com

Audio Timeline:0:35 - Feel Good Sports Story: Body Armor and Mamba Foundation1:15 - NIL: NCAA rulings on collectives and sports betting, Deion Sanders, coolest deals of the week, and BC’s Zay Flowers offered $600k to transfer7:39 - Athlete Biz/Investments: Devin Booker, new venture fund, generational wealth for athletes, NWSL gets KD and Kleiman11:23 - Sports Biz/Tech: Betting funds to youth sports, Hooters, NFT companies continue to raise big bucks, and esports teams are booming14:11 - Discussion on the mental health epidemic in college sportsInteresting StatThe NCAA has released a dashboard highlighting transfer portal movement. (broken down by sport, month, and scholarship status) Notable Figures:* A whopping 33,009 D-I athletes entered the portal between Aug 1, 2019 and July 31, 2021.* As of Jan. 10, 2022, 49% (16,270) had transferred to a new NCAA school, while 43% (14,293) remain in the portal and 7% (2,446) withdrew their names.The 10 sports with the highest percentage of athletes who entered the portal during those two years...Men's:* Basketball: 31% have entered the portal (1,692 athletes)* Baseball: 18% (2,126)* FBS football: 16% (2,538)* Soccer: 13% (755)* Tennis: 13% (325)* FCS football: 12% (1,546)* Ice hockey: 12% (205)* Lacrosse: 9% (321)* Track & field: 8% (905)* Wrestling: 8% (207)Women's:* Basketball: 22% (1,134)* Beach volleyball: 15% (167)* Tennis: 12% (340)* Volleyball: 12% (650)* Softball: 11% (764)* Soccer: 11% (909)* Ice hockey: 8% (63)* Lacrosse: 8% (317)* Golf: 7% (162)* Track & field: 6% (864)The transfer portal was launched in 2018 to help streamline the transfer process, but three recent changes — the COVID redshirt, one-time transfer rule, and NIL — have turned a school change into free agency. Recommended MediaInteresting convo between Adam Breneman and Arizona Cardinals QB Trace McSorley this past weekend. The 1:01:01 mark piqued my interest as they talk about NIL and what Trace is doing investment-wise. Always cool to hear what really goes on within programs and not just noise from the outside. Short Passage of The WeekHere are 7 traits of exceptional leaders we can incorporate into our own lives as teammates, colleagues, and leaders:* Exceptional leaders are master storytellers.* Exceptional leaders find opportunities to let others shine.* Exceptional leaders seek advice and input from others.* Exceptional leaders have their teams’ back during tough times.* Exceptional leaders take accountability and know when to apologize.* Exceptional leaders care while treating everyone with dignity and respect.* Exceptional leaders express appreciation and give credit where credit is due.Passage by Glen Leibowitz, CFO ConsultantTweet(s)The Power of Now is one of my favorite books of all time. Great thread from Teddy breaking down what makes Navy SEALs elite👇Inflation and interest rates are the best-understood financial concepts worldwide, but only 50% of adults know both. Only 35%, in comparison, understand risk diversification. And roughly 45% of adults globally know about the concept of compound interest. The bottom line: a large

Audio Timeline:1:14 - Feel Good Sports Stories4:32 - NIL Report9:41 - Athlete Business/Investment Stories14:34 - Sports Business/Tech ReportInteresting StatThe NCAA makes over $1B in revenue a year and president Mark Emmert enjoyed a cushy $2.9M salary last year. Interested in the NCAA’s full financial statements?Check them out here:Short Passage of The WeekThe Art of ThrivingWhen we disconnect to reconnect as leaders and positive-difference makers, life becomes art, and the beauty is in the eye of the beholder.* The art of using “no” as a complete sentence.* The art of rediscovering yourself over, and over, and over again.* The art of clearing your mind so that you can listen to your heart.* The art of balancing empathy for others with empathy for yourself.* The art of knowing when to speak, when to listen, and when to leave.* The art of knowing when to pivot, when to pause, and when to persist.Passage by Mitchell C. Clark, Keep It 100Recommended MediaCame across a great interview by Adam Breneman and current Penn State QB Sean Clifford.Really enjoyed the segment discussing Clifford’s new business venture and NIL developments. That part starts at the 25:58 timestamp. Tweet(s)Interesting read on the “broken” college athletics system 👇Who has YOUR best interest at heart?Did you know there is a standard in the financial world called 'Fiduciary' that requires an advisor to act in a manner that is reasonably believed to be in the best interest of the client. Most would question why this is NOT the case for all financial advisors or anyone dealing with a subject like money.Anytime there is a chance the advisor can profit on a sale, they can NOT be acting as your Fiduciary because they have a conflict of interest. As you look at advisors, the first question should be 'Why are you not a fiduciary?'Quote“There might not be 1000 ways to accomplish something, but there is almost always more than one way. Know what you want, and be flexible on how to get there.” - James ClearExtra CreditSerena Williams really is the 🐐One day an athlete will retweet a Twitter thread I put out on them — looking forward to that day. I appreciate you reading The Petcash Post on a consistent basis! Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help or if there’s something you think I should write about. Peace,-AP This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.petcashpost.com

Not yet subscribed to The Petcash Post? Join 24,000+ others getting educated on the business of athletes, sports, and NIL — it’s free.Audio Timeline:0:44 - Feel good stories: Boston Marathon, grants for athletes with disabilities, Naomi Osaka’s new philanthropy 2:44 - NIL: $40m college donation, JR Smith and Cavinder twins sign new deals, Florida Gators = NILU, college free agency, and NBC sports 8:21 - Athlete Biz/Investments: Serena Williams, sports drinks, NFT’s, athletes taking equity + marketing fees, golfers getting active, and Moonpay13:16 - Sports Biz/Tech: Cricket is big business, ad patches on uniforms, youth sports is getting a lot of funding, and new legislation in sportsInteresting StatA pitch clock has shortened Minor League Baseball games by 20 minutes, per ESPN, setting the stage for MLB to implement a clock next season.MLB games were lasting an average of 3 hours, 10 minutes. The good news? That's one minute shorter than last season. The bad news? That's over one hour longer than a century ago — and 20 minutes longer than the average game as recently as 2005.Short Passage of The Week“Passion is what makes life interesting, what ignites our love and carries our friendships, stimulates our intellect, and pushes our limits.”-- Pat TillmanOn this day 18 years ago, Pat Tillman lost his life while serving his country in Afghanistan. I never had the privilege of meeting Pat and I don’t pretend to know him, but from a distance he is a role model for me. It’s not his play on the football field that I most admire, or even his decision to leave millions of dollars on the table to serve his country. Instead it’s the way he lived his life: with tremendous passion. Whatever he did he brought all of his being to it. He loved to read books and learn new things. He loved to challenge himself and others to be the best that they could be. And he was a deeply loyal husband and friend. People are drawn to those who approach life like that. Their passion lights us up on the inside and motivates us to be better. Today if you want to honor Pat Tillman, live with passion. Whatever you do today bring your whole being to it. Laugh loudly, cry, be a great friend, stimulate your intellect, make a difference in someone’s life, push yourself to get better at something. I’m guessing Pat would appreciate that more than any platitudes or grand gestures. Win Your Day! Passage by Steve GilbertTweet(s)College programs enabling their athletes to profit will be at a major advantage in this new era of recruiting and college sports. Former MLB player Cory Gearrin put out an interesting thread on the financial reality most professional athletes face👇1) Fight rising inflation with rising incomeDid you know in March of 2022 inflation rose 8.5%, the biggest rise in 12 months since the 80's!This poses a huge financial question around how to prepare a plan for this type of event? From professional athletes to recent college graduates, the best way to hedge inflation and protect your lifestyle in the future is by creating multiple streams of income. In today's world of e-commerce and the gig economy there are endless ways to begin generating a new income stream and the money tip of the day is to start one. Even if it is only $100 a month, the more legs you are standing on, the less likely the inflation wave will knock you over.What To Keep An Eye On This Week* Releasing an athlete investment thread on Antonio Brown Monday (4-25-22) at 9:10 EST on Twitter. * More NIL developments coming out of spring football games.Quote“Don’t let the internet rush you. No one is posting their failures.” - Wesley SnipesI

The Petcash Post is a daily report that breaks down the business of athletes, sports, and NIL.Join 24,435 others and get exclusive access to the newsletter 🔑 — it’s free!Audio Timeline:1:05 - Feel good stories: 102 Marathons in 102 days, Jrue Holiday 1:58 - NIL: Clemson, Robinhood, Kansas basketball, UCF5:18 - Athlete Biz/Investments - James Harden, Drake, Floyd Mayweather X Antonio Brown, WNBA, and $25,000 to be under 365 pounds8:35 - Sports Tech/Biz: Pickeball, Fifa+, Trace technology, USFL, NFL meets crypto and flag football13:53 - Convo with Binghamton basketball’s Dan Petcash about NIL and endorsement deals at the Division 1 mid major levelInteresting Stat(s)The average MLB franchise is now worth $2.31 billion, up 5% from 2021, according to Sportico's latest valuations.The Yankees are valued at $7.01 billion, making them the most valuable team across all global sports leagues.Another cool development:University of Central Florida’s football team is putting QR codes on the back of their spring jerseys.When scanned, it will direct you to the player’s bio on the UCF athletics website. Fans can then find links to a player’s social media profiles and stores to purchase their own player-branded merchandise. It’s nice to see universities getting creative with NIL and assisting athletes with monetization. Short Passage of The WeekYou can’t spread your wings if you live in a cocoon. Most human beings find comfort living their lives in a protective cocoon of certainty. But in choosing risk-free existences, we pass up life-enriching challenges and adventures. Practicing these 3 lifestyle mindsets can help us maximize our time on Earth while making life more fulfilling and meaningful:Give yourself time ― You’re never too old to cultivate and live your dreams. You can follow your heart’s desire at any time.Live your own life ― Choosing a path in life to please others is usually not sustainable. Living in truth always sets us free. Listen to your inner voice and stay true to yourself.Stay present ― Life is the greatest teacher. Be conscious of the people and events around you. You can miss out on valuable experiences if you’re constantly thinking about the future. Immerse yourself in the present moment while challenging the status quo.Source: Ann Hiatt, Bet on YourselfRecommended MediaI came across a great article by Vanderbilt women’s lacrosse player Cailin Bracken.“A Letter to College Sports” In this piece, she describes the dark side of college athletics (that most of the outside world doesn’t understand). I highly recommend that you take 5 minutes to read this — there are a ton of insightful thoughts. Did you know that nearly 30% of female and 25% of male collegiate student-athletes report having anxiety?Tweet(s)I eat chicken basically everyday — so this thread was fascinating and also eye-opening for me 👀I enjoyed this one from Josh as well 👇 The All Blacks are a fascinating case study of we > me in sports. A recent survey from Everfi shows that 65% of the students left high school without ever taking a personal finance course. According to the National Center on Education, 30% of high school students and 80% of college students work while they’re in school — and this doesn’t count playing a sport as a job (which we know it is). The point being:Not enough parents are talking to their kids about money.Not enough schools are providing the proper resources and education. And as a result, not enough young people know how to properly manage their money. Quote“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter

Happy Sunday — I appreciate you tuning in!A few housekeeping items: 🚨🚨* On Friday, many of you received the email multiple times which was due to an error on Substack’s server…sorry about that it should be fixed2. I created a brief, fully anonymous, nine question survey to help me better understand who you are.  My goal is to better understand my readers, continue writing content relevant to you all, and partner with sponsors that you will actually care about. If you can take 32 seconds to fill out the survey below, I would really appreciate it.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Dyf87cKP_tKNxUZS4MdtFv6gUNE1JO45NJx7pWL2y_c/Audio Timeline:0:50 - Feel good stories: Millions donated, Nebraska, Ukraine1:40 - NIL: Interesting partnership, collectives, NFT’s, and education4:41 - Sports Biz: Tom Brady, Bitcoin bonuses, and a Web 3.0 soccer team6:48 - Shady Deals: Brett Favre, Washington Commanders, and 76ers8:56 - Sports Tech: Metaverse stadium, $12m analytics company10:13 - Betting: Ontario, $800m, and Kansas City11:30 - Wrap up + future developmentsInteresting StatOnly 15% of active managers beat the performance of the S&P 500 in 2021. Buying low cost index funds = less stress + more wealth.This is wild:The world's ten richest sports owners have a combined net worth of $353 billion, holding steady from a year ago despite rampant inflation and a volatile market.Short Passage of The WeekOpening Day in baseball is special, but for me the season doesn’t really start until Day Two. Why? Because on Day One, everything is fresh and new. Fans (and media) who don't normally attend games are there for it. It’s easy to be excited. But on Day Two, the press box is emptier. The stadium usually is as well. It's when you begin to settle into the daily routine of what will be a six-month marathon. The beginning of a new goal, workout program, or business can be exciting like Opening Day, but in order to be successful you've got to keep at it even when the freshness has worn off. There will be good times and there will be struggles. But if regardless of the circumstances you show up every day with the mindset that you’re going to give the best with which you’re capable on that day, you'll be surprised at what you can accomplish. Win Your Day!Passage by Steve GilbertRecommended MediaI’ve been seeing more sports stadiums and schools put in this advanced AI security screener. This is the future of security when heading into major sporting events. I don’t know how I feel about it, but figured I would share. Tweet(s)Great thread breaking down Tim Grover and what he’s learned from working with some of the greatest basketball players of all-time:This one was pretty eye-opening for me as well👇Did you know that NIL athletes need to pay income tax in every state they work in? This means that if you live in Michigan, but fly to New York for an appearance and get paid for it, you will owe income taxes to the state of New York. The same is true for every state, besides the states that don’t have an income tax: (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming)QuoteSnowboarder Shaun White’s Financial Advice:“Let your money work for you rather than being out there trying to make moves. It doesn’t sound as enticing as this big elaborate plan to be financially stable, but it’s definitely proven through time.” I appreciate you reading The Petcash Post on a consistent basis!

Audio Timeline:0:50 - Feel Good Sports Stories: Mac Jones, Paige Bueckers, etc1:56 - Business of Athletes: 7 Billionaires, Usain Bolt, etc3:51 - NFL players start a company, Patrick Mahomes, Bills $850m stadium6:12 - NIL (Callaway Golf, HBCU’s, HS legislation, Daymond John)11:00 - Women’s Basketball and NCAA’s Mark Emmert12:10 - Sports Tech: NFT’s + AR/VR + GamblingInteresting StatIn 2021, private equity firms doled out $51 billion on sports deals worldwide, with $3 billion buying minority stakes in teams, according to Pitchbook.Short Passage of The WeekDuke head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski left a copy of this poem in each of his player's lockers when he was coaching at Army West Point. "If" by Rudyard Kipling:If you can keep your head when all about you   Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,   But make allowance for their doubting too;If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,   Or, being lied about, don’t deal in lies,Or, being hated, don’t give way to hating,   And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise;If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;   If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;If you can meet with triumph and disaster   And treat those two impostors just the same;If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken   Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,Or watch the things you gave your life to broken,   And stoop and build ’em up with worn out tools;If you can make one heap of all your winnings   And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,And lose, and start again at your beginnings   And never breathe a word about your loss;If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew   To serve your turn long after they are gone,And so hold on when there is nothing in you   Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on”;If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,   Or walk with kings—nor lose the common touch;If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;   If all men count with you, but none too much;If you can fill the unforgiving minuteWith sixty seconds’ worth of distance run—   Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!Recommended MediaInteresting article about paying college athletes. Read the full white paper here:https://www.arnoldventures.org/stories/the-tectonic-shift-below-the-march-madness-spectacleVictoria Jackson (a sports historian at Arizona State) crushed this one!Also, I try to focus on good news but this is wild….Tweet(s)NY Mets are the first MLB team to introduce facial recognition tickets. Not sure how I feel about this👇Came across this one as well — great tips by Josh that applies to coaching, leading, and relationship building:Did you know that there are two sides of FICA?When a traditional employee looks at their payroll taxes, they will see a line item as FICA for an employee: 6.2% social security and 1.45% Medicare. Their company will pay the employer side of 7.65%.However when you are an entrepreneur, you must pay both sides! So first thing you need to account for is 15.3% FICA taxes on the first checks you make. What To Keep An Eye On This Week* Post tomorrow right here about valuing how much college athletes are worth that you won’t want to miss* MLB opening day on Thursday* The Masters (golf) starts on ThursdayIsn’t kind of funny how when one sport ends (college basketball) we get two more immediately. Quote“Things change. You just have to always, consistently, try to figure out what’s driving you. And not because other people are watching or your family’s gonna judge you. You just have to be as