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Red Flags in Contracts for Content Creators: What You Need to Know

Creators, don't sign a contract before reading this first to ensure you protect your name, image and likeness and get the compensation you deserve....

44 TikTok ideas for athletes

These TikTok ideas for athletes are designed to help you build your brand and grow your social media community. Have fun! Motivational TikTok ideas for athletes Friends and teammates TikTok ideas for athletes Behind-the-scenes TikTok ideas for athletes Transformation TikTok ideas for athletes Lifestyle TikTok ideas for athletes Funny TikTok ideas for athletes More social......

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The ultimate guide to NIL finances & managing your money as a student-athlete

As a collegiate athlete receiving NIL deals, it is important to have a solid understanding of how to manage your money as a student-athlete. While having this newfound financial freedom can be exhilarating, if you’re not used to handling your money, it can be intimidating and even lead to overspending. We’ve put together some advice......

How to Get NIL Deals: The Ultimate Guide

5 easy ways to start making money on your personal brand as a student-athlete. Everything you need to know to get more NIL deals....

Avoiding NIL scams: 8 red flags to watch out for

Unfortunately, some NIL deal offers are scams. Watch for these eight flags to ensure you're not a victim....

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Do you need an NIL agent? Questions to ask before you sign

If you're thinking about trying to find an agent to help you land NIL deals, make sure you ask the right questions to protect yourself and your future....

How to get NIL Brand Deals: Pitch Templates

Are you student athlete wondering how to get NIL brand deals? Snag the strategy and templates that have already proved successful for one college athlete!...

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32 Athletes Join the First Cohort of Athlete’s Cove

NIL Island, an online community and resource hub designed to support college athletes, is proud to announce the first cohort of its Athlete’s Cove program. Athlete’s Cove is a community-centered discussion program designed to help athletes level up their NIL game alongside other ambitious athletes. Athletes will be part of five weekly virtual sessions with......

6 Game-Changing Content Tips For Athletes

@sambgreen offers tips to transform your NIL content from Lame to LIT. Here's how to create great content while saving time and energy....

Red Flags in Contracts for Content Creators: What You Need to Know

Creators, don't sign a contract before reading this first to ensure you protect your name, image and likeness and get the compensation you deserve....

Why You Need a Written Contract for Deals with Brands

Even if it's just for one post or a small amount of money, you still need a contract when you work with brands. Here's why . . ....

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NIL and Mental Health

Monetizing my personal brand totally shifted the directory of my life and career. Most of the impacts have been positive, but I’d be lying if I said NIL didn’t impact my mental health. NIL takes energy Being a student-athlete already takes a ton of mental toughness. At times, it feels like having two full-time jobs.......

44 TikTok ideas for athletes

44 Instagram Reel ideas for athletes

These Instagram reel ideas for athletes are designed to help you build your brand and grow your social media community. Have fun! Transformation Instagram Reel ideas for athletes Motivational Instagram Reel ideas for athletes Funny Instagram Reel ideas for athletes Behind-the-scenes Instagram Reel ideas for athletes Lifestyle Instagram Reel ideas for athletes Friends and teammates......

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Do I need to pay quarterly taxes as an athlete?

PSA for all athletes doing NIL deals: you may need to pay quarterly taxes. This post will tell you when and how to pay your quarterly taxes....

The ultimate guide to NIL finances & managing your money as a student-athlete

Investment basics for student-athletes

The basics you need to know before you start investing. Start investing early. Diversify. Buy low and sell high! ...

Don’t lose your audience’s trust when doing NIL deals – 7 easy ways to keep it

Congratulations, you’ve started doing NIL deals! If you want to build long-term success with sponsors, you must be careful with brand partnerships. The magic of NIL comes when trusted athletes promote brands to their loyal followers. Here are a few quick tips for building trust on social media when you are posting branded content! Follow......

What is a media kit? Do I need one for NIL?

You may receive messages about potential collaboration opportunities asking for your media kit. You’ll want to respond promptly to the offer, but what happens if you don’t have your media kit ready? You might even be wondering, what is a media kit? Media kits are extremely popular in the influencer and blogger world. They help......

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How to get your TikTok followers to Instagram

TikTok is a great platform for finding your community. TikTok offers the potential to go “crazy viral” and become an instant instant sensation. Plus, it feels like there’s an audience for every niche, from athletics to egg cracking, archery, naming plants, rapping books, and a million other creative things. But what happens if you want......

How to get NIL deals on Instagram

If you’re wondering how to get NIL deals on Instagram, you’re in the right place! This post will help you maximize your Instagram to attract NIL deals. Brands look at the following elements when offering athletes NIL deals for Instagram… We can’t help you with your sports performance. However, this post has lots of practical......

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6 tips to turn profile visitors into followers

The first step toward growing your vibrant community online is reaching people who don’t yet follow you. Step two is getting them to follow you. When you reach someone new and spark their curiosity, they may navigate to your page. This is where your profile becomes a selling point. Build your page to strongly attract......

Gain thousands of followers by expanding your social media reach

The first step toward acquiring a loyal follower on social media is to reach them. Basically, you want to get new people to see your content. There are two main ways to reach people who don’t already follow you… Track your reach by looking at your post analytics. On Instagram, pay specific attention to the......

The best NIL marketplaces to sign up for

NIL marketplaces are designed to connect athletes with brands. These websites typically list specific campaigns you can apply for through the platform. You’ll hear back if the brand wants to work with you. Marketplaces are an easy place to start looking for NIL deals. Here are some of our favorite marketplaces to sign up for.......

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Do I need an LLC for NIL Deals?

Filing an LLC for NIL deals may sound scary, but it can actually be easy and beneficial. This post will cover… Disclaimer: This information is made available for educational purposes. It provides general information and is not intended to provide specific legal or financial advice. This information should not be used as a substitute for competent......