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Food for thought! Are you doing these things?
🚨 How to Get Prepared for Your FIRST NIL Deal (Start Here)
If you’re an athlete (or parent of an athlete) and you want to land your first NIL deal, the truth is brands don’t just pay for talent…
They pay for value, visibility, and professionalism.
Here’s how to start getting prepared TODAY 👇🏽
✅ 1) Build Your “NIL Resume” (Before You Need It)
You should be able to answer these questions fast:
- Who are you?
- What sport do you play and what position?
- What school/team are you on?
- What’s your story?
- What makes you marketable?
📌 Tip: Keep it in your Notes app so it’s ready anytime.
✅ 2) Clean Up Your Social Media Like a Business
Brands WILL look at your page before they pay you.
Make sure you have:
- A clear profile picture
- A clean bio (sport + school + contact)
- Content that matches who you are
- No drama, no reckless posts, no negativity
💡 Your page should say: “I’m a brand-safe athlete.”
✅ 3) Start Posting With Purpose (Not Just Random)
You don’t need to be famous to get paid…
You need to be consistent and valuable.
Post content like:
- Training clips
- Game day moments
- Behind-the-scenes
- Motivation + mindset
- Community service
- Academics + leadership
🎯 Brands love athletes with a story AND consistency.
✅ 4) Know Your Audience (Because Brands Care)
Ask yourself:
- Who follows me?
- What age group?
- What city/state?
- What do they engage with?
The more you know your audience, the easier it is to attract deals.
✅ 5) Get Your Business Side Ready
Before you get your first deal, have this ready:
- A professional email
- Cash App / PayPal / bank account setup
- A simple rate sheet (even if it’s beginner pricing)
- A “media kit” (we’ll help you in here)
💰 Don’t fumble the bag because you weren’t prepared.
💬 Quick Question:
What’s the #1 thing you feel like you need most right now to get your first NIL deal?
Comment below:
A) Followers
B) Better content
C) Confidence reaching out to brands
D) Knowing what to charge
E) All of the above
Let’s build you up the RIGHT way 💪🏽🔥
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