Beyond The Ball with Jonathan Jones

“I found an incredible education at the University of Kentucky as a black woman artist - an education that taught me about the history of African American artists and how historically white people speak of them.” Darci Khan Shoutout to Darci Khan an art student who also is apart of the Track and Field team at Howard University. #blackartistsmatter x #LinkedInSports Watch Video: https://lnkd.in/gpNrhhaT Listen To The Audio: https://lnkd.in/gn7bUgJs

NIL and Revenue share often get lumped together, but they serve different purposes in college athletics. Here’s the breakdown. NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) is all about athletes monetizing their personal brand. From sponsorships to social media promotions, merchandise sales, appearances, and more, NIL allows athletes to capitalize on their individual fame and influence. It’s about athletes controlling their brand and their income, independent of their performance on the field. NIL enables athletes to operate as entrepreneurs, shaping their future based on their own personal value. Revenue Share, on the other hand, refers to athletes receiving a portion of the revenue generated by the team or athletic department. This includes shares of ticket sales, TV rights, sponsorships, or merchandise directly tied to the team’s performance. It’s about athletes benefiting from the collective financial success of their program, rather than their personal brand. Revenue share typically provides long-term compensation tied to institutional success. But here’s where it gets interesting—revenue share in a college system can also create opportunities for NIL. Athletic departments or collectives may leverage their partnerships and connections to secure NIL deals for athletes, offering them personal monetization opportunities. This creates a hybrid model where athletes benefit from both the institutional revenue share while still having control over their individual brand through NIL. While NIL is individual and brand-driven, and revenue share is collective and performance-based, they don’t have to be separate. In fact, they can complement each other, adding another layer of financial opportunity for athletes. Understanding how these models work together is crucial for navigating the new landscape of college sports and business.

Shoutout to Michael Miller M.A., DSO and the Baylor University SACE team for bringing me down to present to their student-athletes about LinkedIn. During our LinkedIn 101 session we covered how the student-athletes can leverage their time, experience and athletic skills to benefit them for their careers. - What goes into your LinkedIn profile - How can LinkedIn be beneficial to me - How to make your first connection If you're ready to elevate your student-athletes career readiness programming shoot me a message and let's talk! #Speakyoursuccess #studentathletedevelopment

"What content do I post on?LinkedIn?" This is a very real struggle for many athletes. However, we have some insight from?aryanna jimison?of?Baylor University Women's Soccer. She attended our?#LinkedIn101?session we facilitated in partnership with Baylor University?Student-Athlete Center For Excellence. Take a listen at what she had to say. ?????? Michael Miller M.A., DSO Christal Peterson, MBA #Studentathletedevelopment #SpeakYourSuccess

Waco, Texas owes me nothing… Although my second visit down to Baylor University was a splendid one. After sharing with these engaged student-athletes during our LinkedIn 101. They were in no rush to leave stayed after asking me questions and even we discussed some ideas for their career aspirations. Thank you Michael Miller M.A., DSO and Christal Peterson, MBA for trusting me with your young leaders. Can’t wait until the next time I get to make that trip. This is work that does my soul good. If you’re a decision maker who has leaders that are looking to learn more about LinkedIn feel free to message me and let’s talk through it.

During our #WhatISawScrolling segment Brittney Luckey (Producer Britt) and I dove into a variety of intriguing topics, including the surprising rise in egg prices and how restaurants like Waffle House are responding with new surcharges. With the buzz around the Super Bowl you know we had to get into that. Lastly, Waffle House, Justin Bieber and so much more we discussed during last nights episode of Speak Your Success (Late Night Talk Show). Watch the segment here: https://lnkd.in/gXRdsmuX #SpeakYourSuccess

Going Pro in life is easy… When you have these three elements: Skills Connections and A head start Tonight I’m heading down 35 to Waco, TX to breakdown this strategy. So these Baylor University student-athletes will be ready to Go Pro in life. #studentathletedevelopment #speakyoursuccess

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