Monetizing your name, image, and likeness
What college athletes can teach creators about brand deals.
Hey honeys and hustlers,
Monetizing your name, image, and likeness isn’t reserved for athletes. While appearing on SNL or sitting courtside at the next NBA game near you may not be opportunities available to everyday creators, we can still learn things from the success of NIL deals from Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and other college athletes.
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