Study Hall: Ray Lewis on Why He Stopped Endorsing Products: "I Needed Ownership!"
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4.9 • 7.9K Ratings
🗓️ 27 October 2023
⏱️ 7 minutes
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Summary
In this revealing interview, Ray Lewis, one of the most formidable players in NFL history, opens up about a decisive shift in his off-field strategy: "Why He Stopped Endorsing Products: 'I Needed Ownership!'" Lewis delves into his journey from being the face of products to owning his brand, emphasizing the power and importance of having control over his image, financial future, and legacy.
The former linebacker's insightful narrative sheds light on the often-overlooked business acumen of athletes and the pivotal role of economic empowerment in charting one's course, not just in sports, but in life. This interview is not just a must-watch for sports enthusiasts but for anyone aiming to understand the intricacies of brand endorsement versus ownership.
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| 0:00.0 | Ernest, what's up? |
| 0:01.0 | Look, creating a million dollar brand isn't easy. |
| 0:04.1 | Creating multiple million dollar brands, well, that's nearly impossible. |
| 0:07.6 | That's unless you have the right business partners, and that's why we chose Shopify. |
| 0:12.6 | It's the no-excused business partner that makes it easy for your brand to show up exactly |
| 0:17.0 | the way you wanted to, whether it's selling merchandise or selling thousands of tickets |
| 0:21.4 | to live events. |
| 0:22.4 | With Shopify, you can manage orders, shipping, and payments from anywhere. |
| 0:27.9 | And once you start selling, Shopify makes getting paid simple by instantly accepting |
| 0:32.6 | every type of payment. |
| 0:34.1 | Shopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. |
| 0:39.1 | From the launch your online shop stage to the first real-life store stage, all the way |
| 0:44.2 | to the, did we just hit a million orders stage? |
| 0:48.8 | Shopify is there to help you grow. |
| 0:50.6 | Whether you're selling shipping supplies or promoting productivity programs, Shopify helps |
| 0:55.4 | you sell everywhere. |
| 0:57.7 | From their all-in-one e-commerce platform to their in-person POS system, wherever and |
| 1:03.7 | whatever you're selling, Shopify has got you covered. |
| 1:07.4 | Shopify helps turn browsers into buyers with the internet's best converting checkout up |
| 1:12.0 | to 36% better compared to other leading commerce platforms. |
| 1:16.1 | And sell more with less effort thanks to Shopify magic, your AI powered old star. |
| 1:21.9 | You know, I'm big on data and analytics. |
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