The Truth About NIL: What Every Athlete & Parent Needs to Know
Earn Your Leisure
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🗓️ 25 September 2025
⏱️ 23 minutes
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Summary
For this episode of Earn Your Leisure, we share an exclusive segment from our NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) panel. The conversation features legendary coach Dwayne “Tiny” Morton, NFL agent Greg Barnett, and entertainment lawyer Matt Middleton.
They break down the business of NIL, how athletes can protect themselves, the role of representation, and what parents, coaches, and young athletes need to know to navigate this new era of college sports. This is a must-watch for anyone serious about sports, business, and building long-term wealth.
This panel also dives into real-world stories and insights on how NIL is changing recruiting, endorsement deals, and the future of both college and professional sports. Whether you’re an athlete, parent, or fan, this conversation will give you the knowledge and tools to move smart in the NIL game.
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| 1:02.0 | and they're thinking of like the most high level player in the world and somebody that's getting |
| 1:06.0 | $5 million, but explain how players are getting NIL deals that you've never heard of. |
| 1:12.3 | Players that, like you said, a fourth round draft pick that's getting million dollars |
| 1:16.5 | or players getting $30,000 from a mid-major or a low major D1, like set that level of expectation. |
| 1:23.0 | Because I think that that's something that a lot of people could relate to and they might not be aware that you can still get money in the NIL world even if you're not a household name. |
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