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The PLNNING PodcastIMC Financial Consulting Author: IMC Financial Consulting
Your financial future depends on your ability to manage your money and put it to work. You only have two real sources of income: the work that you do to bring home a paycheck and the work your money does for you. Long-term financial security doesnt happen by chance. Many things in life can have an impact positive or negative on your financial well-being. We are here to help you take control of your future. Together, through intentional guests and dialogue well identify your most important goals and dreams, to help you achieve them. And because life is unpredictable, we will have shows that navigate the changing financial landscape and need to know info to help you succeed. We want to help you see the world of finances and wealth building demystified. Because those with the longest vision are the most successful. Stay Planning my friends. Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Investing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Million-Dollar NILs, Unrivaled Pay, and Blockchain Contracts: The Future of Athlete Compensation
Episode 3
Friday, 26 September, 2025
This episode dives deep into the changing economics of sports and how athletes are rewriting the rules of compensation.🔥 NIL Spotlight: NiJaree Canady (Texas Tech Softball)First Texas Tech athlete to land a million-dollar NIL deal with the Matador Club (initial $1.05M in 2024, renewed at $1.2M in 2025).Deal breakdown includes $1,000,000 payment, $50K living stipend, and $24 honoring her jersey number.Canady also signed a Venmo endorsement through a Big 12 partnership.Her deals mark a historic moment for softball and redefine what’s possible for women athletes.💰 Paige Bueckers & Unrivaled BasketballSigned a 3-year contract with Unrivaled that outpaces her potential WNBA rookie earnings.Average Unrivaled salaries reached $222K with equity opportunities — now negotiable case by case.With a $340M valuation and rapid expansion, Unrivaled’s short-season model is shaking up player leverage and compensation models.🔗 Blockchain & Tokenization in Athlete ContractsSmart contracts enable automatic, transparent payments tied to performance (e.g., branded posts triggering instant payouts).Tokenization lets fans, brands, and investors buy into an athlete’s future earnings.Real-world examples: Polkadot decentralized sponsorships, ChainOn volleyball contracts, and Socios fan tokens.Benefits: transparency, speed, fractional access, deeper fan engagement.Risks: regulation, volatility, legal complexity — but the potential is massive.💡 Big Picture TakeawaysAthletes now have more leverage and options than ever before.Compensation is moving beyond salary into equity, ownership, and tokenization.Competing leagues and new technologies are reshaping the business of sports.Generational wealth isn’t just built on the field anymore — it’s also in technology and intellectual capital.If you’re interested in the future of sports, money, and innovation, this conversation is packed with insights you can’t miss.
