We Travel to Atlanta

06/28/23 • 26 min

This week we discuss our trip to Atlanta for the 1NIL Empowerment Summit. During the event, we heard from panelists including attorneys from Dentons, Benjamin Chavis, Brian Woods, Edward Davis, and Jennifer Rodriguez.

In our News and Facts segment, we discuss New York’s new NIL bill, The Brandr Group’s lawsuit against EA Sports, and the possibility of Michigan athletes unionizing.

We discuss our favorite nillies, including Ethan Down’s deal with Precious Hunnie Beez Florals and Flau’jae Johnson’s planned appearance at the Made in America music festival (which also includes Lizzo, Latto, and SZA).

To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io or email [email protected]. To learn more about our Framework platform, visit victreefi.com.

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“The Michigan House is considering a bill that would allow college athletes to unionize. .”(9:11-9:18 | Chrissy)
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In our News and Facts segment, we discuss New York’s new NIL bill, The Brandr Group’s lawsuit against EA Sports, and the possibility of Michigan athletes unionizing.

To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io or email [email protected]. To learn more about our Framework platform, visit victreefi.com.

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IRS vs. Nonprofit NIL Collectives

The IRS is cracking down on NIL collectives and suggested in a recent memo that nonprofit NIL collectives could be breaking the law. This week we break down this IRS memo and talk about the implications for NIL collectives.

In our News and Facts segment, we discuss the group licensing deal with EA Sports, the proposed amendment to New York’s NIL law, the formation of the Blue A Collective, the merger to form the Happy Valley NIL Collective, the launch of the Lone Star Collective, and the never-ending saga of NIL for high school athletes in North Carolina.

We discuss our favorite nillies, including J.T. Tuimoloau’s youth camp and Armando Bacot’s deal with Frosted Flakes.

To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io or email [email protected]. To learn more about our Framework platform, visit victreefi.com.

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“So the opinion of the memo is that NIL collectives will benefit private interests will be more than incidental.”(23:10-23:20 | Wheeler)

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The Champ’s Cheat Code

This week on the podcast we speak with Donye McFadden, The Champ’s Cheat Code! We discuss his work to improve the mental and physical wellness of athletes as a trainer through his program, REFORM U. We also give a shoutout to his wife, Brittany Greene, The Credit Crusader!

In our News and Facts segment we discuss how several collectives are partnering with alcohol brands to boost support, the recent VCU and HAVOC Unlimited Collective town hall, the announcement of the The Uninterrupted Film Festival, and the publication of new NCAA guidance.

We discuss our favorite recent nillies including Kyle McCord’s deal with Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet and Tre Johnson’s trading card deal with Panini America. Tre is represented by LIFT Sports Management.

To learn more about our programming, visit victreefi.com or nillie.io.

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“Tre Johnson has a trading card deal with Paninini America.” (25:15-25:20) Wheeler
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