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Amobi Okugo: Austin Bold FC Defender, Forbes 30 under 30, Founder of A Frugal Athlete

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Amobi Okugo

Professional athletes across many different sports seek financial advice from someone who is still playing a professional sport himself: Amobi Okugo

Episode Description

Professional athletes across many different sports seek financial advice from someone who is still playing a professional sport himself: Amobi Okugo. Amobi has been a veteran in the MLS and USL, and is currently playing for Austin Bold FC. A leader on the pitch who is a defender by trade, Amobi might have a bigger influence off the field. Amobi started A Frugal Athlete- helping athletes make, manage, and multiply their money. His company has grown so much over the years that Amobi has been recently named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list, the most prestigious branding of young entrepreneurs making a difference. And it makes sense: If you are a professional athlete looking to leverage your financial freedom, what better person to learn from than someone who has been in your shoes!

This episode is brought to you by my friends at Gymble: A mobile platform that allows its user to rent local athletic facilities.

Episode Breakdown

0:00- Gymble Sponsor

0:40- Intro

3:10- Taking advantage of the NIL era

5:15- Amobi's Background

7:14- Amobi heads to the pros after his freshman year

9:10- Amobi's time in the pros

12:05- Austin Bold FC season update

13:50- A Frugal Athlete conversation

16:40- The start of the podcast

18:30- Why do so many athletes go broke?

21:20- The importance of having the right financial advisor

26:19- The importance of understanding credit, taxes, and how to say no

31:40- Amobi gives me advice!

33:08- GMDY and iSportsPath

35:20- The Big Takeaway Episode 6: Access is more important than capital

36:30- Amobi's Playlist

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