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Best Practices on How-To Monetize Merchandise

Best Practices on How-To Monetize Merchandise

A great way for an athlete to monetize their name, image and likeness in the NIL era is through merchandise. Any athlete can create their own merchandise to sell to supporters and make it personal, something that uniquely their own. There’s no better way to showcase...

How-To Monetize with E-Commerce

How-To Monetize with E-Commerce

Many college students start a business through e-commerce platforms. In the NIL era, student-athletes will have the same opportunity as their peers in the classroom. Athletes can make a name for themselves off the field by pairing their hobbies and interests with...

How-To Monetize Collectibles, Memorabilia, and Autographs

How-To Monetize Collectibles, Memorabilia, and Autographs

Sports collectibles, memorabilia, and autographs are highly sought-after items. Similar to people owning art in their homes, collectibles spark conversations while keeping fans connected to their favorite moments in sports. Instead of waiting until after graduation to...

How-To Start and Get Involved with Small Business

How-To Start and Get Involved with Small Business

Many college students aspire to be future business owners. Some even start small businesses while in college. For student-athletes, it can be a tricky endeavor to pursue because of the time required to do it right and the variety of factors surrounding business...

Best Practices on How-To Monetize Twitch

Best Practices on How-To Monetize Twitch

Most athletes have hobbies and interests outside of athletics. The perfect platform to engage in these activities while interacting with fans is Twitch. Whether it’s playing video games, watching sports or something else, Twitch allows creators to create conversation...

Best Practices on How-To Monetize Instagram

Best Practices on How-To Monetize Instagram

Similar to other social media platforms, Instagram has a plethora of monetization opportunities for student-athletes to maximize. Traditional Paid Deals Opendorse has been helping athletes partner with brands and supporters for traditional paid in-feed and story deals...

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