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  In conjunction with my entertainment career, I have ventured into sports public relations and management. The sports and entertainment industry are two broad businesses equal to one. Within the two, many athletes do not know the benefits of becoming and remaining a successful sports figure as well as a business entrepreneur; on and off the field. A prime example of a sport figure turned successful entrepreneur is Irving “Magic” Johnson; well known as a “true business man.” Irving “Magic” Johnson owns several entertainment businesses and complexes. Long after his professional career is still growing as one of the most popular sports entrepreneur to date.  Several athletes have managed to establish a subsidiary in conjunction with their athletic career. These successful athletes include Chris Webber of the Sacramento Kings, owner of the record company, Humility Records. Troy Vincent, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback, co-founder and managing director of business development of Eltekon, which focuses on “empowering clients to own their future.” Charles Mitchell of the Washington Wizards, who is a sporting goods store executive and Roger Staubach, former NFL Dallas Cowboy quarterback owns a real estate company, Staubach Real Estate. Joe Kapp, former NFL Minnesota Vikings quarterback, own a company that focuses on advising large companies on organizational effectiveness. Lastly, Lydell Mitchell, former Baltimore Colts running back and Franco Harris NFL Hall of Famer; owners of a bakery company, Super Bakery.  In 2002, the beginning of my sports career; I had the opportunity to observe and experience Super Bowl XXXVI, held in New Orleans, Louisiana. I interviewed Lawyer Milloy, New England Patriots safety (Super Bowl XXXVI Champion & 4x Pro Bowler), Leonard Little, Saint Louis Rams defensive end (2001 NFC Champion) and Keith Thibodeaux, Green Bay Packers cornerback/safety. Each shared their story briefly on how they achieve a successful NFL career.  As I continued to advance into the sports industry, I researched, studied and interviewed NBA and NFL athletes. The athletes discussed exploring business opportunities outside of their athletic careers. In addition, they understood the necessity of growth in personal and business valuation. These two elements are essential to personal and professional success. Unfortunately, there are too many athletes who have fallen due to lack of direction in this area. With excellent opportunities to develop mutually beneficial relationships, I have decided to expand my strong leadership, time management and organizational skills to the sports industry. My entertainment business management credentials qualify me to provide guidance to an athlete in enhancing his or her athletic personality and abilities; personally and professionally.  As a sports publicist and manager, I can help athletes to understand the importance of business etiquette and leadership in becoming and remaining a successful sports figure and business entrepreneur; on and off the field as well as throughout the sports, entertainment and corporate industry. ################# In the Famous Words of Former National Football League Players "You have to have humility about yourself because you might have to start over. No matter what you do, as an athlete you already have a strong foundation of hard work. In business, similar to athletics, you have to realize it takes hard work, time and talent to succeed." Roger Staubach, Former Dallas Cowboys Quarterback & NFL Hall of Famer Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of The Staubach Company Professional Business & Financial Network Business Development Conference 2002 "The status that comes with being one of the best football players in the world doesn't automatically carry over into other fields. Just like you spent the seventh grade learning the basics of football, you have to learn the basics of business. That means starting over." Franco Harris, Former Pittsburgh Steelers Fullback & NFL Hall of Famer Owner of Super Bakery, Inc. Bloomberg, May 22, 2002  "What players don't always understand is that, from the time they sign their first contract, they are essentially a small business unto themselves. There is money coming in and going out. You've got expenses, investments, all of that stuff. Most players don't treat it as a business. It's not until their careers are over that they think the business side begins. What we want them to do is start planning in advance. You don't want to see the carpet yanked out on anybody." Troy Vincent Former Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Former President of the NFPA ESPN Magazine, May 16, 2003
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