The TRUTH About NIL Agents: Insights with Josh Lens
Navigating Athlete Representation in the NIL Era with Josh Lens
Ready to understand the game-changing world of NIL and how to navigate athlete representation? In this episode, we sit down with Josh Lens—a professor at the University of Iowa, former attorney, and athletics compliance officer. With deep expertise at the intersection of sports, business, and law, Josh provides practical advice for student-athletes, families, and anyone involved in NIL.
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📋 What You’ll Learn:
The difference between registered and unregistered agents—and why it matters.
Key factors every athlete should consider when selecting an agent.
Timing your NIL deals: When to hire professional representation and when you don’t need it.
How schools may act as agents in light of the House case settlement—and what that means for athletes.
Real-life examples of successful (and not-so-successful) athlete-agent relationships.
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Timecodes:
0:00 – Introduction: Meet Josh Lens and explore his expertise.
3:00 – Registered vs. Unregistered Agents: The critical difference.
10:00 – Selecting the Right Agent: What every athlete needs to know.
20:00 – Timing Your NIL Representation: When to involve an agent.
30:00 – The House Case: How schools acting as agents could change NIL dynamics.
45:00 – Final Thoughts: Josh Lens’s advice for navigating NIL opportunities.
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