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THE NIL PLAYBOOK

NIL, explained by the people brands actually hire.

Straight-talk guides for student-athletes and parents, from the award-winning agency that sits on the brand’s side of the table.

NIL Basics

What Is NIL? The Complete Guide for Athletes (2026)

NIL means Name, Image & Likeness. Learn what NIL is, how deals work, who's eligible, and how to start the right way. A beginner's guide for athletes & parents.

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Getting Started

How to Get Your First NIL Deal (Step-by-Step)

Learn how to get NIL deals as a student-athlete. A step-by-step system to build your assets, pitch brands, and land your first deal the professional way.

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Build Your Assets

How to Build an Athlete Media Kit (Step-by-Step)

Learn exactly what to include in an athlete media kit, how to present a small audience well, and how to make brands say yes. Step-by-step guide.

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Case Study

How Small-Following Athletes Land Real NIL Deals

Think you need 100K followers for an NIL deal? A USC athlete landed multiple brand partnerships on ~10K. Here's the professional playbook that gets small-audience athletes paid.

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Compliance

NIL Disclosure & FTC Rules for Athletes

Learn NIL disclosure rules the pro way: when to use #ad, how the FTC endorsement guides work, and how to stay compliant and get rehired. Education, not legal advice.

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Ready to become Brand Ready?

The NIL Launch Kit gives you the guide, workbook, and 8 pro templates to land your first brand deal with confidence. Built by an award-winning NIL agency.

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