@monicaabbott said it best, when doing deals make sure you are protecting yourself and getting everything in writing. Imagine doing a speaking engagement and having a set fee agreed upon and then when it's time for the payment, the customer goes ghost. As an athlete, this can happen to you. For athletes in niche sports that constantly do deals to make money off the field, it's vital you are making sure you are doing all you can to ensure payment.⁣ ⁣ Check out the latest podcast episode with Olympian softball pitcher Monica Abbott, link in bio!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣#afrugalathlete #sportsbiz #MonicaAbbott #financialcoaching #financialliteracy #athletes #softball #podcast #newpodcastalert #athletepodcast