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“Focus on what you’re making, and how you can prolong what you’re making to last a lifetime.” We all work very hard to get to where we are financially, some of us more than others, but we really strike it big if we are smart with what we do with that money. Today’s guest, Amobi Okugo, helps athletes navigate the often tumultuous world that they’ve been thrown into, calming the waters and providing a fundamental set of guidelines for financial literacy. Amobi not only has a great personality, but is a superb role model for all athletes, as you will hear throughout this episode! “There’s no wrong question when it comes to your finances… in order to get better you have to learn, in order to learn you have to ask questions.” Amobi has played soccer professionally for the past 8 seasons in Major League Soccer here in the US, and is currently a free agent (hint hint team owners!). He knows first-hand the challenges that being a professional athlete can present, especially within their financial space. His company, A Frugal Athlete, provides solutions to most of those challenges. “Athletes are natural trendsetters. If athletes are smart with their money, their fans will start thinking more prudently with their own financial and career decisions.” In this episode, we uncover the 3 biggest mistakes athletes make with their finances. I offer him some guidance on making his LinkedIn profile much more visible and extending a greater spotlight on his business, and we wrap up with an amusing Hit Your Mark segment. Tune in now, you’ll really enjoy it and learn a bunch in the process! “In business it’s always good to say yes initially, and then you can always say no later. Always be available.” “What I’ve found with professional athletes… sometimes the persona you see on TV is the opposite of who they actually are… they’re all down to earth, really cool people. ” Some Topics we talk about in this episode: Introduction - 0:54 Amobi’s Professional Soccer Career - 4:10 Financial Literacy - 10:20 Common Financial Problems Athletes Face - 13:02 Ins and Outs of A Frugal Athlete - 20:02 Harvard’s Crossover into Business Program - 33:48 How to Connect with Amobi and A Frugal Athlete - 36:30 Consultation with Amobi about His LinkedIn - 38:20 “Hit Your Mark” - 42:35 Wrap-up and Takeaways - 51:05 How to get involved Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly. If you’re looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email [email protected] and I’ll get you going right away. If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people with ways to make their mark in life!