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The Money Playbook of a NFL-Player-Turned-Financial-Guru: How Brandon Copeland to Manage Money Like a Pro

2024/9/11
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Brandon Copeland, a Wharton graduate, discusses his transition from the world of finance to playing for the NFL's Baltimore Ravens. He describes his initial contract and the realization that NFL careers can be short-lived.
  • Brandon Copeland, a Wharton graduate, played in the NFL for 10 years.
  • His initial contract with the Ravens was for three years and $1.45 million.
  • Copeland's first-year earnings were significantly less due to his practice squad status.
  • He quickly realized the financial realities and short-lived nature of NFL careers.

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Before Brandon Copeland was at the NFL, he was tackling a business education at Wharton. Now, he's back on his finance game and ready to nerd out with Nicole. Brandon tells Nicole how he bucked the trend and turned his NFL money into real wealth, how much he made his first year at the NFL, and what he thinks of the new NFL and private equity opportunities.

Check out Brandon's new book here: YourMoneyPlaybook.com)

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