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The Difference Between Tax Planning & Tax Filing | MLB Draft #10
MLB Draft Podcast - April 03, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsTaxes are one of the biggest destroyers of wealth. Misconceptions about taxes are everywhere, and you often hear many of them daily. Below are a few examples we often hear: Getting a large tax refund is always a good thing My CPA did a good job if I got a bigger tax refund April 15th is t...
Understanding The “Net Signing Bonus” And Its Importance | MLB Draft #9
MLB Draft Podcast - March 20, 2023 17:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMLB teams will be interested in your gross signing bonus. Your agent will be paid based on your gross signing bonus. You should be focused on your NET SIGNING BONUS. Your net signing bonus is what you will have in your pocket after taxes. This is the amount of money that you will be able to...
Advice From A 1st Round Parent | MLB Draft #8
MLB Draft Podcast - March 06, 2023 16:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this week’s episode, we’re honored to be joined by Todd Seigler, father of Anthony Seigler – a first-round draft pick with the New York Yankees. We get to hear from Todd on what the draft process was like from the perspective of family members and in working through these areas together as a ...
Advice From A 1st Round Parent | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft #8
MLB Draft Podcast - March 06, 2023 16:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this week’s episode, we’re honored to be joined by Todd Seigler, father of Anthony Seigler – a first-round draft pick with the New York Yankees. We get to hear from Todd on what the draft process was like from the perspective of family members and in working through these areas together as a ...
When Should You Hire A Financial Team | MLB Draft #7
MLB Draft Podcast - February 20, 2023 17:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDo you know when to start looking to hire a financial team? The easy answer is: “As soon as you are making financial decisions, and as soon as you have done the research to know who to hire.” Easy enough right, but unfortunately most people have boiled down financial decisions into choosing...
Adley Rutschman on Going Amateur to Pro | MLB Draft #6
MLB Draft Podcast - February 06, 2023 22:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this week’s episode, Erik and Travis talk with Adley Rutschman, catcher for the Baltimore Orioles. Adley was selected by the Orioles as the first overall selection in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft with the highest signing bonus ever. He joins us this week to discuss his time playing in...
How Do I Prepare to Make the Decision to Sign or Not | MLB Draft #5
MLB Draft Podcast - January 23, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGoing into the MLB Draft, there are a lot of questions that will be asked, but at the end of the day, the only question that matters is the question of whether or not you will sign. How do I make this decision? As the owner of your career and life, you should prepare for the MLB Draft like t...
Hiring the Right Financial Team | MLB Draft #4
MLB Draft Podcast - January 09, 2023 19:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhat should I look for when interviewing financial teams? The financial team you hire should be Independent, Integrated, and Individualized. If they aren’t, you are putting your financial security at risk. Independent –The first question to ask a financial advisor is if they must always wo...
The Draft Opportunity | MLB Draft #1
MLB Draft Podcast - November 14, 2022 15:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to the MLB Draft Podcast, the proven playbook to help you navigate the Draft Process successfully. Our goal is to inform you, support you, and help you achieve the greatest amount of success which we define as: Fulfilling your potential to become the best MLB player and; Maximizing t...
The Difference Between “Personal Value” vs “Market Value” | Travis Chick, Will McGuffey | MLB Draft Podcast #16
MLB Draft Podcast - April 19, 2021 18:36 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings“What is your number?” is one of the most frequently asked questions to a player as the MLB draft approaches every summer. MLB teams want to know it, your agent wants to know it, the coaches at the college you are attending or committed to want to know it, but what is it and how do you calculate...
Answering the MLB Draft’s Most Asked Questions | Travis Chick, Will McGuffey | MLB Draft Podcast #15
MLB Draft Podcast - April 02, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt’s April and the MLB Draft is starting to change from a possibility to a reality. What are some of the most common questions that prospects and their families start asking their financial teams at this point in the year as they prepare to make their big draft decision? What are some nuances th...
Blue Jays' C.J. Ebarb on Preparing for the Draft | Will McGuffey, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #14
MLB Draft Podcast - March 12, 2021 13:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe continue our MLB Draft Podcast series as we sit down with the Toronto Blue Jays Midwest Crosschecker C.J. Ebarb. In this episode, C.J. pulls back the curtain to give players and their families valuable insight on the scouting process through the eyes of an MLB organization leading up to the M...
LSU's Coach Cain on What Makes Players Successful | Travis Chick, Will McGuffey | MLB Draft Podcast #13
MLB Draft Podcast - February 19, 2021 22:41 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe continue our MLB Draft Podcast with another installment of our College Coaching Series as we sit down with Louisiana State University Recruiting Coordinator Nolan Cain. In this episode, Coach Cain sharesexperiences and stories as both a player and coach at LSU and in professional baseball, as...
Texas A&M’s Justin Seely on Navigating the Draft | Travis Chick, Will McGuffey | MLB Draft Podcast #12
MLB Draft Podcast - February 12, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSeeking qualified advice is the best way to remove emotion from the upcoming business decision you will be faced with when deciding to sign with the MLB team that ultimately drafts you. In this episode we sit down with Texas A&M University Recruiting Coordinator Justin Seely who shares experienc...
Financial Advice Before The MLB Draft? The Pros and Cons | MLB Draft Podcast #11
MLB Draft Podcast - February 11, 2021 15:51 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDue to COVID-19, no matter what MLB draftees sign for – the maximum amount they will receive in the first calendar year is $100,000. So, do you need a financial advisor? After taxes and agent fees there can be as little as $30,000 left which will be used to live on. Nothing really left to inv...
Advice From A 1st Round Parent | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #10
MLB Draft Podcast - February 11, 2021 15:47 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this week’s episode, we’re honored to be joined by Todd Seigler, father of Anthony Seigler – first round draft pick with the New York Yankees. We get to hear from Todd on what the draft process was like from the perspective of family members and in working through these areas together as a fa...
Adley Rutschman On Going Amateur To Pro | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #9
MLB Draft Podcast - February 11, 2021 15:45 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this week’s episode, Erik and Travis talk with Adley Rutschman, catcher for the Baltimore Orioles. Adley was selected by the Orioles as the first overall selection in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft with the highest signing bonus in baseball history. He joins us this week to discuss his ...
Bobby Stroupe On Utilizing Downtime To Stay On Your Game | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #8
MLB Draft Podcast - February 11, 2021 15:42 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, Travis and Erik interview Bobby Stroupe, founder and president of Athlete Performance Enhancement Center (APEC). Bobby and his team started APEC in 2005 and it has grown over the years to become one of the most trusted sources for athletic performance improvement including accolades f...
How Is Your Signing Bonus Taxed? (2020 Update) | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #7
MLB Draft Podcast - February 11, 2021 15:42 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAre you familiar with the changes to how an MLB Draft signing bonus is paid out? Historically, teams have split the gross amount into two equal payments over two years, but due to COVID-19 have recently made some important changes that you need to know. As a player, your ultimate goal is not th...
Eric Chenowith On Do I Need Disability Insurance? | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #6
MLB Draft Podcast - February 11, 2021 15:40 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsYou probably didn’t think we would be talking about disability insurance, right? So, do you need coverage? The answer varies for every individual. We are joined this week by former NBA player and current owner of Leverage, a disability and life insurance firm. In this episode, we discuss questio...
Tyler Beede On Navigating The Draft And Your Baseball Career | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #5
MLB Draft Podcast - February 11, 2021 15:38 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this week’s episode of the MLB Draft Podcast by AWM Capital, we’re joined by Tyler Beede – pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. Tyler had the unique opportunity of being a 1st round draft pick two separate times. He turned down the first opportunity to pursue college at Vanderbilt and furthe...
Selecting The Right Financial Team | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #4
MLB Draft Podcast - February 11, 2021 15:37 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLast time, we discussed how to find a sports agent who has the expertise and experience for your situation that can advocate for you in contract negotiations and representation. This week, we continue the conversation to help you finish building out a trusted team that can help you navigate th...
Selecting The Right Sports Agent | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #3
MLB Draft Podcast - February 11, 2021 15:36 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHow confident are you that you chose the right agent? In a $10 billion industry, it brings a host of characters that want a piece of your business. It can be difficult to know who are the people that have the expertise and the experience to help you. Too often, the only advice you receive is t...
What's My Number? | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #2
MLB Draft Podcast - February 11, 2021 15:35 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsShould you sign a professional contract or head to campus? This is the decision every high school or college player with eligibility will make this upcoming June. This looming decision will have a dramatic impact on the trajectory of your baseball career and life. How prepared and confident are...
The Draft Opportunity | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #1
MLB Draft Podcast - February 11, 2021 15:34 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we breakdown the incredible opportunity an amateur player has to become a professional baseball player. We detail what's the probability, the career trajectory, and pathway to navigate the MLB Draft process successfully. It's hard to encapsulate the excitement surrounding the u...
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