Chop Talk

Talking to people about their journey. Hoping to provide value for others. Hosted by @gfahey_443. Episode 46 Prophet Kates Arts High School.

[Greg Fahey @CoachFahey973]

I flew to Vegas to attend @RyanSilver1 NIL Conference.

This event was packed with value.

In this week’s newsletter I talk about my top 20 takeaways.

Shoutout to Ryan for a great event.

Enjoy

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Episode 46 is LIVE!

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[Greg Fahey @CoachFahey973]

Week 1 writing about ways to generate money outside of Rev Share.

1. Airlines. Find an Airline with one of their hubs in your state.

Example: United Airlines has a hub in Newark NJ. If I was a NJ school I would look to partner with @united

[Greg Fahey @CoachFahey973]

Today’s newsletter focuses on a check list for Dobo’s. Hopefully the tips included in here can save you some headaches. Enjoy.

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Episode 45: Safet Kastrat La Salle Men’s Basketball.

Saf serves as the GM/Assistant coach for the Explorers. After being out of basketball for a year his impact has already been felt in his time back on the sidelines. Enjoy!

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@SafetKastrat

[Greg Fahey @CoachFahey973]

Percentage of the company theory:

If a school gives you 10% of their NIL budget versus 2.5% what’s that mean for minutes?

Miss spoke in the video but here’s the Example. *If you get 50k of 500k budget you get 10%* versus 180k of 7 million is 2.5%.

Thank you to the Newark Rams!

[Greg Fahey @CoachFahey973]

I talked to over 100 young coaches this summer.

The number one question they ask, how’d you get to where you’re at now?

If I was starting out today here are 15 things I’d do.

1. Get around good players. Coach AAU, find a good prep school, train kids.

[Ethan Coury @EthanCoury]

I worked over 1,000 hours as an agent in the NIL space over the last year.

Here are 5 things that nobody tells but you need to know:

1. Relationships run this business.

From coaches, players, & parents, to brands, media, & agents-EVERYONE MATTERS.

[Greg Fahey @CoachFahey973]

8 years I was a high school coach.

Today I coach at Hampton University in the CAA.

If you’re just starting out, here are 8 things I did that you can do too.

1. Get around good players. A lot of my foundational relationships were built during my time at St. Benedict’s.

[Greg Fahey @CoachFahey973]

Summer work

[Coach Ivan C. Thomas @coachivanthomas]

Purposefully Unbalanced.

Built Different.
Play Different.
Live Different.

Because chasing greatness demands more.

More focus. More sacrifice. More edge.

Normal doesn’t win.

#CultureMatters

[Greg Fahey @CoachFahey973]

A hill I will die on: Sometimes the opportunity is more important than the salary.

My first coaching job was $3k, the next one was $5k, and when I was 27 I worked for free like many coaches do.

You’re not late you’re right on time.

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

“It’s kind of like Bruce Wayne...Can you blend into the boardroom and in the streets"

Last week, @hupirates_mbb tabbed former Siena assistant/DOBO Greg Fahey (@CoachFahey973) as its first-ever GM.

Meet N.J.'s Batman via @TroyRecordSport @coachivanthomas
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[Greg Fahey @CoachFahey973]

Last week I wrote a thread on sending cold emails.

Here’s the best cold email I’ve ever gotten and why.

1. He provided value.

At the time I just got promoted and needed a new code window. @Mikey15Carrillo was able to jump on zoom and show me some tips.

[Greg Fahey @CoachFahey973]

I’ve sent hundreds of emails as a young coach looking for advice.

At times, it’s hard to get an answer.

Here are 7 tips to help you get a response. (#5 is an example)

1. Weaponize the subject line.

-Find something that will catch their attention (Hometown, College, etc).

[Darius Theus @CoachDTheus_10]

My guy G! Much love bro! 🤝🏾@CoachFahey973 @_ChopTalk

[Chop Talk @_ChopTalk]

Appreciate Darius sitting down with me. Great episode to get a perspective from a former player.

[Greg Fahey @CoachFahey973]

In 2011 Darius Theus helped lead VCU to a Final Four.

Since then he has worked his way back to Richmond for what he calls a dream job.

How’d he do it?

Pushing himself outside his comfort zone.

Episode 43 is live on @choptalk @CoachDTheus_10 🤝🤝

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Darius Theus VCU Basketball https://t.co/EQ4zeuK6ro

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Darius Theus VCU Basketball https://t.co/9rqPF8Qruw

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“Time equals love” - @coachivanthomas episode 42 is LIVE. Link in bio