New is on the horizon ☀️
Good morning. Big things are happening at CG Sports.
At CG Sports, we believe that the way to improve and grow in both your professional and personal life is to constantly evolve. That is why we are constantly looking for ways to improve our business and expand the opportunities available for our athletes.
One way that we do this is by never hesitating to accept new challenges and ideas. That is why we are excited for the pending announcement of upcoming athletic camps hosted by our very own athletes AND several new books on the horizon from CG Sports Publishing.
Other big news this week:
New blog post from Sarah Thomas!
New website and merch alert!
New Career Competitor podcast episode featuring Sam Bosco!
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WHAT'S HOT
A roundup of the CG Sports Teams' favorite weekly content from the most 🔥 athletes in the biz.
Roșie Brennan haș officially launched her website (rosiebrennan.com). Not only that, but her website hosts new merch to show support for Rosie and her brand. Check out her website to learn about Rosie, her sponsors, media, and more!
It has been a few weeks since Sarah Thomas completed her swim across Monterey Bay and she has now penned a blog reflection of the swim. Read Sarah's thoughts on the swims here.
Natalie Hinds was one of several Tokyo 2020 Olympians honored at last Saturday's Florida vs. Vanderbilt football game.
CEJIH EXPLAINS
Reaching out to brands on LinkedIn
We highly recommend clients to do outreach and personally introduce yourself to companies you are a fan of. This can resonate on a higher level with some brands and increase interest. Make it a habit and you will see a big return over the long term.
An agent can certainly contact a company on your behalf. However a sponsor will always lean towards an athlete who has a genuine interest in their company and product. The best way to demonstrate this is to reach out and introduce yourself directly.
Our recommendation is to set up a premium profile on LinkedIn.
Read the rest of Cejih Explains and check out our message template online.
DEMAND YOUR BRAND
Be Vocal
A simple message this week: be vocal. You can't have a brand if you do not use your voice. Your beliefs, opinions, foundational knowledge and mission have a purpose that contributes to how you want to define yourself. Without sharing this, how will anyone know if they really want to be a "follower" of yours or on your team? Would you partner with an organization whose board of directors disagreed with a marketing campaign? Or an organization with no marketing campaigns at all?
When the ins and outs of a "brand" don't align or are unclear, it causes confusion and hesitation. A clear mission with evidence of practice is relatable, reliable, and desirable.
SPONSOR
Jolyn Clothing
Jolyn is a swimwear and clothing brand created by female athletes for female athletes. Jolyn is centered around the belief that involvement in sports build confidence, can create life-long friendships, and teach the values of teamwork and dedication. Jolyn swimwear is crafted using Foreverever® sustainable fabric to create long-lasting swimwear that survives chlorine, salt, and perspiration.
CG Sports athlete, Maggie Steffens, recently collaborated with Jolyn and USA Water Polo teammate, Ashleigh Johnson, on the Teammates Collection. The prints within the collection were conceptualized to represent the unique power that is formed within a team.
Check out the collection here!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Did you know Cierra Burdick played on three different basketball teams this past season? And, man, did she put in the work this season! Read Cierra's reflection on the season here.
ARTICLES YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ
A collection of the CG Sports Teams' favorite random news of the week. 📚
Former New York Yankee star, Joe Pepitone, has dropped his lawsuit against the Baseball Hall of Fame.
What is the proper ratio of peanut butter to jelly on a PB&J sandwich? A thunderstorm delay at the Bills vs. Chiefs game led to a great new debate.
A rare two-headed diamondback terrapin turtle is alive and well at the Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center in Massachusetts.
PODCASTS
Career Competitor, Episode 103: "Samantha Bosco"
New episode dropping Friday, October 15th!
Paralympic cyclist, Samantha Bosco, joins the Career Competitor podcast to discuss the sport of paracycling, the importance of dreams, and growing up in a sports family. Catch up with Samantha and Career Competitor host, Steve Mellor, on Friday, October 15th!
Catch up with Champion's Mojo
There are a LOT of podcasts available to listen to these days, so in between new episodes, we wanted to help you choose your next listen. (You didn't ask for our advice, but we wanted to offer it anyway.) How do we deal with stress in a healthy way? NBC political reporter and former distance swimmer, Leigh Ann Caldwell, explains how she deals with stress and provides other valuable tools for success. Catch up with Leigh Ann on the Champion's Mojo podcast!
Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.
FINANCIAL FITNESS
CG Sports is partnering with Nav.it to bring weekly tips to navigate your finances, increase money mindfulness, and better your financial health.
What To Do with a Financial Windfall by Kaitlyn Ranze
You did it! Whether you landed a major freelancing gig, got a bonus at work, or the government is doling out more stimulus checks, you’re going to make this money work for you.
Here is the sixth of seven smart ways to manage the money from your financial windfall:
6) Are you crafting your financial legacy?
Legacy planning is a financial strategy that prepares people to pass their assets to a loved one. If you can leave behind an inheritance to your descendants, that constitutes generational wealth.
One of the simplest ways of doing this is by establishing a 529 plan for your kids. This account offers tax-free growth and withdrawals for college, and some contributions may be tax-deductible.
Tune in next week to learn the seventh and final tip to manage the money from your financial windfall.
