NFL Players' Podcast

In this episode of the AWM NFL Players’ Podcast, hosts Riccardo Stewart, Jeff Locke, Sam Acho, and Zach Miller dive into the perennial issue of financial management among professional athletes. They debunk the myths perpetuated by ESPN’s “30 for 30: Broke” and explore the realities of sudden wealth and its potential pitfalls. Tune in to hear firsthand experiences and expert advice on sustaining multi-generational wealth.

Show Notes

 

Key Highlights

  • The perception vs. reality of athletes going broke.
  • Jeff Locke discusses the inaccuracies in data used in ESPN’s “Broke.”
  • Sam Acho shares his initial shock at learning about athlete financial distress.
  • Zach Miller sheds light on the dramatic income drop post-NFL and its consequences.
  • Discussion on “sudden wealth” and its psychological and social impacts.
  • Practical advice for athletes to manage and sustain wealth responsibly.

Quotes

  • "We don’t save people. We serve people." – Riccardo Stewart
  • "The year you are done, you drop into the lowest tax bracket unless you’ve been saving right." – Zach Miller
  • "Sudden wealth can set you up for generations if planned for, but can also bring guilt and isolation." – Jeff Locke

References

Creators and Guests

Host
Jeff Locke
Wealth Strategist and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) at AWM Capital
Host
Riccardo Stewart
Former college character coach and Director of Human Capital & Family Leadership
Host
Sam Acho
Director of Human Capital and Impact and an in-studio and game analyst for ESPN.
Host
Zach Miller
Former NFL player and current CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

What is NFL Players' Podcast?

The podcast by NFL players for NFL players. Each week, we break down the biggest events in football and how they directly impact a player's career and money.

Join Former NFL Veterans Sam Acho (Bills, Bucs, Bears & Cardinals), Zach Miller (Seahawks & Raiders), Jeff Locke (Vikings, Colts, Lions, 49ers), and college coach, Riccardo Stewart, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about the game, the business, and how players can achieve generational wealth.