NFL Players' Podcast

In this episode of the AWM NFL Podcast, host Riccardo Stewart is joined by former NFL players Sam Acho, Jeff Locke, and Zach Miller to explore the traits and skills essential for professional athletes aiming to build multi-generational wealth. Together, they discuss the importance of knowledge, communication, and discipline, highlighting insights from their experience both on the field and within the family office advisory space. Tune in for actionable strategies and thought-provoking conversations tailored for athletes aspiring to long-term financial success.

Key Highlights:
  • Understanding the importance of knowledge and curiosity in financial growth.
  • Communicating effectively—an underrated skill in managing partnerships.
  • Embracing a CEO mentality for decision-making in personal and professional spheres.
  • The role of discipline and consistency in achieving sustained success.
  • Characteristics of top-performing NFL players and their financial habits.
Quotes:
  • "Our clients want to be knowledgeable about anything and everything... that's the knowledge you have to have to do what you do." – Jeff Locke
  • "The ones that communicate the best... those skills are transferable." – Sam Acho
  • "Your athleticism will only take you so far... it's the intangibles that separate you." – Zach Miller
  • "I would rather for you to be consistently good as opposed to being occasionally great." – Riccardo Stewart

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.