Rashan Gary starts own sports agency
Apparently Rashan Gary is starting his own agency and will sign with Rashan Gary Sports. He has hired an agent to work for him and will use the logo he has been showing off all year. Good for him and his entrepreneurial spirit! Glad that Michigan education is doing him good already!
https://wolverineswire.com/2018/12/18/rashan-gary-forming-sports-agency…
December 18th, 2018 at 10:48 AM ^
CAPITALISM!!!!
December 18th, 2018 at 11:28 AM ^
So if it’s his agency and the agent he hired works for said agency does he end up paying himself commission on his NFL contract?
December 18th, 2018 at 11:37 AM ^
It's really pretty brilliant, isn't it?
December 18th, 2018 at 12:20 PM ^
Didn't Gary Sheffield do something similar during his playing days (baseball)?
December 18th, 2018 at 1:36 PM ^
It's extremely brilliant! What an idea! Super talented and super smart. Glad we had the privilege of having this young man in our Michigan family. ?
December 18th, 2018 at 1:11 PM ^
I buy old houses, fix them, sometimes rent and sell or flip right away. I got tired of paying realtors 6% after I did all the damn work. So I got my realtor license. So much easier and less expensive. Some of my friends said that's smart, I said, no I'm just cheap.
Go Rashan!
Go Blue!
December 18th, 2018 at 10:49 AM ^
Linking......its so easy a caveman can do it.
December 18th, 2018 at 10:52 AM ^
Would you say this is the....wait for it....MISSING LINK?!
December 18th, 2018 at 10:54 AM ^
Thanks for that one, ya big ape.
December 18th, 2018 at 10:56 AM ^
missing links seem to be the norm. we'll never have a chain at this rate.
December 18th, 2018 at 10:55 AM ^
Well jokes on you because I'm not a caveman, just incompetant!
December 18th, 2018 at 11:16 AM ^
And... not much of a speller, either
December 18th, 2018 at 11:41 AM ^
Haha! Clever. I see what you did there....spelling incompetent incorrectly to keep the thread going. Well done, Sir.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:41 PM ^
We hope.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:40 AM ^
" It will be interesting to see how quickly the ambitious former Wolverine can build his newfound venture, and who his first major client is."
Gee... I wonder who his first major client will be. Should be so obvious, but I... can't... quite... figure it out...
December 18th, 2018 at 10:50 AM ^
Is Lavar Ball available?
December 18th, 2018 at 10:51 AM ^
Good for him! I know that he wanted to start his own business for awhile.
December 18th, 2018 at 10:51 AM ^
No way. I think Bob Sugar will sweep in last minute and snag Gary away from his own agency. That dude is a snake.
December 18th, 2018 at 10:55 AM ^
This is great. Do NFL rules allow Rashan to make money on the representation of other players?
LeBron has to ghost-own Klutch because of NBA rules but I don't know what policies the NFL has in place.
Rashan can still make money on sports marketing, production, etc. through this venture either way just not sure of the details on the representation side.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:19 AM ^
I wonder how, if at all, this will effect his draft stock. Teams could see it as a distraction, or potentially as a benefit. If he's successful, his agency could lead clients towards the team Rashan is on.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:22 PM ^
I don't think this will effect his draft status.
It might affect it.
(But probably not)
Sorry, I'm that guy when it comes to effect/affect
December 18th, 2018 at 10:57 AM ^
Good for him. I recall his academic advisor talking to him about his “plans” in the Amazon series and this appears to be a big part of it. Smart guy leveraging his athletic ability and immediate earnings to establish a sustainable business.
I noticed the logo when he declared, and this completes the picture. His decision to skip the bowl game makes even more sense now. He’s using the time well.
Good luck, Rashan.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:42 PM ^
He's been wearing a beanie with the RG logo for a while (i.e. before declaring).
December 18th, 2018 at 10:57 AM ^
The Michigan difference. .Great news
December 18th, 2018 at 10:57 AM ^
Good for Rashan. Won’t have to give 20% of his earnings to an agent
December 18th, 2018 at 11:40 AM ^
It doesn't say he's serving as his own agent. The article indicates he is hiring someone to serve as an agent for his agency. Although maybe that agent will serve Rashan for free in order to get other clients. Either way, good on him.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:41 AM ^
Technically true, but if the agent works for the agency then he is ultimately paying himself (minus the portion that goes to the agent, of course).
December 18th, 2018 at 10:59 PM ^
If the agent is working for free in hopes of getting other clients then he’s probably such a n00b that he ends up with a terrible contract. You get what you pay for lol
December 18th, 2018 at 4:56 PM ^
If agents actually take a 20% cut of a player's earnings, I need to quit my job and become an agent.
December 18th, 2018 at 10:57 AM ^
From a marketing standpoint, he didn't name his agency well. Other players are not going to want to sign with "Rashan Gary Sports". I would've advised him to name it something that doesn't use his name so it doesn't detract from potential clients' names.
That said, glad he's trying to maximize his earning potential
December 18th, 2018 at 11:12 AM ^
Nah, he'll just do a International Management Group and run it as RGS; or
follow National Biscuit Company and go with Ragarspo.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:52 AM ^
I highly doubt that this would affect him on the field, but that's the sort of thing that's never really been talked about before. Hasn't really needed to be asked.
It's a great question that could be relevant some other day.
December 18th, 2018 at 10:58 AM ^
Seems like a great time to start this venture with a bunch of teammates most likely headed to the draft as well and needing representation
December 18th, 2018 at 10:59 AM ^
Good for him. He and his mom always seemed like great representatives of the program. I hope he has all the success in the world.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:00 AM ^
That's a really cool idea! Glad to see his education is paying off (based on the Amazon series anyways).
December 18th, 2018 at 11:09 AM ^
No. Can't see any credible player linking their potential $$$ with a non-degreed kid with a major that gives him no special qualifications. Let's control that "Michigan Difference" enthusiasm. On the other hand, good luck, RG.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:45 AM ^
You're kidding, right? Do you have any idea how many exorbitantly successful people (1) don't have degrees and/or (2) a degree in the area in which they found success?
December 18th, 2018 at 11:12 AM ^
I think this is a very interesting idea and wish him well on the field and with his entrepreneurial endeavor. From a business standpoint, I'm intrigued about the structure of his relationship with the agent who is joining his company. Is Mr. Clarke a partner in this business, an employee, or a contractor? Can he work for other companies? My question is whether this model is easily exportable to other top NFL/NHL/NBA prospects? Do current agencies create subsidiaries for top athletes?
December 18th, 2018 at 11:14 AM ^
Not sure the logo with a downward arrow is a positive image enhancer, but WTH.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:05 PM ^
Superman would like a word.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:21 AM ^
Guess he won’t be honorary captain anytime soon since as an agent he won’t be able to come around the program. Just a thought....
Anyway, good for him and I wish him luck in all he does.
December 18th, 2018 at 1:06 PM ^
I don't think it says he is an agent, just owns the agency. Don't know the ruling about this for being around the program. A good question for the compliance office.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:22 AM ^
Boss moves.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:25 AM ^
Is it going to be called RG3? hahah Jk. Good for him, makes a lot of sense. Keep as much of the money you earn as possible.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:28 AM ^
I guess this is what happens when you not only play football but also play school!
December 18th, 2018 at 11:28 AM ^
Attaboy Rashan - why work for the man when you can be the man?
I hope he has tremendous success!
December 18th, 2018 at 11:29 AM ^
thumbs up 80's kid.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:35 AM ^
Congratulations Big Fella. Smart move.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:41 AM ^
He might be thinking long term career - NFL careers tend not to be.
Good for him