The Advisory Booth

In this verse I hop in the booth w/ Elijah Bryant who has had one helluva start to his career. After leaving BYU his junior season he has went on to do some amazing things such as: Finishing Top 🥈 in scoring in 🇮🇱 in his rookie season while making the WinnerLeague Final Four, Won an Israeli League 🏆 w/ Maccabi Tel Aviv 🇮🇱, NBA 🏆 w/ the Milwaukee Bucks and a Euroleague 🏆 w/ Anadolou Efes 🇹🇷. He has done all of this in only 4 FULL SEASONS 😱! All of this while being extremely dedicated in the regiment of taking care of his body early on in his career.  It says a lot for one to be that focused, especially given all of his current success. But he finds away to keep working, or as he puts it, "I'm always looking for something new to give me that extra advantage, however slightly."  We take a look at where his mind, body, and spirit were along each one of his stops. Learning about the adaptations, adjustments, and sacrifices he and his family had to go through along this journey. What it means to impact winning, removing ego and taking new roles, and not being afraid to ask his higher ranking teammates for advice.  All of this and so much more, so stop reading this and just press play already ▶️.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: 3:15 - Origin Story  9:25 - Mindset on Body Maintenance in College 12:15 - 1st Year as a Pro in Israel 18:40 - 2nd Year w/ Maccabi Tel-Aviv - How as Your Body?  24:05 - Finding Role & Impact Winning 25:40 - Milwaukee Championship Run 33:00 - The Efes Journey  37:25 - Post EL Final Four Mental/Physical Wall 40:05 - Elijah's Secret Weapon - PILATES! 59:15 - Offseason vs. In-Season Routines, Advice for Current Pro's Rookies, Diet/Sleep Extra Credit: For more content/information on Elijah you can follow him on Instagram @ElijahBryant3 Or you can also check out his vlog series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/elijahbryant3 As always, if you've enjoyed or know someone else who will... please ❤️, subscribe ➕, and share 🔗

In this verse I get back in the booth w/ another good friend and fierce competitor in Chris Babb. The former Iowa State 🌪 has played 10 yrs professionally w/stops in the G-League (2x), 🇩🇪 (2x), 🇷🇺 (2x), 🇹🇷, 🇬🇷, and most recently 🇮🇱. Where he is having his best season averaging 18.1 PPG, 51% FG, 38% 3FG (8.3/GM), 84% FT, 2.9 AST & 1.1 STL. He was voted an Israeli All-⭐️ along wit finishing top 3 in MVP voting. Like other guest in this season, we zeroed in on how Chris took care of his body throughout his career and how that continues to evolve as he gets older. We take a look at what adjustments he has made at each stop and in each country. We take a look at his mental fortitude and approach to the details of what works best for him and so much more. It says a lot to have your best season overseas in year 10 at age 32, it’s not a fluke, just concentrated work. Finally, he delivers some great insight and vulnerability about how important confidence is and making the art of taking care of your body a habit/lifestyle. Key Topics & Time Stamps: 4:18 - Mindset in HS & College w/ body? 11:45 - Did College Prepare you Physically for the Pro's/Celtics/G-League 18:30 - What was Your Approach in G-Leauge in Taking Care of Your Body? 19:45 - How did you end up in Ulm (overseas)? 36:03 - 2nd Year Overseas & Observing the Surroundings 40:19 - More Money in Russia but More Mental & Physical Problems, "Sasha's Not That Bad,"  44:35 - Offseason vs. In-Season Routine 50:12 - When did you Decide to Lock in on Overseas/What Held you Back From Making the NBA? 1:01:55 - Advice for Rookies & Current Pros About Body & Routine Extra Credit:  Fore more content, highlights/info on Chris, be sure to follow him on instagram @C_Babb As always, if you've enjoyed or know someone else who will... please ❤️, subscribe ➕, and share 🔗

In this Verse I get in the booth with one of my very good friends and certified overseas pro's in the one and only Josh Owens. The former Stanford Cardinal has played in the D-League, 🇮🇱 (2x),🇮🇹 (2x), 🇹🇷 (2x), 🇬🇷 , and 🇫🇷 where he has claimed many bodies while taking extremely good care of his body. He has been an Israeli All-Star, Israeli Cup Champion, and multiple time dunk participant all while making the playoffs every season he's played.  We talk about where that mindset started, his in-season vs. offseason regiment, the changes he made adjusting to playing overseas, his approach to consistency, the difficulty of being an undersized big overseas and so much more. It's no easy task, by any stretch of the imagination to play overseas for 10 years, but Mr. Owen's dedication, commitment, and consistency to his body allowed him to build resiliency and to fight through any injury no matter what country he was in or what adversity he may have faced.  He offers up some honest truths and great advice for soon to be pros as well as current, another verse you will enjoy and don't want to miss. Key Topics & Time Stamps:  Fore more content, highlights/info on Josh, be sure to follow him on instagram @j_cowens Additionally you can listen to his podcast, Transition Defense, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transition-defense/id1542508451 As always, if you've enjoyed or know someone else who will... please ❤️, subscribe ➕, and share 🔗

In this verse we are back! After a long hiatus, I speak with German League and overseas legend Rickey Paulding about his historic run playing 18 seasons of overseas basketball.  We touch on his background and where he began and then really focus on how he managed to be able to come back year after year and still be productive from winning a BBL 🏆 and MVP in 2009 to being named an ALL-⭐️ almost 10 years later. What it took to maintain, how he prepared in the off-season, things he wish he would have done differently, the transition from college to pro, his European favorites and so much more.  There is a ton of free game in this one so please enjoy and feel free to share, you won't be disappointed.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: 2:35 - Where/How did the Legend of Ricky Paulding Begin? 14:15 - The Start of 15 years in Oldenburg 28:35 - When did you Start Taking Your Body Regimen Seriously?  37:05 - What Does Rest Look Like for you? 53:15 - Anything you Would Change About Your Career? Extra Credit: Fore more content, highlights/info on Ricky, be sure to follow him on instagram @rpaulding23 Thanks for listening! As always, if you've enjoyed or know someone else who will... please ❤️, subscribe ➕, and share 🔗

In Pt. 2 me and John talk about taxes on investments. 2020 forced a lot of people to step up their hustle, so a lot of us (including myself) jumped into a little bit of everything. The stock market, options trading, forex, crypto, real-estate, and more. The problem is, most of us don’t know the tax laws in regards to our capital gains/losses and at what tax rate we will be taxed on our dividends, trading and selling, and more. Have your pen ready, this one is full of gems. Or go ahead and just call the man yourself and tell him Carlon Brown from Point Advising sent you to get your taxes right, you can thank me later! Merch Site: https://store17100532.ecwid.com/ Key Topics & Time Stamps: 2:15 - Taxes on Stocks (Portfolio Holdings) 4:40 - Taxes on Options Trading/Forex/Crypto 6:30 - Taxes on Gains & Losses 9:25 - Taxes on Rental Properties/AirBNBs  10:42 - Taxes & Future of IRS w/Crypto 13:40 - DECLARE THE MONEY IN YOUR FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNTS WHERE TO FIND CONNECT WITH JOHN... To learn more about John and his company/service feel free to visit his website: www. prosportcpa.com ... If you want to work with John, please let him know that Carlon Brown of Point Advising sent/referred you. Additionally, you can follow and check out his facebook page as well: https://www.facebook.com/ProSportCPA As always, if you've enjoyed or know someone else who will... please ❤️, subscribe ➕, and share 🔗

John posts up in the booth with me to dissect taxes! It's a topic that many of us are very unfamiliar and uncomfortable with, but John does a great job of demystifying the subject keeping it short/sweet/simple with his explanation. In this pt. 1 we talk about business taxes for entrepreneurs, young professionals, those who are looking to start a business, trainers, people who run camps and for my pro athletes (who are basically independent contractors). Breaking down what kind of entity you should set up for your business with tax purposes in mind, types of insurances you may consider having to protect your business, and what is/isn't tax deductible for your business.  Merch Site: https://store17100532.ecwid.com/ Key Topics & Time Stamps: 7:15 - Differences Between Business & Personal Taxes 10:00 - LLC/Sole Proprietor/Corp - Do You Need an Entity for Protection? 14:30 - Growth Anticipation & Liability Insurance 18:00 - The Trademark Dilemma 25:00 - Declare Your Worldwide Income Every Year WHERE TO FIND CONNECT WITH JOHN... To learn more about John and his company/service feel free to visit his website: www. prosportcpa.com ... If you want to work with John, please let him know that Carlon Brown of Point Advising sent/referred you.  Additionally, you can follow and check out his facebook page as well: https://www.facebook.com/ProSportCPA

Rob hops in the booth with me to break down everything massage. Is there such thing as a sports massage? How should it feel and how long should it be? We talk about Swedish, Thai, Hot Stone and other massage modalities.  We also talk about a massage routine pre/post game, during/off-season, and the 30 hour rule. Additionally, we discuss what age athletes should start receiving  massages, other options (recovery tools) if massages aren't in the budget, and other self treatment options. They hype around cupping and Graston (scraping)  techniques and if they actually work. All of this and so much more. Key Topics & Time Stamps:  5:00 - The Components of a Good Massage 10:48 - Should The Massage be Painful in Order to be Beneficial?  22:40 - What Age Should Athletes Start Getting Massages? 23:30 - The 30 Hour Rule 25:50 - Pre, Post, or Combo Massage? 27:30 - Offseason Routine 36:50 - Recovery Tools/Self Care & The Neurology Behind It 50:54 - Q&A With Followers Point Advising Store: https://store17100532.ecwid.com/ If you ever in the Salt Lake area and need a massage, or if you want to learn more about Rob and his practice, visit his website: http://www.premierfitnessmassage.com/ Additionally, you can follow Rob and check out his post, tips, tricks and insight on Instagram @premierfitnessmassage

Hopping in the booth with my most intentional guest of all, Kerry Carter. Who shares his expertise and dual perspective on how to properly train and get the most out of your body as an athlete. In this conversation we discuss building your body from the feet up (focusing on the strength of your feet/toes), understanding and embracing the necessity of rest, things he wish he would have done differently as a pro, taking on this less is more/no excuse mentality, training pros vs everyday clients and so much more. One of the most focused, honest, and locked in people you will ever have the pleasure to listen to. All of it coming from a place of experience and  wanting to see others get better, with great accuracy and integrity.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: 6:10 - Participation Culture ... No Thank You 15:20 - What is Functional Movement Training? 17:10 - Your Feet are Your Base 22:00 - Lateral & Core Functions 27:45 - Mastery is More w/Less 33:57 - Wish I Would Have... 36:32 - Pro Separation 53:50 - Q&A With Followers Point Advising Merch: https://store17100532.ecwid.com/ Learn more from Kerry and his training philosophy with live exercise examples by following him on IG @kerrycarter3

Dr. Lin hops in the booth with me to discuss everything anatomy. We talk about trusting your body like Kawhi Leonard, we define “rest” and what that looks like for an athlete, how early (age) should you begin weight training, and how to go about proper maintenance with your body during season and in the off-season with a PT. That and so much more! Key Topics & Time Stamps: 5:06 - Is Physical Therapy a Cookie Cutter industry? 14:39 - Listening & Trusting Your Body (The Kawhi Leonard Way) 18:20 - How do you Define Rest for Athletes? 24:56 - Physical Therapy & Maintenance During the Off-Season 32:42 - Are we Over-Stretching our Muscles? 36:00 - Proper way to Train Young Athletes (12yr-18yr) 40:30 - Not a 6-Pack ... How to Really Train & Use Your Core! 46:40 - Q&A With Followers Point Advising Merch: https://store17100532.ecwid.com/ If you want to learn more about Dr. Lin and his service, feel free to checkout his site: https://www.rehabandrevive.com Additionally, checkout his YouTube channel for great exercises, tips and tricks to help with any nagging injuries or pain... https://m.youtube.com/user/rehabandrevive Finally, feel free to follow him on Facebook and Instagram @rehabandrevive

Mario hops in the booth with me to talk about the mental game. Understanding what goes into fear, how he helps his athletes view success, overcoming adversity, how to apply the tools learned into game/live scenarios, and overcoming injuries. He also talks about work ethic, not comparing to others, and so much more. One of my favorite interviews in the segment. Take notes and learn something! Key Topics & Time Stamps: 11:50 - Staying Motivated/Disciplined Through Covid 16:08 - Never be Afraid to Try 21:20 - Importance of Understanding Your Own Fear(s) 31:08 - You are Where you Decisions Have Placed You 38:20 - Dealing With Injuries 44:00 - Life > Sport 54:20 - Q&A With the Followers Point Advising Merch: https://store17100532.ecwid.com/ You can learn more about Mario and his service by visiting him at his site: https://mariosoto.com/ Or find him on instagram @mariosportsdoc

Guy hops in the booth with me to answer questions from the overseas coaching perspective as it relates to the impact of Covid 19. Additionally, and arguably more importantly, he talks about what teams look for in a player. Not only stats and where they played, but talks about how coaches/teams dig deep into players social media accounts and their off-court activities. Tons of valuable experience from a decision maker himself.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: 21:53 - Where Rookies Struggle with the Overseas Game 29:00 - How Coaches/Teams Evaluate: Quality or Character? 36:18 - Lost Opportunity  Because of Social Media 49:55 - Q&A with followers

My great friend Chris hops in the booth with me to talk about what separates the top European players from NBA Stars, what it was like being apart of the Mamba invite only camp for players and trainers, and he gives the listeners some great insight on how to get the most out training and getting better. We also talk about him getting torched by Jimmer for 50points and what it was like seeing Kawhi get better over the years up close and personal. That and so much more! Key Topics & Time Stamps: 4:10 - Female Skills Trainers in the Future? 15:10 - How do you survive and thrive in the G-League? 25:00 - Training Philosophy  44:00 - Q&A with the followers Point Advising Merch: https://store17100532.ecwid.com/ Follow Chris on instagram @c_hines33 for more tips, tricks and advice to better your game and yourself. 

Gerrit hops in the booth with me to discuss his POV on how the overseas and G-League markets will be effected by Covid. We also talk about the importance of having an accurate basketball resume, 2 full game tapes, and a highlight tape in order to make yourself look better in hopes of getting a job with a club or being represented by an agent. Additionally, we talk about doing proper research on exposure camps/pro-combines and the mindset you need going into them.  All of this coming from a place with an agent with over a decade of experience and 100% brutal honesty.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: 10:10 - Accurate Player Resume w/ Highlight Tape & 2 Full Game Tapes 25:30 - Pro Combine & Exposure Camp Advice 32:40 - Are Champions League & Eurocup Going to Play During Covid?  39:20 - Q&A With the Followers Point Advising Merch: https://store17100532.ecwid.com/ You can learn more about Gerrit and his agency/service by going to his site: https://www.scorersfirst.com/ Or you can follow him on instagram @scorers1st @scorers1stwbb and @gkts1st

American Agent Kevin Tarca, CEO of Kreation Talent Agency hops in the booth with me to talk about his thoughts on the impact of Covid-19 on overseas and g-league markets for the 2020 season. Potential budget cuts, salary reductions, and fewer import slots are all possibilities with so much uncertainty around how leagues/teams/organizations will respond. We cover it all, including a Q&A with the IG Live audience as well.   Key Topics & Time Stamps: 12:55 - Overseas Budget Cuts  23:45 - Deciding on the G-League 31:21 - Should Rookies be Fearful Going Overseas Because of Covid?  34:00 - Q&A With the followers Point Advising Merch: https://store17100532.ecwid.com/ You can learn more about Kevin and his company/service at his site: https://www.kreationtalent.com/ Or you can follow him on instagram @kreationtalent and @kevintarca

Olin jumps in the booth with me to breakdown the women's game. We talk about why he prefers training with women as opposed to men, why the women's game and their culture is so impressive, and why he holds his women to the same standards as his NBA guys. Additionally, we talk about his overall training philosophy as well. How he refuses to be a yes man or compromise his values/morals for a follow or mention. How he teaches his players to build equity first with their coaches and teammate.  All of this and tons more valuable insight and perspective from a seasoned teacher.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: 8:53 - The Start of Training Women  13:05 - Major Differences Between Training Men & Women 22:34 - Maintaining Confidence 26:35 - Understand & Perfect Your Niche (Know Thy Self) 33:00 - My Job is To Push you to Your Max 49:00 - Social Media is a Highlight Real...Not Real Life 59:00 - Q&A With Followers OLIN ON SOCIAL: If you enjoyed what you heard today feel free to give Olin a follow on instagram @theguardwhisperer as well as his new page @girlsrockhoops

Finishing the three part series talking about my pro career overseas, my success, my injury and how I overcame that adversity. Finally, I talk about how and why I started Point Advising. 

Hopping back in the booth picking up where we left off from PT. 1. Finishing the story about my time at Colorado and our PAC-12 tournament championship/MVP run. Beating UNLV in the first round of the tournament, and then the ups and downs of the agent process before getting to summer league and playing well but not getting a deal/camp invite. Finishing off talking about my time with GSW during training camp/pre-season and then my experience in the G-League.

Hopping in the booth to take you guys back to where it all began. Discussing a little bit of my family background and the important people who helped me get through my journey. As well as discussing my high school career and my first collegiate stop at Utah then transferring to Colorado. 

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