Mick Unplugged
Transitioning from Military Precision to Sports Agency with Damian Knight
20 Mar 2025
Welcome to another exciting episode of Mick Unplugged, where Mick Hunt sits down with Damian Knight, a true powerhouse in the sports industry. Damian, a former Marine and Army veteran, has carved out a unique and impactful career as an NFL agent and founder of Forever Athlete Management. With his experience and commitment, he represents elite athletes, guiding them to achieve success both on and off the field. Damian’s military background is not just a part of his past; it plays an essential role in his approach to athlete management, bringing discipline, leadership, and an unwavering dedication to his clients. In this episode, listeners can expect an in-depth exploration of Damian's journey from military service to the realm of sports management. Damian shares the motivations behind his transition, the challenges he faced, and the values that drive his mission to ensure athletes are prepared for life after sports. Tune in to discover the intricacies of becoming a sports agent, including navigating the rigorous certification process, understanding athlete contracts, and managing egos and expectations. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone fascinated by sports management, personal transformations, or leadership-driven success stories. Takeaways Transitioning from the military to a sports agency was a multi-faceted journey. The importance of mentorship in guiding athletes is crucial. Networking and personal connections play a key role in signing clients. Sound Bites: "You need to get in the books." "The money is going to come." Connect & Discover:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-knight-866981101 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nfl_agent_damianknight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damian.knight.501 Website: https://www.foreverathletemanagement.com/ FOLLOW ME ON:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mick-unplugged/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mickunplugged Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/Website: https://www.mickhuntofficial.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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For the common person, what's something that as a sports agent that most people don't think that you have to know or rule that you have?
You know, like one thing that people probably don't associate with sports agents having to know is like these are the benefits the NFL gives you.
This is the right opportunity for me to ask my friend, what's your because, brother?
Because I don't want to see guys get left behind. I don't want to see guys get forgotten about. And you hear this statistic of your NFL players three years after the NFL are broke.
So for the athlete that's listening or watching this podcast, why forever athlete management? Why FAM? Why should they choose you?
If you look at this entire industry, you know, you have over a thousand agents as of this year. And I don't know the exact number, but it's between 150 and 200 agents actually have people on a roster. That's it, right?
So... Welcome to Mick Unplugged, where we ignite potential and fuel purpose. Get ready for raw insights, bold moves, and game-changing conversations. Buckle up. Here's Mick.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another exciting episode of Mick Unplugged. And today we have a dynamic force in the sports industry. He's a former Marine and Army veteran. He's a current NFL agent and the founder of Forever Athlete Management. With a relentless drive and commitment to excellence, he represents top tier athletes, guiding them to success on and off the field.
Please welcome my guy, someone who's turned into one of my best friends in the world, the tenacious, the visionary, the dedicated, Mr. Damien Knight. Damien, how are you doing, brother? Man, I'm good. Thank you for having me on today. Thanks for being on. I know we had some weirdness that happened right before getting on here live, but I'm honored to have you on, man.
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