The NFL’s Richest RB: The (Untold) History of Austin Ekeler

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
How did Austin Ekeler go from an unranked and undrafted DII running back to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in less than 10 years?

The answer lies in his rugged upbringing, his (sometimes) delusional determination, and a financial strategy that would make Warren Buffet blush.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Who is Austin Ekeler?
2:32 Austin Describes His Rugged Childhood
5:22 Early Relationship with Money
6:55 Football as a "Plan B"
10:37 Why Austin Wasn't an NFL Fan
14:18 "Delusional" Self-Belief
16:38 Is Austin a "Try-Hard?"
20:20 How Austin Spent His First Paycheck
24:52 Austin's First Endorsement Deal
28:15 Pie Chart of the Business of Austin Ekeler
29:24 Losing 6 Figures Building an App
33:19 Austin's Biggest Investment Mistake
35:38 Why Austin Never Has to Work Again