Winning With Brand Partnerships - Nathaniel Cooke

Brian dives into the fast-paced world of sports management and brand partnerships with Nathaniel Cooke, a seasoned strategist known for his impactful work with Rucker Park, the NBA, and USA Flag. Nathaniel shares his journey from a communications grad hustling for opportunity, to brokering major deals with brands like Adidas, Lids, and the New York Knicks.  Discover the real skills you need to break into sports branding, how to know when its time to move on, and the keys to building mutually beneficial partnerships. Whether youre a sports industry hopeful or a business leader seeking partnership insights, this episode delivers practical advice, leadership lessons, and a candid look at navigating career pivots in competitive industries.  Dont miss Nathaniels strategies for personal growth, professional impact, and his passion for mentoring the next generation of leaders. Enjoy! Stay connected with Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-cooke-39135037/ Stay connected with Why I Left  Visit: https://www.WhyILeft.co  Subscribe:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgQI4X0kEp8-o7Z9D3tRmg  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-i-left/id1613667100  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TE4Y626idPxNeewpCG6Ef  Follow:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialwhyileft/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/why-i-left/  Connect with Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianaquart/   Rate us 5 stars and share feedback: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-i-left/id1613667100  Why I Left is happy to be part of the Alive Podcast Network, which offers a diverse range of shows featuring powerful storytelling, insightful conversations, and thought-provoking discussions.  Discover more at https://alivepodcastnetwork.com and start exploring today! Thanks to our partners & sponsors:   BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/whyileft and get 10% off your first month   ApodcastGeek: Use Code BA10 to 10% off your first order at https://apodcastgeek.com/   Castmagic: Make your creator life easier get Castmagic at https://get.castmagic.io/whyileft   2xYou: Hire your EA today with 2xYou - https://2xyou.com/invite/brian-aquart