Help Me Help You
Are you a sports agent looking for some words of wisdom and advice? Maybe you're a sports fan and curious about the agent side of the business! My name is Jason Hoffman and welcome to "Help Me Help You" podcast! I am a certified MLBPA (Major League Baseball Players Association) agent. 2024 will be year number 20 for me. I have negotiated over 20 million dollars in on-field contracts with teams like the Yankees, Giants, Diamondbacks etc. I have also negotiated lucrative endorsement deals with companies like, Rawlings, NIKE, Topps etc. I was drafted twice in the MLB draft and played professionally briefly. I am a graduate of William Penn University as well. My passion for baseball dates back to 5 years old, with that came a desire to help people. Sports Management (agents) is a growing business, when I started in 2004 there were no Sports Management courses being offered in college and most agencies were just "mom and pops shops." Fast forward to today, almost every university offers some version of a "Sports Management" class or even degree. Problem is, they are being taught be professors who aren't actual agents and never were. Getting an actual certified agent to speak with you is very difficult. So my podcast aims to talk about what it's like to negotiate multimillion dollar player contracts with teams, how to recruit and retain players, the art of contract negotiation and the overall day-to-day grind of a sports agent maintaining a roster of professional athletes. So let me help you launch your career by sharing my knowledge and experience. Step up to the plate and "Help Me Help You"! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Episodes
In the ninth installment of the Help Me Help You podcast, host Jason Hoffman sits down with Judd Lammers, a rising star in the baseball agent scene hailing from Texas. Judd shares insights on his journey from Texas upbringing to becoming a successful sports agent after recently graduating from LSU. Delving into the impact of NIL on college sports recruiting, Judd offers valuable perspectives on navigating the evolving landscape. Be...
In the world of sports, Kurt Varricchio stands out not just as an MLBPA-Certified Agent and seasoned California attorney, but as a true advocate for change. With over 25 years in Professional Baseball, from the Kansas City Chiefs to the San Diego Padres, Kurt's expertise extends far beyond the field. He's negotiated Major League contracts, tackled MLB Arbitration, and even sealed deals across Asia.
But there's more to Kurt than mee...
Welcome, listeners, to another captivating episode of Help Me Help You! Today, we have a special treat for you. Joining us is none other than Rafael Godoy, a seasoned MLB agent and the mastermind behind Godoy Sports Group. Rafael isn't just your average agent - he's also a practicing attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area and a former collegiate athlete himself. In this episode, he takes us on a fascinating journey through his unco...
Welcome, listeners, to another exciting episode of Help Me Help You! Today, we've got a special guest joining us in the studio. Get ready to be inspired as we sit down with none other than Lee Johnson, the dynamic CEO of Lee Johnson Agency. Lee wears many hats - not only is she a MLBPA Certified Minor League Baseball Agent, but she's also a Certified WNBPA Agent and holds a JD. Today, she takes us on a journey through her life, sta...
In this episode I guide you through the intricacies of assessing baseball players' physical attributes, skills, and potential. Drawing from my own experiences I explore the evolution of talent evaluation in the digital era, highlighting the transformative impact of technological innovations such as video analysis. While acknowledging the convenience of remote scouting, I emphasize the irreplaceable value of firsthand observation at...
In this episode of Help Me Help You I unravel the intricate world of amateur baseball. As the college baseball season kicks into gear and high school diamonds prepare to shine, I'll explore how these platforms provide aspiring athletes with a pathway to showcase their skills and potentially land a spot in the MLB draft. Join me as I take you on a journey through my own eyes, as a former player who experienced the whirlwind of the d...
Welcome back to another episode of Help Me Help You, your go-to podcast for unraveling the intricacies of the sports agent world. Today, as we delve into episode #3, we tip our caps to an iconic #3 in baseball history. Now, let's pick up where we left off last week. From negotiating my first draft signing bonuses to learning a valuable lesson from a scouting director. I'm taking you on a journey through my early days in the industr...
Welcome to episode 2 of Help Me Help You, the podcast where I delve into the world of sports agents through interviews with a diverse range of guests. Read more
Welcome to episode one! In this episode of "Help Me Help You," I dive into the crucial world of player recruitment strategies for sports agents. From targeting Junior College players to understanding the dynamics of the draft process, I share personal experiences and strategic insights that can shape the trajectory of a budding agent's career. Learn the...
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