In this episode of Off‑Topic Podcast by Carlos & Cam, brought to you by Opinionated Media, we dive into the fast‑paced world of the NCAA transfer portal. Join us as we unpack how the portal has evolved into a marketplace where money, opportunity, and school spirit collide—and sometimes, values win out.We dive into the story of founders Stefan Aguilera and Jacob Piasecki—born from necessity to support Aggie athletes juggling practice, academics, and NIL demands. Discover how Aguilera’s early work with The Aggiezine and Piasecki’s tech-savvy background (including NFT ventures and social media marketing) laid the foundation for a student-first approach to NIL representation. They teamed up with Houston lawyer and former A&M Board regent Tony Buzbee, whose industry connections helped them land professional-grade brand deals.Today, A&P boasts a roster of over 50 college athletes—ranging from Brenden Rice at USC to Jadarian Price at Notre Dame—showcasing how nimble, focused agencies can thrive alongside big-name competitors. Tune in to explore how these underdogs became the “go-to guys for NIL,” matching athletes with brands like Walmart, Gillette, Jersey Mike’s, and beyond.0:00 - Intro5:20 - Texas A&M12:25 - Pre NIL16:30 - Do Big Schools Pay?26:07 - Getting People To Understand Transferring31:05 - Rev Sharing42:24 - Collectives47:52 - Smaller Schools51:27 - Ncaa Wants Control and Ruining CFB53:45 - Working With Brands57:09 - Maximizing NIL Deals1:04:25 - Building Athletes Second Asset1:08:55 - Working with Salvation Army1:22:00 - Are Athletes Employees?1:28:58 - NCAA Doesn't want the employee model1:38:47 - How Scouting Is Done1:44:50 - What does signings look like during the offseason?1:49:33 - Exploring Basketball1:55:05 - Advice for Athletes to Maximize their NILScoials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apsportsagency/Website: https://apsportagency.com/Opinionated Media:Website: https://www.opinionatedmedia.co/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7A6em4rhbVZke6IQowPvWr?si=kh2MopDbQDOVeKSXegGyAg Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opinionated-media/id1494633104 Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU3aJC6U_yc91vXLAel2kLw Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opinionated_media/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/opinionateddP Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@opinionated_mediais_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Cam's SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam_juice/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigbanggthierryCarlos' SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mojica22/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Klinixx_