Be proactive while in the US.

Identify potential NIL partners in your homeland.
List 15 narrow to 5 you would like to work with.
Focus on relationships and pitch the NIL deal.
Create a Pitch deck.
Create a profile on NIL market platforms.

Brand creation tips.

Boost your following on Social Media platforms by posting content consistently.
Set up your business. Email address/community channel/website.
Connect with merchandise companies to sell apparel passively.
Show product related content without commercial gain to showcase what you are capable of.
Reach out to companies and build relationships - to arrange a deal might take longer time than expected.

Additional sources to build your brand.

Sam Green

Athletes' GO-TO content creator. She teaches student-athletes how to quickly create content to build and monetize their brand without taking time away from their sport.

Link to website: https://www.nilwithsamgreen.com/

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Student-Athlete Insights

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NIL Quickstart is a 90-minute, self-paced online course with short, engaging video lessons.

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Brand&Athlete

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United States Olympic & Paralympic comittee

Offers programs designed to assist athletes in crafting powerful narratives and personal brands. While primarily for U.S. athletes, the principles and strategies can be beneficial for international student-athletes.

Link to website: https://www.usopc.org/athlete-marketing