Former D1 Walk-On trying turned Entrepreneur helping Athletes tell their Stories, Jacolby Gilliam

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support On this episode we are joined by Jacolby Gilliam a former walk-on at Oklahoma University and now the founder of 9ine Point media. 9ine Point media focuses on helping athletes share their authentic journey and stories. Jacolby has been telling the stories of athlete since 2017 (http://9inepointmag.com/). On this episode we dive into his journey of how he walked on to Oklahoma University, dealing with the transition of no longer being an athlete, and looking at how 9ine Point came to be.  Episode Time Stamp 2:59 - Introduction of Jacolby Gilliam and what he is currently doing! 3:82 - Jacolby is a former walk-on at the University of Oklahoma, a serious injury started him down the path he is on today. 7:67 - Mindset shift when being an athlete was over, the transition from being an athlete to the real world is a difficult one. 14:61 - "Did you know what you were good at before you knew what you were bad at?" 18:53 - Jacolby has worked all types of jobs, there is a plan to it all and he tells us what that is. 25:93 - What makes a great story, Jacolby has been producing stories about athletes for years now. Follow Jacolby Gilliam on Twitter and Instagram at @jacolbygilliam Follow 9ine Point Media on Twitter and Instagram at @9inepoint and visit their website http://9inepointmag.com/ Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg  Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network.  https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!