EPISODE · Apr 6, 2021 · 43 MIN
From Prodigies to Profits with Zach Pfeffer & Russell Canouse | A Frugal Athlete
from The OK U GO Show · host Amobi Okugo
In this episode, Amobi speaks with soccer prodigies Zach Pfeffer and Russell Canouse about their careers on and off the field. He uncovers their unique journeys from the youth level to the pro ranks as well as the business passions and ventures they have pursued along the way. Zach Pfeffer is a former 6-year professional soccer player in Major League Soccer with the Philadelphia Union and Colorado Rapids, as well as TSG 1899 Hoffenheim of the German Bundesliga. Following the 2016 MLS season, Zach retired and then completed his undergraduate degree in Finance at Temple University where he joined Goldman Sachs in 2019 as an Investment Banking Analyst. Currently, Zach is a Private Equity Associate at Brightstar Capital Partners in New York. Russell Canouse is a current professional soccer player in Major League Soccer with DC United after breaking into the Bundesliga. Russell spends his downtime building out his skill sets and business ventures. He holds his real estate license and builds out a number of different businesses. This podcast episode is sponsored by Obsidian by Magma Capital Funds. You can find more about Magma Capital Funds here. Get our Rookie Mistakes course to avoid common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. Find the Rookie Mistakes course here. For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com.
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In this episode, Amobi speaks with soccer prodigies Zach Pfeffer and Russell Canouse about their careers on and off the field. He uncovers their unique journeys from the youth level to the pro ranks as well as the business passions and ventures they have pursued along the way. Zach Pfeffer is a former 6-year professional soccer player in Major League Soccer with the Philadelphia Union and Colorado Rapids, as well as TSG 1899 Hoffenheim of the German Bundesliga. Following the 2016 MLS season, Zach retired and then completed his undergraduate degree in Finance at Temple University where he joined Goldman Sachs in 2019 as an Investment Banking Analyst. Currently, Zach is a Private Equity Associate at Brightstar Capital Partners in New York. Russell Canouse is a current professional soccer player in Major League Soccer with DC United after breaking into the Bundesliga. Russell spends his downtime building out his skill sets and business ventures. He holds his real estate license and builds out a number of different businesses. This podcast episode is sponsored by Obsidian by Magma Capital Funds. You can find more about Magma Capital Funds here. Get our Rookie Mistakes course to avoid common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. Find the Rookie Mistakes course here. For more information on how to make, manage, and multiply your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com.
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