Steve Astephen Breaks Down Athlete Contracts, Mental Health, & What it Takes to be Successful

FOLLOW STEVE: https://www.instagram.com/steve_astephen/FOLLOW US:Coby: https://www.instagram.com/cobyisaoglu/Kyler: https://www.instagram.com/kylerisaoglu/Zack: https://www.instagram.com/zacharygilligan/WEBSITE: basementtalk.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/basementtalk/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebasementtalkTimestamps:00:00 - Intro & Steve’s Impact in Sports01:20 - Winning the Super Bowl with Kelee Ringo02:16 - The Secret to Building a Championship-Winning Team03:12 - The Difference Between Managing Athletes vs. Musicians06:17 - Steve’s Rough Upbringing in Boston & Early Hustle13:52 - How He Accidentally Entered the Action Sports Industry19:38 - Moving to San Diego & Launching His First Agency25:03 - What He Looks for in a Future Sports Star36:37 - The Art of Negotiating Multi-Million Dollar Contracts51:50 - Mental Health, Burnout & the Dark Side of the Industry59:45 - Losing Friends to Suicide & The Pressure on Athletes1:01:35 - Steve’s Experience with Psychedelic Therapy1:03:26 - His Legacy & What’s Next in Sports ManagementGo to zillmedia.com and mention "Basement Talk" for a discount on their services!