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THE REAL DEAL: GAME ON! KELLER WILLIAMS BEVERLY HILLS LANDS ROD WATSON POWER AGENT TO THE SPORTS STARS

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Tue, 11 May 2021 02:36:42 GMT

Rod Watson, Real Estate Advisor to celebrity sports stars like Zach Randolph, De’Aaron Fox, and Markelle Fultz, has left his role as Sports and Entertainment Director at Revel Real Estate to join forces with Keller Williams Beverly Hills, The Real Deal has learned.

The reason Rod has chosen to partner with KW Beverly Hills is simple, it’s all about leadership and support. “At KW Beverly Hills they fully support my vision. I will work jointly with our leadership team, Paul Morris and Josh Spitzen, to continue my efforts in building the premier Sports and Entertainment real estate brand.” KW has a proven track record of helping their agents build profitable businesses through their systems and billion-dollar technology. “The Forward Living sub-brand of KW offices in greater los Angeles provides further resources and leverage to help me realize my vision more quickly and profitably.” Rod says this partnership will help provide his brand with a global presence along with the support to help train and grow his team.

Rod officially joined KW Beverly Hills on May 26th and will focus on servicing celebrities, athletes, investors, developers, millennials and high net worth professionals.

LA TIMES: NBA VET ZACH RANDOLPH SCORES ENCINO MANSION WITH BASKETBALL COURT

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Tue, 11 May 2021 02:21:43 GMT

Basketball veteran Zach Randolph has yet to find a team for the upcoming NBA season, but he has found a new home. A corporate entity tied to the two-time All-Star has paid out $5.195 million for a brand new mansion in Encino, records show.

The affluent San Fernando Valley neighborhood is home to many athletes, and fellow basketball players JaVale McGee, Kenny Smith and Gilbert Arenas have all owned property there over the last few years.

Covering half an acre, the property packs in plenty of amenities. In addition to an 8,200-square-foot home, there’s a swimming pool, a cabana with a bathroom, a fire pit lounge, an outdoor kitchen, an herb garden and a basketball court.

A vast open floor plan full of clean lines, white walls, light hardwood floors and pocketing doors anchors the three-story interior. A 300-bottle wine cellar sits at the center, and surrounding it are a chandelier-topped dining room, living room with a fireplace and custom kitchen with a split-level island.

FORBES: HOW THIS CELEBRITY REALTOR IS MAKING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION HIS TOP LISTING

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Tue, 11 May 2021 00:11:16 GMT

As the drive increases for society to become more inclusive, and provide sustainable and equitable support for Black communities, the real estate sector has come into the spotlight for lack of racial representation.

To date, Rod Watson, founder of The Watson Group LAVIPagent team, and Director of Sports and Entertainment at Keller Williams Beverly Hills, has sold and negotiated over $120 million in real estate during his 14 year career. He says, "I've learned a lot of valuable information when it comes to real estate investing. My focus has been to help as many athletes and people of color as I can to generate, and maintain generational wealth through real estate investing. That is my purpose and reason for being in this business."

His journey began with a dream to get out of the impoverished 5th Ward community in Houston, Texas, the community which he grew up in, and make his name in sports. He did that and so much more. Today, a successful Realtor in the luxury market, Rod counts his clients as some of the most recognised names in sports and entertainment. Yet, this real estate professional is much more than a salesman.

I caught up with Rod to learn more about the switch from professional sports to real estate, and why he made a pledge to himself to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of what he, and his industry does.

LA VIP AGENT: TAKE A SNEAK PEEK AT MY UPCOMING LISTING-RESORT STYLE LIVING!

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 19:51:46 GMT

#SDVIPAgent Rod Watson here to show you something quite spectacular. My upcoming listing in the renowned Scripps Ranch area of San Diego we will be listing at $2,053,000 will be on the market next week. I wanted to share a few behind the scenes pictures of the spectacular resort style home just for you guy.

Check out the pictures below.

LA VIP AGENT: BALLER NEIGHBORHOODS: WHERE DO YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS STARS LIVE?

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 19:49:48 GMT

Hey everyone you may have heard of me being called not just #SDVIPAgent but also #LAVIPAgent . With my primary focus being Sports & Entertainment, I couldn’t have chosen a better city as Los Angeles, the City of Angels. The luxury real estate industry is booming and its truly an exciting time for everyone even professional athletes. These VIP clientele tend to live in certain areas due to the amenities provided including, a beach view, privacy for themselves and their family and more. I have had the distinct pleasure of representing several NBA players and from my playing career created friendships with some of your favorite stars. From this experience I know exactly what these unique individuals desire in their homes and what neighborhoods they love to reside.

So below are the top areas where you might just spot your favorite ballers. Enjoy.

LA VIP AGENT: PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES WHO BECAME ENTREPRENEURS

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 19:47:35 GMT

#LAVIPAgent to talk about some famous athletes who turned into some tremendous businessmen and businesswomen after their careers (some during!). As you know I played professional basketball overseas in my hayday but now I spend my full time devoted to my other passion, Luxury Real Estate. I think a little known fact is how business savvy some of these legendary players are. Often professional athletes are earning a lot of money and building wealth during their careers so it is only natural they invest it in business after. So without further ado, here are some great stories of athletes turned entrepreneur!

MICHAEL JORDAN

Arguably the best basketball player known to the game, Michael Jordan changed the way basketball is viewed. He played for the Chicago Bulls and later for the Washington Wizards, totaling more than $90 million in earnings as a player salary.

VENUS WILLIAMS

This tennis ace couldn’t wait for retirement to start her own company, and the seven-time Grand Slam singles champ now has an equally impressive business résumé as she does an athletic one.

She is the founder and CEO of the clothing line, EleVen, and interior design company, V Starr Interiors. She told Forbes magazine, “I think as an athlete you’re always overcoming all kinds of challenges. That’s the name of sport — it’s a challenge. So definitely applying those lessons of perseverance and learning from mistakes and setting goals has definitely helped me in business.”

ROGER STAUBACK

The Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Dallas Cowboys to two Super Bowl victories turned to real estate after retiring his football helmet and pads. He worked for real estate titan Henry Miller Jr. for six years before building his own commercial real estate firm, The Staubach Company. The firm began with five employees, expanded exponentially under Staubach’s leadership, and eventually sold for $613 million in 2008.

TONY HAWK

It’s easy to take for granted the fact Tony Hawk’s name is synonymous with skateboarding, but his ascension to superstardom comes on the back of some terrific business instincts. In 2009 Hawk was the highest-paid action sports athlete on the planet at $12 million, selling his name on everything from shoes to bicycles, clothes, a best selling autobiography and of course, skateboards. His video game series has amassed over a billion dollars since their inception in 1999, and while his peers lived the rockstar lifestyle partying in Southern California, Hawk enjoyed the best of both worlds.

LA VIP AGENT: WHY LUXURY REAL ESTATE MAY STILL BOOM IN 2017

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 19:44:44 GMT

#SDVIPAgent, Rod Watson here to tell you why Luxury Real Estate may Still boom in 2017.

Main Points

Luxury Real Estate is on the move this year.
New types of buyers and rules are revitalizing the luxury sector.
Growth was predicted to shape the affluent luxury market back in 2016.

Luxury real estate agents should be excited about 2017- they have several reasons to be optimistic about their area of expertise.

This year has and will continue to bring its share of exciting developments, innovative design, progressive trends and brand new technology to the high-end real estate market.

In upscale industry there is no time to relax. Here are 4 reasons why it should boom.

LA VIP AGENT: LOS ANGELES CHARGER SIGN THEIR DRAFT PICKS

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 19:41:21 GMT

A quick report from my LA side #LAVIPAgent. As you know I the Sports & Talent agent at the Beverly Hills office of Teles Properties when I am not in sunny San Diego. Happy to report that five out seven members of the Los Angeles Chargers’ 2017 draft class officially signed their contracts on Thursday as WR Mike Williams, G Forrest Lamp, CB Desmond King, OT Sam Tevi and DE Isaac Rochell put pen to paper. Each player inked a four-year deal.

Along with third-round pick Dan Feeney and fourth-round selection Rayshawn Jenkins, the entire draft class is expected to participate in the team’s rookie mini camp, which begins on Friday.

LA VIP AGENT: WHY LIFE AFTER PRO SPORTS SHOULDN'T BE HARD

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 19:18:08 GMT

I played professional basketball overseas and it was one of the best times of my life. The transition after retirement was not too hard for me but I know others who had a difficult time. Some retire by choice and some it was due to injury. Regardless it ends for each and every one of us too early, so coming to terms with this is not always a smooth process.

Psychological it may relate to a loss of identity, something that has defined us for so long over in a day, heap of hours spent on the gridiron or hardwood doesn’t help either. The stretching routing, icing and highs and lows of our season was a regular occurrence that is not easy to let go of. Every single moment we had was dedicated to this sport and we had to be at our tip top shape, so what now?

I was lucky because I had other passions: cars and real estate, so my competitive nature was simply transferred from one avenue, putting a ball in the hoop at a high level, to selling multimillion dollar homes. They aren’t really that far apart, both are done under high stress and expectation, every part of the game (or in the case of real estate, every part of the sale requires top performance.

So what are my tips for athletes to avoid the feeling of being lost and confused after their sports career ends? Below are some basic thoughts to help athletes start thinking about how to transition into a post athletic career.

LA VIP AGENT: LAVAR BALL ZO2 PRIME EXCLUSIVE

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 19:16:29 GMT

Take a trip with Ballerz World Live ESPN 1700 Radio Host Rod Watson and Lavar Ball for an exclusive look at Future NBA Star Alonzo Balls new shoe first of its kind the Z02 Prime. We’re giving you a up close and personal look at the ZO2 Prime with the man behind the Big Baller Brand Lavar Ball. This exclusive look at the Big Baller Brand ZO2 Prime is brought to you by #LAVIPAgent and Ballerz World Live ESPN1700. Be sure to follow us @LAVIPAgent and @BallerzWorld for the best sports and entertainment on the planet. To place your pre-order for the new #ZO2 Prime visit www.BigBallerBrand.com.

LA VIP AGENT: LA STYLE MAGAZINE FEATURES LA VIP AGENT ROD WATSON'S PARTNER COMPANY TRIBE NETWORK INTERNATIONAL.

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 19:14:21 GMT

On the evening of May 28th, 2017, Tribe Network International launch its first international branch in Tokyo, Japan coined #TribeTokyo. Tribe Network was founded by Olumide Gbenro (@TheGlobopreneur) & CoFounder Rod Watson (@RodWatson23) in San Diego, California and has quickly grown into the Los Angeles market it US headquarters. The goal of the platform is to provide a platform for the top investors and entrepreneurs in every major city in the world for networking & business collaborations and bridge the gap between the Eastern and Western business and culture. #TribeTokyo was Sponsored by The World Networks, The Arion Group, and along with partner, Japan based TEAMZ Entertainment, sixty of the top Executives and Entrepreneurs in the region and from around the world met privately at the luxurious Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills. Among several others, the Western envoy included notable influencers Ivy Ejam (@IvyEjam), Motivational author and founder of @Mindingherbusiness & @GoddessEmpowered, Lousine Karibian, founder of The World Networks, a platform that connects millions of entrepreneurs through its world class networking events while supporting charitable and environmental programs in communities around the world. The Arion Group, an investment management company was also a primary sponsor. Arion is a full service management firm for MLB and NFL players as well as wealthy individuals. The group offers unique services in wealth management (tax consulting, retirement planning, and estate planning) and investment advisement through its daughter company Arion Capital, a hedge fund based in NYC.

Guests networked with each other over an ambience of classical music and sublime conversation. Translators were adorned in the traditional Kimono dress of Japan. Several influencers and celebrities from the Asia region attended including, notably Chizuko Yahagi founder of Tradition Japan a luxury Kimono brand that has graced top fashion shows around the world and exhibited select pieces as worn by our professional translators. Rupin Lentini broadcasted to over 4.2 million Chinese viewers. In 2017, the Chinese government gave Rupin the distinction of “Excellence for Overseas Chinese”. She has become an icon whose personal commemorative stamps have been issued throughout the country. She founded the restaurant, “Ristrante da Nino”, with her husband. Mr. Yang Ning, one of the most active angel investors in the region who recently began focusing on investments related to artificial intelligence and the entertainment industry spoke on what was next in the technology space. Respected and notable attendee included investor Isao Ichikawa, the director of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, advisor of MIKI Corporation, former Senior Executive Director of The Mitsubishi Bank and the Deputy President/Chairman of Nikon Corp.

LA VIP AGENT: MANSION PARTY CHARITY EVENT WITH LA VIP AGENT & TRIBE NETWORK INTERNATIONAL

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 19:12:34 GMT

What happens when the best California based company organizes a charity event in one of the best Beverly Hills mansion? That’s when you have Party of the Century hosted by The Tribe Network in the magnificent Palazzo Mansion in Beverly Hills where all Grammy, Emmy and MTV parties take place!

On September 24th VIP guests, talent, models and media came together to celebrate a nice charity star studded red carpet event hosted by San Diego residents Olumide Gbenro and Rod Watson (The Tribe Network) . The event was benefiting Hamilton’s Heart Foundation founded by Superbowl Champion Lynell Hamilton . The foundation aims to benefit inner city youth in Southern California and utilizes sports as a platform to communicate the importance of education and career planning. The guests could enjoy music by top DJs like DJ M.O.S. (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djmos/), DJ Eva, DJ Snow and DJ CHOSE; an exhibition of luxury cars, international entertainment from a Brazilian Samba Crew, as well as a silent Auction and raffle prizes. All proceeds from the silent Auction, Raffles, as well as merchandise sales went to the Hamilton’s Heart Foundation.

Sponsors:

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LA VIP AGENT: INSTAGRAM FOR REAL ESTATE: 20 OF THE BEST-RUN AGENT ACCOUNTS

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 19:09:10 GMT

A comprehensive real estate social media marketing strategy isn’t just about Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest: Instagram marketing should also be part of your digital brand promotion.

Though you may not earn your next big home buyer or seller lead by posting a filtered shot or short video of your latest listing on the social network, using Instagram for marketing your company, its culture, and your value proposition can improve your business reputation and help you reach parts of your audience (and prospective leads) who have yet to engage with you online.

So, learn how to use Instagram for marketing — and continue to build and appeal to your digital audience — by checking out 20 phenomenal accounts run by agents, brokers, and firms from all over the globe below (listed in no particular ranking or order).

Jellis Craig

First up is a premier visual real estate social media page from Down Under. The Jellis Craig team from Melbourne, Australia, showcases everything from lavish living rooms and aerial listing videos to company outings and private showings, offering a full picture of what it’s like to both work with and for the esteemed agency. What’s more is the Aussie firm makes great use of its stylish logo, implementing it in the occasional photo and video, which helps its real estate branding.

Piquet Realty

When one works in markets with diverse demographics who speak multiple languages, it’s ideal to cater to all audiences and provide multilingual content for them. For Piquet Realty, which has offices in New York, Miami, Colorado, and some other locales nationwide, providing both English and Portuguese copy in its real estate Instagram posts bodes well for connecting with two of its primary buyer personas. Oh, and stunning pictures and videos of the buildings for which it represents numerous units for sale and lease doesn’t hurt either.

Nicole Mickle

Storytelling is a key component to any real estate social media marketing plan — something Orlando Realtor Nicole Mickle seems to understand, as evidenced by her well-operated Instagram account. Take the image above as an example: Instead of showing off just listings she represents, Mickle shares the tale of a recent client whom she helped close on this lovely home for sale. In other words, she humanizes the property purchase and the work she put in to find the perfect residence for her buyer. The icing on the cake was the excellent use of hashtags to spread word about her latest deal.

LA VIP AGENT: HEART FOR FASHION CHARITY EVENT CREATED AND PRODUCED BY ROD WATSON

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 19:05:34 GMT

On Saturday, July 16, 2016, Hamilton’s Heart Foundation will host its first annual Heart for Fashion fashion show and charity event. Pacific Sotheby’s Realty agent Rod Watson is chairing the event which will raise funds to help provide healthcare services to children in need from all over the county.

Hamilton’s Heart Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to leverage the celebrity status of professional athletes to impact positive change in their communities. Proceeds from this event will benefit both the Hamilton’s Heart Foundation and Rady’s Children’s Hospital.

“It is an honor to serve and donate my time to the Hamilton’s Heart Foundation. When I was a kid I suffered from asthma and spent a lot of time in the hospital. It was really hard growing up being teased about my condition and unable to participate in sports like other kids,” says Watson. “There are thousands of families who can not afford necessary medical attention for their kids and through the work of the Hamilton’s Heart Foundation we are able to offer support to help so many children in need.”

The event will allow disabled children from across San Diego to walk the runway as models. Many of these children have dreamed of modeling, but have been prevented from doing so because of their disabilities. “The fashion show is an opportunity to show children what real beauty looks like. We hope to make them feel as cherished and beautiful as they are,” said Lynell Hamilton, the founder of Hamilton’s Heart Foundation.

If you are interested in attending or donating to support the Heart for Fashion event, please call (619)200-1472 or visit

LA VIP AGENT: INTRODUCING THE BIG 3 BASKETBALL LEAGUE

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 18:18:36 GMT

There’s a new brand of basketball out there and its Big! The BIG 3 basketball is a new and exciting league that brings those classic 3 on 3 basketball battles to the hardwood. Spearheaded by Ice Cube, NBA legend Allen Iverson and many other notable names the games take place across various arenas across the United States: Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Washington, Vegas. This new league seems to be capturing the basketball enthusiasts by storm and this is just the beginning.

BIG3 is a professional basketball league set up in a 3-on-3 concept featuring former NBA greats and players. The league was created by rapper and actor Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz.

LA VIP AGENT: ROD WATSON FOUNDER OF THE #LAVIPAGENT BRAND PROVIDES FIRST CLASS SERVICES TO CELEBRITIES AND PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 18:14:19 GMT

Sports and Entertainment Real Estate specialist Rod Watson, recently joined forces with Compass, a globally recognized Real Estate brokerage in Beverly Hills, CA. Rod's LAVIPAgent brand is bringing a unique approach to his clients. Rod has a white glove VIP concierge service throughout the home buying process, before and after the purchase or sale. Rod began the LAVIPAgent agency to solve a big gap in the market for clients in the Sports & Entertainment Niche market, by catering to the needs of the fast paced life of a celebrity or pro athlete.

Rod Watson and his team at LAVIPAgent aim to achieve one thing which is to help their clients maintain and grow their wealth. They connect extraordinary people with extraordinary lifestyles. This is what the LAVIPAgent Brand is all about. The agency offers several concierge style benefits including;

Personalized
Lifestyle
Management

This service is provided to clients after the purchase of the home, including bill pay, lawn care, property maintenance, and even booking travel destinations.

Providing such a wide range of services and being available 24/7 allows the busy celebrity or athlete to focus on their careers, not having to lift a finger to deal with a lot of the time consuming nuances off the court, field, stage or big screen.

LA VIP AGENT: LOS ANGELES PLANNING DEPARTMENT APPROVES NEARLY 20,000 NEW HOUSING UNITS

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 18:09:13 GMT

THE CITY’S OF LOS ANGELES HAS APPROVED PLANS FOR 7,359 NEW HOMES, APARTMENTS, AND CONDOS.

THIS IS WELL ABOUT THE 5,657 UNITS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN THE PAST QUARTER, AND SLIGHTLY MORE THAN THE 6,840 UNITS APPROVED A FEW MONTHS BEFORE THAT. WITH 19,856 NEW RESIDENCES BEING PREPARED, THE CITY SAY IT IS ON TRACK TO MEET A 2014 GOAL SET BY MAYOR ERIC GARCETTI TO HAVE 100,000 NEW UNITS INSTALLED BY 2021.

GARCETTI’S GOAL IS MORE THAN 20 PERCENT HIGHER THAN THE 82,000 UNITS THAT WAS ESTIMATED THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT. HIS GOAL IS FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING A HOUSING SHORTAGE THAT HAS ADDED TO RISING RISING RENTS AND HIGH HOME PRICE IN THE METRO AREA.

LA VIP AGENT: HOW TO HANDLE TAXES WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 18:06:00 GMT

LA VIP Agent Rod Watson of Compass Real Estate Sports & Entertainment Division here to bring you some valuable information and considerations you may want to consider when selling your home. I've listed some commonly asked questions below along with the answer.

Dear Rod: I am trying to understand the capital gains tax exemption as it applies to the sale of a house. If I have no mortgage and I sell my house before I have lived in it for two of the previous five years that are now required for the exemption, is it based on the total selling price of the house or on the amount over what I paid for it? And what is the tax rate based on?

LA VIP AGENT: NEW POCKET LISTING SERVICE PRODUCES OVER 1.4 BILLION IN LISTED PROPERTIES

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 17:43:26 GMT

Rod Watson, Hollywood Real Estate agent of the Sports & Entertainment Division at Compass Real Estate here to share an exclusive service I offer that creates comfort for my clients in their home listing process. What I am referring to are Pocket Listings, perfect for clients who seek some privacy in their home selling process. There are many benefits of pocket listings where homes aren't listed on the public Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Benefits include the potential for a faster, smoother transaction when the listing agent has buyer clients who may be interested in the property, it can also reduce the stress of having to show your home to so many people.

THE POCKET LISTING SERVICE (PLS)

For many high-priced and desirable properties, especially in metros such as LA, the sales process rarely involves actually going out on the market. Many realtors often rely on pocket listings—offering homes to a small circle of select potential buyers and brokers through connections or word-of-mouth—to float potential sale prices or restrict who has access to a particular sale.

The process has been widespread but informal (according to realtor.com, pocket listings account for under 10 percent of home sales), at least until earlier this year. In August, a group of four Los Angeles real estate professionals, Chris Dyson and Mauricio Umansky of The Agency, and James Harris and David Parnes, stars of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, launched the Pocket Listing Service, a play off the multiple listing service (MLS), a national property database.

LA VIP AGENT: THE WATSON GROUP HOSTS PRIVATE ACCREDITED INVESTOR MEETING IN LA JOLLA HILLS, CALIFORNIA FOR THE FREEDOM FOOTBALL LEAGUE

chris.ha@bullsai.com (chris.ha@bullsai.com ) — Wed, 05 May 2021 17:40:08 GMT

Rod Watson, Sports and Entertainment Founder of The Watson Group Division LA VIP Agent recently organized a private investor meeting for an upcoming professional football league called The Freedom Football League. 50 of some of the wealthiest individuals and families of Southern California filled a private estate nestled atop the hills of La Jolla, California as executives and stakeholders shared the investment opportunity that lay ahead for the upcoming league.

The Freedom Football League is a professional football league created by former NFL players such as Ricky Williams, Terrell Owens and Simeon Rice. Other early founders include former NFL players Byron Chamberlain, Jeff Garcia and Dexter Jackson. The league has emphasized the goal of "reimagining, rethinking, reinventing and reforming" professional football.