(Alex Fahmy (right) with College Basketball Legend, Kris Jenkins.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes our childhood experiences influence our growth and development both personally and professionally. This was the case for Alex Fahmy who grew up a big football and basketball fan. As Fahmy got older, he would reach out to athletes via social media to try and offer social media maintenance, so the players could focus on playing – which was his newfound passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo start out, I offered social media maintenance to athletes I thought could use the help, in exchange for them to introduce me to one of their teammates or another professional athlete they knew. By doing this, I was able to slowly build a business, and start charging for my social media marketing services that offered them paid opportunities such as partnerships, sports camps, commercial shoots, endorsement deals, and autograph signings. I can\u2019t share everyone I work with, but I have built great working relationships with athletes, such as NFL Hall of Famer Ed Reed, NCAA Men\u2019s Basketball National Champion and pioneer of \u201cThe Shot\u201d Kris Jenkins, the MVP of Ohio State\u2019s National Champion Football Team, Evan Spencer, and his college teammate, Braxton Miller,\u201d <\/strong>Alex recounts.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Now, Alex has made this his life and runs social media accounts for former and current professional athletes. However, Alex is not your average social media expert. What makes him unique is that he has all sides of the experience. As a former athlete, a content creator point of view, and the point of view of a fan, the combination of these perspectives has made Alex more equipped to know what fans like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat makes me unique is that I always put myself in the fan\u2019s shoes first to provide them the experience they are looking for when they meet their favorite player. With that in mind, it has been extremely rewarding to hear the amazing experiences fans felt when attending my events,\u201d <\/strong>Alex states.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
For Alex, mindset has always been a huge part of his success story. Having a good mindset is key to running a good business operation, and Alex has mastered this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMindset is everything. You have to be relentless. I always say not to be surprised by the results if you\u2019re putting the work in. And I credit Kobe Bryant\u2019s \u2018Mamba Mentality\u2019 to shape how I goal-set, how I prepare, and how I conduct myself. When you start a business, oftentimes people expect results right away. That is just not the case. You need to put the time and effort into studying what the greats have done, then the results will come. Don\u2019t let social media rush you,\u201d <\/strong>Alex remarks.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Alex\u2019s advice for those who want to follow in his footsteps is to never be afraid to ask questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy advice is never be afraid to ask questions or ask for help. I always say, \u201csuccess leaves clues.\u201d What you are trying to achieve, there\u2019s a good chance it\u2019s been done before. Use your resources, use your network, and be a sponge to knowledge and information so you are able to grow and avoid making mistakes others have.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Now, Alex Fahmy has turned his attention to educating athletes and rap artists on the impact NFT\u2019s and Web3 will have on the sports and music industries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n