NFL star Emmitt Smith talks player contracts, his businesses

11/14/2023 06:52
NFL star Emmitt Smith talks player contracts, his businesses

Emmitt Smith is best known for his feats on the football field. But he's making a splash in the business world too, founding a commercial real estate development firm and construction management firm. In an interview with Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith, he explains how he took what he learned on the field and translated it for the business world. Smith says he had to "immerse" himself in the real estate space, noting that it took time for him to develop a team and learn how to trust that team to help him execute his vision. Smith also spoke about the current state of the NFL, including whether players should have an ownership stake in pro football teams. Emmitt Smith also has a wide range of brand deals. He recently partnered with Emergent BioSolutions to raise awareness for the company's opioid overdose treatment Narcan through its "Ready to Rescue" campaign. Key video moments: 00:00:45 - Emmitt Smith on being a business owner 00:02:00 - Smith on housing market 00:06:28 - Smith on player contracts

Emmitt Smith is best known for his feats on the football field. But he's making a splash in the business world too, founding a commercial real estate development firm and construction management firm. In an interview with Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith, he explains how he took what he learned on the field and translated it for the business world.

Smith says he had to "immerse" himself in the real estate space, noting that it took time for him to develop a team and learn how to trust that team to help him execute his vision. Smith also spoke about the current state of the NFL, including whether players should have an ownership stake in pro football teams.

Emmitt Smith also has a wide range of brand deals. He recently partnered with Emergent BioSolutions to raise awareness for the company's opioid overdose treatment Narcan through its "Ready to Rescue" campaign.

Key video moments:

00:00:45 - Emmitt Smith on being a business owner

00:02:00 - Smith on housing market

00:06:28 - Smith on player contracts

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