Athlete Marketing for Local Businesses in Southern California
Turn curiosity into loyal customers with campaigns powered by college athletes
We help Southern California local businesses—from Los Angeles to the San Fernando Valley—drive real customer traffic through NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) marketing campaigns with college athletes.
We handle everything end-to-end—from strategy to content production—so you get a done-for-you local marketing campaign without managing creators, agencies, or logistics.
Helping restaurants, salons, and retail businesses across Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and the San Fernando Valley grow revenue with college athlete marketing campaigns.
“Best of the best!”
Geoff Maddelein,
NFL Agent and NIL Marketing,
Wasserman Group
Not Just Endorsements.
Sales Fuel.
Athletes Endorse helps brands tap into athlete influence to spark real growth. We deliver high-performing campaigns with college, NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, WNBA, NWSL, and even niche sport athletes — tailored to your goals and budget.
We work with brands so we are athlete agnostic, open to working with the right athlete to fit your brand.
Whether you’re a growing brand or an established name, we will:
- Match you with the right athlete — from local heroes to rising stars
- Negotiate contracts
- Build campaigns that convert — not just post
Why Athletes Endorse
A Smarter, Leaner Way to Work with Athletes
Direct Access
You work with us, not junior staff or an algorithm.
Flexible Budgets
We scale with your goals.
Real Results
Our athlete-led campaigns drive brand lift and sales.
You’re not buying fame
you’re buying fit, focus, and fan connection.
Led by a Brand Veteran Who’s Done It Before
Eric Wein has run campaigns for Microsoft, Disney, and Newegg,
Pairing brands with athletes like Shaq, Ekeler, Kiké Hernandez, and Anna Kournikova.
He started Athletes Endorse to help more companies win with athlete marketing
Without the overhead or guesswork.
And he wrote the book on how businesses can work with college athletes to generate measurable revenue.
What We Do
Athlete Sourcing and Matching
We find the perfect athlete ambassadors who align with your brand values and target audience after understanding your goals and budgets. We don’t sign anyone until you approve the budget and athlete.
Contract Negotiation
Secure terms within budget.
Campaign Strategy
Develop endorsement plans that achieve your specific marketing objectives
Relationship Management
Maintain positive partnerships between your brand and athlete ambassadors
Social Media Deliverables
Based on the statement of work, we partner with both your brand and athlete for social media content, including owned and paid depending on your needs.
Public Relations
Get the word out to key audiences
Content Creation
We can outsource a video crew or photographer to create content.
Trusted By Athletes and their Reps
“Eric made the entire NIL process feel effortless. We’re so grateful for his care and expertise, and we couldn’t have asked for a better partner.”
– Cheryl Reese,
mother of athlete Cate Reese
Images ©Newegg used with kind permission
Let’s Get an Athlete on Your Team
You don’t need a celebrity.
You need a smart partner who gets
athletes and brand growth. That’s us.