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Athletes to Entrepreneurs: The Alumni JourneyFormer NFL Veteran to Founder of Money Vehicle Jedidiah CollinsIn this episode of Athletes to Entrepreneurs, Rob Finkelstein sits down with Jedidiah Collins—former NFL fullback turned certified financial planner and founder of Money Vehicle, a groundbreaking financial education platform. With a heart for service and a mind for strategy, Jedidiah shares his powerful journey of reinvention—from professional sports to personal finance education—and the mission behind helping young athletes build financial independence and purpose after the game.Having experienced the abrupt end of an NFL career, Jedidiah understands firsthand the identity crisis athletes face post-retirement. This episode dives deep into the mental, emotional, and financial hurdles athlet...2025-04-2333 min
The Get Ready Money PodcastStart Your Financial Freedom Journey NOW with your Money Vehicle Featuring Jedidiah CollinsSend us a textOn the latest episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Jedidiah Collins, author, Founder and CEO of Money Vehicle about changing the way we think about money and why it’s a vehicle for our financial journey.In this episode we discussed:Why education without action fails. What is a CFP? Stop worrying about the world sees in you, think about what you see in yourself. If we can change the way we see money, we can change our future.Questions are your framework for f...2025-01-2149 min
Edutainment LearningJed Collins: American former professional football player & Founder of Your Money VehicleJedidiah Collins, a former NFL player turned Certified Financial Planner, faced financial challenges in his sports career, leading him to pursue financial education. He founded Money Vehicle, an education technology company, with a mission to provide engaging financial literacy curriculum, empowering individuals, including professional athletes and young professionals.Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts to download student worksheets for every episode!2024-11-2628 min
The Post Game PodcastEp. 39 - Former NFL Player Jedidiah Collins, CFP®: Embracing Failure and Learning How to LoseJedidiah Collins CFP®, The Fullback of Finance, is a former NFL Fullback and the Founder of Money Vehicle, an EdTech company delivering financial literacy curriculum to high schools across the country.
After graduating from Washington State, he played 7 years in the NFL.
While still playing in the NFL, he began studying for his
CFP exam to make a smooth transition out of football and help close the gap he was seeing in financial literacy.
Today, he is a best-selling author, speaker, and educator. His mission is to empower students and young professionals to U...2024-08-1441 min
(UN)Conventional WealthEp 42: Playing the Long Game from the NFL to FinanceWhat do a professional football player and a financial planner have in common? As it turns out, the answer is a strong sense of goal orientation, exceptional perseverance, and the ability to reverse-engineer the process of reaching the finish line.Jedidiah Collins’ eclectic story began with a record-breaking stint in college football at Washington State. He then spent 8 years in the NFL, much of which was spent with the Saints. The wealth of knowledge and strategy he gained there unexpectedly carried over to a financial planning career with industry giant Brighton Jones. Ever evolving, Jedidiah got involved wit...2024-08-1348 min
Money and Mindset With Bright and BrianApplying the attributes of top athletes to your financial well-being with Jedidiah Collins(Part 1)In Part 1 of this two-part episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts are joined by NFL veteran Jedidiah Collins, who’s a study in determination and reinvention. We’ll talk about how his career as a professional athlete led him to the world of finance. Even if you know nothing about football or sports in general, you’ll be inspired by Jed’s story and success—and you’ll see the ways you can apply his lessons to your life. You’ll learn about:• The importance of failure—and how overcoming it can shape your next ac...2024-07-2551 minMoney and Mindset With Bright and BrianApplying the attributes of top athletes to your financial well-being with Jedidiah Collins(Part 2)In Part 2 of this two-part episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts are joined by NFL veteran Jedidiah Collins, who’s a study in determination and reinvention. We’ll talk about how his career as a professional athlete led him to the world of finance. Even if you know nothing about football or sports in general, you’ll be inspired by Jed’s story and success—and you’ll see the ways you can apply his lessons to your life. You’ll learn about:• The importance of failure—and how overcoming it can shape your next ac...2024-07-2522 min
"Build" with Stephen ScogginsThe Money Habits Keeping You Poor | Jedidiah CollinsReady to avoid the biggest money traps and start generating true wealth? Then you're going to love my guest today. I'm joined by Jedidiah Collins, former NFL player and financial literacy advocate. In this episode, we dive into the concept of money as a vehicle and how entrepreneurs can navigate their financial journeys effectively. What We Dive Into: - Define Your Financial Goals: Understanding what is "enough" for you is crucial. Without clear financial goals, it's easy to fall into the trap of constantly comparing yourself to others. - Value Your Time: Shift...2024-07-1044 min"Build" with Stephen ScogginsThe Money Habits Keeping You Poor | Jedidiah CollinsReady to avoid the biggest money traps and start generating true wealth? Then you're going to love my guest today. I'm joined by Jedidiah Collins, former NFL player and financial literacy advocate. In this episode, we dive into the concept of money as a vehicle and how entrepreneurs can navigate their financial journeys effectively. What We Dive Into: - Define Your Financial Goals: Understanding what is "enough" for you is crucial. Without clear financial goals, it's easy to fall into the trap of constantly comparing yourself to others. - Value Your Time: Shift...2024-07-1044 min
Women on the Verge of a Financial BreakthroughWhat Should Teens Know About Finance?Most of us who are only learning about finance and investing as grown ups have one very loud question in our minds: Why don’t they teach this stuff in high school???We had to learn about dangling participles and square dancing but not how to construct a budget or what’s being deducted from our dish washing paychecks and why?To answer these questions and more, we invited an expert on what teens should know about finance and investing, and when they should know it. Jacqueline Collins, a Massachusetts-based high school business and...2024-06-2140 min
Louisiana ConsideredRep. Garrett Graves won’t run for reelection; Louisiana’s road rage shooting problem; football stars teach financial literacy in NOLALast week, Republican Rep. Garrett Graves of Baton Rouge announced his decision to not run for reelection this fall. Stephanie Grace, editorial director and columnist for The Advocate, joins us to discuss the implications of that decision for Louisiana and the nation.Road rage is a problem in every state, but Louisiana drivers tend to express their frustrations with guns more often than the national average, according to fresh statistics from the Gun Violence Archive. Carlie Kollath Wells, reporter for Axios New Orleans, joins us to break down the data.Last...2024-06-2024 min
Money Talk with Yu, hosted by Jerry Yu[Classic Rewind] Jedidiah Collins: Unlocking Financial Fortitude: An Odyssey from NFL to Money MasteryMoney Talk with Yu and Fortify Your Financial Kingdom podcast with Jerry YuIn the midst of success, a startling truth emerged. Jedidiah Collins, a former NFL player, found himself facing a daunting reality as he transitioned from the gridiron to the realm of financial literacy. His journey of self-discovery unveils a crucial twist that will leave you reeling. Curious to know how this unexpected twist reshaped his journey toward financial empowerment? Stay tuned for the gripping revelation ahead.About Jedidiah Collins:Jedidiah Collins, a former NFL...2024-05-1529 min
Insight Out : Big Ideas for the Modern EntrepreneurThe Power of a Winning Mindset with Jedidiah CollinsJedidiah Collins is the "Fullback of Finance." After a successful career in the NFL, he's on a mission to empower one million people to own their financial stories.He’s an author, a speaker, a podcaster, and a teacher…his story is one of grit and determination.There are 380,000 collegiate athletes, yet only 1% percent of them make it to a professional level.Despite having success in college, Jed knew it would be challenging to make it as a pro. But that didn't stop him.It wasn't a smoo...2024-04-051h 07
On My Way to WealthYour Money Vehicle - How To Begin Driving to Financial Freedom! With Jedidiah Collins, CFP®In this special episode for Financial Literacy Month, Luis speaks with Jedidiah Collins, CFP®. Jed is also known as the fullback of finance, having played 5 seasons in the National Football League, and then transitioning into becoming a Certified Financial Planner™ pro. He’s also the author and creator of Your Money Vehicle, which is both a book and a premier financial literacy program, and he also hosts The Money Vehicle Movement Podcast. Tune in to learn how to drive the first mile in your financial journey. In this episode Luis and Jed talk about: 2024-04-0343 min
The Lifestyle Investor - Investing, Passive Income, Wealth177: The Fullback of Finance with Jedidiah CollinsToday, I’m talking with Jedidiah Collins. Jed is a former NFL player turned Certified Financial Planner. The moment he got his first NFL paycheck was the moment he had already spent it! This interaction with money and his perspective of how he saw money woke him up to the reality that he was financially illiterate. Never in school nor in his family had someone explained to him how money works, let alone how to make it work for him.This experience led him to founding Money Vehicle – an education technology company that’s transforming how peo...2024-03-1442 min
Money Talk with Yu, hosted by Jerry YuJedidiah Collins: Unlocking Financial Fortitude: An Odyssey from NFL to Money MasteryIn the midst of success, a startling truth emerged. Jedidiah Collins, a former NFL player, found himself facing a daunting reality as he transitioned from the gridiron to the realm of financial literacy. His journey of self-discovery unveils a crucial twist that will leave you reeling. Curious to know how this unexpected twist reshaped his journey toward financial empowerment? Stay tuned for the gripping revelation ahead.About Jedidiah Collins:Jedidiah Collins, a former NFL player, has transitioned into a certified financial planner and bestselling author, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of financial management...2024-01-1629 min
Insight Out : Big Ideas for the Modern EntrepreneurInsights From a Career in the NFL - Jedidiah CollinsJedidiah Collins is the "Fullback of Finance." After a successful career in the NFL, he's on a mission to empower one million people to own their financial stories.He’s an author, a speaker, a podcaster, and a teacher…his story is one of grit and determination.There are 380,000 collegiate athletes, yet only 1% percent of them make it to a professional level.Despite having success in college, Jed knew it would be challenging to make it as a pro. But that didn't stop him.It wasn't a smoo...2023-03-311h 04
The Art of Allowance Podcast | Parenting | Families | Money Smarts | Financial LiteracyAOA 056: Inflation Highlights Investing's Importance - Featuring Jedidiah CollinsHow can developing an investor mindset in your children prepare them for financial success? Jedidiah Collins, my latest Art of Allowance Podcast guest, gives us a play-by-play description of how we can help our kids learn to act like investors. Jedidiah is a former NFL player who became a Certified Financial Planner®️ (CFP). He is also the author of the book, Your Money Vehicle, the founder of a financial literacy program of the same name and an adjunct professor of personal finance. Jedidiah holds an Accounting Degree from Carson College of Business, Washington State University. He...2023-02-2756 min
The Privacy Advisor PodcastWhat the 2022 midterm election results mean for US privacy lawThe highly anticipated mid-term elections in the U.S. so far have provided surprising results. Many political pundits expected a “red wave” of Republican candidates to take over both chambers of U.S. Congress. Though control of Congress is still up in the air, Democrats fared better than most expected. With some of the dust now settled, what do the 2022 midterm results mean for potential passage of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, both in the lame duck session and the 118th Congress? Will House and Senate committee assignments change? What do the mid-term results mean for...2022-11-1138 min
Banking on Digital Growth242.) #ExponentialInsights - Prioritize, Never Sacrifice: Your Money Vehicle to Financial LiteracyDuring his NFL tenure, Jedidiah Collins had an epiphany: he and many of his fellow players were financially illiterate. He knew he had to take action and address his poor financial habits.
He needed a money vehicle.
The Founder and CEO of Money Vehicle and author of Your Money Vehicle: How to Begin Driving to Financial Freedom! shares his mission to spread financial literacy to the masses.
Join us as we discuss:
Jedidiah’s inspiration for coaching financial literacy (3:13)
The financial literacy knowledge gap and misconceptions (11:42)
Envisioning a...2022-11-0145 min
KofeTalkOne Cup of Coffee with Ex-NFL player and “Fullback of Finance” Jedidiah CollinsJedidiah Collins, ex-NFL player, Certified Financial Planner, and Amazon best-selling author, joins Consolidated Credit’s Director of Financial Education April Lewis-Parks, to discuss Jedidiah’s journey through finance. Though having an accounting degree from Washington State, when he received his first professional paycheck, it made him understand his relationship with money. Now, he strives to empower financial education in the youth and spread the message that this knowledge can make such an impact on their communities.2022-10-2728 min
The Intrinsic Value Podcast - The Investor’s Podcast NetworkMI Rewind: From Pro Athlete to Certified Financial Planner w/ Jedidiah CollinsIN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
05:10 - How being an athlete helps in the business and finance world.
11:23 - What the culture around money is for NFL players and professional athletes.
13:48 - Why more athletes are becoming interested in entrepreneurship.
26:56 - The golden rule of money.
51:25 - Avoiding the credit trap.
53:49 - Why you need to think about opportunity cost.
And much, much more!
*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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FYI FLI - For Your Information Financial Literacy & InvestingEp.54 - Four Pockets Full w/ The Fullback of Finance, Jedidiah Collins, CFP."There is only one unifying fact when grouping up every career in this world - everyone receives a paycheck!" [This is why financial literacy is needed for all ages!]
~ Jed Collins
In this episode, Hassan chops it up with former NFL Fullback, Financial Educator, and Author: Jedidiah Collins!
Hassan and Jed talk about:
• The accounts needed to build a solid financial foundation
• How the lessons learned in sports relate to personal finance
• Proper money management when getting paid on a fixed schedule compared to a variable schedule!
If...2022-05-0633 min
Conversations for Financial ProfessionalsCFFP #50 - From Pro Athlete to Certified Financial Planner ft. Jedidiah Collins, CFP®Welcome to another episode of the Conversations for Financial Professionals podcast where we are shaping the next generation of financial advice.
Today we have Jedidiah Collins CFP® , a former NFL player, Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, and adjunct professor at Washington State University. Transitioning away from football, Jed discovered his passion is delivering financial wellness workshops for those at the beginning of their financial journey, not the end. The Money Vehicle workshops, best-selling book YourMoney Vehicle, and virtual course are on a mission to teach young professionals how to U.S.E. money (Understand, Strategize, Empower)....2022-03-1649 min
The Game Plan Show#11 Jedidiah Collins: How do we build wealth and resilience using sports?This episode is about resilience and building wealth. We dive into what it means to keep going for your dream, but also what sports can teach as athletes as they transition into life after sports.
Jedidiah Collins CFP® is a former NFL player, Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, and adjunct professor at Washington State University who after being cut 12 times became the #1 Fullback in the NFL. He took many principles and behaviors away from the game of football but was also faced with the reality of how unprepared he was for the financial opportunity of professional sports. This di...2022-02-1655 min
The Intrinsic Value Podcast - The Investor’s Podcast NetworkMI095: Building a Business on Amazon w/ Stephen SomersBOOKS AND RESOURCES
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The Shark’s book Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business
Mike Michalowicz’s book Profit First
Lori Greiner’s book Invent It, Sell It, Bank It!
David Meerman Scott’s Book The New Rules of Marketing and PR
Jedidiah Collins’ book Your Money Vehicle
All of Robert’s favorite books
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Sports Equity PodcastSports Equity with Jedidiah Collins, Money VehicleJed is a graduate of Washington State, had the opportunity to play with elite talent in the National Football League and is now building his own business as the Fullback of Finance, teaching financial planning to those on and off the field. 2021-06-0245 min
Unarmored TalkHow to Overcome Feeling Defeated: My NFL ExperienceSend us a textHave you ever felt defeated when you failed to accomplish something multiple times?Jedidiah Collins, a former Fullback in the National Football League (NFL), a Certified Financial Planner, Author of the book-Your Money Vehicle, and Founder of Rookie to Veteran, joined me to talk about life lessons he learned from being cut 12 times to becoming the #1 Fullback in the NFL.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, share and follow me at:. Mario P. Fields - YouTube· Instagram· Facebook· LinkedIn. Unarmored TalkEmail me at host@unarmoredtal...2021-05-1623 min
Money Checkup with Anjali JariwalaDeveloping and Teaching Financial Literacy with Jedidiah CollinsWhile playing professional football, Jedidiah Collins realized that he didn’t know how to manage money. Despite earning a high salary, he’d spend most of his paycheck right after he received it and didn’t know how to plan for the future. With encouragement from his family and mentor, he began to learn about personal finance, eventually studying for the CFP® exam during the offseasons. After a few years of working in wealth management, Jedidiah realized his passion was helping people who were just beginning their financial journeys. "Rich is having a lot of money today," Jedidiah s...2021-05-1139 min
One Day Advice PodcastFinancial Literacy and Making Money Your Employee with Jedidiah CollinsJed Collins, CFP is an ex-NFL athlete turned personal finance educator. He's the Founder of Money Vehicle, an online financial literacy certification course.
We touch on Jed's incredible story, his experience with money, and his journey of empowering people to take action on their finances. We also discuss the foundation of building and accumulating wealth, no matter your age or circumstance.
You can purchase or gift Jed's course at YourMoneyVehicle.com
Visit OneDayAdvice.com to learn more.2021-05-0726 min
One Day Advice PodcastFinancial Literacy and Making Money Your Employee with Jedidiah CollinsJed Collins, CFP is an ex-NFL athlete turned personal finance educator. He's the Founder of Money Vehicle, an online financial literacy certification course. In today's episode, we touch on Jed's incredible story, his experience with money, and his journey of not only teaching financial literacy but also empowering people to take action on their finances. We talk about the movement he is building around his online course, and discuss the foundation of building and accumulating wealth, no matter your age or circumstance. You can purchase or gift Jed's course at YourMoneyVehicle.com Schedule...2021-05-0727 minOne Day Advice PodcastFinancial Literacy and Making Money Your Employee with Jedidiah CollinsJed Collins, CFP is an ex-NFL athlete turned personal finance educator. He's the Founder of Money Vehicle, an online financial literacy certification course. In today's episode, we touch on Jed's incredible story, his experience with money, and his journey of not only teaching financial literacy but also empowering people to take action on their finances. We talk about the movement he is building around his online course, and discuss the foundation of building and accumulating wealth, no matter your age or circumstance. You can purchase or gift Jed's course at YourMoneyVehicle.com Schedule...2021-05-0727 min
The Intrinsic Value Podcast - The Investor’s Podcast NetworkMI089: NFL Player to Teaching Financial Freedom w/ Jedidiah CollinsBOOKS AND RESOURCES
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Listen to the Jed’s previous episode MI051: From Pro Athlete to Certified Financial Planner with Jedidiah Collins
Jedidiah Collins’ book Your Money Vehicle
Thomas Stanley and William Danko’s book The Millionaire Next Door
Rick Ferri’s book The Power of Passive Investing
Erin Lowry’s book Broke Millennial Talks Money
Gary John Bishop’s book Do the Work
All of Robert’s favorite boo...2021-04-2153 min
The Power of Investing in PeopleMaking Money Your Vehicle with Jed CollinsJedidiah Collins CFP® is a former NFL player, Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, and adjunct professor at Washington State University who after being cut 12 times became the #1 Fullback in the NFL. He took many principles and behaviors away from the game of football but was also faced with the reality of how unprepared he was for the financial opportunity of professional sports. This dilemma drove him to study for his Certification in Financial Planning while he was still playing in the NFL. Transitioning away from football, Jed knew he would pursue real life experience with his CFP ® an...2021-02-1945 min
The Shá Sparks ShowMaking Money Your Vehicle with Jed CollinsJedidiah Collins CFP® is a former NFL player, Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, and adjunct professor at Washington State University who after being cut 12 times became the #1 Fullback in the NFL. He took many principles and behaviors away from the game of football but was also faced with the reality of how unprepared he was for the financial opportunity of professional sports. This dilemma drove him to study for his Certification in Financial Planning while he was still playing in the NFL. Transitioning away from football, Jed knew he would pursue real life experience with his CFP ® and we...2021-02-1945 min
Talking CTE: Career, Technology & EducationS2E2 Money Goals: Where can you learn how money works? featuring Jed Collins Former NFL Football PlayerIn this episode the newly turned Financial Guru former NFL Football Player, Jedidiah Collins CFP® will walk us through conversations about money. How to use it as a tool? And learn more about the discovery of increasing your bottom-line with proper cash management.
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Rookie To VeteranRookie To Veteran: Ep 22 Dan JamesDan James spent 16 years as the US Paralympic Coach for Wheelchair Tennis in the United States. He coached teams to 11 medals during his international career including 3 gold. Today he is a leader, mentor, advocate, trainer, and coach2020-12-0838 minRookie To VeteranRookie To Veteran: Ep 21 Scott GormanThis week we're stealing from Certified Interventionist, Recovery Coach, Advocate, & Speaker Scott Gorman2020-11-2445 min
Time To Shine TodayNFL Fullback Helps to Empower You to U.S.E. Money - TTST Interview with Jedidiah Collins from Rookie to VeteranShow Notes:Welcome to Episode 160 - Former NFL player who was cut 12 times on his way to becoming the #1 player at his position. Current Certified Financial Planner, where I studied for the each test in the off seasons while playing in NFL. Went on to write Bestseller 'Your Money Vehicle' as well as create a Virtual Financial Education Course. Remember Our Troops! Enjoy!Quote: Control your A.P.E = Attitude, Preparation, Efforts - Jedidiah CollinsKnowledge Nuggets a...2020-11-1841 min