How Elevate Sports Management Scaled Its Athlete Roster and Boosted Revenue by 1,900% Using Out2Win

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Overview

Elevate Sports Management is a growing NIL agency committed to helping athletes build their brands and unlock meaningful endorsement opportunities. Early on, the agency faced several hurdles: a small roster, limited reach, and time-intensive manual processes.

By leveraging Out2Win’s platform, Elevate rapidly transformed its operations. With powerful discovery tools, automated deck building, and data-driven insights, the agency expanded its athlete roster, increased deal flow, and grew revenue by 1,900% in just two months.

The Challenge

Limited Roster and Reach
Elevate started with just 5–6 athletes averaging 2,500 followers each. Without broader visibility, the agency struggled to attract brands or scale partnerships.

Minimal Deal Volume
On average, Elevate closed only 1 paid and 1 gifted deal per month — not at the level required to scale or deliver consistent opportunities to their roster.

Time-Consuming Workflows
Deck building, athlete scouting, and brand pitching were done manually. Each task chipped away at valuable hours that could be used to grow the business.

The Solution

Expanded Athlete Discovery
Using Out2Win’s platform, Elevate grew its roster from 5 to 20+ athletes. The platform’s filters allowed the team to identify high-performing, high-engagement creators who aligned with their strategic goals. As a result, the average athlete following jumped from 2,500 to over 45,000.

Streamlined Deck Creation
Out2Win’s Roster Builder helped Elevate save over 10 hours per week by automating the creation of branded athlete decks. What used to take an hour each day is now done in seconds.

Targeted Brand Pitching
Out2Win’s brand insights revealed which companies were actively spending in NIL and what types of athletes they were targeting. This data empowered Elevate to pitch smarter, close faster, and increase its monthly deal count to 10+ — with average deal size hitting $2,000 and rising.

The Results (First Two Months)

Roster Growth: 5 → 20+ athletes
Total Follower Reach: 15,000 → 860,000+
Avg. Athlete Following: 2,500 → 45,000+
Monthly Deals: 2 → 10+
Average Deal Size: $2,000+
Revenue Growth: +1,900%
Time Saved: 2+ hours daily in discovery and deck building

What they say

Nic Hemken, Founder

Elevate Sports Management

"Out2Win has worked wonders for myself and Elevate. Whether it's recruiting athletes, sending out media kits, or pitching to brands — the platform streamlines it all. We've grown our roster, increased deal flow, and elevated our brand presence. Every agency and athletic department should be taking advantage of Out2Win. It’s helped us grow our roster, increase brand opportunities for our athletes, and strengthen the overall brand we’re building at Elevate. I'm excited to keep growing my relationship with them and to watch Elevate grow alongside Out2Win."