"After that victory, I remember getting out of the car to the Wimbledon Ball and my manager, who's still my manager to this day, he looks over and he's, like, 'There's not a camera lens that you will not love this evening. You make the most out of this opportunity tonight.'"
"Within that week, I took a few days off. I flew to Portland. I re-signed my Nike deal. My dad told me to get in the room, and there may be things you don't know."
"He gave me ... I was a teenager. I'm 17 years old. What do I know about money? But for him to say, 'Just be there, and someone in the room will help you.'"
Maria Sharapova reflects on her transition from tennis champion to investor and entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of brand alignment and decision-making from a young age. After winning Wimbledon at 17, she was advised to maximize opportunities and actively participate in her financial dealings. Sharapova discusses the challenges of negotiating deals, including her experience with Nike and the lessons learned from her candy brand venture. Her journey highlights the complexities of business beyond the tennis court.
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