Kelly Slater Research Paper

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Kelly Slater, most decorated surfer in the history of surfing, but also avid entrepreneur. Everyone knows the name Kelly Slater, he is the best surfer in history, has made a few Hollywood debut's, and also, a private business owner. Kelly is a prime of example of what every accomplished athlete should do with their money, invest. Kelly Slater's net worth is an estimated twenty-two million according to therichest.com. He took complete advantage of the money he earned during surfing, and did what only a smart person would do, took advantage of the free enterprise system.

The free enterprise system was vital for Kelly Slater. Without the free enterprise system Kelly Slater would not have been able to venture out and create businesses. His companies consist of the “Fat Slater Burger” chain in Washington, a Football Team called the “Cocoa Beach Angels”, he has launched his own brand of Vodka known as Pure Wonderslater - US, and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume, With Love from Kelly, and a fashion line called “Kelly Slater Seduction”. (http://en.mediamass.net/people/kelly-slater/highest-paid.html). Without the free enterprise system, he would not be nearly as successful as he is today. …show more content…

Their is not nearly as much money in surfing, it is a sport of passion, they do not surf for money, they do not sell out, they surf because they love surfing; its a passion. Speaking on that, they tend to be much more intelligent with their investments, and spendings. Kelly Slater is a prime example, he never sold out, he is all about core, all about family. He is very intelligent, which is quite obvious based on his business ventures. The free enterprise system helped him make a name for himself and helped him stay "core". The free enterprise system helped him mak a name for himself, and that is why surfing will forever love Kelly

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