Molly Fletcher

Molly Fletcher (born September 20, 1971) is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker and former sports agent. She is the founder of the Molly Fletcher Company, based in Atlanta, Georgia.[1]

Molly Fletcher
Born(1971-09-20)September 20, 1971 (age 47)
East Lansing, Michigan, US
Alma materMichigan State University
OccupationMotivational speaker, author, sports agent

Early life and education

Molly Fletcher was born on September 20, 1971, in East Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1993 with a B.A. in communications. She competed on the varsity tennis team from 1989-1993, captaining the team as a senior.[2]

Fletcher moved to Atlanta shortly after graduation. She negotiated her first contract by arranging to teach tennis lessons at a luxury Atlanta apartment complex in exchange for free rent.[3] Following a stint with Intellimedia Sports, Inc., a division of ESPN, Fletcher worked on the Super Bowl XXVIII Host Committee and then CSE.

Career

Described as the "female Jerry Maguire" by CNN and ESPN,[4][5] Fletcher has recruited and represented athletes, coaches and broadcasters, including Tom Izzo, Ernie Johnson Jr., Matt Kuchar, Doc Rivers, John Smoltz, Erin Andrews,[6] Billy Donovan,[7] and Joe Theismann.

Works

Fletcher is the author of the following books:

  • Fletcher, Molly (2014). A Winner’s Guide to Negotiating: How Conversation Gets Deals Done. New York: McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN 0-71838-783-X.
  • Fletcher, Molly (2013). The 5 Best Tools To Find Your Dream Career. Franklin: Carpenters Son Publishing. ISBN 1940262046.
  • Fletcher, Molly (2011). The Business of Being the Best: Inside the World of Go-Getters and Game Changers. New York: Jossey-Bass. ISBN 1118060105.
  • Fletcher, Molly (2017). Fearless at Work. New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 1259862984.
  • Fletcher, Molly (2020). The Energy Clock: 3 Simple Steps to Create a Life Full of ENERGY - and Live Your Best Every Day. ISBN 978-1492691501.

Personal life

Fletcher is married with three daughters, including twins. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her family.[8]

References
  1. Bradford, Nicole (April 17, 2015). "Fletcher: Embrace Your Potential - Atlanta Business Chronicle". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  2. "Michigan State Women's Tennis Team Celebrates Past with Alumnae Event - Michigan State Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on 2017-05-10. Retrieved 2006-09-08.
  3. "Unleashing Your Potential: Molly Fletcher at TEDxEmory". YouTube. 2013-06-02. Retrieved 2015-04-14.
  4. Hong, Eleanor. "Female agents a rarity in team sports". Retrieved 2009-04-28.
  5. McClintock, Margaret (September 13, 2015). "Molly Fletcher: FACES of Atlanta". StyleBlueprint. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  6. Jordan Shamus, Kristen (November 11, 2014). "Molly Fletcher's tips to master the art of negotiation". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  7. Chemi, Eric (2015-10-18). "3 things not do in your next job negotiation". CNBC. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
  8. Spain, Sarah (April 4, 2012). "Molly Fletcher gives athletes a voice". ESPN. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
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