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AI is reshaping marketing at lightning speed, and those who don't adapt will fall behind. In this video, I break down the rise of generative AI and how it's transforming marketing strategies. From super agents automating tasks to the shift towards search everywhere optimization, AI is revolutionizing the game. Timestamps: (00:00) The Rise of Generative AI in Marketing (03:12) Transforming Marketing with Super Agents (06:07) The Evolution of Search and Marketing Funnels How to Connect: IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu How to Connect: IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu

Could your job—or your entire company—be replaced by a million AI-powered robots by 2027?This week's episode of Leveraging AI is packed with breakthroughs that business leaders can't afford to ignore. From Google's jaw-dropping AI showcase at Cloud Next to sobering predictions of superintelligence spinning out of control, we cover the AI headlines shaking up the business world.Plus, we unpack the rise of autonomous agents that can not only execute tasks—but build other agents on the fly. Sound like sci-fi? It's not. It's this week's news.Whether you're planning your next AI strategy or simply trying to stay ahead, this episode is your edge.In this session, you'll discover:Why Google's Gemini ecosystem may quietly be overtaking OpenAI and AnthropicThe chilling prediction that AI will become uncontrollable by mid-2027What "Super Agents" are—and why they're rewriting how work gets doneWhy top business leaders are requiring AI use before approving headcount (yes, really)How AI agents like Ava and Aria are coming for sales jobs… and outperforming humansThe truth about alignment risks, and why AI may soon be thinking 50x faster than youThe latest on ChatGPT memory, Grok 3, and Meta's mind-blowing 10M token context windowWhy Microsoft is stepping away from bleeding edge models—and why that may be geniusHow companies like Block are saving 8–10 hours per engineer per week using AI agentsThe bold new moves from Canva, Amazon, and Shopify that signal what's coming next

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore Anduril Industries' groundbreaking Arsenal-1 project, a $1 billion autonomous weapons facility in Ohio that promises to create over 4,000 high-paying jobs and revolutionize military defense manufacturing. The 5-million-square-foot facility, set to begin production in July 2026, will produce advanced autonomous systems including Fury drones, Roadrunner drones, and Baracuda missiles, while generating billions in economic output.We also delve into OpenAI's development of revolutionary AI 'super agents' with PhD-level reasoning capabilities, as CEO Sam Altman prepares to brief U.S. government officials. These advanced AI systems represent a significant leap forward in autonomous task execution and problem-solving, positioning the United States at the forefront of AI innovation and economic growth in the global technology race.The episode concludes with an fascinating exploration of ELIZA's resurrection, as the world's first chatbot returns on GitHub. Originally created in the 1960s by MIT professor Joseph Weizenbaum, ELIZA's restoration involved decoding 2,600 lines of historic code, now running on an emulated IBM 7094 computer. This preservation of AI history offers valuable insights into the evolution of conversational AI and its impact on modern technology.From Perplexity's Discover Feed:https://www.perplexity.ai/page/anduril-s-1b-autonomous-weapon-fTo5xssgQYeFhKcv0df8Ywhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/altman-to-brief-d-c-on-phd-lev-q1qYjPhrQhuyb3cwG8H2RAhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/world-s-first-chatbot-resurrec-tJfKapPMSWmDvjC334mfkQPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin

Ce mercredi 22 janvier, la conception d'une nouvelle génération d'IA potentiellement révolutionnaire par l'entreprise OpenAI, a été abordée par Anthony Morel, dans Culture IA, dans l'émission Good Morning Business sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

OpenAI has just unveiled its "Economic Blueprint," outlining a bold vision for America's AI future with a potential $175 billion investment in AI. Meanwhile, Google is offering Gemini at surprisingly accessible terms, while Microsoft shakes up the market with new Copilot pricing. Plus, Altman confirms the imminent release of OpenAI's o3-mini model, Apple Intelligence falls flat, TikTok's shutdown drama and more in our rapid-fire section. Join Paul and Mike as they break it all down. Access the show notes and show links here This episode is brought to you by our AI Mastery Membership:  This 12-month membership gives you access to all the education, insights, and answers you need to master AI for your company and career. To learn more about the membership, go to www.smarterx.ai/ai-mastery.  As a special thank you to our podcast audience, you can use the code POD150 to save $150 on a membership.  Today's episode is also brought to you by Marketing AI Institute's AI for Writers Summit, happening virtually on Thursday, March 6 from 12pm - 5pm Eastern Time.  Learn to craft compelling stories faster, boost your productivity, and build a sustainable writing strategy for the years ahead. Choose between free live access or premium tickets with on-demand replay. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your writing. Register now at aiwritersummit.com Timestamps: 00:06:38 — OpenAI Releases Its Economic Blueprint 00:19:27 — OpenAI “Super-Agent” Rumors + o3 Mini Release Date 00:30:20 — Google AI and Microsoft Copilot Pricing 00:40:02 — Google Releases New Research on the Potential Successor to Transformers 00:44:11 — Google Releases Factuality Benchmark for LLMs 00:47:49 — Apple Intelligence Falls Flat 00:52:56 — TikTok Shutdown Drama 00:58:43 — US Patent and Trademark Office Releases Its AI Strategy 01:01:56 — Meta AI Copyright Lawsuit 01:05:06 —Benchmarking the Energy Costs of Large Language Models 01:09:00 — NotebookLM Has to Do “Friendliness” Tuning on Its AI Podcast Hosts 01:10:59 — AI Funding and Product Updates to Watch Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in AI Academy for Marketers

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BONUS Supplement to Episode 15 ** THIS IS NOT A NORMAL EPISODE OF 'THE AGENT'S ANGLE' ** This bonus episode of the Agent's Angle features the full interview with special guest and Senior Sports Writer for ⁠The Athletic⁠, ⁠Matt Slater⁠ (from Episode 15) - who brings his insights on the football agent world and a different perspective on football agents and their role in the football industry, including how that 'Pogba Deal' may have incited FIFA to reregulate agents, the impact of 'Bosman' on the football agent's world and whether it was the media who created the 'Super Agents'. EMAIL : ⁠⁠questions@theagentsangle.com ====== SHOW RUNNING ORDER : (02:30) - Football Story That Has Made an Impact - Scunthorpe United Woes,Troubles and Now Hope. > (08:01) - Journalists, Referees and Agents ....... Footballs 'Bad Guys'. > (10:41) - How Do We Make the Case for Agents? > (12:57) - Framing Agents in a Fair Context - Power, Value and Role. > (13:50) - The Relationship Between Agents & Journalists - What Do They Want? > (16:48) - The Serious Side of Agent Reporting - Agents 'On The Record'. > (18:45) - The Value of PR, Marketing and Social Media to Agents & Agencies. > (21:15) - 'The Rise of the Super Agent' with Transfers and Mega Deals? > (23:31) - Transfer Windows and American (US) Drafts, All About Hope for Fans. > (26:26) - Football Agents, Unseen and Unheard - Is that the way it should be? > (28:38) - "Bosman Ruling" : History and Impact of Free-Agent Players. > (30:34) - Additional Impact of Free Movement of Footballers Across Europe. > (31:47) - BOOM!!!!!!! Rocket Fuel for the Transfer Market & Agents. > (34:52) - Infantino and FIFA 'Triggered' by that 'Pogba Deal'. > (35:53) - FIFA U-Turn on Agent Regulations and the 'Appearance' of 'Consultation'. > (37:04) - Caps are the Key to FFAR and Agents 'Taking Money OUT of The Game' > (39:13) - Independent Regulators in Football - Can/Will FIFA Do Anything. > (46:32) - Saudi Pro-League and MLS Impact on the Football Ecosystem. > (50:31) - The Impact and Role of Agent in the Burgeoning Women's Football World. > (54:46) - The Athletic are 'All Over' Transfer News (with their GOAT). > (56:14) - One Wish for the Football Agents Industry/World. > (56:32) - Football Has Tolerated Bad Practice for Too Long, Not Just Agents! > (57:10) - The Cliche of Some Agents are Greedy and Bring No Value. > (59:47) - Sorry, An Agent Earned How Much? ..... and Did What? (63:46) - Disclaimer. > ====== RELATED LINKS : ⁠Matt Slater @ The Athletic⁠ - ⁠BT Sport Films: 'Bosman,The Player That Changed Football'⁠ - ====== RELATED ARTICLES : FIFA vs agents: There's a storm coming Scunthorpe United on the brink of collapse: No money, no home and no hope The football club owner with four names believed to have been convicted of fraud UK government reaffirms commitment for independent football regulator The Business of Football: Rubiales under fire, Haaland celebrations, Saudi sceptics Premier League wages: Growth, top earners, tax and why they are paid weekly ====== CREDITS : Theme Music : Agent Red by Abbynoise Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/agent-red

On this week's episode of 'The Agents Angle' we talk about how a dispute between an agent and a player started with a disagreement over a transfer to an English Premier League club and has now 'snowballed' into a wider dispute and a ban for the agent involved. We also look at a report from Germany where a club has reportedly taken steps to avoid youth football agents. The show's special guest this week is Senior Sports Writer for The Athletic, Matt Slater - who brings his insights on the football agent world and a different perspective on football agents and their role in the football industry, including how that 'Pogba Deal' may have incited FIFA to reregulate agents, the impact of 'Bosman' on the football agent's world and whether it was the media who created the 'Super Agents'. Also, we highlight reports of a scam of fake FIFA Agent Licenses that seems to be fooling some trying to enter the agent's industry, as well as an update on new NFAR (National Football Agent Regulations) from around the world, this week includes Mexico, Poland and the home of FIFA; Switzerland. EMAIL : ⁠⁠questions@theagentsangle.com ====== SHOW RUNNING ORDER : (01:01) - First Month of FFAR Prompts Several Agent Related Events. > (01:26) - 'Scam' Warning of Fake FIFA Agent Licenses. > (03:57) - Agent Pressurising a Player Over a Transfer Leads to a Ban. > (08:35) - Agent Sanctions Where RWWI and FFAR Collide. > (12:13) - Potential Long-Term Ramifications of a Player Agent Dispute (for all involved). > (14:30) - Cases of Unecessary Disputes Between Agents and Client-Players? > (17:38) - Guest Interview - Matt Slater (PART 1) : Senior Sports Journalist (The Athletic) > (19:17) - One Impactful Story from the Football World. > (22:50) - Tackling the Stereotypes of Football Agents. > (27:11) - The Journalist to Agent Relationship. > (29:17) - The Value of Agent Media Releases & Social Media. > (31:20) - Did the Media Create the 'Super Agent(s)'? > (32:50) - Football Agents World/Industry in One Word. > (33:59) - Global NFAR Update. > (40:42) - Guest Interview - Matt Slater (PART 2) > (40:42) - The Impact of 'Bosman' on Agents. > (44:10) - FFAR - Triggered by That Pogba Deal? > (46:50) - Shifts In the Agent's World & Impact on Football's Eco-System. > (48:45) - Agent Influence on the Burgeoning Women's Game. > (51:37) - What to Look for in 'The Athletic' on Agents? > (52:37) - Journalist & Fan Wishes for the Football Agents World. > (58:43) - German Club To Avoid Youth Football Agents. > (67:20) - Clubs Banning Agents Doesn't Work! > (68:48) - Closing Remarks. - Get in Touch. > (69:50) - Disclaimer. > ====== RELATED LINKS : Matt Slater @ The Athletic - BT Sport Films: 'Bosman,The Player That Changed Football' - Agent Portal - How to Become a FIFA Licensed Football Agent - FIFA Licensed Agent Register - St. Pauli: German football's cult club explained - ====== FEATURED ARTICLES : “They were quite clear” – Player on agents trying to force him to join Bournemouth, resulted in split - Larsson's former agent suspended: "Pushed me very hard" - Hugo Larsson changes agent: "Want to take the next step at some point" - Malmo FF Prospect Hugo Larsson Explains Rejecting Chelsea - St. Pauli to avoid youth football agents - ====== CREDITS : Theme Music : Agent Red by Abbynoise Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/agent-red

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Two of the NHL's most esteemed agents, Judd Moldaver & Jeff Jackson of the Wasserman Hockey group join the show to give Bob and John their unique perspectives on what it's like being an agent for some of the games best players & the unique dynamic created over at Wasserman.  The four discuss the collaborative vs competitive environment between agents at the firm, their relationship with their clients and how to manage a client list with a wide range of players & skill levels. We find out if playing in a specific market helps brings a player more endorsement opportunities, how big of a role Jeff and Judd's clients have in the contract negotiations and much more on todays Roundtable Talk.

In this episode with Bonnie Nordling we talk about how recent changes in technology, particularly the rise of AI, have affected the voiceover industry. We discuss how casting has changed in recent years and the importance of the authentic voice. Bonnie touches on the challenges of being a woman in what can often still be a male-dominated industry (particularly as she started out in radio). Bonnie's confidence comes from what she knows and she is an advocate of education and training within the voiceover industry and she gives us some great advice on what activities to undertake to achieve voiceover success. Bonnie really does lie over the ocean, much to her Mother's dismay! Born and raised in London, but currently residing in Los Angeles, Bonnie graduated from USC with a BA in Film/TV Production and further went on to complete her Masters in Business from Pepperdine University. Her eight years of working at Benztown Branding, an international audio production company, where she handles finances as well as daily interactions with clients and voiceover talent, paved her way into Excellent Talent. Since taking over the Agency in October 2020, from founders Jon and Pete, Bonnie has thoroughly enjoyed working with her two “Super Agents”, Natalie and Yashi. And while Bonnie is not an agent herself, she does oversee the daily operations of the Company and likes to think of the three of them as Super Ladies, taking on the world of voiceover, one Excellent day at a time. Are you ready to take your voiceover career to the next level? The Voiceover Network is an organisation for voiceover professionals providing voiceover training, webinars, The Buzz magazine, support, networking events and an amazing VO community. If you are thinking of getting into voiceover work or if you already work in this area and just want to know what's going on in the industry – then this podcast is for you.   Bonnie Nordling, managing director of Excellent Talent, moved from Britain to LA to study film production at USC and today we talk about life on different sides of the pond. Being the managing director of a talent agency, Bonnie discusses the role of the agent today and the importance of networking to further your voiceover career. Our host is Rachael Naylor, founder and director of The Voiceover Network as well as an experienced voiceover artist. Thanks to our Sponsors: Hindenburg, Studiospares - Imperative Audio, Black Cat Music - Studiobricks, Audient and Sennhesier. #VOhourpodcast Follow us on instagram.com/the_voiceover_network Follow us on facebook.com/TheVoiceOverNetworkOfficial Follow us on twitter.com/NetworkVO Follow us on linkedin.com/company/the-voiceover-network-ltd

On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery dives into the world of super agents. Who are they? What do they do? And do they wear their underwear on the outside of their pants? Sponsors! This episode is brought to you by… HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/12soccer and use code 12soccer for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Stereo! Go to stereo.com/rockwellTSS for information on our latest live show—we go live every Thursday to answer your questions and talk about the latest episode of Soccer 101!  The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery dives into the world of super agents. Who are they? What do they do? And do they wear their underwear on the outside of their pants? Sponsors! This episode is brought to you by… HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/12soccer and use code 12soccer for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Stereo! Go to stereo.com/rockwellTSS for information on our latest live show—we go live every Thursday to answer your questions and talk about the latest episode of Soccer 101!  The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com.

This week we discuss the history of Football agents, their growing influence within the game; we also deduce what a Super Agent is and whether they're beneficial for Football or not. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Central Bank of Nigeria, has explained preciously the reason for its directive to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and other financial institutions to stop trading in cryptocurrencies.Issuing a press statement on Sunday through Mr Osita Nwanisobi, its acting director of corporate communications, titled ‘Response to Regulatory Directive on Cryptocurrencies' the Apex bank said it felt the need to provide further reasons about its standpoint to the general public .The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to various comments and reactions following our recent reminder to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to desist from transacting in / and with entities dealing in cryptocurrencies. Most of these reactions reveal that there appears to be a need to provide further justifications about our position, especially to the general public.For those who are not conversant with the universe of cryptocurrencies, it is important to state that Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies issued by largely anonymous entities and secured by cryptography. Cryptography is a method of encrypting and hiding codes that prevent oversight, accountability, and regulation. While there are a number of cryptocurrencies now in circulation, Bitcoin was the first to be introduced in 2009, and now accounts for about 68 percent of all cryptocurrencies. As regards our recent policy pronouncement, it is important to clarify that the CBN circular of February 5, 2021 did not place any new restrictions on cryptocurrencies, given that all banks in the country had earlier been forbidden, through CBN's circular dated January 12, 2017, not to use, hold, trade and/or transact in cryptocurrencies . Indeed, this position was reiterated in another CBN Press Release dated February 27, 2018.It is also important to note that the CBN's position on cryptocurrencies is not an outlier as many countries, central banks, international financial institutions, and distinguished investors and economists have also warned against its use. They have all made similar pronouncements based of the significant risks that transacting in cryptocurrencies portend- risk of loss of investments, money laundering, terrorism financing, illicit fund flows and criminal activities. China, Canada, Taiwan, Indonesia, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Bolivia, Kyrgyzstan, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iran, Bangladesh, Nepal and Cambodia have all placed certain level of restrictions on financial institutions facilitating cryptocurrency transactions. In China, for example, cryptocurrencies are completely banned and all exchanges closed as well. Banks and other financial institutions are not allowed by law to transact or deal with cryptocurrencies. China's Central Bank, called the Peoples Bank of China (PBoC) has provided several directives ruling out the use of these currencies. The PBOC views cryptocurrencies as illegal because they are not issued by any recognized monetary institution and do not hold any legal status that can make them equivalent to money. Hence banks and all stakeholders are strongly advised against their use as a currency.Even famed investor Warren Buffett has called cryptocurrencies “rat poison squared,” a “mirage,” and a “gambling device.” Mr. Buffett believes it is a “gambling device” given that they are mostly valuable because the person buying it does so, not as a means of payment; but in the hope they can sell it for even more than what they paid at some point.During an online forum hosted by the Davos-based World Economic Forum few weeks ago, Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, highlighted the extreme price volatility of cryptocurrencies as one of the biggest flaws and explained that this flaw makes it impossible for them to be used as a lasting means of payment.“Have we landed on what I would call the design, governance and arrangements for what I might call a lasting digital currency? No, I don't think we're there yet, honestly. I don't think cryptocurrencies as originally formulated are it,” he said.It is not surprising he would take that position because, Bitcoin, the best-known cryptocurrency, hit a record high of $42,000 per unit on January 8, 2021, and sank as low as $28,800 about two weeks later. This is far greater volatility than is found with normal currencies. Let us now turn to some of the justifications for CBN's recent policy reminder. A perfunctory reflection on the definition of cryptocurrencies can already reveal several problems.First, in light of the fact that they are issued by unregulated and unlicensed entities, their use in Nigeria goes against the key mandates of the CBN, as enshrined in the CBN Act (2007), as the issuer of legal tender in Nigeria. In effect, the use of cryptocurrencies in Nigeria are a direct contravention of existing law. It is also important to highlight that there is a critical difference between a Central Bank issued Digital Currency and cryptocurrencies. As the names imply, while Central Banks can issue Digital Currencies, cryptocurrencies are issued by unknown and unregulated entities.Second, the very name and nature of “cryptocurrencies” suggests that its patrons and users value anonymity, obscurity, and concealment. The question that one may need to ask therefore is, why any entity would disguise its transactions if they were legal. It is on the basis of this opacity that cryptocurrencies have become well-suited for conducting many illegal activities including money laundering, terrorism financing, purchase of small arms and light weapons, and tax evasion. Indeed, many banks and investors who place a high value on reputation have been turned off from cryptocurrencies because of the damaging effects of the widespread use of cryptocurrencies for illegal activities. In fact, the role of cryptocurrencies in the purchase of hard and illegal drugs on the darknet website called “Silk Road” is well known. They have also been recent reports that cryptocurrencies have been used to finance terror plots, further damaging its image as a legitimate means of exchange.More also, repeated and recent evidence now suggests that some cryptocurrencies have become more widely used as speculative assets rather than as means of payment, thus explaining the significant volatility and variability in their prices. Because the total number of Bitcoins that would ever be issued is fixed (only 21 million will ever be created), new issuances are predetermined at a gradually decelerating pace. This limited supply has created a perverse incentive that encourages users to stockpile them in the hope that their prices rise. Unfortunately, with a conglomeration of desperate, disparate, and unregulated actors comes unprecedented price volatility that have threatened many sophisticated financial systems. In fact, the price of ether, one of the largest cryptocurrencies in the world, fell from US$320 to US$0.10 in June 2017. The price of Bitcoins has also suffered similar volatilities.Given that unlike Fiat Money which accompanied by full faith and comfort of a country or Central Bank, cryptocurrencies do not have any intrinsic value and do not generate returns by themselves. When one buys a stock, say of a conglomerate in the Nigeria Stock Exchange, its price reflects the activity and production of that conglomerate and the value people place on their goods and/or services. This price may rise as the conglomerate produces better goods/services and probably gains greater market share. The reverse would be true if the conglomerate does not innovate to improve the quality of its goods/services. In other words, the price of that stock reflects market fundamentals. In contrast, , cryptocurrencies do not have fundamentals and would never have fundamentals. Investors only buy in the hope that its use and acceptability will rise, thereby pushing up its demand and price. But since new versions of cryptocurrencies come on stream with new mathematical models, an infinite supply may someday crash the price to zero.At this juncture, the CBN would like to assert that our actions are not in any way, shape or form inimical to the development of FinTech or a technology-driven payment system. To the contrary, the Nigerian payment system has evolved significantly over the last decade, leapfrogging many of its counterparts in emerging, frontier and advanced economies propelled by reforms driven by the CBN. This is evident from the variety of participants, products, channels, cutting-edge technology in the payments system. It is also validated by the astronomical growth of volume/value of transactions and the fact that Nigeria is an investment destination of choice for international financial technology companies because of CBN's policies that have created an enabling investment environment in the payments system.These developments in the payments and settlements space has helped to grow the financial system, improving financial inclusion, the quality and convenience of financial services and has also created millions of direct and indirect jobs for teeming youth population.The innovations in Nigeria's payment system were catalyzed by regulatory reforms driven by the CBN which entailed the issuance of a raft of guidelines and regulations on Operations of Electronic Payments Channels in Nigeria; Transaction Switching; Card Issuance and Usage, Licensing of payment service providers; Mobile Money Services, Electronic Payments of Salaries, Pensions, Suppliers and Taxes, Licensing Super Agents in Nigeria; and use of USSD for Financial Services in Nigeria, Super Agents and Agent Banking Operations and Payment Service Banks to mention a few.The robust regulatory framework put in place by the Bank opened up the payment system to innovation with several new players across in the following licensing categories- Payment Terminal Service Providers (PTSPs), Payment Solution Service Providers (PSSPs), Mobile Money Opera

Five time title winner Wes Brown joins Tom Davis and Joe Cole to talk about Manchester United’s current problems, Ronaldo’s early days in England, and the classic 2008 Champions League final between United and Chelsea.  They also break down what makes the best man managers and how good England were in training during the ‘golden era’ Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?House of Rugby - The UK's #1 rugby showTKO with Carl Frampton - Bringing you unprecedented access and brutal honesty from inside the world of boxingSportspages - Dig into the stories behind some of the greatest sports books ever writtenBoys Don't Cry with Russell Kane - The show that gets men talking about the things men never talk aboutUnfiltered with James O'Brien - Our critically-acclaimed and award-nominated interview seriesJOE's Football Spin - for instant reaction to the latest in the Premier League and the world of footballMore football as it happens:Twitter @FootballJOEFacebook @SportsJOEInstagram @FootballJOE

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Discussed on today's show: Pet Berisha and Martino Puccio are back for the State of Play Podcast this international break as they cover all of the action that has gone on during the break. They discuss Englands issues, Scotland Qualifying for the Euros and who the favorites for the tournament are. Then there are some fantastic young talents out there from Joao Felix to Ansu Fati and the guys cover them and where the futures are headed. * All this and more on today's State of Play! Follow us on twitter! (https://twitter.com/StateOfPlayPod?lang=en-gb) Follow Pet on Twitter here (@PetBerisha), Matt here (@Matt_Santangelo) and Martino here (https://twitter.com/MartinoPuccio) Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxfYn-TvYAPAT4HyOqnxyA Music by Joakim Karud

Anthony Hitt, “Fail spectacularly, fail fast and fail often”, CEO of the Americas for Engel & Volkers explains how he started in the industry on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #131 Anthony Hitt has served as Chief Executive Officer of Engel & Völkers Americas since January of 2014. Anthony has been personally involved in Engel & Völkers’ emergence in the United States since 2010, when the Hamburg-based real estate leader tapped him to establish its presence within California.More About Anthony Hitt: As a top-producing agent himself for many years, Anthony was continually acknowledged for his business acumen and commitment to customer satisfaction by publications such as the Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times. Drawing from his experience,  and from his success managing his own record-setting team of twelve real estate professionals under the Anthony Hitt banner, Anthony established a training course for other agents to raise the bar for superior performance in the industry. Prior to joining Engel & Völkers, Anthony worked with Sotheby’s International Realty in Los Angeles for eight years and closed approximately 400 real estate sales transactions amounting to nearly half a billion dollars. Los Angeles Magazine named Anthony one of the city's "Super Agents," and Los Angeles Business Journal awarded him astheir first and only "Green Agent of the Year." Anthony credits his business and real estate success to his philosophyof providing exceptionally personal customer service and constantly implementing the most up-to-date systems for efficiency and comprehensive service. He has authored several books to share his advice for success in business and in life with others, including "Essentials of Personal Achievement", "Taking Charge", and "Positive Impressions." Engel & Völkers is known as the leading destination for highly selective real estate service with unique, international accessibility and looks to Anthony’s leadership for its continued growth and success, now with almost 150 shops and close to 3000 real estate advisors spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico. More About Michael Valdes:Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s. Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.

Embark on an audible adventure with Daniel Finton & Alfie Culshaw as they analyze all of the latest news regarding the Arsenal. Link to sponsor: https://futboltheory.com/product/henry-2003-04-arsenal-jersey?wpam_id=225

What makes a good agent and do you have to do magic spells, somersaults or achieve Guinness records to get one? How do agents nurture their relationship with their voice actors? And how can voice actors build a long-lasting relationship with their agent which can help them grow their voiceover career? There are no gimmick and tricks, as you can hear from our first episode, where host Yuliya Stancheva dives deep into the agents' world. From the best projects and rates, to workshops, and tips on reels and auditions -  we cover a lot of ground in this show. So sit back, tune in and take notes as the agents elaborate on the do's and don'ts on working with them, share some personal stories, and crack jokes along the way.  As a bonus, we have included some of our funniest outtakes at the end of the show. And if you would like to meet our alter egos – we can treat you to some fun bonus material here. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating, as this really helps our podcast grow.  Host: Yuliya Stancheva Producer/Editor: Yuliya Stancheva Guests: Super agents Camilla Laxton, Joanna Shiokka & Luciano Cipolla from http://www.chatterboxvoices.co.uk/about.html Recorded at our studios, Alchemy Post, with sound engineer Gerard Rodriguez at the helm. Huge thanks to Gerard for his signature services!

An episode Jam-Packed with reviews of Arsenal, Spurs and Man Utd games, we discuss Man City and the FFP situation as well as a surprising take on the Mino Raiola debacle and Much Much More...

Episode 103 of Screamers & Howlers is here on a gloomy Thursday morning as Mike Mulligan and Kevin Dzeipak discuss the differences between a good draw and a bad draw, the progress of Arsenal under Mikel Arteta and the regression of Manchester United lately under Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Mully also shared a story about European football's "super agents" uniting in a lawsuit against FIFA.

Alexi and Mosse reflect on an exciting Premier League festive period in the State of the Union (6:02). Also, Mino Raiola and the role of super-agents is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (21:30). Then, the USMNT in 2020, Ancelotti at Everton and underrated TV shows are looked at in Ask Alexi (39:04). Finally, NYCFC's new coach, Cristiano Ronaldo's latest milestone and Liga MX headline The Back Three (52:22).

Rather than call center agents being eliminated by AI, they’re turning into... SUPER AGENTS!   On this episode, we hear from Stephen Fioretti, VP, CX ISV Strategic Alliances at Oracle, about evolving channels and automation.   What we talked about: How Millennials expect you to communicate with them. Why AI needs to be predictive. The future of AI, the call center, and agent enthusiasts.   Check out this resource we mentioned during the podcast: Klaus Schwab’s Shaping the Future of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Clinton Cohen is Managing Director of iContact BPO in Johannesburg, South Africa. He published a recent blog focused on the way recruitment is changing in CX and how agents need new skills to cope with emerging tech and multiple channels. In this episode, I ask him about the points he raised. Are we really about to see an end of contact centre attrition? If skills are increasing so fast in contact centres then how do you keep those people and give them a career? https://icontactbpo.co.za https://www.linkedin.com/in/clinton-cohen-ba181095/

I notice super agents have a simple formula.  My guest for this episode shares his and more But first, I want to say a special thank you for all the great feedback from last week's interview with Garth Makowski. Garth's tough market talks are impossible to beat and he shared so many winning scripts and ideas on that episode. If you haven't listened yet, go to topagentsplaybook.com/144 My main mission with the show is to get you up close and personal with real estate's best and give you the takeaways you need to reach the goals you want. And speaking of top performers and tough markets, the super-agents are rising and I notice almost all use a similar model just like my guest today. They build a dedicated team of supporters who let them focus on the things that make them money. These are what I call the blue dollar tasks like prospecting, doing an open, putting a deal together, delivering a listing presentation or getting a price reduction. They know that almost every other task can be allocated to someone else. Let's break it down and look at it this way because I want to make a point.  If you're a super agent, you're probably earning at the rate of somewhere more than $175 an hour. So why would you work on tasks that could be competently completed by someone for $35 or $40 an hour? If you're not at super agent status yet but want to be there, you can simply copy the formula and start looking at your personal business and the regular tasks you're doing. Why not get some help to let you focus on getting in front of more sellers and buyers. You can start with a virtual assistant for 10 bucks an hour. No wage, or commitment, just pay by the hour. I've been doing this for years and it's a game changer. You can make a screen share video giving instructions and create a library of training videos behind a private YouTube password channel and you can basically do it all for free. Start thinking like a super agent and watch what happens. My crystal ball tells me plenty of agents are spinning their wheels at 30 or 40 deals a year that should be doing this to take everything to the next level. It's simple economics. The more time you can dedicate to your blue dollar tasks, the more results you'll see. It's a law of nature just like gravity. And my advice to anyone looking to reach super agent status is to study their systems and strategies. If they publish a guide or eBook get it.  If they offer a course, buy it. Because that's just what they did to get where they are today. My guest for this episode is Sydney's Nick Papas. He's an accomplished super agent earning over $1 million in GCI with a powerful message that will help set you apart from your competition. He shares his favorite mindset hacks to make sure he's always on top of his game. He gives his best advice on what agents can be doing to grow their brand position and influence and the best tactics for new agents to get traction early. If you go to the show notes for this episode you can watch the video of the Zoom call of Nick and I recording this interview.  That's at topagentsplaybook.com/145 All that and more coming right up.

In this special episode of Chaos and Creativity, Kimi and Lou chat with renowned agent Heather Elder about finding talent via social media, the future of the photography business and why creativity isn't just for artists.To see some of Heather's work, visit her website.Heather also has a super insightful blog called Notes from a Rep's Journal + has recently launched a podcast called Dear Art Producer.

Jack Mills, agent for Baker Mayfield, joins the podcast to share the secrets he has learned over his 50 years representing NFL players. I've long held this belief that if you are a sports fan you should work in sports. I know, revolutionary, but hear me out.All the people out there who are accountants, administrators, human resources reps, sales account executives, marketing coordinators – all of these jobs exist in the sports industry, so rather than selling tires, why not sell tickets. Rather than marketing the worlds largest concrete museum, why not market sports events.Analyze spreadsheets for some ecommerce site, or analyze game film?Community relations for JP Morgan Chase, or Community Relations for the Toronto Blue Jays   Just about every job in the business world can be done in the sports world. They are simpatico!But then there are the glamour jobs in sports too.Sports anchor.Coach.Scout.General Manager.Agent.These are the jobs that are very unique to the sports industry, and require special focus and talent. Let's hone in on that last one. Agent. Since Jerry Maguire the idea of becoming an agent has grown massively in popularityThere are about 830 agents certified by the NFL Players Association — more than one for every three players in or around the league. Roughly 75 percent of NFL players are represented by just 17 percent of all certified agents, according to NFLPA statistics.The Super Agents rep about 75% of the NFL, then the rest battle it out for who is left.Guys like Tom Condon – who represents Drew Brees, Eli Manning, JJ Watt and Matthew Stafford amongst others – accounts for 1.4 billion in contracts alone.That is insane.But, that doesn't mean the business is closed out for people trying to break in. These super agents don't work alone, they have huge agencies. There are Undrafted free agents, like Patriots Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler who is represented by little known Derek Simpson. There are ways to make a name for yourself in this side of the sports industry if you truly want it.But how? What is the answer? What should you learn? What should you focus on? How do you land clients?Well, I have just the person to answer that for you. Jack Mills from Capital Sports Advisors – don't know Jack? Well, you should. He's the agent for #1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft Baker Mayfield. When Tom Condon and Drew Rosenhaus and Jimmy Sexton came knocking on Bakers door, it was Jack who stole the show.Jack's been around the block more than a few times. He represented 4 1st round picks in the 1970 draft. He's represented Eric Dickerson, Tony Boselli, Rod Smith and a bevy of other top line, pro bowl, hall of fame type players.And he's here, to share it all with you. So let's get to it.Questions for NFL Agent Jack Mills1: Over the years it appears that agency has consolidated into a few major big players – all the biggest and brightest get represented by a handful of names, or agencies. As someone with decades of experience, but maybe not as much of a household name as let's say Drew Rosenhaus -- how do you cut through huge competition to still land players like Baker Mayfield and 3rd round pick Michael Gallup? 2: I found it very interesting that Tom Brady and Jimmy Garapollo are represented by the same agent Don Yee – how does that work? How can you possibly do your fiduciary best by your client if another client is in competition for the same position on the same team?3: How would you describe the art of being an agent – is it a relationship job? Or more of a CBA / contract negotiation job?4: You and I were connected by a mutual friend Zach Gross, and I give Zach a lot of credit, you were a panelist at the Sports Management Worldwide NFL Combine Career Conference and he identified you as someone he wanted to meet, and he struck up a conversation and has built a relationship with you since. How vital is it to be that personality type, the aggressive fearless, talk to anyone type, to be a successful agent?

Get a glimpse into the mind of Serial Entrepreneur, Toby Salgado in my recent podcast episode! At the age of 9 he started his first business venture selling toilet bowl cleaners…Now Toby’s the host of www.SuperAgentsLive.com, a TOP 100 iTunes podcast show with over 40,000 monthly listeners featuring Top Producers across the country sharing their SECRETS to Success. I was blessed to be a guest on his show last year and now I flipped the script and asked him stop by and spill the beans of what it TRULY takes to be successful.  NOT ONLY what he’s found to work for himself…but what his 100’s of past guests have shared during their interviews.  This podcast is like a Cliff’s Note version to building a highly profitable real estate business. Ever wonder what makes a Top Producer be a Top Producer?  There are thousands of systems, techniques and scripts that can generate business, but what really separates the SUPER AGENTS from the rest?   In the first 10 minutes Toby drops the #1 THING he’s found that EVERY Top Producer shares…it’s SO INCREDIBLY simple!!  Why aren’t you doing it?  or are you?… Listen in to find out and PLEASE share your thoughts and feedback in the comments below! Find out more about Toby and his show at: www.SuperAgentsLive.com  and if you want more tips on building a lifetime business subscribe for to my blog up at the top of this page and connect with me on social media: https://www.facebook.com/MySuccessTuneups https://twitter.com/mcrespillo https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcrespillo

Dave co wrote the new york time best selling book The Millionaire Real Estate Agent with Gary Keller.  Dave spills his guts in this episode and explains why you should build a team for 7 figure growth as well as, why Super Agents are learning based.

Dave co wrote the new york time best selling book The Millionaire Real Estate Agent with Gary Keller.  Dave spills his guts in this episode and explains why you should build a team for 7 figure growth as well as, why Super Agents are learning based.

The backroom boys who support the magical Mystic Force are thrust into the foreground as their employers unexpectedly disappear...

When Britain's high-tech heroes mysteriously disappear it's up to their rather less heroic support staff to step in and find out what has happened.

Together at last! The final, four-colour fling for our first-rate second-stringers!