Anatomy of an Agency

As the Formula 1 commentator for BBC Radio, Sky Sports and Drive to Survive; Harry Benjamin knows a thing or two about moving quickly! The same is true of his career, as he rose through the ranks to become one of the top motorsport broadcasters in the country before he was 30.In this episode he takes us behind the scenes of Formula 1 and provides excellent advice on how to be a self-starter in the broadcast industry.

It's safe to say Neil Cole has had an eclectic career! As a stand-up comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a TV presenter across various disciplines and an actor on stage and screen, he brings with him a wealth of experience to this episode. From his early days on MTV and ITV, through to hosting the Formula 1 prize-giving ceremony, Neil gives us some invaluable advice from the lessons he's learned.

In this week's episode we are joined by model Cali White. Cali has more than a few Vogue front covers to her name, so is the perfect person to tell us what goes on behind the scenes in the fashion industry and how to become a model in the first place!

Being part of the talent industry almost certainly includes needing a presence on social media, so in this episode we are delighted to be joined by Anna Semens. Anna is a global data and insight leader so knows exactly what is required for you to take your social media presence to the next level, especially when it comes to reporting your data back to brands and precisely what they are looking for.

In this week's episode we are joined by Adam Riback, Partner and Talent Manager at Echo Lake Entertainment. Adam's expertise is taking a writers idea and turning it into a Hollywood movie, which he explains step by step when we spoke to him in the last of our Los Angeles specials.

At 80 years of age, Mike Marcus is still going strong as the Chairman of Echo Lake Entertainment’s management division in Los Angeles. Before that he was President of MGM studios, and before that was President of the iconic MGM studios. In this episode, Mike takes us behind the scenes in Hollywood, including his time working as an agent for some of the biggest stars in cinema.

Speaker's Corner is one of the leading Speaker Bureaus in the UK. As Managing Director, Nick Gold is responsible for the team that pairs up inspiring speakers with corporate clients big and small! In this episode he tells us exactly what you need to do to become a great speaker, in both the delivery of a talk but also the business relationships required behind the scenes.

This week we are joined once again by Heather Fisher in a Rugby World Cup special! In this episode Heather lets us know how to become an elite rugby player, as well as discussing tactics and team selection from her time in the England camp - which included winning the World Cup in 2014!

In his time at Brentford, West Ham United, Southampton and now running his own business; Hugo Scheckter knows exactly how to work with professional footballers. As a player care professional, it's his job to make sure players are acclimatised and happy at their new clubs.In this episode, Hugo takes us behind the scenes of how some of the biggest sports stars in the world are treated and looked after.

With over 25 years as a producer in sports broadcasting, Laurence Boyd is the perfect person to tell us what production companies and broadcasters look for when hiring their on-screen talent.As the Chief Content and Product Officer at the E1 Series - the world's first electric powerboat racing championship - Laurence is responsible for all their on-air talent, and gives us excellent insight into how to be engaging on-camera.

During an extensive career in the sport industry, Michelle Webb has led on dozens of commercial agreements between athletes and brands. In her time at Octagon, Team GB and now as Vice President of NFL International, she has spearheaded and executed deals for and with talent. In this episode, she shares insights into this experience, including what brands are looking for in the ambassadors they work with and how talent can safely navigate this complex industry while delivering the best possible results for their clients - and themselves!

It's the 1st birthday of Anatomy of an Agency, so to celebrate we've got a 2-part special with the creators of the hit TV comedy 'Taskmaster'! In this second part we are again joined by Series Director Andy Devonshire and Series Producer Andy Cartwright to discuss the secrets behind one of the UK's most successful comedy shows, how they created a format that now is used in 12 other territories, and how they both got into the TV industry.