Ep 27: Alex Segal - Talent Agent

Talent Agents! — cloaked in TV myth as orchestrators of extravagant demands, from bowls of blue M&Ms to first-class travel for their star clients. Let’s separate fact from fiction and uncover what really goes on in the world of talent representation!This week we’re joined by Alex Segal, Managing Director of InterTalent, one of the UK’s largest talent agencies. With over a decade at the helm, Alex shares what it takes to sign, manage, and book talent. Oh, and about that word “talent”… should we even be using it? We’ll talk about that too!We’ve seen an avalanche of “talent” self-destruct in recent years, leaving chaos in their wake. So, how do Talent Agents stop their clients from getting too big for their proverbial boots—and how can they help steer them back on track? You can learn more about Talent agents with Alex's extremely honest blog "Dealmakers" here and check out InterTalent here!If you’ve been enjoying the series, please share, rate, and subscribe. We’d love to hear from you—drop us a comment in your podcast app or connect with us on Instagram at @tvmakerspod, where we post all our behind-the-scenes content.Got any questions or ideas for future guests? You can email us at [email protected] by Ashley Golder - https://ashleygolder.tv/Instagram @tvmakerspod Email: [email protected] by Benjamin Leon  - Instagram: @benleondrawsWebsite:  www.benleondraws.com