How To Become A... Talent Agency Business Owner

What does it really take to build a talent agency from your parents’ conservatory at 25 and grow it into a thriving, multi-service management company?In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with the founder of Season 25 Talent Management, Jessica Joseph, to unpack the real journey behind building a modern talent agency in the fast-moving world of digital creators, influencers, and entertainment.From secretly wanting to be a singer, to working at one of the UK’s biggest influencer agencies, to spotting industry disparities and launching her own business during COVID, this is a story of ambition, instinct, and backing yourself before you feel ready.We cover:What a talent agent actually does day-to-dayManaging influencers, podcasters & digital creatorsNegotiating brand deals and protecting IP rightsStarting a business at 25 with no investmentHiring your first employee (and the reality of payroll pressure)Growing a team from 1 to 6, soon to be 8Building a values-led agency in a competitive industryCollaboration vs competition in entertainmentBalancing business growth with personal lifeThis is an honest conversation about leadership, pressure, growth, and learning to let go of control.Jessica Joseph@jessicaejoseph@season25https://www.season25.com/🎙 How To Become A... explores real-life journeys behind the careers of everyday people. Each episode dives into the path of someone who's built success outside of the spotlight — no fame, no fortune, just real stories. Discover how they started, the challenges they faced, and what drives them forward. 💼✨🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share to help more people find their own path📩 Got your own story to share? Contact us at [email protected]📱Follow us on socials: @howtobecomea__ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.