S2 Ep2: Inside Talent Management: The Truth About Brand Deals, Burnout & Creator Power

In this episode, Tom and Summer take over the Managed podcast to lift the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes at HLD Talent.From nightmare brand deals and crypto chaos to the shift in power between brands and creators, this episode dives deep into the unfiltered side of talent management.💬 Hosted by HLD Talent — the management agency behind the UK’s top creators.Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod💼 HLD Talent: https://hldtalent.com00:00 Tom & Summer take over Managed! 🎙️  00:42 From hospitality to talent management  02:10 How HLD has evolved beyond female-led talent  04:30 The power shift: creators vs brands 👀  06:00 The secret to spotting future stars  07:45 What we wish we knew in year one  09:10 How a TV deal changed everything 📺  11:00 Building trust & honesty with talent  12:40 Communication fails & ghosting talent 😬  14:10 What it’s really like managing creators  16:00 Imposter syndrome & finding your confidence  17:30 The most rewarding and frustrating parts of the job  19:10 When brand outreach pays off 💰  21:00 The emotional rollercoaster of talent management  22:40 Lessons from switching careers at 28  24:10 Working with influencers you used to watch  26:00 How we build long-term relationships with creators  27:20 Managing burnout & industry pressure  28:30 Our dream brand collabs for talent 🔥  29:00 “Crypto chaos” – Tom’s horror story 😳  30:10 Money goals, growth goals & future plans  31:00 Wrapping up: patience, persistence & PR nightmares  31:30 Like, comment, subscribe — or Summer takes over! 😉Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent agency owner Hannah Holland who founded HLD in 2019 at 24 years old, she has witnessed the struggles and less than Instagram-worthy realities of building a business to a 7 figure success at a young age. Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@hldtalent2655TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpodHLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.