Behind The Numbers - with Mitch The Tax Man

Behind The Numbers with Mitch The Tax Man sits down with Nick Robinson founder of International Sports Consulting to uncover the reality behind elite sport, football transfers, athlete management, sponsorship deals, negotiation, and the financial pressures that come with operating at the very top of global sport. In this episode, Nick shares how he went from playing professional rugby to building an international sports agency operating across more than 20 countries, representing athletes in football, rugby, Olympic sports and women’s sport. The conversation dives deep into sports business, personal branding, negotiation strategy, entrepreneurship, athlete wealth management, image rights, sponsorships, football agency life, and the realities of managing elite talent in a multi-million pound industry. Mitch and Nick also break down: - How football agents really make deals happen - The truth about sports agency life beyond social media - Negotiation techniques used in elite sport - Why athlete financial planning is often overlooked - UK tax pressures on entrepreneurs and athletes - The rise of women’s football globally - Building long-term wealth after a sports career - Entrepreneurship, personal growth, family, and legacy Whether you’re interested in football business, sports management, entrepreneurship, tax strategy, athlete representation, or building a successful brand in competitive industries, this episode is packed with insights from decades inside elite sport. 🎙️ Subscribe to Behind The Numbers with Mitch The Tax Man for weekly conversations on business, entrepreneurship, tax, wealth, investing, sport, and high performance. Nick Robinson Website: https://www.nickrobinsonsport.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickrobinsonsport/?hl=en Sponsored By: https://dext.com/uk?utm_source=media_advertising&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=mitch-the-tax-man&utm_content= #FootballBusiness #SportsAgency #AthleteManagement #PremierLeague #SportsBusiness #Negotiation #Entrepreneurship #FootballAgent #PersonalBranding #TaxPlanning #BusinessPodcast #WomenInSport #SportsManagement #AthleteWealth #MitchTheTaxMan

Olympian and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Darius Knight shares what it really takes to perform at the highest level and how those same lessons translate far beyond sport. From growing up in Battersea and discovering table tennis in a youth club, to competing on the Olympic stage and working with global brands, Darius breaks down the discipline, pressure, and mindset required to succeed when the stakes are highest. Sponsored By: https://dext.com/uk?utm_source=media_advertising&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=mitch-the-tax-man&utm_content= #finance #tax #taxes #taxseason #personalfinance #moneymanagement

Starting with market stalls, school fetes, and jewellery parties… Anna May and her sister built one of the UK’s most successful licensed jewellery businesses from scratch. Today, The Carat Shop works with global brands including Harry Potter, Barbie, Hello Kitty, Wicked, Lord of the Rings, and Premier League football clubs selling products worldwide. Anna May Links: Website https://thecaratshop.co.uk/LinkedInhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/anna-may-28092376 Sponsored By: https://dext.com/uk?utm_source=media_advertising&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=mitch-the-tax-man&utm_content= #finance #tax #taxes #taxseason #personalfinance #moneymanagement

This guy turned card tricks into BILLIONS of views… And it has nothing to do with magic. In this episode, Arshdeep Soni breaks down the real game: attention, psychology, and how to turn views into actual money. From performing tricks for a handful of people… to reaching millions online, he reveals what actually makes content work in today’s attention economy. If your content isn’t blowing up… you’re probably missing this. Watch this before you post your next video. Arshdeep Soni Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arshsoni/ Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@arshsoni Website arshdeepsoni.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ArshdeepSoni Sponsored By: https://dext.com/uk?utm_source=media_advertising&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=mitch-the-tax-man&utm_content= #finance #tax #taxes #taxseason #personalfinance #moneymanagement

Most people think auctions are for “cheap deals.” They’re wrong. In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Binstock, one of the UK’s leading auctioneers and star of Homes Under the Hammer, to break down how auctions actually work. We cover: - Why properties often sell for MORE at auction - The psychology behind bidding and how people get carried away - Where real opportunities exist in today’s market - How experienced investors consistently win This is about understanding how money is really made in property. Auction House London https://auctionhouselondon.co.uk/team/andrew-binstock Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theauctionexpert/ Sponsored By: https://dext.com/uk?utm_source=media_advertising&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=mitch-the-tax-man&utm_content= #finance #tax #taxes #taxseason #personalfinance #moneymanagement

What actually happens behind the scenes of big property deals? In this episode, we sit down with one of the UK’s top mortgage brokers to break down how complex deals really get funded — from bridging finance to leverage strategies and structuring multi-million pound portfolios. We dive into: - How “impossible” deals get done - What lenders actually look for (it’s not just income) - The power of leverage in scaling property portfolios - Why bridging finance is booming right now - The biggest mistakes investors make with short-term finance - How tax, structure, and funding all connect when building real wealth If you're serious about property investing, this is the insight most people never get access to. 🎯 Whether you're just starting or scaling a portfolio, understanding how deals are structured could be the difference between staying stuck… and building real wealth. 📩 Share this with someone building something serious.Sponsored By:https://dext.com/uk?utm_source=media_advertising&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=mitch-the-tax-man&utm_content=#finance #tax #taxes #taxseason #personalfinance #moneymanagement

In this episode, I sit down with Benji Weinberger & Oliver Ingles two of the top operators in London’s ultra-prime property market, advising on over £1 billion worth of transactions. We break down how high-net-worth clients really buy property, the truth behind “off-market” deals, and why personal brand is now more powerful than big corporate agencies. From global wealth movement and tax strategy to the real impact of Netflix exposure, this is a deep dive into how money, influence, and access shape the property market at the highest level. DDRE Global https://ddre.global/ Sponsored By: https://dext.com/uk?utm_source=media_advertising&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=mitch-the-tax-man&utm_content= #finance #tax #taxes #taxseason #personalfinance #moneymanagement

What’s it really like to own a football club? In this episode, we sit down with the owner of Macclesfield FC to break down the financial reality behind the game. From buying the club for around £500K… to dealing with rising wages, cash flow pressure, and the brutal truth that success can actually cost you more money this is football ownership unfiltered. We cover: - Why football clubs rarely make profit - The real cost of chasing promotion - How player wages spiral out of control - The pressure from fans vs financial reality - Building multiple revenue streams to survive This isn’t just football… it’s business, risk, and obsession. 🎧 If you love football or business this is one you don’t want to miss. Sponsored By: https://dext.com/uk?utm_source=media_advertising&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=mitch-the-tax-man&utm_content= #finance #tax #taxes #taxseason #personalfinance #moneymanagement

On Behind The Numbers, I sit down with industry leaders across real estate, business, health, sport and influence.   We break down:   This isn’t theory. This is real-world tax insight. Practical business lessons. And financial truths no one talks about.   And in every episode, I’ll share tax tips and strategies you can actually use.   Because it’s not just about what you earn. It’s about what you protect. What you reinvest. And what you build to last. • The decisions that built their success• The financial turning points• The tax strategies that changed the game• The costly mistakes you don’t want to make