On this episode of ‘Extraordinary Life Stories’ I’m talking with 'Mr Football', aka 'Super Agent', Jon Smith OBE
Jon’s influence, achievements and impact on #Football, sport and sport management, are enough alone to make an unbelievable conversation! 🤩
For example, Jon was a key influence behind The Premier League being formed. 🏟️⚽️🥅
He was at the heart of huge sponsorship deals, influencing the increased pay to players and innovative 💡 branding, including the runaway success of ‘The Boot deal’ 👏🏼💵
Jon was agent to the best players in the world including Diego Maradona and the England Football team! ⚽️🔥
However…. There is soooo much more to Jon’s life and career 👀
How does someone that couldn’t even speak until the age of 17 become an expert in communication and negotiating at the very highest level with the likes of Rupert Murdoch?? 🧐
How does Jon process and reflect on abuse from sports coaches as a youngster? 😫😳
Jon has suffered crippling #grief after the tragic death of his first wife and then overcoming alcoholism and depression, isolating himself for a part of his life in the US 😫
Jon built an #empire but not without nearly going bankrupt. A true #entrepreneur and #disruptor, Jon tried a number of #innovations, many of which were incredibly #successful and we now accept as part of the framework of sports we love - but of course there were countless #failures too!
This is one of the most interesting and enjoyable conversations I’ve ever had 🎬 with someone I have huge respect for 🙏🏼👊🏼
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