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Sports Management Podcast

Sports Management Podcast

#148 John Viola - One of the First Modern Football Agents

May 13, 2024

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About this episode

Welcome to episode 148 of Sports Management Podcast.

John Viola is one of the first modern football agents in the UK. John is a former insurance broker from Scotland who later transitioned into a football agent, which you will learn more about in this episode. He is still an agent to this day, but with 30+ years of experience in the industry, he is now focusing on sharing his knowledge with the new generation. He has Stared JV Academy and is offering online E-learning courses about the football agent industry.

In this episode, we spoke about:

How John became an agent The football potential in Africa How a delivery guy ended up working for him Dealing with high profile individuals The importance of networking Why he had to pay 100,000 pounds to become an agent And much more!

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/etVfeLD37kw

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:43 Becoming a Football Agent

06:08 The Football Agent Industry

07:26 Becoming a Successful Agent

09:08 Importance of Networking

12:25 Handling Rejection, Developing Resilience and Negotiating skills

15:19 JV Academy: John's online learning courses

18:01 Helping Others In Their Educational Pursuits

28:07 Advice For Newcomers In The Industry

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-viola-8a642641/

https://www.instagram.com/jv_academy/

https://twitter.com/JV_academy

https://www.jvacademy.net/

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Key topics

Demystifying the Career of Being a Football Agent

John can discuss the intricacies of the role of a football agent, breaking down misconceptions and shedding light on the essential skills and qualities needed to succeed in the field. By sharing his own journey from leaving school with minimal qualifications, to a financial services background, to becoming a FIFA licensed agent, he can inspire listeners to consider a career in football intermediation regardless of their professional origins.

Navigating High-Stakes Transfers

Drawing from his extensive experience in negotiating high-profile transfers, John can offer insights into the complexities and challenges of navigating deals at the highest levels of the sport. He can share anecdotes and lessons learned from brokering deals involving renowned players and top-tier clubs, providing valuable behind-the-scenes perspectives on the dynamics of player representation and club negotiations.

How to Become a Football Agent

John simplifies the journey to becoming a football agent, offering practical steps and insights gleaned from his own experience. Listeners gain a clear understanding of the industry's dynamics and the essential skills needed to succeed in this competitive field, empowering them to pursue their dreams with confidence.

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