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.
\nFrom 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.
\n💬 Hosted by HLD Talent — the management agency behind the UK’s top creators.
\nFollow Hannah Holland:
https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/\n📱 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/\n🎬 TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod\n💼 HLD Talent:
https://hldtalent.com\n
\n00:00 Tom & Summer take over Managed! 🎙️
\n00:42 From hospitality to talent management
\n02:10 How HLD has evolved beyond female-led talent
\n04:30 The power shift: creators vs brands 👀
\n06:00 The secret to spotting future stars
\n07:45 What we wish we knew in year one
\n09:10 How a TV deal changed everything 📺
\n11:00 Building trust & honesty with talent
\n12:40 Communication fails & ghosting talent 😬
\n14:10 What it’s really like managing creators
\n16:00 Imposter syndrome & finding your confidence
\n17:30 The most rewarding and frustrating parts of the job
\n19:10 When brand outreach pays off 💰
\n21:00 The emotional rollercoaster of talent management
\n22:40 Lessons from switching careers at 28
\n24:10 Working with influencers you used to watch
\n26:00 How we build long-term relationships with creators
\n27:20 Managing burnout & industry pressure
\n28:30 Our dream brand collabs for talent 🔥
\n29:00 “Crypto chaos” – Tom’s horror story 😳
\n30:10 Money goals, growth goals & future plans
\n31:00 Wrapping up: patience, persistence & PR nightmares
\n31:30 Like, comment, subscribe — or Summer takes over! 😉
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\nManaged is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age.
\nHosted 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.
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\nFollow Hannah Holland:
https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/\n
\nINSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/\nYOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/@hldtalent2655\nTIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod\nHLD TALENT:
https://hldtalent.com\n