The first One Game podcast with Daniel Geey, Bex Smith, and Omar Chaudhuri explores the key themes across the men's and women's game. The discussion includes in-depth analysis on: ⚽️ Women's football development 🤕 Workload and injuries 💶 Media rights and revenue distribution 🚀 Transfer fees and market growth 🎯 Long-term sustainability vs short-term wins 📊 Data-driven performance and recovery 📈 Evolving commercial strategies in football This first episode unpacks some of the most...

In this episode, Jonny Madill, Zoe Bennett and I dive into the world of boot deals for female footballers, exploring whether they are truly beneficial for players in the modern game. As women’s football continues to rise, so do commercial opportunities, but are the restrictions imposed by major boot brands like Nike, Adidas, and Puma limiting players’ ability to capitalize on wider brand partnerships? We break down how boot deals go beyond just wearing a specific brand’s boots and extend...

Omar and I talk about whether EPL games in the USA make sense, whether US broadcasters are pushing for such an approach and football's uneasy relationship with the Olympics. Omar is the Chief Intelligence Officer at 21st Group, working alongside clubs, leagues and stakeholders from across the sporting landscape, helping them use analytics to drive better decision making. Daniel is a sports lawyer mainly working in the football space helping players, agents and clubs with their transfer,...

📚 + ⏳ + 🧠 + 🎯 = 📈 The idea for the 'Build the Invisible' documentary was to translate my book into a more visual narrative. With the expert help of Ashli Moses, the founder of Carcosa Film, we explored the concept of building 'invisible foundations' — a vital, yet often overlooked, metaphor for nurturing personal skills and development as the cornerstone for long-term career success. The documentary addresses key questions faced by those aspiring to make their mark in their chosen...

Omar and Daniel talk on Twitter Spaces about: ⚽️ what the Super League Court really means;  🏆 FIFA's changes to the agent rules; and 📺 the benefits (and downsides) of winter window buys. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Omar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chief Intelligence Officer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠21st Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working alongside clubs, leagues and stakeholders from across the sporting landscape, helping them use analytics to drive better decision making. ⁠⁠Daniel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is a sports lawyer mainly...

Omar and Daniel talk on Twitter Spaces about: ⚽️ the record breaking EPL broadcasting deal;  🏆 more games for Sky across the weekend; and 📺 the implications for the 3pm blackout rule. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Omar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chief Intelligence Officer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠21st Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working alongside clubs, leagues and stakeholders from across the sporting landscape, helping them use analytics to drive better decision making. ⁠Daniel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is a sports lawyer mainly working in...

"Being afraid to fail before experiencing failure will stop you from trying something new. So take those chances, make the mistakes, and see where they lead you." I had a fantastic chat with renowned, best selling author Dan Freedman. We talked about: 💡Building Foundations 🎯 Playing the Long Game ➕ Looking for the Positives You can read more about Dan on his excellent website too. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-geey/message

I had the opportunity to chat with the fantastic Guillem Balagué on a recent UCFB careers talk. We discussed: ⚽️ how I got into the football industry; 📚 why I decided to write a career book; and 💡some practical tips for building relationships and gaining knowledge about the industry. You can buy Build the Invisible here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-geey/message

Omar and Daniel are joined by Alex Harvey to talk on Twitter Spaces about: ⚽️ the Everton points deduction decision;  🏆 their chances on any appeal; and 📺 what the decision may mean for Chelsea and Manchester City. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Omar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chief Intelligence Officer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠21st Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working alongside clubs, leagues and stakeholders from across the sporting landscape, helping them use analytics to drive better decision making. Daniel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is a sports...

"I wasn't chasing being the big sports agent, or the owner of a creative agency." I had the pleasure of sitting down with Simon Dent and we covered patience, the cult of hustle and the simple reason you should make your bed in the morning. 🏎 More haste, less speed 📈 ‘The Cult of Hustle’ 🛏 Making your bed You can watch the whole video, read the transcript and view the highlights here . You can buy Build the Invisible here . --- Send in a voice message:...

Omar and Daniel talk on Twitter Spaces about: ⚽️ the VAR chaos of the PGMOL Spurs/Liverpool audio;  🏆 how transparency and accountability strengthens the EPL; and 📺 the perceived conflict of PGMOL refs on the payroll of another league with close links to the ownership of EPL clubs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Omar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chief Intelligence Officer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠21st Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working alongside clubs, leagues and stakeholders from across the sporting landscape, helping them use analytics...

I chatted with Sam about: ⏳ Starting Small 🧠 Habit Formation 🚀 What Saying He Would Put on a Billboard You can watch our conversation ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube and read the transcript ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ I hope you enjoy it and feel free to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let me know what you think here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Build The Invisible Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I have given career advice to thousands of aspiring sports and entertainment industry executives. I’ve been asked what makes you stand out? How do you make your dream job a reality?...

Omar and Daniel talk on Twitter Spaces about: ⚽️ the likelihood of there being at least 5 UCL places for EPL teams;  🏆 how the Swiss model format from next season will work; and 📺 with more games how the prize money will be distributed. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Omar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chief Intelligence Officer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠21st Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working alongside clubs, leagues and stakeholders from across the sporting landscape, helping them use analytics to drive better decision making. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel...

Omar and Daniel talk on Twitter Spaces about the detail behind: ⚽️ the EPL buying younger and better players;  🏆 the Saudi Pro League impact on the global market; and 📺 the (accounting) value of selling home-grown talent. ⁠⁠⁠Omar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chief Intelligence Officer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠21st Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working alongside clubs, leagues and stakeholders from across the sporting landscape, helping them use analytics to drive better decision making. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is a sports lawyer...

Omar and Daniel talk on Twitter Spaces about the detail behind: ⚽️ the EPL's new time wasting rules (and whether it's counter-productive);  🏆 the Women's World Cup fall-out; and 📺 the EPL start and our predictions for the season. ⁠⁠Omar⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chief Intelligence Officer⁠⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠21st Group⁠⁠⁠⁠, working alongside clubs, leagues and stakeholders from across the sporting landscape, helping them use analytics to drive better decision making. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel ⁠⁠⁠⁠is a sports lawyer...

It was such a pleasure to chat with Neil Meredith who invited me in to chat to the Battenhall offices and do a Q&A about the book, life, impostor syndrome, dealing with setbacks and building routines. You can watch our conversation ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube here⁠⁠.⁠⁠ I hope you enjoy it and feel free to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let me know what you think here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Build The Invisible Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I have given career advice to thousands of aspiring sports and entertainment industry executives. I’ve been...

I chatted with Abdul to talk about his three R's. ⏳ Reinvention 🧠 Resilience 🚀 Relationships You can watch our conversation ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube and read the transcript here⁠⁠.⁠⁠ I hope you enjoy it and feel free to ⁠⁠⁠⁠let me know what you think here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠My Build The Invisible Book⁠⁠⁠⁠ I have given career advice to thousands of aspiring sports and entertainment industry executives. I’ve been asked what makes you stand out? How do you make your dream job a reality? How do you impress...

I chatted with Thomas Anderton about the fundamental foundations of my Build the Invisible book. This included: 🕸 Establishing a robust network within your desired industry. 🚀 Cultivating habits to fuel your knowledge base. 📱Harnessing the power of social media platforms to forge genuine connections. ⁠⁠⁠My Build The Invisible Book⁠⁠⁠⁠ I have given career advice to thousands of aspiring sports and entertainment industry executives. I’ve been asked what makes you stand out? How do you...

I chatted with Joel to talk about his journey so far. We discussed three phrases (he constantly stresses) that I love. ⏳ Long Term Greedy 🧠 Trust Your Instincts ⛽️ Use Passion as your Fuel You can watch our conversation ⁠⁠⁠YouTube and read the transcript here⁠.⁠⁠ I hope you enjoy it and feel free to ⁠⁠⁠let me know what you think here.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠My Build The Invisible Book⁠⁠⁠ I have given career advice to thousands of aspiring sports and entertainment industry executives. I’ve been...

I chatted with Jordan to talk about her journey so far. We discussed: 🧠 Why You Should Forget About Your Ideal Job (For Now); ⏳Thinking Long and Short Term; and 📢 Listening to What Others Need Rather Than What You Want. You can watch our conversation ⁠⁠YouTube and read the transcript here.⁠⁠ I hope you enjoy it and feel free to ⁠⁠let me know what you think here.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠My Build The Invisible Book⁠⁠ I have given career advice to thousands of aspiring sports and entertainment...

Omar and Daniel talk on Twitter Spaces about the detail behind: ⚽️ the EPL's over and under achievers;  🏆 how a German court case could scupper FIFA's new agent regulations; and 📺 the Saudi sport power play. ⁠Omar⁠⁠⁠ is the ⁠⁠⁠Chief Intelligence Officer⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠21st Group⁠⁠⁠, working alongside clubs, leagues and stakeholders from across the sporting landscape, helping them use analytics to drive better decision making. ⁠⁠⁠Daniel ⁠⁠⁠is a sports lawyer mainly working in the football...

I chatted with Ehsen to talk about his journey so far. We discussed: 🎮 routines, rest and computer games; 😴 why 5am starts are not for him; and 📢 listening more than talking. You can watch our conversation ⁠YouTube and read the transcript here.⁠ I hope you enjoy it and feel free to ⁠let me know what you think here.⁠ ⁠My Build The Invisible Book⁠ I have given career advice to thousands of aspiring sports and entertainment industry executives. I’ve been asked what makes you...

In my latest BTI interview, I chatted with Bex Smith about: 🧠 Comfort Zones 💡Being an Outlier 🌟 How Happy is Hard You can subscribe to my fortnightly newsletter here and you can watch, read or listen to the chat here . I hope you enjoy it and feel free to ⁠let me know what you think here.⁠ ⁠My Build The Invisible Book⁠ I have given career advice to thousands of aspiring sports and entertainment industry executives. I’ve been asked what makes you stand out? How do you make your...

Omar and Daniel talk on Twitter Spaces about the detail behind: ⚽️ the huge EFL £900m+ broadcasting deal;  🏆 FIFA's threats to European broadcasters to pay market value for Women's WC rights; and 📺 Mo Salah's outlier performance levels. Omar⁠⁠ is the ⁠⁠Chief Intelligence Officer⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠21st Group⁠⁠, working alongside clubs, leagues and stakeholders from across the sporting landscape, helping them use analytics to drive better decision making. ⁠⁠Daniel ⁠⁠is a sports lawyer mainly...