Extraordinary life stories Jon Smith OBE ‘Original Super Agent’

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 🙏🏼👊🏼