Brad Slater, an agent at WME in Beverly Hills started his career after graduating from the University of Arizona in 1996. His first job upon graduating was in foreign distribution selling American made films to countries throughout the world.
In 1998 he made the transition to the representation business and went to work at Michael Ovitz’ Artist Management Group (AMG) as an assistant to talent manager Rick Yorn. After learning the business and working his way up, Mr. Slater was promoted and became a talent manager in August, 2001. After managing various careers he made the transition to agent in 2003 at the William Morris Agency.
After working as an agent for 7 years, the William Morris Agency merged with the renown Endeavor Agency forming WME in 2009. He is currently a Senior Talent Partner and has been an agent for close to 20 years. Mr. Slater represents the likes of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Dany Garcia, Eva Longoria, Rebel Wilson, Amy Poehler, Michael Strahan, Odell Beckham Jr., Lebron James and Maverick Carter’s Springhill Ent., Ice Cube, Orlando Bloom, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, Connor McGregor, Daniel Cormier, Ronda Rousey, Niki and Brie Garcia (formerly Bella), and Rachel Hollis.
Brad also serves as Board Chair of ARC - https://antirecidivism.org/who-we-are/
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
* Starting from the "bottom"
* How to stand out at work
* Navigating setbacks + success
* Importance of having purpose outside of work ....... and more!
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