In this episode, I talk with one of the Middle East's most inspiring entrepreneurs and talent managers -- Omar Hmaidat. Omar manages the largest creators in MENA and has created one of the the fastest growing talent agency in the world.
Most recently, Omar was named as Forbe's Middle East's Top 10 Talent Managers Making Movers, as well as Billboard's top 40 under 40.
At the same time, Omar is still a content creator and has grown quite a loyal following over the past years. In this episode, Omar shares the lessons he's learned throughout working with content creators and artists in the MENA region. Though this advice is in the context of creatives in the region, I am sure you will learn
In this episode, you will learn:
- Omar's story and how he ended up in talent management;
- What is talent management and what should you expect; - Why creative content is important in anything you do;
- How to be flexible in an ever changing industry;
- How authenticity always wins;
- What support looks like as a creative, from therapy to parents
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