Welcome to the first episode in our four part series on the art of the deal, where we reveal what it really takes to sign a super star athlete to a lucrative contract including the strategy, negotiations and the build up to signing the dotted line. 

To do this, we bring you rare and exclusive insight from those who know this world better than anyone. AFL legend Warren Tredrea reveals the player's perspective, while top sports agent Marty Pask unpacks the process step by step. 

A previous guest on The Big Deal, Marty is managing director of Kapital Sports and manages a number of the AFL's current and emerging stars. 

In this episode, Marty and Tredders talk about preparation - including understanding 'market value', factors that help or hinder the process, identifying the key people and their goals. 

The Art Of The Deal series:

Part 1 - Preparation

Part 2 - Expectations

Part 3 - Negotiation

Part 4 - Commitment

About The Big Deal

The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world. 

Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au

The team

Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years.

The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network.

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