In the final episode of our series on The Art Of The Deal, top sports agent Marty Pask and AFL legend Warren Tredrea talk about making the commitment and closing the deal.

On the back of good preparation, managing expectations and an honest negotiation process, Marty says no one should be blind sided by the player's final decision. But tough conversations still need to be had. 

Marty and Tredders talk about the decision making process, the devil in the detail, last minute curveballs, managing the fall out and defining the success of the deal.

This series has taken you behind the scenes to understand what it really takes to get a deal done with sports star, step by step, with rare and exclusive insights from those who know this world better than anyone.

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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