{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Who's Your Captain?","title":"SE01E29 The Business of Football Agents Explained I Danny Carr","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2700,"description":"What does it really take to become a successful football agent? In this episode, Mark Francis sits down with Danny Carr, Founder & Owner of DC Sports & Talent, to explore the realities of representing footballers, building careers, and supporting athletes both on and off the pitch.\nDrawing on a background in finance with Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch, Danny shares how he transitioned into football, why he chose to focus on women's football, and how his player first approach has helped athletes secure opportunities across the UK and internationally.\nIn this conversation, you'll discover:\n• How Danny Carr built DC Sports & Talent from the ground up\n• The evolving role of a modern football agent\n• Why playing minutes matter more than money for young players\n• Building long term careers in women's football\n• The importance of trust, relationships, and player welfare\n• How social media and personal branding create new opportunities for athletes\n• Challenges facing women's football and where the game is heading\n• Advice for aspiring sports agents and young footballers\nWhether you're a football fan, aspiring agent, athlete, coach, or parent, this episode offers valuable insights into the business of sport and the future of women's football.\nGuest:\nDanny Carr\nFounder & Owner\nDC Sports & Talent\nConnect with on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannycarrs/\n \nIf you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts.\n#DannyCarr #MarkFrancis #DCSportsAndTalent #FootballAgent #SportsAgent #WomensFootball #FootballCareer #PlayerDevelopment #SportsBusiness #FootballPodcast #AthleteBranding #Leadership #SportsManagement #WomenInSport #Podcast\nI hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.\n– Mark and the Who's Your Captain podcast team\nConnect with Mark Francis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-francis-78b3061/...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/DEr-IAtWHV9YMrxJ2_IRicIqDxPo0brC8P7eLDiyYOc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOGMz/ZTgyNTk4YjRkZTU3/M2E1MzdjOWYyNDg3/NWRlMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}