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Episode description
(0:20) Introduction to Paul Barber, his experience in MLS, his relationship with Brighton Chairman Tony Bloom, and his role at the club
(5:55) Brighton's initiative to grow their women's team and provide the proper resources as a launchpad to future success
(8:40) A deep dive into the cutting-edge recruitment processes the club uses to bring in and sell top talent and why their model stands out from the rest
(17:45) How proper succession planning has propped the club up despite having to sell key talent to larger clubs
(20:55) Fabian Hurzeler's early success and how he's fitting into the club's structure so far
(26:55) Where Brighton see themselves within the transfer ecosystem of the Premier League and what their path for future growth looks like
(29:50) What Paul feels like the ultimate vision of Brighton is and the steps they need to take in order to get there
(32:35) The process the club is taking to grow its brand globally