In this captivating Chatter That Matters episode, Arthur Smith shares his remarkable TV career. He became a producer at 22, then ran CBC Sports at 28, battling U.S. networks in Olympic showdowns, and headed to the United States to work with Dick Clark and Fox Studios.
Despite his success, he never stopped reaching. Arthur went from producer to entrepreneur when he founded A. Smith & Co. and has produced more than 200 television shows for over 50 countries. He shares what it was like to work with Gordon Ramsay on Hell’s Kitchen (excellent) and his experience trying to convince Donald Trump to be part of a show (not so excellent). Arthur also talks about his surprise hit American Ninja Warrior and what makes that show so special.
Today, Arthur Smith is as passionate about inspiring youth as he is about entertaining audiences. Tune in to applaud an incredible career while learning powerful lessons on how to dream and do.
Marketing Hall of Legends and Canadian Marketing and PR Hall of Fame inductee Tony Chapman hosts Chatter That Matters. Each week, Tony shares a story of someone who overcomes circumstances to chase their dreams and change their world and ours for the better.
Positivity and possibility to counter the negativity and the growing sense of impossibility.
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