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Translation Confidential
EP 137 - Freelance Translators in the AI Age
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they explore challenges and opportunities for freelance translators navigating the gig economy and AI revolution. Discover strategies for thriving amid technological change, building expertise, and redefining your value proposition in an evolving industry landscape.
2025-07-14
36 min
Translation Confidential
EP 136 - How the Cloud Works for You: Translators, PMs, and Managers Alike
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley in part 2 of their cloud series focusing on translators, project managers, and business leaders. Explore remote work flexibility, simplified setup processes, productivity gains through real-time collaboration, security compliance, talent acquisition benefits, and how cloud technology eliminates manual work while improving client delivery times.
2025-07-08
38 min
Translation Confidential
EP 135 - Why the Office Moved to the Cloud (And Took Your Server With It)
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they reveal why physical servers have become expensive liabilities for translation agencies. Learn about virtual desktop interfaces, Azure migration strategies, cloud-based translation management systems, and how remote workforce demands are reshaping IT infrastructure decisions for language service providers.
2025-06-24
32 min
Translation Confidential
EP 134 - Language Solution Integrator Explained
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they unpack the new term "language solution integrator" and explore how the translation industry is evolving beyond traditional service models. Discover how successful agencies integrate AI, automation, and human expertise to deliver seamless multilingual workflows that focus on business outcomes rather than just traditional translation.
2025-06-03
39 min
Translation Confidential
EP 133 - Why Translation Services Matter in Today's Multilingual Workplace
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they explore why translation services are essential for today's multilingual workforce. Discover how language access impacts safety, legal compliance, and employee engagement, plus practical strategies for implementing effective language solutions in your organization.
2025-05-15
34 min
Translation Confidential
EP 132 - The Value of LSPs with USKED's Lyle Vold
Peter Argondizzo welcomes back Lyle Vold, CEO of USCED, to discuss their interpreter scheduling platform, the value agencies bring to language services, AI's impact on ASL interpretation, and misconceptions about deaf culture. Lyle shares insights on recent developments in scheduling technology and the future of language access.
2025-04-15
34 min
Translation Confidential
EP 130 - 30 Years of Translation Transformation
Celebrate Argo Translation's 30th anniversary with co-founders Peter Argondizzo and Jackie Lucarelli, and COO Kimberly Miller as they discuss three decades of industry evolution. Learn how they've navigated technological transformations while maintaining their commitment to quality, transparency, and customer service.
2025-03-26
41 min
Translation Confidential
EP 129 - Secrets Other LSPs Won't Tell You
Join Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they reveal translation industry secrets like hidden pricing tactics, machine translation quality differences, and ownership of your content. Learn how to become a more informed translation buyer and avoid common pitfalls in the language services market.
2025-03-13
28 min
Translation Confidential
EP 128 - The Truth About AI in Translation with Bryan Montpetit
Peter Argondizzo sits down with Bryan Montpetit, a 25-year industry veteran and Chief Growth Officer at 360 Smart Lingo, to unpack the truth about AI in language services. They discuss AI-driven productivity and how translation and interpretation roles are evolving. Plus, Bryan shares insights on his expat experience in Dubai. Don't miss this practical exploration of AI and localization.
2025-02-24
39 min
Translation Confidential
EP 127 - The Impact of Globalization on The Demand for Translation Services
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they explore how globalization is fueling the growing demand for translation services. They discuss the impact of multinational expansion, AI’s evolving role, and the rise of instant global communication. Learn how leading companies are tackling translation challenges while strategically balancing speed, quality, and cost.
2025-02-03
28 min
Translation Confidential
EP 125 - Choosing the Right Translation Partner for Your Business
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they explore how to establish and maintain successful relationships with translation providers. Learn key strategies for effective communication and maximizing your translation budget through transparency and trust.
2024-12-23
31 min
Translation Confidential
EP 124 - Top Translation Trends to Watch in 2025
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they share their top five predictions for 2025. From AI-enhanced workflows and industry mergers to non-document translations, translation memories, and "translation as a feature," discover how these trends will shape the future of the industry.
2024-11-26
26 min
Translation Confidential
EP 123 - Translation & Localization in Global Marketing (Part 2)
Join Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley for Part 2 of Translation & Localization in Global Marketing. This episode explores strategies for handling idioms, optimizing multilingual SEO, managing social media across regions, and building a culturally aware global team.
2024-11-12
36 min
Translation Confidential
EP 122 - Translation & Localization in Global Marketing
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they explore translation strategies for global marketing. This episode highlights cultural nuances, localization challenges, AI's role in translation, and maintaining brand consistency across languages, offering insights for businesses expanding into international markets.
2024-09-30
30 min
Translation Confidential
EP 121 - Navigating Growth in the Language Industry
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they explore the evolving landscape of the language services industry. From growth trends and acquisitions to the rise of AI-driven workflows, discover how agencies are leveraging technology while maintaining human expertise to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.
2024-09-10
32 min
Translation Confidential
EP 120 - Managing a Global Remote Team
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they discuss the evolution of remote work across industries. Discover the benefits and challenges of expanding to global teams, hybrid work models, and IT infrastructure changes. Learn how to foster team interaction, manage international compliance, and find talent worldwide while maintaining productivity and work-life balance.
2024-07-31
31 min
Translation Confidential
EP 119 - Navigating the New IEP Translation Requirements
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they dive into the complexities of translating Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This episode covers recent legislative changes, cost and privacy concerns, and innovative solutions for more secure, efficient, and cost-effective translation.
2024-07-16
29 min
Translation Confidential
EP 118 - AI's Impact on Translation Pricing
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they explore how AI and machine translation are transforming pricing models in the translation industry. Discover the role of human oversight, strategies for balancing efficiency with quality, and the importance of transparent communication in optimizing workflows and ensuring successful translation projects.
2024-07-01
33 min
Translation Confidential
EP 117 - QA & Editing in Modern Translation
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they explore the importance of quality assurance (QA) and editing in the translation process. In this episode, they discuss the differences between QA and editing, the significance of each in translation, and how machine translation impacts these processes.
2024-06-10
35 min
Translation Confidential
EP 116 - How AI is Redefining Translation Workflows
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they discuss the significant potential of AI in translation and interpretation, exploring practical use cases while highlighting the benefits and addressing the risks associated with new AI tools.
2024-05-24
35 min
Translation Confidential
EP 115 - Should You Buy or Build Software?
Join translation industry experts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they discuss the decision between purchasing software or developing it in-house. Explore the advantages and drawbacks, as well as topics such as cost analysis, customization options, and more.
2024-05-08
37 min
Translation Confidential
EP 113 - What Is LangOps, and Why Should You Care?
Join translation industry experts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley to discuss what Language Operations is, the associated risks with adding AI, and how LangOps in a translation workflow benefits customers.
2024-02-05
33 min
Translation Confidential
EP 112 - Automation & AI
Join co-hosts and translation industry experts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley to discuss instances where AI automation can increase your business' productivity and what concerns you should consider before using an AI tool.
2024-01-23
36 min
Translation Confidential
EP 110 - Crucial Business Lessons for Entrepreneurs
Join Argo Translation Founder and President of nearly 30 years, Peter Argondizzo, and his cohost, Senior Project Manager Patrick Daley, for a broad discussion on business lessons learned in their careers and important suggestions and tips for entrepreneurs.
2023-12-07
28 min
Translation Confidential
EP 75 - How To Tell if a Translation Is Accurate
Join Peter and Patrick as they discuss how to measure the accuracy of your translation projects. Determining translation quality is a very subjective exercise. Learn objective strategies on how to implement a strong client review process and the role the source language plays in the quality of the final translation.
2022-02-02
31 min
Translation Confidential
EP 74 - Translation and Inclusion
Peter and Patrick discuss the idea of Inclusion and Language. Translation and interpretation are valuable tools in creating inclusion in the workplace. The discussion includes using language to create inclusion across various business functions like: Human Resources (Policies, training documents and programs, Benefits information) Corporate Communications (Internal knowledgebase, news releases, websites) Marketing (Branding documentation, Core values)
2022-01-21
30 min
Translation Confidential
EP 73 - A Look Forward at the Translation Industry in 2022
Peter and Patrick weigh in on the state of the translation industry as we head into 2022. Topics include: Increased reliance on automated workflows The increased role of AI in all aspects of translation Mergers and Acquisition How video and other digital media dominate new growth in the industry
2021-12-27
30 min
Translation Confidential
EP 72 - 2021 in Review
Peter and Patrick discuss their favorite shows of 2021 by highlighting the key takeaways from the following shows: EP 71 - People Power Ep 60 and 61 - The Argo Way PT 1 and PT2 EP 70 - Translation Industry Trends EP 69 - Hard Truths your LSP won't tell you EP 65- WordPress and WPML EP 59 - What makes Translation Difficult
2021-12-13
25 min
Translation Confidential
EP 71 - People Power
With an ever-increasing focus on machine power in the translation world, the true multiplier in this business (and others) is people power. Patrick and Peter discuss the impact a strong team has on an organization's overall health and growth. Topics include: The impact of culture The idea of hiring the best possible people The impact of an economic downturn Training and support from your team
2021-11-27
29 min
Translation Confidential
EP 70 - Translation Industry Trends With Florian Faes From Slator
Peter and Patrick are joined by Florian Faes, managing director of Slator. Slator is one of the most important news sources in our industry. We discuss positive and negative trends in our industry, the state of conferences in a post-Covid world, and the most impactful translation news story in 2021.
2021-10-29
34 min
Translation Confidential
EP 69 - Hard Truths Your LSP Won't Tell You
Peter and Patrick discuss the hard truths of translation projects. These may be things a buyer does not want to hear, but needs to hear! Find out why translation isn't perfect, why making changes on the fly is draining your budget, and much more!
2021-10-11
29 min
Translation Confidential
EP 68 - Why Is Formatting Important?
Peter and Patrick discuss why the formatting (aka DTP or layout) is important. Following some formatting best practices can drive revenue, reduce costs, and improve the translation process. Tune in to learn some best practices about formatting, and how you can never have to worry about formatting again!
2021-09-27
29 min
Translation Confidential
EP 67 - Maximizing Translation Investment
Peter and Patrick cover some best practices for new buyers of translation, and how to stretch every penny of the budget. They discuss how web traffic and revenue should drive your target markets, why translation memory is so important, and some red flags that should be on your radar as a buyer.
2021-08-24
25 min
Translation Confidential
EP 66 - Translation for Human Resources
Peter and Patrick talk all things related to translation for Human Resources. At their core, businesses rely on people, and communication in their native language is key. Peter and Patrick discuss various types of HR projects, and some best practices for HR translation.
2021-08-06
20 min
Translation Confidential
Episode 66 - Translation for Human Resources
Peter and Patrick break down the many types of projects that come from clients in Human Resources. Communication in an employee's native language boosts engagement, and ensures they understand what is going on in their company. Tune in for some best practices when working with translations for Human Resources.
2021-08-02
21 min
Translation Confidential
EP 65 - WordPress and WPML
Joined by WordPress expert developer Kyle Rumble, Peter and Patrick talk through some best practices when developing a website. Tune in for tips and best practices from the web development side as well as the project management side.
2021-07-20
25 min
Translation Confidential
EP 64 - Buyer's Bill of Rights
Peter and Patrick (and special guests Siri and Patrick's dog) discuss the rights of buyers of translation. They dive into how to review a quote for translation, and things to look for when picking a provider. What is just as important as what the provider is providing, may be equally as important as what they are not providing.
2021-05-13
26 min
Translation Confidential
EP 63 - Sarah Van Lanen
Peter talks with one of the new Argo Business Development Managers, Sarah Van Lanen. They talk about their journey in the language industry, and provide advice for students on how to prepare for the workforce (specifically in translation).
2021-04-05
27 min
Translation Confidential
EP 62 - Why Translation Projects Go Sideways
Peter and Patrick discuss why honest communication (or lack thereof) is the most important part of a translation project. They also discuss tips to keep a project on a successful track, and warn against certain things that can derail a project (and quickly!).
2021-03-29
25 min
Translation Confidential
EP 61 - The Argo Way Part 2
Peter and Patrick discuss the second half of the newly rolled-out Argo Way. The Argo Way is a group of 26 fundamentals that guide decision-making, personally and professionally. The fundamentals in the second half include: thinking team first, being relentless about improvement, treating each other like family, and many more.
2021-03-16
22 min
Translation Confidential
EP 60 - The Argo Way Part 1
Peter and Patrick discuss the first half of the newly rolled-out Argo Way. The Argo Way is a group of 26 fundamentals that guide personal and professional decision-making. The fundamentals include: honoring commitments, speaking straight, doing the right thing - always, and many more.
2021-03-01
23 min
Translation Confidential
EP 59 - What Makes Translation Challenging
On the flip side of episode 58, Peter and Patrick discuss what can make the process of translation more challenging. Some challenges include ambiguous source content, unclear communication, unrealistic timelines, and more.
2021-02-22
20 min
Translation Confidential
EP 58 - What Makes Translation Easy?
Peter and Patrick discuss a number of ways to make the process of translation as simple and streamlined as possible including clear communication, realistic timelines, following appropriate workflows, and more.
2021-02-11
26 min
Translation Confidential
EP 57 - Medical Device Regulation Updates in the EU
Peter and Patrick discuss the EU's MDR requirements taking effect in the near future, what it means for the translation industry, how it helps to increase global business and the benefits for the average person trying to understand these medical devices.
2021-01-21
23 min
Translation Confidential
EP 56 - Translation Trends in 2021
Peter and Patrick take a look back at the craziness of 2020 before delving into what we can expect to see in the translation industry in 2021 including increased consolidation, changes to project workflows, and the continued advancement of machine translation.
2021-01-07
34 min
Translation Confidential
EP 55 - ISO Standards in Translation
Peter and Patrick go over some current events taking place in the translation industry before discussing ISO quality assurance standards, what they actually are, why they matter especially for translation services companies, and how they can help your business.
2020-12-04
27 min
Translation Confidential
EP 54 - Terminology Management
Peter, Patrick, and special guest Jim Richie discuss their experiences with terminology management in translation projects, the differences between termbases and translation memory, best practices for undertaking a terminology-heavy project, and more.
2020-11-19
31 min
Translation Confidential
EP 53 - Starting a Website Translation Project
Peter and Patrick discuss important tips for successfully starting a website translation project including, choosing the right languages, focusing on the right content, how pseudo-translation fits into the process, strategies for launch and ongoing updates, and more.
2020-11-03
24 min
Translation Confidential
EP 52 - The Importance of Workflows
Peter and Patrick dig deep into translation workflows and discuss why workflows are so important, traditional translation workflow steps, how project management factors into establishing an effective workflow, and why even lower quality jobs should have a clear workflow established.
2020-10-22
26 min
Translation Confidential
EP 51 - Breaking Down Technical Writing
Special guest Maria Caduto joins Peter and Patrick to discuss how she became a technical writer, how translation fits into the technical writing field, tips for people interested in becoming technical writers, and more.
2020-10-12
29 min
Translation Confidential
EP 50 - The Biggest Takeaways From Our First 50 Episodes
Peter and Patrick celebrate their 50th episode by looking back at some of the most important topics they've discussed so far including Argo Translation's 25 years of translation, connecting universities with translation agencies, the deprecation of the Google Translate website widget, and much more.
2020-09-25
25 min
Translation Confidential
EP 49 - Google Deprecated My Translation Widget, Now What?
Peter and Patrick discuss the sunsetting of the free Google Translation website widget, why it was so popular, why Google is deprecating it, what other options are available for translating a website, and strategies for implementing those options.
2020-09-18
24 min
Translation Confidential
EP 48 - Managing Translation With Jim Richie
Guest Jim Richie joins Peter and Patrick to discuss his journey in the language industry, the process of managing translations, differences in how LSPs operate, what a typical day looks like in the life of an in-house project manager, and advice for others looking to go down the project management path.
2020-09-10
28 min
Translation Confidential
EP 47 - Investing in Translation
Peter and Patrick discuss the dangers of paying lip service to translation instead of making it an important part of your business, why companies invest in the service in the first place, the effects a halfhearted strategy can have, and how the machine translation trend fits into this debate.
2020-09-03
22 min
Translation Confidential
EP 46 - The Effects of COVID on Education
Peter and Patrick are joined by Christina Green, President of Green Linguistics and Translation Project Manager for Milwaukee Public Schools, to discuss what schools have done and can do to accommodate remote learning, especially for ELL students, how remote learning affects students, budgeting for safety when it comes to translation, and how teachers are handling this new education landscape.
2020-08-20
33 min
Translation Confidential
EP 45 - Remote Work
Peter and Patrick discuss the societal move towards remote work during the pandemic, how remote work differs from a standard in-office setting, steps management should take to prepare for an extended or permanent work-from-home scenario, and ways to keep your company's culture alive even when no one is in the office.
2020-08-13
25 min
Translation Confidential
EP 44 - Per Word Pricing
Peter and Patrick discuss the fixation on per-word pricing for translation projects, why it isn't the best indicator for success, other costs that can be hidden in your project quote, and strategies for figuring out which translation provider will give you the best result without focusing on the per-word price.
2020-07-31
21 min
Translation Confidential
EP 43 - Narration vs. Subtitles
Peter and Patrick discuss the fundamental differences between narration and subtitles, the best use cases for each, why you should consider translating video content for your next project, and how costs break down when undertaking a narration or subtitling project.
2020-07-24
22 min
Translation Confidential
EP 42 - Breaking Down Language Barriers With Customers
Peter and Patrick continue their conversation on breaking down language barriers in business with a closer look at how to communicate with customers. They cover tools for communicating in different languages, strategies for multilingual website translation, when it's appropriate to use machine translation, and more.
2020-07-07
28 min
Translation Confidential
EP 41 - Breaking Down Language Barriers in the Workplace
Peter and Patrick discuss how to effectively communicate with employees who speak different languages in the workplace. They cover communication mediums that are regularly used, methods to quickly translate or interpret across languages, potential training that can help bridge the cultural divide, and tips for HR professionals who are responsible for multilingual or international employees.
2020-06-30
22 min
Translation Confidential
EP 40 - English as an Official Language in the U.S.
Peter and Patrick discuss the diverse language makeup of the U.S., historical calls for English to become the national official language, current actions undertaken by individual states on official languages, and examples of language suppression in the past.
2020-06-23
28 min
Translation Confidential
EP 39 - ISO Standards and Establishing Quality Programs
Peter and Patrick are joined by expert ISO consultant, Sherri Gallagher, to discuss ISO standards, how to approach creating an internal quality program, what the audit process looks like, and what having ISO registrations can do for your business.
2020-06-16
28 min
Translation Confidential
EP 38 - Translation, Transcreation, and Localization
Peter and Patrick discuss the differences between translation, transcreation, and localization, how they're implemented by translation providers and which is the right choice based on your project needs.
2020-06-08
23 min
Translation Confidential
EP 37 - Learning a New Language
Peter and Patrick talk about their experiences with learning a different language, what kind of education was involved in the process and what they enjoy about the individual languages they ended up mastering.
2020-06-01
26 min
Translation Confidential
EP 36 - Patrick Moseley Returns
Peter and Patrick are joined by original Translation Confidential cohost, Patrick Moseley, to discuss the origins of the term "pandemic", Patrick's experience in the language industry, and his current position working with Jiveworld and their flagship language learning app, Lupa. Visit lupa.app for more info.
2020-05-26
31 min
Translation Confidential
EP 35 - The Importance of Vendor Management
Valentina Volpi, Argo Translation's Vendor Manager, joins Peter and Patrick to discuss her journey in becoming a translation vendor manager, what she looks for in a new vendor, what potential candidates can do to make themselves better prospects, and what companies can do to differentiate themselves from the competition in terms of vendor communication.
2020-05-19
29 min
Translation Confidential
EP 34 - Translation and Employee Engagement
Peter and Patrick discuss how translation factors positively affect internal employee communication, what it means when all of your employees have access to the same information, and the importance of providing information across languages during a crisis.
2020-05-12
21 min
Translation Confidential
EP 33 - Translation Memory Pollution
Peter and Patrick discuss how translation memory can become inaccurate and unreliable in certain circumstances, how to avoid those mistakes, and why it should matter to clients.
2020-04-30
25 min
Translation Confidential
EP 32 - The Ins and Outs of Being a Freelance Translator
Peter and Patrick are joined by professional translator Gerhard Preisser to discuss what life is like for a freelancer in the translation industry, how to arrange your day-to-day activities, and best practices for being successful.
2020-04-14
32 min
Translation Confidential
EP 31 - The Importance of Core Values
Peter and Patrick discuss why a company's core values are vital to business success, how Argo Translation's core values guide the company and putting those values into practical use.
2020-04-07
25 min
Translation Confidential
EP 30 - Translation During a Crisis
With Covid-19 dominating public discussion, Peter and Patrick go over Argo Translation's efforts to help during the crisis, and how telephonic/video interpretation and translation are vital in emergency situations and scenarios where those services are most beneficial, especially for LEP segments of society.
2020-03-26
24 min
Translation Confidential
EP 29 - What Translation Isn't
Peter and Patrick go over common misconceptions about translation including that it's merely a conversion from one language to another, that it's the equivalent of interpretation, that it can be instant, and that it is purely focused on document translation.
2020-03-03
18 min
Translation Confidential
EP 28 - Websites 2.0
Peter and Patrick delve into the details of translating a website including the pros and cons of different methods of translation, using a plugin instead of copying and pasting content, pricing for website projects, what a rough project quote actually provides, and why scraping websites is a terrible idea.
2020-02-24
27 min
Translation Confidential
EP 27 - Connecting Universities to Translation Agencies: Part 2
Peter and Patrick are joined by Kate Scholz and Amy Olen from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Translation Studies program to discuss the basics of what the school's translation program offers, why university/agency partnerships are so beneficial to students, and what sets UWM apart from other programs.
2020-02-11
38 min
Translation Confidential
EP 26 - Translating eLearning Projects
Peter, Patrick, and special guest Mike VanNorman check in on the AB5 bill debate in California before discussing what it takes to successfully translate eLearning material including a typical workflow, quirks of the process, and why these projects are often the most fun.
2020-02-04
30 min
Translation Confidential
EP 25 - Translation Solutions for Schools
Peter and Patrick go over how schools and educational institutions, in general, can benefit from translation services as well as potential levels of service that take budget into account, types of documents that can and should be translated, the usefulness of telephonic interpretation, cost-saving tips and legal ramifications of not having translation services available.
2020-01-21
20 min
Translation Confidential
EP 24 - Partnering With a Translation Agency
Peter and Patrick discuss the benefits of organizations partnering with translation agencies including increased transparency in the translation process, avoiding lost revenue, expanded service offerings, and much more.
2020-01-14
22 min
Translation Confidential
EP 23 - 2019 in Review
Peter and Patrick close out 2019 with a look back at some important topics covered in previous episodes as well as what the new year holds for Argo Translation and the podcast.
2019-12-23
22 min
Translation Confidential
EP 22 - Minimum Fees
Peter and Patrick discuss why LSPs often have minimum fees for projects, how project managers factor into the fee structure, understanding levels of service for different translation methods, and the time and effort that goes into developing an accurate project quote.
2019-12-04
27 min
Translation Confidential
EP 21 - Connecting Universities to Translation Agencies
Peter and Patrick are joined by the team from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Center for Translation Studies. They discuss potential coursework in the CTS program, the benefits of pursuing an MA or certificate in translation, and the importance of universities partnering with potential employers for their graduates.
2019-11-26
39 min
Translation Confidential
EP 20 - 25 Years of Translation
Peter and Patrick are joined by Argo Translation's co-founder, Jackie Lucarelli, to discuss Argo being in business for 25 years, how they got their start in the industry and how the field of translation has changed over time.
2019-11-19
31 min
Translation Confidential
EP 19 - Mergers and Acquisitions in the Translation Industry
Peter and Patrick discuss the intricacies of acquiring companies or being acquired in the translation industry including culture fit, financial due diligence, different approaches to the process, revenue v. profit, and more.
2019-11-05
18 min
Translation Confidential
EP 18 - Tools of the Trade
Peter and Patrick discuss common software tools used in the translation process, the benefits of each, and ways to find more information on how to use them effectively.
2019-10-29
21 min
Translation Confidential
EP 17 - Student to Professional: Getting a Job in the Translation Industry
Peter and Patrick are joined by Bailey Mitchell to discuss the process of entering the translation field as a student, types of potential positions, do's and dont's in applying for jobs, what to expect as a new project manager, and important skills you should hone.
2019-10-08
42 min
Translation Confidential
EP 16 - Translating Video Content
Peter and Patrick are joined by the team at Flikli to discuss the process of translating and subtitling video content and its importance in garnering the attention of global audiences. They go over the use of subtitling and narration, recommendations of when to use each type, what translating video does for exposure, the proper way to set up a translation workflow, what to expect from project timelines and useful case studies. Visit flikli.com to plan your next video project!
2019-09-24
46 min
Translation Confidential
EP 15 - How To Become a Freelance Translator
Peter and Patrick discuss starting a career as a freelance translator, best practices for finding a job, how to gain experience, becoming familiar with industry-specific tools, finding a specialization, and establishing long-term work relationships.
2019-09-09
42 min
Translation Confidential
EP 14 - Corporate Buying Programs
Peter and Patrick are joined by Morgan Reyes, Project Manager at Argo Translation to discuss what corporate translation buying programs are, the benefits for large organizations, the potential drawbacks of this streamlined process, and the basics of setting up such a program.
2019-09-03
28 min
Translation Confidential
EP 13 - Utilizing MadCap Flare
Peter and Patrick are joined by Kimberly Miller, Production Manager at Argo Translation, to discuss the ins and outs of MadCap Flare, one of the premier technical authoring and publishing platforms available. They delve into the basics of what Flare is, how it works, primary benefits, translating content with MadCap Lingo, handling content updates, and optimizing Flare projects for translation.
2019-08-23
33 min
Translation Confidential
EP 12 - Yes, We Need Your Source Files
Peter and Patrick discuss what actually constitutes a "source file" and why translation service providers absolutely need them to complete a project successfully. They also go over what can be done with PDF files, what website crawlers do (or don't do) for the translation process, sending text in an email, older/less effective publishing programs, why you can get different quotes when you don't provide a source file and trying to hit a translation "home run" with the wrong equipment.
2019-08-14
27 min
Translation Confidential
EP 11 - The Translation Pyramid
Peter and Patrick discuss the three main factors that make up every translation project (price, turnaround time, and quality) and how changing one inevitably alters the other two while ideal balances for different types of projects are provided.
2019-07-26
23 min
Translation Confidential
EP 10 - All About RFPs
Peter and Patrick discuss the finer points of what goes into Requests for Proposals for translation projects, what elements should be included, and common mistakes companies should avoid when looking for the right language services provider.
2019-07-12
31 min
Translation Confidential
EP 9 - Google Translate and the Pitfalls of Machine Translation
Peter and guest Patrick Daley discuss Google Translate for websites going away for good, the limitations of machine translation currently, and solutions you can potentially use in place of pure machine translation.
2019-06-25
24 min
Translation Confidential
EP 8 - Vacation, Borrowing, and Language Norms
Peter and Patrick go over Patrick's recent trip across Europe and discuss language norms outside of the U.S.
2018-09-20
32 min
Translation Confidential
EP 7 - Does Size Coincide With Better Service?
Peter and Patrick discuss why potential customers choose larger language service provider firms and whether or not that corresponds to a difference in product quality.
2018-09-20
43 min
Translation Confidential
EP 6 - Web Development
Peter and Patrick go over the history of translating for the web, effective ways to get your web content translated, and ways to make the translation process easier.
2018-05-17
32 min
Translation Confidential
EP 5 - Translation in Education
Peter and Patrick discuss translation services used by educational institutions, legal requirements, and ways to help bridge the gap between school districts and limited English proficiency families.
2018-02-22
30 min
Translation Confidential
EP 4 - Translation in Manufacturing
Peter and Patrick discuss translation in the manufacturing industry.
2018-02-05
33 min
Translation Confidential
EP 3 - Reviewing Client Review
Peter and Patrick discuss the common practice of clients reviewing translations internally and how it alters the translation process for the LSP (for better or worse).
2017-12-21
39 min
Translation Confidential
EP 2 - Machine Translation
Peter and Patrick give a crash course on the basics of machine translation and how it's currently being used in the translation industry.
2017-12-14
49 min
Translation Confidential
EP 1 - Translation Memory
Welcome to Translation Confidential! Peter and Patrick introduce themselves and tackle their first topic, translation memory.
2017-11-20
47 min