Translation Confidential

Translation Confidential

By Peter Argondizzo

Join host Peter Argondizzo and expert guests from around the translation industry to get an inside look at how language translation can benefit your business while bridging the communication gap in today's globalized world.
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EP 38 - Translation, Transcreation, and Localization

Translation ConfidentialJun 08, 2020
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EP 135 - Why the Office Moved to the Cloud (And Took Your Server With It)

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.

Jun 24, 202532:17
EP 134 - Language Solution Integrator Explained

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.

Jun 03, 202539:26
EP 133 - Why Translation Services Matter in Today's Multilingual Workplace

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.

May 15, 202534:25
EP 132 - The Value of LSPs with USKED's Lyle Vold

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.

Apr 15, 202534:16
EP 131 - Industry News With Florian Faes: Tariffs, 
M&A, and Market Trends

EP 131 - Industry News With Florian Faes: Tariffs, 
M&A, and Market Trends

Join co-hosts Peter and Patrick as they discuss global tariffs' impact on language services with Florian Faes, Managing Director at Slator. They explore market uncertainties, increasing M&A activity, and buyer trends in translation, offering valuable insights on navigating economic headwinds in the language industry.

Apr 09, 202528:51
EP 130 - 30 Years of Translation Transformation

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.

Mar 26, 202541:28
EP 129 - Secrets Other LSPs Won't Tell You

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.

Mar 13, 202528:50
EP 128 - The Truth About AI in Translation with Bryan Montpetit

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.

Feb 24, 202539:30
EP 127 - The Impact of Globalization on The Demand for Translation Services

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.

Feb 03, 202528:18
EP 126 - The Rising Role of AI in the Language Services Industry

EP 126 - The Rising Role of AI in the Language Services Industry

Join Peter and Patrick as they unpack how AI is revolutionizing translation workflows through niche applications. From trained MT engines to real-time chat translation, discover how combining AI with human oversight creates powerful business solutions for education, customer support, HR communications, and more.

Jan 22, 202537:24
EP 125 - Choosing the Right Translation Partner for Your Business

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.

Dec 23, 202431:10
EP 124 - Top Translation Trends to Watch in 2025

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.

Nov 26, 202426:11
EP 123 - Translation & Localization in Global Marketing (Part 2)

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.

Nov 12, 202436:43
EP 122 - Translation & Localization in Global Marketing

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.

Sep 30, 202430:49
EP 121 - Navigating Growth in the Language Industry

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.

Sep 10, 202432:08
EP 120 - Managing a Global Remote Team

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.

Jul 31, 202431:14
EP 119 - Navigating the New IEP Translation Requirements

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.

Jul 16, 202429:26
EP 118 - AI's Impact on Translation Pricing

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.

Jul 01, 202433:37
EP 117 - QA & Editing in Modern Translation

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. 

Jun 10, 202435:11
EP 116 - How AI is Redefining Translation Workflows

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.

May 24, 202435:14
EP 115 - Should You Buy or Build Software?

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.

May 08, 202437:34
EP 114 - Project Management Unpacked

EP 114 - Project Management Unpacked

Join Peter, Patrick, and the Argo Translation project management team leads for a discussion on how they got into this career, their most memorable projects, and how AI will affect their jobs and the industry overall.

Mar 06, 202438:21
EP 113 - What Is LangOps, and Why Should You Care?

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.

Feb 05, 202433:56
EP 112 - Automation & AI

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.

Jan 23, 202436:01
EP 111 - Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions With Paul Doherty

EP 111 - Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions With Paul Doherty

Special guest, integration expert Paul Doherty joins Peter and Patrick to share his first-hand experience with mergers and acquisitions, tips for managing employees through the process, and how to foster a cohesive entity upon completion.

Dec 14, 202336:40
EP 110 - Crucial Business Lessons for Entrepreneurs

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.

Dec 07, 202328:44
EP 109 - AI Translation: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

EP 109 - AI Translation: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Join Peter and Patrick as they discuss concerns companies should have about using AI in their translation workflows, privacy concerns with customer content, and some positive use cases of AI in translation.

Oct 18, 202329:24
EP 108 - Prerequisites for a New Multilingual Website

EP 108 - Prerequisites for a New Multilingual Website

Join Peter and Patrick as they discuss important considerations before launching a website that will eventually require translation, including choosing your CMS, theme considerations, and workflow accommodations.

Sep 07, 202333:05
EP 107 - The Commoditization of the Translation Industry

EP 107 - The Commoditization of the Translation Industry

Join Peter and Patrick as they discuss a common topic on Translation Confidential: the commoditization of the translation industry. Topics include the factors affecting price, the perceived value of translation, and what the future holds for the industry.

Aug 11, 202337:09
EP 106 - Ūsked, a Service Management Platform

EP 106 - Ūsked, a Service Management Platform

Special guest Lyle Vold, Co-founder and CEO of service management platform Ūsked, joins Peter and Patrick to discuss the company's origins, Lyle’s background, and what the future holds for Ūsked.

Jul 31, 202337:25
EP 105 - What Happens if There’s an Issue With a Translation?

EP 105 - What Happens if There’s an Issue With a Translation?

Join Peter, Patrick, and special guest, Argo Translation's Director of Sales, Sarah Van Lanen, as they discuss quality concerns in translation for both the buyer and the agency.

Jul 06, 202332:29
EP 104 - 1 Year Post-Acquisition

EP 104 - 1 Year Post-Acquisition

Join Peter and Patrick as they discuss Argo Translation's acquisition of ICD Translation at the 12-month mark. Topics will include lessons learned, banking concerns, legal concerns, and financial analysis as part of an acquisition strategy.

Jun 23, 202326:54
EP 103 - Education in Translation With Dr. Lorena Terando

EP 103 - Education in Translation With Dr. Lorena Terando

Special guest Dr. Lorena Terando from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee joins hosts Peter and Patrick to discuss the impact of AI on education and recommendations for students pursuing an education in translation.

Jun 09, 202337:56
EP 102 - Ethical AI

EP 102 - Ethical AI

Peter and Patrick discuss the impact of AI and ChatGPT on the translation industry. They explore how AI affects corporate policy, employee screening, and privacy concerns.

Jun 05, 202331:30
EP 101 - CRM & AI Tools for the Translation Industry

EP 101 - CRM & AI Tools for the Translation Industry

Join Peter and Patrick for their discussion with Zin Global founders Angelo Passalacqua and Bryan Montpetit on their translation industry-focused software tools: Zin CRM and Gaby-T, a no-code prompt engineering platform for the language industry.

May 26, 202342:40
EP 100 - A Look Back on 29 Years of Service

EP 100 - A Look Back on 29 Years of Service

For the 100th episode, Patrick interviews Peter and guests Jackie Lucarelli, Co-Founder and Director of Employee Wellness, and Kimberly Miller, Director of Operations, about how Argo Translation has grown since its establishment in 1995.

May 01, 202341:02
EP 99 - Investing in People

EP 99 - Investing in People

Join Peter, Patrick, and guests Jackie Lucarelli, Director of Employee Wellness, and Kati, Project Management Excellence Lead, for a discussion on Argo Translation's extensive training process and how their company culture fosters continuous improvement and learning.

Apr 24, 202339:24
EP 98 - Non-Language Careers in the Language Industry

EP 98 - Non-Language Careers in the Language Industry

Peter and Patrick are joined by Argo Translation's Marketing Coordinator, Meghan Furlong, to discuss non-language careers in the language industry.

Mar 15, 202326:26
EP 97 - A Translation Discussion With Dr. Joyce Tolliver

EP 97 - A Translation Discussion With Dr. Joyce Tolliver

Join Peter and Patrick as they interview Dr. Joyce Tolliver, Director of the Translation and Interpreting Studies Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The discussion will include a look at an exciting new research project that involves the TIS and the Illinois State Board of Education.

Feb 21, 202331:03
EP 96 - Translation Workflow (why minimum fees exist)

EP 96 - Translation Workflow (why minimum fees exist)

Translation industry experts Peter and Patrick provide an overview of what drives translation prices, why minimum fees exist, and what drives per-word cost. 

Feb 08, 202330:27
EP 95 - Translation Automation That Isn’t Automated

EP 95 - Translation Automation That Isn’t Automated

The translation industry continues to develop connectors and software that automate the translation process. A rising trend is the sale of complex systems that complicate the process rather than make it simpler. In this episode, Peter and Patrick focus their discussion on the part of the process where files are received and delivered but don’t provide any value to the larger translation process. 

Jan 27, 202333:14
EP 94 - Holiday Traditions Around the World

EP 94 - Holiday Traditions Around the World

Peter and Patrick share their personal holiday traditions and the traditions of several international colleagues. Countries discussed include Argentina, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain, Italy, Germany, China, Israel, and India.

Dec 22, 202227:48
EP 93 - Setting Expectations

EP 93 - Setting Expectations

Peter and Patrick discuss the importance of setting and holding proper expectations in a consulting business. Topics include the importance of clarity and communication, setting expectations in the employer/employee relationship, and setting proper expectations for projects The idea of holding proper expectations is extremely important in business and in life.

Dec 12, 202233:26
EP 92 - 7 Things You Should Never Do in a Translation RFI

EP 92 - 7 Things You Should Never Do in a Translation RFI

Peter and Patrick cover 7 things you should never do as part of a translation RFI, including pricing models that don't match the industry, asking for per-word pricing, asking for profitability and revenue figures, considering the number of offices as an indicator of bandwidth and expertise, telling your prospective agencies that quality matters when it doesn't (e.g., pricing is your most important topic), inviting agencies who you know don't fit your requirements, and using a reverse Dutch Auction.

Nov 30, 202234:43
EP 91 - 5 Things You Should Absolutely Do Before You Start Translating Content

EP 91 - 5 Things You Should Absolutely Do Before You Start Translating Content

Peter and Patrick cover important topics to consider before you start doing any translation work for your organization, including identifying your target markets, choosing a language service provider, creating a glossary of key terminology, establishing ground rules around translation memory ownership, and choosing in-country subject matter experts (if available).

Nov 30, 202229:22
EP 90 - Thinking About Machine Translation for Your Organization?

EP 90 - Thinking About Machine Translation for Your Organization?

Join Peter and Patrick as they discuss the critical points to consider for using Machine Translation in your organization. It seems like tech companies who pride themselves on tech and promise the stars with Machine Translation and  AI don’t actually use it themselves. 

Is MT merely a promise to get customers in the door only to substitute plain vanilla MT and human editing? Isn't the goal for the client to save money and time? Is how you get to the goal really important?

Oct 24, 202232:11
EP 89 - Technology and Translation, a Discussion With Argo Translation’s CTO

EP 89 - Technology and Translation, a Discussion With Argo Translation’s CTO

As the technology landscape broadens and more companies get purely “digital” with their initiatives - more platforms are used that store content. In a company serving international markets via content from numerous systems, the success of these digital programs to partner with an LSP that can centralize translation of content will drive beneficial cost-savings, time savings, and increase engagement. This is achieved via connectors and integrations and will compound cost savings through a single translation memory. In order to have this discussion, we needed to bring on the CTO at Argo Translation to discuss how technology makes all of this happen.

Oct 20, 202243:28
EP 88 - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Language

EP 88 - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Language

Join Peter, Patrick, and their special guest Nadia Fischer as they discuss Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Language. Nadia is a tech Entrepreneur, CEO, and Co-Founder of Witty Works, and a speaker on bias in language and business.

Sep 19, 202230:21
EP 87 - Remote Work in the Translation Industry

EP 87 - Remote Work in the Translation Industry

Join Peter and Patrick as they discuss remote work in the translation industry. They cover the post-pandemic landscape, including the positive and negative impact of remote work on employers and employees. 

Aug 29, 202229:38
EP 86 - Translation and Human Connection

EP 86 - Translation and Human Connection

In this episode, Peter and Patrick cover the idea of translation and human connection. All too often, people forget the impact of their work. Translation has an incredible impact on people's day to to day lives, from the workplace to schools to hospitals. 

Aug 12, 202226:33