Translation Confidential

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.