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Paul Desisto is the founder of PD Talent Management. Before launching PD Talent in 2021, he created the endorsement division at Central Entertainment Group (CEG). Over the past decade he has been featured and quoted by leading media outlets on the business of reality TV talent, creators and brand partnerships.

Inc.  ·  The Wall Street Journal  ·  Bustle  ·  Axios  ·  Adweek  ·  Page Six  ·  E! News  ·  The Ringer  ·  Racked  ·  Advertising Week

Inc.2026

PD Talent Ranks No. 1,886 on the 2026 Inc. 5000

PD Talent named one of America’s fastest growing private companies, with 183% three year growth.

BustleJune 2026

How To Hire A Team & Kickstart Your Influencer Era

Paul, founder of PD Talent, on how reality stars build the right team around them.

AxiosFebruary 2025

Taylor Swift and the evolution of the NFL WAG

Paul on how NFL wives and girlfriends have become serious brand partners.

The Wall Street JournalAugust 2024

‘Football Is for the Girls’: Meet the NFL’s New Stars

Paul on the WAG boom, from a near 100 percent jump in his clients’ football brand deals to wedding and pregnancy partnerships.

The RingerJanuary 2020

How the ‘Bachelor’ Franchise Became an Influencer Launchpad

Paul on how Bachelor Nation turned into a launchpad for creators.

Coco Caliente PodcastOctober 2019

Instagram Influencing with Professional Paul Desisto

Paul joins the show for an hour on Instagram influencing and brand deals.

E! NewsMay 2019

From Finding Love to Cashing In: Which Bachelor Stars Have Turned Their Insta-Fame Into Full-Blown Empires

Paul on the business behind Bachelor Nation’s biggest social brands.

AdweekMarch 2019

How the Stars of The Bachelor Turn Their Instagram Accounts Into ‘QVC on Steroids’

Paul breaks down how Bachelor alumni turn their following into a business.

Page SixFebruary 2019

Top agent reveals how ‘Bachelor’ stars make money off Instagram

Paul reveals how Bachelor stars earn from Instagram partnerships.

RackedJuly 2018

The Best Influencers Are Babies

Paul on why family and baby content works so well for brands.

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RackedDecember 2017

The Sneaky Allure of the ‘Bachelor’ Instagram Influencer

Paul on what Bachelor alumni command for a sponsored post.

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Advertising Week New YorkSeptember 2017

The Rise of Celebrity Influencers for Subscription & E-Commerce Marketing

Paul speaks on the panel alongside Ashley Iaconetti and execs from FabFitFun and HelloFresh.

Website MagazineMarch 2017

Influencer Marketing for Everyday Ecommerce Brands

Paul on how everyday ecommerce brands can work with influencers.

RackedMay 2016

Meet the Man Who Keeps ‘The Bachelor’ Stars in the Spotlight

A profile of Paul and how he built careers for reality TV talent after the show.

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