Five minutes with... Miles Saacks of Videoslots
This month's quickfire Q&A comes courtesy of Videoslots' affiliate manager
Q: What makes Videoslots a great partner for affiliates?
A: Videoslots has the technical expertise and marketing experience essential for operating in a very competitive online environment. It is our aim to help affiliates fill any gaps they may have with their skills and to assist them to strengthen their business by whatever means necessary.
Q: Describe what it is like to work for Videoslots in three words
A: Challenging, entertaining and fun.
Q: What makes a good affiliate manager?
A: The best affiliate managers need to fully understand the industry; its pitfalls and its highs.
Q: If you could work for any other business, what would it be?
A: Sports management. Think Jerry Maguire
Q: What is your favourite way to relax?
A: As an avid armchair sports fan, it’s got to be sitting in front of the TV on game day, lapping up the atmosphere, dreaming of being in that stadium and getting lost in the passion and drama of the game.
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Q: What is your favourite book?
A: Managing my Life by Alex Ferguson
Q: What is top of your bucket list?
A: Liverpool versus Manchester United. Anytime, any place, anywhere.
Q: If you could have any super power for a day, what would it be and why?
A: Super speed like The Flash. Imagine never missing an appointment or being able to travel to another country in seconds.
Q: Which one place would you most like to visit and why?
A: Epic American Road Trip – Route 66. Why the hell not – it’s inspired songs, films and novels and is the mother road for any epic adventure across America.
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Q: What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
A: Never be a follower, always be a leader. Never walk in the footsteps of others, always create your own path and your own journey.
Q: Who is your business idol?
A: Richard Branson – made millions from humble beginnings and had a blast doing it.
Q: Which three people would you invite to your dream dinner party?
A: Alex Ferguson, Nelson Mandela and Elvis.
Miles Saacks was born and raised in South Africa and although very proud of this, he has found a new home in Malta and loving life with Videoslots.com. He has been involved in online gaming for 13 years, 10 as an affiliate manager, but also spent a few years in other areas such as customer service and marketing.