Hardee has guided Wasserman to three wins for Best Agency at the U.K. Festival Awards. Representing acts including Lewis Capaldi, Bastille, Sia, Liam Gallagher, Grace Jones and Rag’n’Bone Man, Hardee co-founded Coda Agency in 2002, a concern that was bought by Paradigm prior to that company’s melding with Wasserman.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

Twenty years ago, when I lost the biggest act on my roster, legendary agent John Giddings rang me to commiserate and said, “If you want loyalty in this business, get a dog.” So I bought a dog, and he ran away as well.