In this episode of the ATA Podcast, Adam Sachs connects with Eve Bodeux and Jamie Hartz to explore ATA's newly published Guide to Buying Translation Services and Guide to Buying Interpreting Services. Whether you are a translator, interpreter, agency, or organization seeking professional language services, these guides are invaluable reference tools to show you what working with a language service provider looks like and how to streamline every aspect of the process.

Tune in as Eve and Jamie walk us through what it was like to put these guides together and what information is at your disposal to optimize your future endeavors. Are you new to interpreting and trying to get a sense of which official credentials will be valuable? Are you looking to hire a translator for a special project and want to know what kind of factors to consider to find the best fit? For providers and end users alike, this episode and these guides are a great way to map what your partnership should look like!

Show Notes:

• ATA66 Hotel Information: https://www.atanet.org/ata66/hotel/
• ATA's Language Services Guides: https://www.atanet.org/client-assistance/buying-language-services/
• Find a Language Professional: https://www.atanet.org/directory/
• ATA Compass Blog: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-compass/
• Guide to ATA Certification: https://www.atanet.org/certification/guide-to-ata-certification/
• Credentialed Interpreter Designation: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/credentialed-interpreter-designation/

• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/
• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
  
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan, Teresa Kelly

Show Notes:

• ATA66 Hotel Information: https://www.atanet.org/ata66/hotel/
• ATA Divisions & SIGs: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/divisions/
• GLD Calendar: https://ata-divisions.org/GLD/gld-calendar/

• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/
• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
  
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan, Teresa Kelly

In this first ATA Podcast episode of 2025, Andie Ho revisits Membership Committee chair Tony Guerra to talk about all the ongoing, new, and unknown benefits of ATA membership! For new members and veteran ones, Tony does a deep dive into ATA's benefits that keep you abreast in the industry, progressing in your profession, and connected with your ATA community.

Even if you know about all of these benefits, have you utilized them to their full potential? Listen as Tony tells you how his membership becomes even more rewarding year after year. Whether you are venturing into new businesses, wanting to change your career, or trying to understand the current landscape for language professionals, ATA is here to support you!

Show Notes:

• Submit a Nomination: https://www.atanet.org/about-us/board/elections/call-for-nominations/
• ATA66 Hotel Information: https://www.atanet.org/ata66/hotel/
• ATA Member benefits: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/benefits-of-membership/
• Starting Your Career: https://www.atanet.org/career-education/starting-your-career/

• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/
• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
  
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan, Teresa Kelly