In 1624, John Donne wrote a poem that featured the immortal line “No man is an island.” It’s a simple but brilliant thought, and people have been quoting him ever since.
I want you to keep those words in mind as you start growing your career. There’s a reason so many people get thanked during acceptance speeches, and you need to understand that every successful performer out there has a team in their corner. The big question is: Who should you add to your team and when should you do it?
Let’s begin at ground zero. You’re just starting out and the business is still a mystery. At this point, do you need an agent, a manager, or both?
There are several ways of looking at this. On the one hand, you definitely need an agent, but how do you get one when you’re a fresh face and your degree doesn’t have the word “Yale” on it? Well, that’s where the other hand comes in. Good managers can help prepare you for representation. They do this by making sure your headshots, résumé, and reel are as attractive as they can be. They also try to get you real credits so you’re not totally green. And when the time is right, managers will reach out to their agency
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