Talent agents drop clients all the time. If you’re signed to a talent agency at some point you might receive an email like this:
Dear actor — Unfortunately, we are having to let go of models and talent that are not being requested by clients, going out but not booking, or not actively involved and/or updating their marketing materials/stats. You fall under one of these categories.
Don’t let this happen to you. Obviously, you need to book the jobs your agents sends you on or at the very least, get callbacks. But it’s also important to build a personal relationship with your agent so that when drop season comes along, it’s harder for them to drop you if they like and care about you, and have a vested interest in your career.
Here are six ways you can build a more personal relationship with your agent so you’re the kind of client he or she doesn’t want to drop.
READ: How to Pitch Yourself to a Rep Via Email
1. Update your agent every time you book something on your own. Agents like proactive actors who are working hard on their careers and not waiting for their agents to do everything. You should be submitting yourself on Backstage daily.
2. Stay on their radar! Send birthday
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