I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been told, “We don’t need a manager. We’re looking for an agent.” No question an agent is mandatory, but it can be hard to crack an agent’s roster. Not only is a talent manager more likely to take a chance on you, but they will also pave the way to good agent relationships. So how do you know which managers are good and which to stay away from? Here are some important facts to keep in mind.
Which managers are credible?There are good and bad ones out there. Do your research.
It’s a case by case; there’s no union to regulate manager practice. The National Conference of Personal Managers (NCOPM) and Talent Managers Association (TMA) are great organizations that set guidelines of conduct for their respective members. Some managers are part of these organizations and some are not. In the end, it’s about the manager themselves, their experience, relationships, and ability to manage your career.
Is an agent better than a manager?This shouldn’t even be a question as they each do entirely different things. Managers help manage your career. Agents send you out on auditions. The bigger you get, the more you’ll need a manager.
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