Change is everywhere. It’s the only constant in our lives—and that’s especially true in the agency business.
I’ve represented actors for over 12 years now, and during that time, I’ve worked at three agencies. The place I’m with now has had the pleasure of my company for about five years. I’m one of four agents there, and we’re a terrific team. But you know what? The faces on that team have changed a few times since I showed up.
That’s just the nature of the business; agents tend to move around. There are many reasons for this; some of them are financial, some are personal. I’ve learned to accept these changes because I find them energizing, and I love the opportunity to work with new people. But you know who doesn’t like these changes? Clients.
Actors love uniformity. They want to know who their agents are and they don’t want to hear about any changes. The funny thing is that I’ve found this to be true even when a client isn’t getting out as much as they’d like. I guess the devil you know is better than the one you don’t. But here’s the thing: No matter how happy you are with your reps, there’s a good chance that at some
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