Applying for an agent... definition of "experience"?

There are always several ways to get involved in all sorts of projects. The honest best way is a network of contacts, people you have worked with and such. A legit agent already has a vast network established and in effect you are asking them to get you in.

Knowing where to look for work is another useful tool, and again, knowing people who can point you in the right direction is key.

Basically, the fundamental purpose of an agent is to provide a network (at a cost) for people such as your self trying to get a start. If you already know enough people already, then you will have no need for this service.

As for the Nothing after that, have you pushed them for anything further? Maybe even asked them for feedback on your last job? Why hasn't there been anything further? You're the manager of your career and they are your staff. Push them. If they don't like it, you can always sack 'em and hire someone else.

We often forget that really we the performer holds the power. We represent potential to the agent. Our potential is in how we present ourselves, our pursuit of work, our work ethic and our motivations. If we feel that we are getting a raw deal, then we can always move on.

Now for performers who do not push themselves enough, sit back and Expect the agent to do the work for them, then there is no loss to the Agent if we decide to leave, but for the engaged performer, who is working hard and making the agent a little profit, to have them leave would mean a loss, and the 'bigger' you are, the bigger the loss. This is where the performer's power rests and it is hard work to get there.

Absit invidia

Jeff Watkins

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