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Success Without An Agent |
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| Date Posted: |
06/09/2005 |
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to having an agent, no doubt about it. But is it worth what you pay compared to the alternative? That's the point I make. I say in most cases, no. Paying five to ten percent of your salary over the life of a contract and even into a renewal is a lot of money. And in many cases, especially those in small to medium markets, they realize too late that they could have gotten the job on their own. Talent and news directors alike are conditioned to the existence of agents and the financial structure. I think it's time to pause and say, wait a minute, are these middle people really necessary most of the time. Or better yet, let's go the way of other business sectors and consider how fees are paid to headhunters in other fields. That makes much more sense. |
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I agree...you shouldnt get an agent until you are looking to make a top 30 jump.
I got one out of college. Still with them... and they were great support during my first two jobs..but not necessary.
Not that Im moving up to the top markets...Ive found them to be much more useful
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