<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title>Comments on: What Do Talent Managers Do?</title> <atom:link href="http://www.youryoungactor.com/2009/04/08/what-do-talent-managers-do/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>http://www.youryoungactor.com/2009/04/08/what-do-talent-managers-do/</link> <description>Tips for Helping Your Child Get Into Showbiz</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:37:41 +0000</lastBuildDate> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.27</generator> <item> <title>By: Debbie Sikkema</title> <link>http://www.youryoungactor.com/2009/04/08/what-do-talent-managers-do/comment-page-1/#comment-47246</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Debbie Sikkema]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2013 17:44:29 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.youryoungactor.com/?p=340#comment-47246</guid> <description><![CDATA[Hi Charlene, I know that my daughter's agency always asked us to pay for her to be on ad advertisement page in a magazine. I hear of many people doing this lately, but I am sure many in the industry would find this to be wrong. Depending on how much it is, I'd consider paying for it if you want the visibility. Generally, you should not have to pay your agency or management company for anything. Is it against the law? I'm not sure! If you are specifically paying for one chance to appear in an ad, it might not be bad, but if they want you to pay a monthly fee, that sounds like a scam. You can check with the folks at www.bizparentz.org. They are heavily involved in the laws related to talent management in California. Are you in California? Good luck to you! And thanks for reading my blog. To your success, Debbie]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Charlene,<br /> I know that my daughter’s agency always asked us to pay for her to be on ad advertisement page in a magazine. I hear of many people doing this lately, but I am sure many in the industry would find this to be wrong. Depending on how much it is, I’d consider paying for it if you want the visibility. Generally, you should not have to pay your agency or management company for anything. Is it against the law? I’m not sure! If you are specifically paying for one chance to appear in an ad, it might not be bad, but if they want you to pay a monthly fee, that sounds like a scam. You can check with the folks at <a href="http://www.bizparentz.org">http://www.bizparentz.org</a>. They are heavily involved in the laws related to talent management in California. Are you in California? Good luck to you! And thanks for reading my blog.<br /> To your success,<br /> Debbie</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>By: charlene</title> <link>http://www.youryoungactor.com/2009/04/08/what-do-talent-managers-do/comment-page-1/#comment-47218</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[charlene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2013 02:55:22 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.youryoungactor.com/?p=340#comment-47218</guid> <description><![CDATA[Is it normal for the management company to ask for the talent to pay for website access that promotes the talent? Charlene]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is it normal for the management company to ask for the talent to pay for website access that promotes the talent?<br /> Charlene</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>By: Debbie Sikkema</title> <link>http://www.youryoungactor.com/2009/04/08/what-do-talent-managers-do/comment-page-1/#comment-47029</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Debbie Sikkema]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:39:05 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.youryoungactor.com/?p=340#comment-47029</guid> <description><![CDATA[Hi Teresa, Sorry you ran into those issues with work. What we do for our kids!!! Green and Associates is a good agency. I am not familiar with your manager, but there are so many, but I am sure he is also reputable, especially if the agency is good with them and they are not asking for money up front. It is true that it can take a little while to get paid -- less time for union work, but then when you do several union jobs, you must join SAG-AFtra and that takes money, too. Non-union work can be a little slower to pay and several months is not uncommon. One of my daughter's SAG jobs was late to pay, and then we got a little bonus pay for that--their punishment for being late! Bad for them, good for us. Keep me posted! Good luck with everything. Sincerely, Debbie]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Teresa,<br /> Sorry you ran into those issues with work. What we do for our kids!!! Green and Associates is a good agency. I am not familiar with your manager, but there are so many, but I am sure he is also reputable, especially if the agency is good with them and they are not asking for money up front. It is true that it can take a little while to get paid — less time for union work, but then when you do several union jobs, you must join SAG-AFtra and that takes money, too. Non-union work can be a little slower to pay and several months is not uncommon. One of my daughter’s SAG jobs was late to pay, and then we got a little bonus pay for that–their punishment for being late! Bad for them, good for us. Keep me posted! Good luck with everything.</p> <p>Sincerely,<br /> Debbie</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>By: Teresa</title> <link>http://www.youryoungactor.com/2009/04/08/what-do-talent-managers-do/comment-page-1/#comment-46942</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Teresa]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:41:37 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.youryoungactor.com/?p=340#comment-46942</guid> <description><![CDATA[Thank you. Her manger is Jamie Malone with MC Talent and the agent who signed her was Matt Fletcher with Green & Associate's Talent Agency. I talked to my boss today, he said he would give me my vacation pay and leave of absence when I needed it but because of few bad eggs that abused it, He is unable to let me work remote. So I'll have to live off savings. I've heard that it can take month or two to actually get money from job you've done? Is that not true? I'm an awesome seamstress, but not sure how I can make that work out there in such a short period of time for side money. Thanks for all your help!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you. Her manger is Jamie Malone with MC Talent and the agent who signed her was Matt Fletcher with Green & Associate’s Talent Agency. I talked to my boss today, he said he would give me my vacation pay and leave of absence when I needed it but because of few bad eggs that abused it, He is unable to let me work remote. So I’ll have to live off savings. I’ve heard that it can take month or two to actually get money from job you’ve done? Is that not true? I’m an awesome seamstress, but not sure how I can make that work out there in such a short period of time for side money. Thanks for all your help!</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>By: Debbie Sikkema</title> <link>http://www.youryoungactor.com/2009/04/08/what-do-talent-managers-do/comment-page-1/#comment-46941</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Debbie Sikkema]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:37:30 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.youryoungactor.com/?p=340#comment-46941</guid> <description><![CDATA[He Teresa, Congratulations to you and your daughter. She sounds adorable. I wish I could recommend ways to make money! That is one of the biggest problems in all this -- the expense. It is pretty costly out here. Gas is expensive, and you'll do a lot of driving. I'm sure you've read a lot of things and understand how all that will be. Can I ask who the agent and managers are? Are you able to keep working out here? Are you self employed? I did a few things, most of them were not very successful, to try to bring in extra income. I know a lot of people have been pretty successful selling things on ebay, but it is pretty hard work. Working online can bring you a little income here and there, depending on what your skills are. I am fortunate to have a husband who is employed. Being an actor's mom is pretty time consuming, and it often comes in spurts -- things will be slow for a while, and then you'll be constantly on the run. You may be lucky right off the bat and she'll get some paying work so money will be a little less of an issue since you can use some of the earnings to pay her expenses such as classes, coaching, headshots, website memberships, etc, but you just never know. Please keep me posted on how things go! Take care, Debbie]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>He Teresa,</p> <p>Congratulations to you and your daughter. She sounds adorable. I wish I could recommend ways to make money! That is one of the biggest problems in all this — the expense. It is pretty costly out here. Gas is expensive, and you’ll do a lot of driving. I’m sure you’ve read a lot of things and understand how all that will be. Can I ask who the agent and managers are? Are you able to keep working out here? Are you self employed? I did a few things, most of them were not very successful, to try to bring in extra income. I know a lot of people have been pretty successful selling things on ebay, but it is pretty hard work. Working online can bring you a little income here and there, depending on what your skills are. I am fortunate to have a husband who is employed. Being an actor’s mom is pretty time consuming, and it often comes in spurts — things will be slow for a while, and then you’ll be constantly on the run. You may be lucky right off the bat and she’ll get some paying work so money will be a little less of an issue since you can use some of the earnings to pay her expenses such as classes, coaching, headshots, website memberships, etc, but you just never know. Please keep me posted on how things go!<br /> Take care,<br /> Debbie</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>By: Teresa</title> <link>http://www.youryoungactor.com/2009/04/08/what-do-talent-managers-do/comment-page-1/#comment-46926</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Teresa]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:51:09 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.youryoungactor.com/?p=340#comment-46926</guid> <description><![CDATA[My daughter (5) started showing interest last October/November. I did a LOT of research in my area (Cincinnati) before I sent her pictures to an agency. I got a call the next day. And I brought my daughter down to meet them. They did the interview with both of us although she is not shy at all and maintained the conversation with out me. She has always had a very big presence about her with loads of confidence and NO fear to talk to anyone. (which is why I'm afraid to take her to amusement parks) The agent looked at me during the interview and said "WOW, she is something else" at the end of the interview she asked him for a hug and told him nice to meet you. He laughed and said never in his 14 years had he been asked for a hug at the end of an interview. She was then signed. She went to 2 acting work shops they provided. It cost about $150 each time. But they few agents and managers out from LA to see several of their kids and the cost was to pay the flight and board of the people they flew out. I got valuable feed back each time that helped me train her at home. I have 8 years of drama and vocal experience. The third work shop was this past weekend. She is also 6 now and I got a call like 30 mins after we left that the agent and manger wanted to sign her. They want her to plan a visit to LA this summer for a few months to audition in person while we are there. (until then they said we can self tape) I'm very excited but at the same time trying to financially figure out how to make this work. I'm single mom of two 7 and 6. Any suggestions? Fundraising ideas or ect. ?]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My daughter (5) started showing interest last October/November. I did a LOT of research in my area (Cincinnati) before I sent her pictures to an agency. I got a call the next day. And I brought my daughter down to meet them. They did the interview with both of us although she is not shy at all and maintained the conversation with out me. She has always had a very big presence about her with loads of confidence and NO fear to talk to anyone. (which is why I’m afraid to take her to amusement parks) The agent looked at me during the interview and said “WOW, she is something else” at the end of the interview she asked him for a hug and told him nice to meet you. He laughed and said never in his 14 years had he been asked for a hug at the end of an interview. She was then signed. She went to 2 acting work shops they provided. It cost about $150 each time. But they few agents and managers out from LA to see several of their kids and the cost was to pay the flight and board of the people they flew out. I got valuable feed back each time that helped me train her at home. I have 8 years of drama and vocal experience. The third work shop was this past weekend. She is also 6 now and I got a call like 30 mins after we left that the agent and manger wanted to sign her. They want her to plan a visit to LA this summer for a few months to audition in person while we are there. (until then they said we can self tape) I’m very excited but at the same time trying to financially figure out how to make this work. I’m single mom of two 7 and 6. Any suggestions? Fundraising ideas or ect. ?</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>By: Liz@Prom Dresses by Jovani</title> <link>http://www.youryoungactor.com/2009/04/08/what-do-talent-managers-do/comment-page-1/#comment-41754</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Liz@Prom Dresses by Jovani]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:50:28 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.youryoungactor.com/?p=340#comment-41754</guid> <description><![CDATA[Just found this article and it contains lot of information that I did not expect to see. That is great you mentioned about payments. Can you tell us about the price range as well? Thank you!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just found this article and it contains lot of information that I did not expect to see. That is great you mentioned about payments. Can you tell us about the price range as well? Thank you!</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>By: seo service</title> <link>http://www.youryoungactor.com/2009/04/08/what-do-talent-managers-do/comment-page-1/#comment-38259</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[seo service]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:54:07 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.youryoungactor.com/?p=340#comment-38259</guid> <description><![CDATA[Thank you for some other fantastic article. Where else may just anybody get that kind of info in such an ideal way of writing? I've a presentation next week, and I'm at the look for such information.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for some other fantastic article. Where else may just anybody get that kind of info in such an ideal way of writing? I’ve a presentation next week, and I’m at the look for such information.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>By: Debbie Sikkema</title> <link>http://www.youryoungactor.com/2009/04/08/what-do-talent-managers-do/comment-page-1/#comment-36467</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Debbie Sikkema]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:21:23 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.youryoungactor.com/?p=340#comment-36467</guid> <description><![CDATA[Hi Stephanie, Good luck to you. I hope things go well and you have great success with your management career. Sounds like you've had a lot of interesting experiences just as we have. Thank you for your kind comments about my site! Take care and please keep me posted on how things are going. To your success, Debbie]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Stephanie,<br /> Good luck to you. I hope things go well and you have great success with your management career. Sounds like you’ve had a lot of interesting experiences just as we have. Thank you for your kind comments about my site! Take care and please keep me posted on how things are going.<br /> To your success,<br /> Debbie</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>By: Stephanie O'Brian</title> <link>http://www.youryoungactor.com/2009/04/08/what-do-talent-managers-do/comment-page-1/#comment-36361</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephanie O'Brian]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:45:19 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.youryoungactor.com/?p=340#comment-36361</guid> <description><![CDATA[Hi Debbie! I have just moved back to LA and have decided to start managing young actors. I am a divorced 52 y/o mom of four grown children. One of my boys was a child actor 20 years ago and it was baptism by fire! He got his very first audition, then worked for three years straight. He started with a commercial , went straight to a pilot episode which was later picked up. He worked that TV series with the likes of Jennifer Love Hewitt, Eric Close and Chad Everett. He then booked a movie of the week and starred in that. It is still available on DVD. He also guest starred on several shows. I made a lot of mistakes along the way and learned a lot of lessons too. It was a great time for us and I became very familiar with the industry. Both of my daughters have attended the New York Film Academy In Los Angeles and are both currently shooting some of their first jobs. I feel that someone needs to be there to help the parent as much as the child. At least until they have their feet on the ground. I have been a talent scout and an acting coach as well. I love children and I am very concerned for the youth in this industry. I hope that I will be able to touch as many lives as you have through this website! God Bless!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Debbie! I have just moved back to LA and have decided to start managing young actors. I am a divorced 52 y/o mom of four grown children. One of my boys was a child actor 20 years ago and it was baptism by fire! He got his very first audition, then worked for three years straight. He started with a commercial , went straight to a pilot episode which was later picked up. He worked that TV series with the likes of Jennifer Love Hewitt, Eric Close and Chad Everett. He then booked a movie of the week and starred in that. It is still available on DVD. He also guest starred on several shows. I made a lot of mistakes along the way and learned a lot of lessons too. It was a great time for us and I became very familiar with the industry. Both of my daughters have attended the New York Film Academy In Los Angeles and are both currently shooting some of their first jobs. I feel that someone needs to be there to help the parent as much as the child. At least until they have their feet on the ground. I have been a talent scout and an acting coach as well. I love children and I am very concerned for the youth in this industry. I hope that I will be able to touch as many lives as you have through this website! God Bless!</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>