How to Become Your Child's Talent Manager
Talent managers, or talent agents, as they are often called, take on a variety of roles on behalf of the person they represent. Talent managers can represent singers, models, actors, athletes and others. While many talent managers have the support of a talent agency behind them, you can take on the role of your child's talent manager on your own.
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Research the profession of talent management and the sectors in which you'll be working. If your child is a young author, research the promotion opportunities available at brick-and-mortar stores as well as online retailers. Research the legalities at play in the state where you live. If you plan on retaining some type of profit, you might need to register as a limited liability corporation.
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Network and develop contacts that will be beneficial to your young talent. Make yourself and your child known among the movers and shakers in the industry including venue managers, promoters, record producers and book publishers. Talent managers spent countless hours pounding the pavement and on the phone networking.
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Field and screen inbound requests. You should have a presence online and through social media, as well as through email and by phone, giving anyone interested many avenues through which to reach you. You'll want to maintain a calendar of obligations that lists the event, the time commitment and any specifics involved.
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Make outbound requests to book your son or daughter. Reach out to your networks. Even if they don't have a current fit, they may know someone who does. Consider placing advertisements in necessary media, and don't be afraid to make cold calls; it only takes one to land a big gig.
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