Before the COVID-19 pandemic, my days were centered around booking tours in Europe and doing marketing events for companies. Today it's primarily remote work, often for video shoots or selling solar power throughout Central Texas. I also interview people for my podcast and release a monthly new music program on my podcast platform. I'm working on a writing project on the side and always looking for new opportunities.
CAREER
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$75,420
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+11.8% (faster than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Do
Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.
Other Job Titles Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes May Have
Agent, Athlete Marketing Agent, Booker, Booking Agent, Entertainment Specialist, Literary Agent, Print Agent, Talent Agent, Talent Representative, Theatrical Agent
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Check and respond to all new email, and meanwhile updating tour spreadsheets and grids. After that, I take the current tour projects I am working on, and go back to follow up / re-solicit / or solicit anew for open dates in a particular region. Process emails / responses / phone calls. Once a tour is complete, or ready for launch, I coordinate with the management and label teams to announce the tour in conjunction with art work, press and promoter synergy for the best possible on-sale.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
- Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals.
- Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
- Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.
- Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (50%)
Some college, no degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Organizational Communication, General
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Mechanical Engineering
Graduate
Business/Managerial Economics
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
You need to tour. Get out there and see what life on the road is really like.
Start small and do it right.
Get used to being on the phone. Get used to cold-calling people and building self-confidence.
Use proper GRAMMAR and PUNCTUATION.
Karma: Be polite and considerate, you never know who you will run into later.
My ability to maintain work-life balance, apply practical aspects of entrepreneurship, and set strategy and execute our vision are key skills for this work. Aaron's and Ashten's ability to apply music theory in the creation and production of their original works and learn and grow artistically and professionally while maintaining focus on their studies are key enablers for success. We must remain open-minded and respect the differences between family and business interactions with one another.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Lay a solid educational foundation, find mentors and be clear on your goals and values. It is hard to decide at an early age what one plans to do in his or her life. I was blessed to have the father that I had. He provided for a very solid education and helped me set my goals. I have used what I have learned from him to help guide Aaron and Ashten on their paths. They are very clear of their vision, mission and values and are on the path to the success that they have defined for themselves.
College Students
Everyone
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