Do you have a manager, agent or representative who helps you sign or close deals? Why or why not? If you do have one, how did you find them and how did you know they were the right one for you? These are some of the questions we asked some very talented folks from the community and we’ve shared their responses below.

David Eves

I had no clue how anything worked. For some reason, the entertainment industry is so full of people knowing exactly what to do and how it works, but no way to tell you how to practically take those steps. “Get an agent” then you’ll be ok. “Sign with this agency,” “do this to standout,” yada yada yada. It is actually one of the more frustrating things. There is quote that I like that says something along the lines of “if you want to drive a Lamborghini, don’t take advice from someone driving a Toyota.” You think all you have to do is get lucky enough to get picked, and it’s as simple as zero to hero. This is a business just like any other. Read more>>

Damian White

Much of the insecurity brooding inside of artists stems from a lack of access to value-rich networks and opportunities. I’ve always believed in my writing and known that eventually I’d attract likeminded people who care deeply about their respective craft as well. Recently, I’ve joined the Liberty Music PR family and have experienced that very level of support. It has been validating to hear industry insiders share feedback on my music, offer credible perspectives, and push my specific goals forward. I intentionally surround myself with people capable of zooming out and exploring all possibilities. Read more>>

Mason Monique

Signing with Agent/Agency isn’t as peaches and cream as some would think. My first time getting signed I was fresh out of college (23), living in Washington, DC. The agency was for “alternative” models (tattoos, piercings, grunge, punk…)located in Los Angles, California; back then models that look like we were not the norm. My my first job with them was walking in New York Fashion Week. The designer reached out to the agency looking for models specifically with tattoos. This was my fist time walking in Fashion Week and getting a real first hand experience. When I took the leap of moving to New York with the goal of being signed within the first few months… oh how naive I was. It took me 3 years to an agency. I did have a helping hand with that. Read more>>

Lindsay Dickens

I signed with Stewart Talent Chicago on January 8th, 2021 as a model! When I was young I would watch “Americas Next Top Model” and would practice my walk in my moms heels. A lot of friends and people in my life always told me I should look into modeling but I never thought I had what it takes. I didn’t think more deeply about modeling until the end of 2020. During the pandemic, I did a lot of self reflecting about my future, my talents and who I wanted to be. On a whim, I applied online to three modeling agencies in Chicago, (Stewart being one of them) and I got an email back the next day! Read more>>