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.

Luke Carlsen

I think the best way to get an agent is to ask your friends that are already represented if they can give you some referrals. If you like your friend’s work and you trust them, ask them what reps they have had and who they currently have. That’s how I have gotten my agents. Also, some music agents have reached out to me since I have been at it for a few years. I find these agents are usually good. Just do good work, and you will get noticed. Read more>>

Calli Nguyen

Signing with my agency, Amsel, Eisenstadt, Frazier & Hinojosa (AEFH) Talent Agency, was an accomplishment I never saw myself achieving. For most of my life, it was characterized by studying medicine to become a physician but I think I gave so much of myself to reaching this goal that I never realized what other potentials I could have outside of science. This then led me to pursue more of my creative outlets through acting, modeling, and content creating. When reflecting and researching why I should sign with AEFH Talent, our values greatly aligned. Read more>>

A.R. Farina

I tried and tried to get an agent and that was a whole adventure and there is no promise of publication even if one gets an agent. Folks spend years trying to get one, and then they can wait years more waiting for the agent to sell something. Ultimately, I started to send my work out to publishers and had two offers for the same book that way. Agents are great, but not everyone is going to publish at a big house and while it can be a grind doing it on your own, direct to publishers, the rewards are greater. Read more>>