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.

Jake Solomon

I don’t have an agent. I have had about 6 agents while living in Los Angeles and none of them cared about me getting work more than myself. To this day, I’ve booked everything myself without a rep getting me in the door. I used to focus so much on getting an agent or manager, but I’ve realized that if you can put together a professional-looking reel and headshot, you can get opportunities. Read more>>

Jonna Capone

I do have an agent. I actually have been blessed to work with several agents currently across different states. I met some of them through social media and others through open calls and direct submissions. I decided to work with them because I believed in their message and how cohesive it was to my own goals as a performer. Read more>>

Tonia Ranco

I currently have an agent, and I’m incredibly grateful for their support. My agency first reached out to me via direct message on Instagram back in September 2022. At first, I thought it might be spam. I honestly didn’t believe I was “big” enough to warrant an agent. Despite my participation in numerous brand collaborations and my success on TikTok, I thought you needed at least a million followers to attract an agent’s attention. Read more>>