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Joniv
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I got a call from an agent who would like to sign me. I’ve always worked without one, but would like to give it a go. I’ve heard that working through an agent is how to get the bigger paying jobs. I’d be grateful if those of you who work with an agent would share any advice with me for making this decision. THANKS!
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Don't sign an exclusive contract.
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Do some investigating. Are they legitimate? (This doesn't have to mean "huge", just reputable.) Do they rep other bona vide voice talents, and are they regularly getting calls for VO talent? Check voicebank.net to see if they're listed there.
If they've contacted you in response to your queries, you may already have this info. If not, it's a good idea to find out.
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asnively
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Brief tangent-- This is a great concept/title for a TV show. Imagine: "Approached by an Agent," kind of like "Touched by an Angel" only...different.
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mcm
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Don't sign if they're asking for money from you.
Some might charge a relatively small fee to list you on a website. Some people find that acceptable. Not sure why.
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Joniv
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Thanks, Everyone! So far this agency seems to fit all the criteria you've set. I also checked with the BBB and they're clean there, too.
I'll keep you posted!
By the way, MCM, Great looking dog!
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mcm
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| Joniv wrote: | | By the way, MCM, Great looking dog! |
Thank-you 
He has been approached by several agents already. |
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Pam
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BTW-agents are licensed by each state so their charter extends only to the state line as they are considered employment agencies. Agree with the non-exclusive within the state but also know you can have 52 agents if you so desire.
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Joniv
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Thanks, Pam. I'd never heard that before.
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Pam
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Of course that is including the territories of Puerto Rico and Guam since I can't seem to recall we only have 50 states, not 52 like a deck of cards.
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bobsouer
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| mcm wrote: | | Some might charge a relatively small fee to list you on a website. Some people find that acceptable. Not sure why. |
Mary,
To very briefly respond to this thought, my agents in Pittsburgh and Cleveland (two offices of the same agency) charge me a single fee of $125 per year for listing me on their website and to cover duplication and distrubtion costs for their House (CD) reel.
While I don't prefer to pay this fee, I'm actually quite happy to do so. These folks have not only provided me opportunities to audition for some really serious work (national TV and Radio AFTRA/SAG comercials), they've booked me for tens of thousands of dollars of work without having to audition by pointing potentials clients to my demo on their site or their CD. In other words, I look at that $125 as just another advertising expense.
On the other hand, if they weren't getting me work (through auditions from which I've been cast as well as directly) I wouldn't be quite so sanguine about paying this money. (Of course, I wouldn't have to pay it for very many years if I wasn't being cast, because they clear out the "deadwood" from their roster every few years.)
Please understand, I'm just pointing out why I am OK with paying said fee. YMMV.
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