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PierceVoice · 07-03-2008, 11:24 AM

From recent observations.... no. I know plenty of very successful talents who handle their own business, marketing, and job hunting. And that's really where you'll start. Whether or not you see the legwork worth the time after success comes and the option to join with an agency opens is up to you.

BUT, if you want to get into certain areas of v.o., you'll need contacts that agencies have built up over time. That's the big benefit of having access to a rep who believes you can get the job.

I've come to the conclusion that this whole "agent" thing is 85% industry stereotype, 15% reality. They aren't Jerry McGuire. They aren't even Arliss. They ARE much like record label "scouts" who make it their bizness to seek out successes-in-a-can and sign them up to make money for the firm. It's not about impressing them with what you CAN do, but what you're already doing. If they can get in on that $$ action, better off for this holiday shopping season.

Don't get me wrong-- there are really good people doing this stuff. I'm just saying that it's up to YOU to get going. Like "I need a car to get a job but I can't get a car until I get a job". Sometimes, you're just gonna have to walk.

Chadd

07-03-2008, 11:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
PierceVoice User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 340	From recent observations.... no. I know plenty of very successful talents who handle their own business, marketing, and job hunting. And that's really where you'll start. Whether or not you see the legwork worth the time after success comes and the option to join with an agency opens is up to you. BUT, if you want to get into certain areas of v.o., you'll need contacts that agencies have built up over time. That's the big benefit of having access to a rep who believes you can get the job. I've come to the conclusion that this whole "agent" thing is 85% industry stereotype, 15% reality. They aren't Jerry McGuire. They aren't even Arliss. They ARE much like record label "scouts" who make it their bizness to seek out successes-in-a-can and sign them up to make money for the firm. It's not about impressing them with what you CAN do, but what you're already doing. If they can get in on that $$ action, better off for this holiday shopping season. Don't get me wrong-- there are really good people doing this stuff. I'm just saying that it's up to YOU to get going. Like "I need a car to get a job but I can't get a car until I get a job". Sometimes, you're just gonna have to walk. Chadd __________________ Chadd Pierce, Voice Actor - www.PierceVoice.com Last edited by PierceVoice; 07-03-2008 at 11:27 AM.