From: "Mark S. Segal" <segalpuppets-AT-comcast.net>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 23:11:21 -0400
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Agents!?


When agents have wanted to represent me I told them what my price was (the 
same as what I would charge anybody) they put their percentage on top of 
that.

One thing which is very important. If you do a job that an agent got for 
you, any subsequent jobs (from that one and also from that specific client) 
must be through the agent. When working for an agent do not try to private 
book, EVER! Do not hand out your own cards, EVER - It is very bad business 
to do so.

the agent should have cards - those are the ones you use.

Mark



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Puppet People" <puppetpeople-AT-nycap.rr.com>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 4:35 PM
Subject: [Puptcrit] Agents!?


> Hello all. We have been approached by an acquaintance to be represented by
> him in a new agency he is forming. We trust him and respect him as an 
> artist
> but are leary of the % he is asking (20%...which I thought was high). 
> Anyone
> care to share their experiences with agents and the % they take, as to 
> what
> the "going" rate may be and benefits of having an agent and the services
> they offer? I look at it as an opportunity to ad to our income...my 
> husband
> looks at it as working more for less $$$...any comments are greatl;y
> appreciated. Oh, this is not an exclusivity deal, we will still be 
> obtaining
> most of work ourselves.
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Michelle
> The puppet People
>
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