Make It As A Comedian

How To Make It As A Comedian

by Carl Davidson on May 13, 2009

If you want to get gigs from talent agencies and managers, there are a few steps to follow. Agents do not work with acts that book themselves on jobs the agent got for you. Here are a few techniques that will make you attractive to talent agents and managers.

Wholesale/Retail Pricing

Let's say you want $800.00 for a performance. If you tell people who call you or ask you that your fee is $800.00, how can the agent make anything from booking you? Agents do NOT take 10% like in the movies. They want a price from you and they mark it up. If you ask for $800.00, they make book you for $1,200.00 or even $1,500.00. If they do, that means when you talk directly to people who may want to book you, you need to quote your "retail price". That is the price an agent will charge for your act. If you don't, there is no way an agent will make money and they won't book you. When you talk to agents speak in terms of your retail price and your agency price. As soon as you...Read More >>