Monday, May 3, 2010

entertainment industry coach Question 425: Is now a good time to go after an agent?

Traditionally, May has been an excellent time for actors to pursue agents. This is because pilot season is basically over (though now, pilot season is pretty much all year round), and they are letting go of those who didn't get good feedback and looking for people to replace them.

For other classifications, it's a good time as well, because hiring season is about to begin and some agents may need more clients on their list.

All that said, there are ways to get to an agent that are better than just going after them "cold." So have a strategy.

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