Jaci Rae is a No. 1 Best Selling author and award winning singer: http://www.jacirae.com and hit contact button for her publicist. Jaci Rae.
Finding representation for your career can be a very hard, but very important task if you want to further your career path. Many people rush into contracts, signing on the dotted line before they think clearly about the ramifications.
Once a contract is made and signed, getting out of it, if there are problems can be very costly and time consuming. With that said, there are at least 6 important questions you must ask yourself when you are seeking representation.
1. Does this manager represent your genre of music? If you are Country, are they Rock and Roll only or do they represent country music as well.
2. How honest do they feel? It is important that everyone on your team is straightforward and honest. Instinct is your best gauge. You should also ask around the industry to find out how others have reacted to this person.
3. Is this manager reputable? Make sure you get recommendations.
4. Are they just beginning their career or are they already well connected. (If someone is just at the beginning of their career, they may not have the connections you need. However, they may also work harder for you and have fewer clients. You will need to consider the pros and cons.)
5. What are their work ethics? You will need to seek out others who have worked with them to find out this information.
6. what is their managerial style? Do they sit back and watch what other people do, or do they take charge of any situations that occur? To obtain this information, you will need to find other musicians who have worked with them.
Avoid anyone who asks for a monthly retainer fee or salary or states that for $5,000 - $10,000 they can redo your demo CD. Legitimate managers do not ask for a monthly retainer fee or salary and inflated costs to redo your demo is a rip off. In addition, asking for a salary is another way of stating they do not believe enough in your talents to take a risk.
Why would you want to work with anyone who does not believe in you? The sad truth is that many musicians, out of desperation for their career, make poor career choices. Desperation does not make good business arrangements.
An important piece of advice: Do not use an attorney recommended by your prospective manager. You want an attorney who is completely on your side.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
How to Tell Someone at Work They Smell Bad
By: Kasan Groupe | 04/12/2009Every once in a while we all have to deal with some unpleasant odors; it’s just a fact of life. But when you’re at work, trapped in small office or tiny cubicle, you shouldn’t be forced to endure the rancid scent of a fellow co-worker. It’s just isn’t right or fair or decent. But this is obviously a difficult situation. You don’t want to hurt your colleague’s feelings and you must maintain your professionalism.
How to Deal With Irritating Co-Workers
By: Kasan Groupe | 04/12/2009At some point or another in your career, you’re going to have to deal with an annoying coworker. There are always going to be those aggravating people who constantly kiss up to the boss, hog the copy machine or proofread their work out loud. If you consider yourself to be a professional, then you’re going to have to learn to deal with these types of people in proficient, respectful manner. That might seem to be impossible, but check out my tips and suggestions below and be able to handle it.
Guided Meditation Techniques A Visit To A Country House
By: Michelle Spencer | 04/12/2009Here's a guided meditation technique that takes you on a trip round a beautiful country house… Imagine that you are visiting a beautiful country house ... a really beautiful old country house or stately home, on a warm, sunny, summer's afternoon. You are standing on the staircase that leads down into the entrance hall, one of those wide ceremonial types of staircase. And as you look down across the entrance hall, you can just glimpse, through the open doors opposite, a gravel drive, and the sunl
Top 6 Benefits to Pursuing a Culinary Career on the West Coast
By: Lecordonbleu | 04/12/2009West Coast culinary careers run the gamut within the food industry, and each individual role provides hundreds of benefits. Here are just six of the many benefits to having a culinary career on the West Coast.
Hello Mom, I’m Home… Again!
By: AllPinkSlips.com | 04/12/2009As the economic downturn continues, there are many different stories that abound and the impact is far reaching in all areas. One such area of impact is the migration of young adults post college returning home to mom and dad’s house.
Career Spotlight – How to Become a Pittsburgh Restaurant Manager
By: Lecordonbleu | 04/12/2009There are two ways to become a restaurant manager in Pittsburgh. You can either take a job at a restaurant and then work your way up through the ranks or you can attend a culinary school that specializes in Pittsburgh hospitality management, chef jobs, and restaurant manager programs in Pittsburgh. Often, either path will take a lot of hard work and kitchen experience.
Considering a Career in Computer Programming
By: Scott | 04/12/2009The article ‘Considering a Career in Computer Programming’ gives a comprehensive overview of a challenging yet rewarding career as a computer programmer. It furnishes detailed information right from choosing a computer programming degree to various career choices open for computer programmers.
jobs chennai
By: fernandos | 04/12/2009Chennai is writing a new script for its heated Job Scenario. It is not just because of the IT Job flood in Chennai, but equally Accounting Jobs, Engineering Jobs , BPO Jobs, Graphic Designer jobs etc are creating a new history for the city.
How to Avoid Identity Theft with These 12 Tips
By: Jaci Rae | 30/04/2007 | FinanceIdentity Theft has become a big industry. More than a million people each year are victims of this fraud. Learn how you can help protect your identity with 12 easy steps.
6 Important Questions You Must Ask Management
By: Jaci Rae | 25/04/2007 | CareersThere are at least 6 important questions you must ask yourself when you are seeking representation.
How Jaci Rae Learned the Value of a Dollar - The Early Years III
By: Jaci Rae | 17/04/2007 | FinanceThe life of Jaci Rae has been anything but ordinary. Part III. Her story began in poverty, but is quite different now. Find out how she changed her life and be inspired to change yours. Her motto is, Life is Expensive, But Living Doesn't Have to Be. You have this one moment in time, live it to the fullest.
Internet Addiction - Learn How to Connect Without Wireless Connections
By: Jaci Rae | 05/03/2007 | MotivationalAddiction to the Internet has become a widespread epidemic, with many people basing their entire social network on Internet connection. How can we as a society still use technology, but start making meaningful relationship connections again.
Learning the Business Side of the Music Business
By: Jaci Rae | 18/01/2007 | MusicIf you don't learn the business side of the music business, you might end up bankrupt. Paying attention the bottom line is essential if you want to succeed.
A Path to Self-Esteem - True Love
By: Jaci Rae | 11/01/2007 | Self HelpBad self-talk will lead to self-hate and toxic relationships. Learn to love yourself and attract your soul mate.
How to Stop the Holiday Blues With These Holiday Blues Busters
By: Jaci Rae | 13/12/2006 | Stress ManagementHoliday Depression, better known as the holiday blues, is real and it affects quite a number of people every year. You can alleviate the holiday blues and depression that plagues many people during this time of year.
How to Rake in the Money and Beat The Competition
By: Jaci Rae | 05/12/2006 | FinancePowerful selling principals that will help you be more influential and help you understand your customers needs to help bring in more sales.