Episode description
In episode 336, Megan chats with Johanna Voss, about the benefits of hiring a talent manager, especially how and why this can land you groundbreaking deals for your business.
Johanna is a talent manager for social media influencers who want clarity for their brands, their businesses and plan strategically for the future. She has closed up to $3.5 million in brand deals and speaking engagements on behalf of her clients. In this episode, she delves into the process of when and why you would need a talent manager for brand deal negotiations. Find out how you can make more money by getting the best partnerships and save time by having a talent manager take care of communication and project management involved in partnerships.
- First decide: Why do you want a talent manager?
- Talent managers only get paid through commission so if they land a deal for you.
- The brand agrees to work with the talent because of their portfolio of work; the manager negotiates the best deals.
- It is not a manager’s responsibility to build your business.
- Managers focus on what you do well and find the right partnerships for your brand.
- They have strategic discussions with brands to make sure it is beneficial for you, their client.
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