The Tailgate Entertainer | Performers | Performance Business | Creatives | Artists | Talent Buyers

Today, we are going to take a look at a new and exciting angle of the fair industry. We’ve ventured through many different aspects of vendors, managers, and various performing artists. Today, we are going to take a walk in the shoes of the person who finds all the talent to fill those slots. Accompany Alan Bruess as he exploring the world of a highly respected talent agent and business owner, Jerry Ross.  Listen as Alan and Jerry discuss:   The journey of starting a business How revenues work for artists with agents  The job and responsibilities of a talent agent  The problems of exclusivity when shows contact artists directly  The importance of having a trustworthy relationship with clients and agents  Agents are somewhat there to do the dirty work  What to do when clients contact acts directly and exclude the agent  The importance of setting ground rules  The ability to make a living decreases as inflation happens  What acts are increasing and declining The vitality of innovation  How to nourish and maint