11 Ways to Prepare Before An Agent Meeting And Questions You Must Ask
Watch this video and learn 11 Ways to prepare before an agent meeting and questions to ask. Below, you can learn a few suggestions that will help you prepare before an agent meeting.
The first of the 11 ways to prepare before an agent meeting is to study the agents web site to learn who works there. Know the names of the agents and learn something about them. If there is no bio information on the web site, check out their social media pages, including LinkedIn or Instagram. You might find that you have common friends or interests. This will be so helpful during your talk.
Always arrive a few minutes early. Give yourself time getting lost, hitting traffic or problems finding a parking spot. If you have a virtual meeting, make sure your Wifi is working properly along with your video and sound.
What Should You Wear When Meeting an Agent
You want to wear form fitting clothing so the agent gets a good sense of body type. Your clothing could also give some clues as to the types of roles you might be considered for. If you are a successful business person, then maybe wear more upscale wardrobe. Mom roles could have you wearing more casual clothes.
The Most Important Question to Ask
The most important question you can ask during an agent meeting is how do they see you being cast. What types of roles do they see you being submitted for. Even if you don’t wind up working with the agent, this information will be invaluable.
If you hear the same “type” by a number of industry professionals, then you will get a great sense of the types of projects/roles that will be right for you. And, you will create a headshot that clearly places you in those categories.
Think About Questions You Might Be Asked
You might be asked, what do you like to do besides acting and modeling. Think of some interesting answers. The answers are not as important as how you answer them. Never give one word responses. Maybe there is something that you learned about the agent that you both like. Perhaps, you both like traveling, hiking, jumping out of planes, etc… Have a few interesting answers in case you are asked this question.
Don’t Ever Ask This
Don’t ever ask an agent when they think you will begin booking jobs, or how much money you can make. No legitimate agent can give you a clear answer. And, the agent wants to work with someone who loves the work, is willing to do whatever it takes to be great and has a wonderful attitude. Not someone who is only trying to make some quick money.
Think About This During the Meeting
Go into the meeting with the goal of having a great conversation, and learning more about the industry. Not getting a contract. This puts a lot less pressure on you and will allow you to be more relaxed. And the agent will enjoy the conversation and you more even more.
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