#DearManager

Managing an artiste’s career requires interaction with people of all personality types under many pleasant and some unpleasant circumstances.

The hardest part about representing artistes is being patient... with your client(s), gatekeepers and patrons.

Managers must focus on the artiste’s career, and keep the artiste from being distracted by the frustrations that goes with pursuing a competitive career. The artiste too must maintain a focus on goals and it is the challenge of the manager to keep them motivated.

Another important skill is to be able to solve problems, like defusing conflicts, resolving interpersonal issues, finding other ways to get results and being the “go to” person when major components of an event for the artist begin to fall apart.

Give yourself a good self-assessment by looking at your strengths and how you will use those to the best advantage of yourself and your clients. Build and maintain a network of contacts, that means calling on your contacts for assistance when you need it...

...It also means offering help when they don’t expect it. Accept the fact that your client(s) is/are a work in progress and there is so much to develop. Be patient!

Artistes pride themselves on perfection. But there are moments when “done” is better than “perfect.”

Learn how to understand where perfection serves you and where it might hold you back.

No one can make it in this industry alone. Artistes need people on their side to support and collaborate with.

Understand that people come in and out of your life in different ways so take a long-term approach to relationship building and relate to people in the right way. Do not let one hater run your game keep you back.

#DearManagers #MyColleagues