Just wondering if any of you guys on here have them?

if so any advice on how to get one? been working on putting a promo package together latley and i think its about time that i start work on getting one if im serious about djing (Which i am) 

so any advice would be awesome
thanks
chris

I was not trying to be ugly or mean or anything like that.  Just wanted to say:


1. Work extremely hard
2. Work even harder than you think you are
3. Never release a bad demo
4. work the radio, podcasts, and clubs that you can
5. start producing if you wanna tour and make dough
6. start making some serious cash and then look for someone to help you with gigs.

the best way to get gigs is obviously networking and hooking up with djs and promoters that can help you get gigs.

OK you are right Chris.  An agent/mgr can help you get you get gigs that you can't get...maybe.   I just believe that you can get them easier many many times then they can.

I think you hit the nail on the head...the mgr keep you organized and lets you know of people that wanna book you.


someone else here can correct me on this

does the mgr look for gigs for ya...i really don't see that happening.  I see them organizing the gigs you have and gig requests from promoters.  I don't see them actively pursuing gigs so much for ya.  Someone with knowledge on this can clarify this.

You don't have everything wrong.  Personal managers are to help you deal with the day to day running of your business but they do not get you gigs.

A personal manager can be really helpful if you find the right one.  Their main deal is to give you advice and help navigate you through the business side of things - not to get you gigs.  In the business world it's always good to have someone experienced on your side -- particularly if you're paying them.

They will probably get you with the right  lawyers and accountants who can deal with the business side of things for you.  (You do have at _least_ an accountant and a corporation, yes?)   GIGS -- here's the money quote:  They will also be responsible for finding a booking agent who will find gigs for you because you're probably too busy being creative.

Managers will take 15% to 20% of your gross.  Most experienced guys out there won't go for net.  Sometimes it's a sliding scale -- the more you make, the bigger his cut.  If you're looking for someone to do it full time just for you then you're gonna probably have to pay them a salary (like $35k/year).  There are guys out there that manage 5 or 10 acts, but then you'll only be getting like 1/5th or 1/10th of his time.

I'm not sure how much cash you're pulling in from gigs and deals but you can sometimes get managers on a development deal.  They'll work for less money from your gigs and take a big commission if you hit it big.  If you're not signed to a record label then they'll have to front the money and time into you and that's a huge investment risk financially speaking and a lot of them won't take that risk.

Hope that clears things up for everyone.

very nice info here.