Become a Talent Manager

In this episode of Time We Discuss, we meet a Talent Manager of VIP Ignite, Mike Fomkin.Ever wondered what it takes to manage the careers of superstars? What about the difference between an agent and a talent manager?From dealing with diva demands to negotiating multi-million dollar deals, being a talent manager is no easy feat. In this video, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to manage some of the biggest names in the industry. From the highs of major successes to the lows of lifestyle demands and early setbacks, I'm sharing all the juicy details of this amazing job. So, sit back, relax, and get ready for a wild ride into the world of celebrity management!After viewing this segment, you should have a general idea of what a career as a talent manager is like and see whether or not you have what it takes to be successful in this industry.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:48 - The difference between talent manager vs agent3:37 - Who do talent managers or agents work with?7:12 - Industry outlook8:01 - When should someone consider using a talent manager?11:15 - Typical day for a talent manager13:39 - Consequences of not showing up19:15 - How do you really become a talent manager?23:23 - Working as the talent and getting paid25:25 - Challenges of being the talent27:06 - Talent has the floor28:39 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Mike FomkinVIP Ignite WebsiteFinding Fame (Book)Operation Underground RailroadAlso Mentioned in This Episode:Musician and Audio Engineer with Chromesthesia=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads