Daisy Wu of the Gersh Agency gives the breakdown of what agents are looking for and how to know if yours is right for you.
At a very basic level, the job of an agent is to help someone find opportunities and jobs. But if you take a step back, it’s also about producing career advice; helping guide decisions and realizing your dreams and path forward in this business … [and] people working together to help create greater opportunities [for their success].
Daisy Wu
The Gersh Agency Senior Partner
Finding the right agent is an essential component in moving your career forward, but knowing if a professional representative is right for you presents its own set of challenges.
This podcast episode seeks to answer two questions: What makes a great agent, and how can performers build a relationship that lasts? In part one of this two-part episode, Daisy Wu, senior partner in the talent department at the Gersh Agency, offers a candid look at how representation really works. She breaks down what agents are looking for, how actors can communicate more effectively, what to expect at different career stages, and how to navigate tough industry realities with tips and helpful advice.
Whether you’re looking for your first rep or thinking about switching teams, this episode offers practical guidance.
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The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.
Photo: The Gersh Agency Senior Partner Daisy Wu and SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland.
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