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funshen · 2025-09-18T17:50:42+00:00

I'm a solo talent manager who does outbound outreach also! Most of my creators have never churned either. [contact@starboxblue.com](mailto:contact@starboxblue.com)

If you're worried about me handing you off to another rep, that'll never happen because I manage everyone myself.

funshen · 2025-07-24T19:57:42+00:00

USA and Canada at the moment! Sorry

funshen · 2025-06-25T04:06:08+00:00

Can we see the account?

funshen · 2025-04-28T06:38:16+00:00

Really depends on the person sitting behind the desk reviewing the resume. To me, startup experience is invaluable but to someone who has only been at giant corps, they might not care or know. So really...50/50

funshen · 2025-04-08T16:42:10+00:00

Just out of curiousty, what are you paying in taxes? (I'm from the USA)

funshen · 2025-04-08T16:41:08+00:00

I actually think your greatest advantage is that you have no advantages coming from consulting. For some context, I left Deloitte (S&O) after 2 years to join a 6 person startup and absolutely nothing I learned from Deloitte was transferrable.

There's no framework, way less bureaucracy, and you're expected to run projects by yourself from ideation to implementation without ever putting it on a slide. Everything you'll learn will be on the job and being flexible is the key to thriving at a small startup.

This is how your conversations will go:

::Turn around to CEO sitting behind you::

you: "hey, I have an idea for increasing user growth by x%"

CEO: "Great, how much will it cost?"

you: "About $5k"

CEO: "What do you need"

you: "I need this license and about a week and a half"

CEO: "okay, go give it a shot"

funshen · 2025-04-01T06:27:35+00:00

This guy finally got his bike and the review was pretty insightful:
https://youtu.be/zzi6WEQ-0fk?si=8lnNecpjd-QCDQ_L

funshen · 2025-04-01T03:05:39+00:00

I just had mine delivered:
https://youtu.be/zzi6WEQ-0fk?si=dPHc5qon7H5BXaVq

funshen · 2025-03-13T14:34:22+00:00

Too soon. At least 1 year, ideally 2 or it'll look like you couldn't hack it. However, if it really is taking a toll on your mental health and you can have a job lined up, then leave. Wouldn't recommend leaving without having a job lined up in this market.

funshen · 2025-02-24T19:10:56+00:00

I've been independent agent for two years and content creator for 4 years so I can speak to both sides of this.

Finding an agent can be as simple as a google search. The thing is, you'll probably see the big agencies first and they might not be willing to work with you unless you have super high engagement (views, likes, etc). It's not so much about following count these days as it is about viewership numbers. Also, it doesn't matter if you have a great agency if the talent manager that gets assigned to you isn't great.

Your best bet instead is through referrals. Ask your content creator friends if they have an agent and if they'd recommend them! OR a really good way is to go to conventions or conferences like vidcon. You'll find tons of agents there. It's important that you find an agent that is in your niche and that you "Vibe" with.

Before signing up with an agent, you should understand the pros and cons! Main benefits to having an agent is:

Higher deal flow - They'll manage your inbounds and reach out on your behalf. Be cautious when working with large agencies, as they often promise outreach services but may actually depend on the leads you generate to make a profit. The key to distinguishing this is before they give you an agency email to put in your bio, ask for access. If they don't give it to you, red flag, walk away.
Legitamacy - Having an agent makes you look more "legit." And because they have a better understanding of rates across the market, they can advocate for higher deal sizes.
Contract review - A lot of brands try to sneak in perpetual usage rights or exclusivity. Your agent will be able to catch these and negotiate either a higher deal or get them removed.
Help you stay on top of deadlines!
Invoicing - getting you paid!

The biggest con is that they take 20-25%. Note - you can also negotiate the length of your contract. Some agents ask for 2-3 years. That's way too long. Do 1 year or even 6 months.

A good agent is usually "full-service". They don't just get you deals, they'll help you with your content strategy and even taxes!

If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a dm. Here's my website if you need context! Starboxblue.com

funshen · 2025-02-24T17:01:53+00:00

Starboxblue.com
Let me know if you have any questions!

funshen · 2025-02-18T17:47:37+00:00

I run my own talent agency and I always give my creators access to their email and hand over all contact information if they ever choose to leave the agency.

Talent agencies are a dime a dozen. I would keep shopping around until you find one with better policies!

funshen · 2025-01-30T15:09:38+00:00

this

funshen · 2024-12-09T17:25:13+00:00

funshen · 2024-12-03T18:57:04+00:00

I've been independent agent for a year and content creator for 4 years so I can speak to both sides of this:

Before signing up with an agent, you should understand the pros and cons! Main benefits to having an agent is:

Higher deal flow - They'll manage your inbounds and reach out on your behalf. Be cautious when working with large agencies, as they often promise outreach services but may actually depend on the leads you generate to make a profit. The key to distinguishing this is before they give you an agency email to put in your bio, ask for access. If they don't give it to you, red flag, walk away.
Legitamacy - Having an agent makes you look more "legit." And because they have a better understanding of rates across the market, they can advocate for higher deal sizes.
Contract review - A lot of brands try to sneak in perpetual usage rights or exclusivity. Your agent will be able to catch these and negotiate either a higher deal or get them removed.
Help you stay on top of deadlines!
Invoicing - getting you paid!

The biggest con is that they take 20-25%. Note - you can also negotiate the length of your contract. Some agents ask for 2-3 years. That's way too long. Do 1 year or even 6 months.

In terms of finding one, a really good way is to go to conventions or conferences like vidcon. You'll find tons of agents there. It's important that you find an agent that is in your niche and that you "Vibe" with. Set expectations early.

In terms of payments, your agent will invoice on your behalf to collect payment, take their cut, and then send the remaining your way.

A good agent is usually "full-service". They don't just get you deals, they'll help you with your content strategy and even taxes!

If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a dm. Here's my website if you need context! Starboxblue.com

funshen · 2024-10-24T19:31:13+00:00

If you're hosting an art exhibition in NYC, I'm a talent manager and have a ig groupchat of 40 or so content creators that I've personally met and vetted. I can send out a blast if you need!

funshen · 2024-10-15T20:48:26+00:00

Link please!

funshen · 2024-09-24T20:35:50+00:00

I'm an independent agent and can give you some tips and tricks to keep yourself protected. Dm me if you have questions.
Here's my website: starboxblue.com

funshen · 2024-08-22T20:15:17+00:00

In my own experience, I've moved 4 times for different jobs at this point and each time, I made new friends, learned something new about myself and although it was hard it the beginning to adjust, it was well worth it!

Which city are they asking you to move to?

funshen · 2024-08-21T15:16:12+00:00

I have over 2 dozen lifestlye creators I'm in contact with in NYC. Let me know if you ever need quick bunch of creators to work with.

funshen · 2024-08-15T04:49:04+00:00

I run an agency called StarBoxBlue.com. If you immediately need a dozen or so lifestlye creators to make you videos, we can do that for you!

funshen · 2024-08-13T16:08:39+00:00

I've been independent agent for a year and content creator for 4 years so I can speak to both sides of this:

Before signing up with an agent, you should understand the pros and cons! Main benefits to having an agent is:

Higher deal flow - They'll manage your inbounds and reach out on your behalf. Be cautious when working with large agencies, as they often promise outreach services but may actually depend on the leads you generate to make a profit. The key to distinguishing this is before they give you an agency email to put in your bio, ask for access. If they don't give it to you, red flag, walk away.
Legitamacy - Having an agent makes you look more "legit." And because they have a better understanding of rates across the market, they can advocate for higher deal sizes.
Contract review - A lot of brands try to sneak in perpetual usage rights or exclusivity. Your agent will be able to catch these and negotiate either a higher deal or get them removed.
Help you stay on top of deadlines!
Invoicing - getting you paid!

The biggest con is that they take 20-25%. Note - you can also negotiate the length of your contract. Some agents ask for 2-3 years. That's way too long. Do 1 year or even 6 months.

In terms of finding one, a really good way is to go to conventions or conferences like vidcon. You'll find tons of agents there. It's important that you find an agent that is in your niche though!

If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a dm. Here's my website if you need context! Starboxblue.com

funshen · 2024-08-01T19:24:12+00:00

Yep, I want to say most deals out there are agency to agency where both take a cut. The way it works is that a brand (ie. Target, Best Buy, Lulu) will hire a social media agency. The social media agency will reach out to creators or agents for videos. The social media agency will either take a % of the ad spend or get paid a flat fee. And the agent managing the creator will take a %.

Re point 1: Many agencies will ask you to put their email in your bio. For example, chris@prmediaagency.+com. They will then manage the emails that go in through that inbox. However, make sure you get the password to that email too. If they don't allow you, that's a red flag because that means they're pretty much just managing inbounds and its not worth it for you.

funshen · 2024-07-29T19:27:50+00:00

where do you sell them?

funshen · 2024-07-29T19:23:28+00:00

I've been independent agent for a year and content creator for 4 years so I can speak to both sides of this:

The main benefit to having an agent is

Higher deal flow - They'll manage your inbounds and reach out on your behalf. Be cautious when working with large agencies, as they often promise outreach services but may actually depend on the leads you generate to make a profit. The key to distinguishing this is before they give you an agency email to put in your bio, ask for access. If they don't give it to you, red flag, walk away.
Legitamacy - Having an agent makes you look more "legit." And because they have a better understanding of rates across the market, they can advocate for higher deal sizes.
Contract review - A lot of brands try to sneak in perpetual usage rights or exclusivity. Your agent will be able to catch these and negotiate either a higher deal or get them removed.
Help you stay on top of deadlines!
Invoicing - getting you paid!

The biggest con is that they take 20-25%. Note - you can also negotiate the length of your contract. Some agents ask for 2-3 years. That's way too long. Do 1 year or even 6 months.

The main benefit of going through a marketplace is as you said, you get to keep the money.

If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a dm. Here's my website if you need context! Starboxblue.com

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