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On different occassions,we have seen talented Kenyans get exploited for not having a talent manager.
Lacking proper guidance as one come up the ladder to fame and fortune can be disastrous.
One might be talented but have no knowledge of how to monetize the same.
That is why you hear of talented musician or actors struggling to make ends meet.
This is due to them lacking someone to assist them and help them navigate these waters of whichever career path they are on.
A manager is important as they represent you as a brand and they help you make decisions that are beneficial to you as a brand.
They always do the heavy lifting so you can focus on doing that which pays your bills or brings in income.
They will be there to help you negotiate for better paying deals at all times and will ensure that you are not underpaid and expected to over deliver.
They will prevent you from getting yourself in situations that may bring a bad reputation or damage to your brand.
They will always be involved directly in the hard conversations with the people who want to work with you be it signing contracts and organizing schedules.
A manager will also be key in employing the right team to work around you from stylists to wardrobe and they ensure you are not getting ripped off.
As you climb up the ladder you may meet people who want you to troll you and at these moments one needs someone to handle all the drama on social media.
This is where your manager comes in, and they respond to the tweets and comments and Dm’s so that the situation doesn’t go out of hand.
A manager is also able to network on your behalf and get you deals and endorsements that they see are meaningful and beneficial to you.
Most creatives and talents should take up the point of getting themselves managers so that they can be able to grow in whichever industry they chose to delve in.