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Mar 2025
1h 26m

Episode 79: Stephen Marks

Pete Chatmon
About this episode
Armed with agency expertise, Stephen evolved into a hands-on manager by blending his sharp instincts with long-term career strategy. Stephen Marks is a Manager and the President of Dialed-In-Entertainment. In this episode, Stephen joins Pete to share his insights on the progression of negotiation, the difference between an agent and a manager, the benefits of having an entrepreneurial mindset, crafting your own narrative, sales tools, and more…

(00:00:00 - 00:06:15) -- Podcast Intro
(00:06:15 - 00:13:40) -- Introduction To Representation
(00:13:40 - 00:16:50) -- Finding A Path
(00:16:50 - 00:21:40) -- The Progression Of Negotiation
(00:21:40 - 00:25:25) -- Reading The Fine Print And Signing Deals
(00:25:25 - 00:34:00) -- Becoming An Agent
(00:34:00 - 00:39:10) -- Transitioning Into Management
(00:39:10 - 00:45:45) -- Agent Vs. Manager
(00:45:45 - 00:51:55) -- Guiding And Considering Clients
(00:51:55 - 00:53:05) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:53:05 - 00:54:05) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:54:05 - 01:01:25) -- State Of Industry And Evolution
(01:01:25 - 01:06:05) -- Pitching Clients
(01:06:05 - 01:16:10) -- Preparing For Meetings And Sales Tools
(01:16:10 - 01:18:45) -- Finding A Way In
(01:18:45 - 01:24:40) -- Lightning Round Questions
(01:24:40 - 01:26:46) -- Podcast Outro

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