336: Land Groundbreaking Brand Partnerships - Hiring a Talent Manager with Johanna Voss

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In episode 336, Megan chats with Johanna Voss, about the benefits of hiring a talent manager, especially how and why this can land you groundbreaking deals for your business.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Johanna is a talent manager for social media influencers who want clarity for their brands, their businesses and plan strategically for the future. She has closed up to $3.5 million in brand deals and speaking engagements on behalf of her clients. In this episode, she delves into the process of when and why you would need a talent manager for brand deal negotiations. Find out how you can make more money by getting the best partnerships and save time by having a talent manager take care of communication and project management involved in partnerships. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- First decide: Why do you want a talent manager?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Talent managers only get paid through commission so if they land a deal for you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The brand agrees to work with the talent because of their portfolio of work; the manager negotiates the best deals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- It is not a manager’s responsibility to build your business.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Managers focus on what you do well and find the right partnerships for your brand.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- They have strategic discussions with brands to make sure it is beneficial for you, their client.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Connect with Johanna Voss</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.johannavoss.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Website</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">|</span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/johannavoss/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span></a></p>