Description:
Instincts of a Talent Agent is an entrepreneur's guide to success in the entertainment field, whether in front of the camera or behind it, on the creative or the business side.
Marc Guss's advice is impeccable; he says the things no one else in show business will, things that those who want into the business need to know. He has a heck of a story to tell. It is powerful, outspoken talk from a widely recognized agent on how to master the industry using an entrepreneur's specific skill set.
Guss shares deeply personal experiences from the trenches, experiences he has shared with such eminent names as Lauren Bacall, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Christopher Reeve, Quentin Tarantino, Whoopi Goldberg, Dr. Phil, and others, along with as what he learned and how to apply the knowledge.
He also offers cautionary tales and hilarious moments, all of which add up a book that tells it like it is for those who are truly serious about a career in entertainment.
Brief description:
Marc Guss is cofounder of ACM Talent and a top global social media influencer in his field. As vice president for over a decade at WME, Marc represented A-list celebrity and iconic voice-over talent. He is a Syracuse University College of Law graduate and a board member of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS). MarcGuss.com
Review Quotes:
"The luckiest artists in the business are those who are represented by Marc Guss."
-- "Jim Birdsall, voice of CNBC"