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Ebony & Denise :
We 🙋🏾♀️🙋🏻 are one of the creators who reached out. So many creators, especially diverse voices, have stories about being signed there. When the time is right, we’ll share more. One thing I’ll share more broadly is that when you’re part of a large talent agency, it’s very easy to get lost in the shuffle. You’re rarely a priority, and often the only time you hear from them is when a potential deal lands in YOUR inbox, collecting a commission without actively earning it. 🫤 ALWAYS have an attorney review your contracts before signing with any agency. Also, 20% is not always standard across the board. Trust, there are creators with 10-15% commission rates. Be very clear on exactly what they’re entitled to take a percentage from. Do NOT let any agency take a percentage of your platforms income (monetization), affiliate links, your own products and businesses (unless they helped developed it). And most importantly, you should be able to leave (terminate your contract) without excessive penalties. 🙃
2026-04-16 23:57:35
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KJ :
Try the lexapro!!! Sincerely a severely anxious girly who’s been on it for 6 months and has never felt better😗
2026-04-16 22:40:46
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amrezy :
There’s def gonna be a ‘surviving dba” documentary at some point
2026-04-17 22:04:40
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LT :
the speed you talk is perfect for my brain
2026-04-16 22:59:06
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Alexis Leigh :
As the person who was on the brand side of these deals for 10 years….yeaaaa ☕️🫖
2026-04-17 14:26:45
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Shanna B. :
This is why boutique agencies are the way to go!! I work at idols+icons and every manager has a maximum of 10 talents, some even less. That way, we’re able to give them the attention they deserve🤍 your manager should be your right hand man & you should never feel like just a number. Sorry to hear about your experience, and keep being true to yourself!
2026-04-17 18:18:45
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arcscenes :
Dang you talk fast , you the 2x
2026-04-18 09:06:10
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Alison James :
I run campaigns for huge, top tier brands and hate dealing with DBA. I often work with large budgets too but will stop reaching out to certain creators due to their management. Take that as you will for any creators signed to them and UTA (parent company) !!
2026-04-18 02:01:12
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Asia Gousse :
Talent Manager at a boutique agency here🙋♀️Smaller agencies are the way to go for sure. Management is like dating and it’s so important to be on the same page about your brand identity before signing. Along with being able to have open communication with your manager if that’s what you prefer. A lot of bigger agencies make talent jump through hoops and various assistants to even get a response. So nuts! I’m sorry you had that experience 😔
2026-04-17 19:45:36
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hailssosocial :
if only you know how many deals influencers lose out on because these agencies hold firm on rates that influencers aren’t even aware of!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2026-04-17 19:47:02
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caroline :
I prefer working with creators without managers. Definitely try to manage your workload yourself if you can!!
2026-04-17 03:30:44
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caroline granger :
maybe i’m a control freak but it NEVER made sense to me why i would not be allowed to see any of my inbounds or emails
2026-04-17 13:33:01
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ashley corbo :
I think it’s so odd when managements try to change you AFTER signing you!!! Like hello??? You literally knew what type of content I create…if you wanted a beauty guru…you should have signed one
2026-04-17 04:03:38
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amanda ann🫧 :
Love me my Lexapro 💘 stay strong girl
2026-04-17 10:40:45
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Alyssa Blair :
It is totally normal to not be looped into outbound emails; that stuck out to me. You should be confident in your management tho, so if you’re anxious about the way you’re being represented it probably was not a good fit.
2026-04-17 23:43:58
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Samantha :
Side note- you talk at the most perfect speed
2026-04-17 12:07:31
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Ninadoesitall :
I’m flabbergasted bc everyone used to speak on DBA like it was the GOD of agencies. Like you MADE IT if they wanted you…
2026-04-18 06:00:18
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Wilder Family :
I kinda wanna be messy… cause I’ve got some STORIES!
2026-04-17 11:37:10
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Vicky :
I work on the brand partnership side and DBA rates for creators are genuinely OUTRAGEOUS. I truly think they don’t let their creators know abt some of the deals that come in and they miss out on a lot of $$$. I find it interesting bc their partner brand UTA is great to work w imo.
2026-04-19 03:01:00
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MARIA :
The Starbucks part is SOOOO SHADY
2026-04-17 15:49:47
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Jamie Wolf :
not being able to see the outbound emails my manager sends to brands stresses me out bad
2026-04-17 17:15:15
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Anthony Bowser :
I work for a brand and truthfully if a creator is signed to DBA I pass. They talent managers are awful to work with
2026-04-17 21:18:08
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sara :
i have a whole ass PR degree and some of these agencies… i genuinely wouldn’t feel comfortable working for them because WTFFFFFFFF the greed is insane !!
2026-04-17 04:10:37
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Briel Adams-Wheatley :
They signed me for a few weeks then let me go…😂
2026-04-18 03:37:58
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alyssareign :
i had A TERRRRRIBBBLLLEEEE experience with management, i truly don’t think ill ever try again.. it truly crushed my dreams of ever making a good amount of money from my content, even after almost 8 years of doing it!
2026-04-17 14:30:12
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