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Olga Michelle Seanez
Van Nuys Entertainment Lawyer.
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How much commission does an entertainment manager or comedy manager make from talent?

Asked by a user in Los Angeles, CA - over 2 years ago.

I have seen commissions range from 5% to 20% of the gross received by the client. Generally speaking, with my clients, I usually try to keep managers' commission in the 5%-10% range as they are there to assist the client in the management of their career, not act as an agent. This being the case, a client's agent will be doing a majority of the work for their 10% and there is not reason for the manager to take more than an agent if their service do not generate fees for the client as often as...