Erika Karnell - From PR Temp to Legit Agent at BRS/GAGE Talent Agency

Erika Karnell is an Agent with BRS/GAGE Talent Agency, representing actors in TV, Film, and Theater. BRS/GAGE clients include Series Regulars and recurring actors on Station 19, Claws, and Madam Secretary, as well as Guest Stars on NCIS: New Orleans, Elementary, Gotham, and Mr. Robot. BRS/GAGE Talent agency clients have appeared in almost every Broadway musical, including The Lion King, Aladdin, Hamilton, Come From Away, Moulin Rouge, and Waitress. In this episode, we talk about: • Why she knew instantly that she wanted to work for The Gage group • What's a "medium sized" Talent Agency and why BRS/GAGE Talent operates like a boutique agency • What it means to operate with a "Team approach" as opposed to a "Point person approach" • What's her pitch strategy to Casting Directors • How to climb up the ladder in an Agency • What are the type of clients that should reach out to BRS/GAGE Talent? How does she meet her client? • Working with developmental actors (And what that means) • Why she loves teaching actors • Does she like when actors write to her about roles • Why it's not a good idea for actors to go to LA for pilot season • How she started at The National Association of Talent Representatives Resources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-karnell-3140863 Recommendation: If you like this Episode, check out Episode 1.13 with Talent Agent at Buchwald agency Jonathan Mason Host: Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM Mentors on the Mic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle