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Highlights from this Episode

Role at UTA and artist Jeremy books (06:40)

What makes being an agent worth it (08:20)

Mentors in Jeremy’s career (10:45)

Backstory (12:45)

Roles as an intern (17:45)

Hip-Hop department lessons and stories (20:25)

RA vs Territorial System (24:20)

How the role as an agent has evolved (27:00)

Favorite success stories (29:00)

First signed act experience (31:55)

What Jeremy looks for in an artist (35:35)

When to tour and how many markets (37:32)

Agent Training Program (40:45)

Advice on how to work your way up (42:10)

Advice to students (44:30)

Daily habits for Jeremy (45:50)

Making It to Jeremy (50:00)

Quotes from Jeremy Holgerson

“You’re a real partner with the artist and the manager.”

“Make sure you’re thinking about the bigger picture for the artist.”

“Protect and focus and make sure you’re taking care of their brand.”

“Every artist is different; every manager is different. Each personality is different and you’re figuring that out every day.”

“Most people in the agency business are still in it.”

“When you’re in the business you figure out who gets stuff done.”

“I always paired up with people I would learn from.”

“You’re coming up with the best plan for that artists’ career.”

“You don’t have to get in a van and drive city to city and turn ten people into twenty.”

“You either get it or you don’t.”

“Anything you do in the music industry is a life style thing.”

Links to people, places, and things mentioned

People

G-Eazy

Lauryn Hill

Lil Dicky

21 Savage

Action Bronson

Macklemore

Peter Schwartz

Joshua Dick

Zach Quillen

Cheryl Paglierani

Randall Urtiski

Jonathan Briks

Ken Fermaglich

Tim Borror

Places & Things

United Talent Agency

Agency Group

Governors Ball

Shaky Knees Festival

Glass Jaw

Suicidal Tendencies

The Pogues

Bad Brains

Coachella

Big Daddy Kane

Grateful Dead

Paramore

Hate breed

Get in Touch with Jeremy Holgerson

jeremyholgersen@theagencygroup.com

*DISCLAIMER: Jeremy gets a ton of email. Please be respectful of his time and remember to always think about how can you add VALUE to a relationship. If you decide to email anyone, how can you add value to them, and not look at how it benefits you. That’s where you’ll build real relationships.

Jeremy Holgerson Definition of Making It

“I don’t know if you ever do. Waking up every day and thinking about the next challenge. Making it is being complacent.”

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EPISODE CREDITS

Host: Chris Goyzueta

Producer: Jason Trosclair

Executive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency

Music: Emily Kopp