Management
"Making It"
Knowledge, Wisdom, and Guidance
by
David Hamilton
Management
"Making It"
Knowledge, Wisdom, and Guidance
by
David Hamilton
Management Featuring Usher
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Usher is definitely an artist that was
raised to be a star, because his mother was by his side to help guide him
through tough decisions he would be forced to make. She played the part of mother, guidance, manager, and
friend...... If I had to define " manager " or " " management " it would
go:
Management in the arts: someone that looks out for your best interest with
your goals, determinations, and health - safety. Someone that is willing to be
an artists eyes and ears in everything happening in the field the artist is in,
and networking with all forms entertainment to stay connected with everything
that is happening around the artist they may benefit him or her.
While on the radio at V-100 in Milwaukee, Usher and his mother stopped by the radio station to do an interview that offered some hopeful advice to you if you are an up and coming artist.
1. While on the road doing your promo and appearances, how
does having your mother by your side help you with management ?
It couldn't be any better for me as artist, moms looks out
for me in every aspect of my career. There is no one better to help me get
through this business as a young entertainer. If I could give some one out there
some honest advice as to coming up as an artist, it would be to have someone
closest to you helping you make the right decisions. The closer you are to your
manager, the better your manager becomes.
2. Is there a difference in the way you act while your mother is with you
on the road.
My moms let's me be me. She comes to all the clubs with
me, and for that I am less likely to fall into the pitfalls that other artists
sink into when they have poor management.
3. Can you describe some of the pitfalls that artists get caught up in ?
Shady managers are known to be out there in numbers
waiting to find young naive talent that they can take advantage of. Money and
contract issues are the most common pitfalls artists fall for. If your manager
is not someone that cares just as much about you and your career as themselves,
then you have management problems.
Later on that night after this interview took place, Usher came by Van
Domes Night club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to do a small set of songs. He was a
hit in the club, met a lot of young girls, and his mother even stood by and
pointed them out ! Case and point, if you are seeking to have someone manage
you, look to your closest people in your life that already support what you do,
they are the first step in the right direction. If you are still un sure as to
who to have manage you......... this next few pages on self management may give
you some things to think about, and give you a hobby for awhile until you find
the right person.........
David Hamilton
contact information
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