How an agent became an agent in 4 years

1. Start meeting everyone. Learn their names. Know their names. Remember their names.
2. Always balance TV and Features. Know how deals work in both.
3. The assistants know what is going on - network with them.
4. Know what agent at your agency does what.
5. Know why people are calling you before they tell you they're calling you.
6. Be able to answer for your boss.
7. Know the players.
8. You're boss is your client - take care of his/her needs.

The Details are Everything

The receptionist calls the office and says "Office, Mr. Client is here."

Super powerful agent says "Kid, go get the client!"

Kid goes to the reception area. There is the client and his entourage. Kid says "Mr. Client, Miss So-and-so, Mr. Such-and-such, please come with me."

As the kid turns the corner, there is fire in the eye of the agent.

What did the kid do wrong?