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Who an artist needs on their team
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2MmtB6ttO4

Don Passman is an entertainment lawyer and the author of All You Need to Know About the Music Business. He discusses the key members of the artist’s team, such as manager, agent, lawyer, and so on, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each.

Managers are not Booking Agents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j26hFZC95KU

Marty Salzman, an independent artist manager, talks about the duties of a booking agent. A booking agent makes phone calls and is in charge of keeping the band working by finding gigs. Salzman also explains the duties of a manager. A manager must always think about getting the band to the next level. He stresses that a good manager is one who makes the band better each year.