How To Follow-Up After An Agent Meeting
You had the meeting.
It went well.
You felt good walking out.
They said, “We’ll call you.”
Now what?
Most actors lose representation opportunities after the meeting — not during it.
Because they disappear.
They hesitate.
They don’t want to “bother” the agent.
And that’s exactly why they don’t get signed.
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Step 1) Mail the Thank You Immediately
On your way home from the meeting, stop at the post office nearest the agent’s office and mail a handwritten thank-you card.
Not the next day.
Not “when you remember.”
Not a week later.
Immediately.
Why?
Because mailing it from the post office that services their area means they’ll likely receive it the very next day. It keeps momentum alive while the meeting is still fresh in their mind.
Preparation is part of professionalism. Plan ahead.
Step 2) If They Say “We’ll Call You” — Hold Them To It
If the agent says, “We’ll call you tomorrow at 4,” and they don’t call…
You call at 4:30.
But don’t ask for them directly.
Ask for their voicemail and say:
“Hi, it’s Mike Pointer following up on our meeting from yesterday to discuss representation. I look forward to speaking with you today.”
Notice what you don’t say:
Not “at your earliest convenience.”
That phrase signals weakness.
As Mike says in this training:
“That’s what weak, gray, average loser people say.”
You are not average.
You are not gray.
You are running a business.
Step 3) Call Again
If you don’t hear back the next morning?
Call at 10:00 a.m.
Still voicemail.
Still confident.
Still professional.
If there’s still no response by 2:00 p.m.?
Now you ask for them directly.
Use language like:
“He’s expecting my call.”
That signals seriousness.
Step 4) Show Up
If calls don’t get returned?
You visit the agency.
Dress commercial casual.
Bring your headshot open-faced (not in an envelope).
Attach a short Post-It note:
“Following up on our meeting. I look forward to speaking with you today about representation.”
Hand it to the assistant.
Now you have their attention.
Your job is to stand out — not blend in.
Why This Works
Most actors quit after one call.
They say:
“I didn’t want to bother them.”
Agents know actors are flaky.
They’ve seen it for years.
Actors cancel auditions.
Actors disappear.
Actors don’t follow through.
So agents test persistence.
They want to know:
Are you serious?
Are you business-minded?
Or are you just another hopeful?
“Persistence gets them every time. Being persistently consistent.”
If They Still Don’t Respond
Repeat the process.
Call again.
Drop off another reminder.
Mail a postcard.
By this point, one of two things will happen:
They’ll sign you.
They’ll tell you no.
Either way ~ you win.
Because now you have clarity.
Silence is the worst outcome. Persistence eliminates silence.
Final Thought
You are not just an actor.
You are an actor and a businessperson.
Top agents have leverage, stronger relationships, and better access.
If you want top representation, you must behave like a top professional.
Be polite.
Be confident.
Be persistent.
And be consistently serious.
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What signals strength
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