“We used to trade in the commodity of talent. But then we started paying people less. and working them more.”
Odd but generally true sports analogy…
Most agencies approach their employees the same way NFL teams approach their running backs. Longevity is short. Most are fried by the time they’re 30. Get as much out of them as you can. Run ‘em into the ground. They’ll be gone in a few years anyway.
The result? A lot of talent decides they’re better off walking away from game entirely.
“We used to trade in the commodity of talent. But then we started paying people less. and working them more.”
Odd but generally true sports analogy…
Most agencies approach their employees the same way NFL teams approach their running backs. Longevity is short. Most are fried by the time they’re 30. Get as much out of them as you can. Run ‘em into the ground. They’ll be gone in a few years anyway.
The result? A lot of talent decides they’re better off walking away from game entirely.
I’d love to read in a future volume why you don’t consider “culture” a C.