See also Agents . There are different types of managers in the entertainment business. The most common ones are personal managers, road managers and business managers. Unlike agents, managers are unlikely to have a large stable of artists. This is because managers tend to have more in depth involvement in the artist's career and day to day activities.
Managers counsel and advise the artist on virtually all aspects of the artist's career.
Personal managers work closer and on a more personal basis with the artist than their counterpart, the agent, who hustles and fields the employment opportunities. Depending on your State's laws, it may or may not be legal for a manager to seek employment opportunities for you. Personal Managers Personal managers are usually paid a commission of the artist's gross receipts. In some instances, act as liaison with record companies, Hire and supervise a road manager to travel with touring artists. Road Managers Road managers travel with the artist and handle numerous business transactions and matters that occur during an artist's tour.