Are you a Momager?

The big question of the day, "What genius decided that Red Nyquil should be marketed as 'Cherry Flavor'"?  Through my Nyquil induced haze, I shall post this short Blog entry about the dedication I see in a few chosen "Momagers" with whom I work.

If you're not familiar with the term, "Momager" you very well may be living in a cave.  It basically refers to a highly dedicated mom who assists in the direction and details of their child's career in the entertainment industry.  I work with A LOT of Momagers.  Some are better at their jobs than others - but ALL make my life interesting!

As I've stated before in previous Blog Posts, generally, the more dedicated the parent of a young star, the more they follow my advice as a mentor.  The more they follow my advice, the more successful they tend to be with their child's career.  My most dedicated clients are generally enrolled in one or several of my mentoring programs and tend to be the more "annoying" momagers.  You know, the ones who brag on their child so much that you click the "unfriend" button on their FaceBook just because each time you see their latest post, you Puke, just a little, in your mouth.  Yeah.  I know.  They are annoying.  BUT, they are dedicated and that bodes well for their efforts being successful - which makes me happy because they are getting where I am helping them go.  So kudos for them and bravo for me, all in one fell swoop.

So this is the one thing I want you to take away from your lesson in Momager-isms.  It's fine to be a bragger - though try not to go overboard.  NO ONE, I mean it - NO ONE - wants to read all about your offspring every moment of every day.  ALSO, if you have help in your quest for stardom, GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE!  If you have an Agent, a Manager, a Publicist or a Mentor - give them credit for their hard work!  Nothing is more a slap in the face to the people who helped you achieve your success than for you to claim sole responsibility for your child's stardom.  If you had help, acknowledge the help (and be sure you paid them for their work) - otherwise no one will want to help you in the future!  It does NOT make you look smarter if you tell people you did everything on your own.  It makes you look like an ungrateful schmuck and gives you a really bad reputation.  

So, word to the wise - Be a Momager - Be Proud of your Role - and don't screw your help in the process!

Until Wednesday,

Heather Ryan
The Ultimate Talent Mentor
www.RyanTalent.com