What is a Business Manager?
In the world of business, a manager is a professional who leads and oversees a team of employees or other professionals. A manager’s role plays a significant part in making an organization or talent’s success. In the entertainment industry, managers do more than just manage people. They need to make sure that goals are achieved to steer the career of their talents in the right direction.
What does an Entertainment Manager do?
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Strategic thinking
- Time management
- Financial acumen
- Project management
- Team management
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
- Networking
- Analytical skills
- Customer focus
- Ethical judgment
- Negotiation skills
- Technology proficiency
- Marketing knowledge
- Risk management
- Emotional intelligence
Having listed the skills needed to become an effective entertainment manager, here’s a closer look at how business managers David Bolno, Justin Stiegemeyer, and Belva Anakwenze became successful in their respective careers.
Lessons from Hollywood’s Top Business Managers
A few business managers who have stood out through the years possess the much-needed skills — David Bolno, Justin Stiegemeyer, and Belva Anakwenze. These three have got what it takes to overcome any obstacles from their jobs and flourish through experiences.
David Bolno
A respected name in the music industry, David Bolno has made it to The Hollywood Reporter’s Top Business Managers since 2019. He has worked with popular entertainers, musicians, artists, and athletes. Post Malone, Justin Bieber, Drake, Pharrell Williams, and Will.i.am are some of the musical geniuses that he guided through the years.
David Bolno focuses on Business Management wherein financial planning and structuring are his main objectives when it comes to improving his clients’ careers. His growth mindset is what sets him apart from other business managers. He believes that “As the digital economy expands, the diversity for places to grow wealth becomes more robust.”
Justin Stiegemeyer
A CPA with 20+ years of experience working with young actors in the entertainment industry. Growing his clients’ wealth is one of his goals and he develops excellent working relationships with them. He has worked with a lot of entertainment firms in Los Angeles, making him one of the most sought-after business managers in the county. As the managing partner of EightOneEight, he has proven that building wealth and saving money for rainy days is the best way to live a fulfilling career.
Belva Anakwenze
Belva Anakwenze also has a YouTube show that aims to educate people about the world of financial literacy. She teaches financial knowledge, inspiring future generations of entrepreneurs on how to acquire and maintain generational wealth.
Published: 2023-10-10 14:20:43
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