Hiring a Talent Agent to Negotiate TV Show Terms - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 15 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "What Value Does an Agent Bring When Pitching a Television Show?"  Elliot notes the invaluable role her agent has played in negotiating talent fee, wardrobe, hair and makeup, travel, hotel, hours worked, etc.  She notes the importance of having someone on her side to ensure she can stay balanced between running her business and filming the show.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.