Yeah I agree that this is the closest thing to an agent model that I've seen reliably work in the software world, but in a way it's also close to the "packaging

Yeah I agree that this is the closest thing to an agent model that I've seen reliably work in the software world, but in a way it's also close to the "packaging" thing/problem in the film world. I worked for someone doing it about 20 years ago, in the end he wasn't very good at it but it seemed like a viable business model, it got me into a lovely gig that lasted a couple years. The thing is, how does the talent find you? Or are you small enough that your existing network is enough? And are you pocketing a percentage of their rate, or negotiating their rate and the client rate independently? Meaning, is it in your direct financial interest for the parachutists to make more money, or only in the sense that you want them to work with you again in the future? Good advice about watching turnover in job offers, thanks.