Comments on: I Just Dropped $2,500

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:19:57 +0000

No commission on minimum salary Ks.

By: John Sikma

John Sikma — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:20:44 +0000

Darren, do most agents wait until the player either ges to free agency or signs a multi-year deal to take commissions? Or do they take the cut off a minimum salary contract in pre-arbitration years or even in arbitration? Thanks.

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:42:29 +0000

We don’t take commission on a minor league contract. We do look for other opportunities. Our payday comes when they make the big leagues.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:20:30 +0000

You mentioned baseball minor league contract in there How would you treat a minor leaguers contract? How does that work… Do you take a commission from them or are you just getting them other deals like speaking enagements and taking your commission from that? I am interested to know how you handle the minor league players, look forward to your response.

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:11:04 +0000

Thanks for the kind wishes. I am not worried about getting this money back, as I am quite sure that the three excellent players we invested in will succeed professionally. None of them are currently trying out for NBA teams (2 for NBDL, one for PBL). They are also not “minor league contracts” in the sense that you would treat a baseball minor league contract. We will take our commission on the salaries they generate. The players’ info can be seen on http://www.dynastyreps.com. All of them would love the opportunity to play in the NBA, but we will take it one step at a time. We will treat all of our clients with the respect they deserve and they all know we are behind them 100% of the way. That being said, we will not pay travel expenses and entry fees for every client who wishes to attend an open tryout. We have a process of analyzing each player’s opportunity and decide from there. Even if we decide not to pay the expenses, we still play a vital role in finding opportunities for our clients and then negotiating their deals. We have said no to quite a few potential clients. Not only do we do it for our sake, but because we would be doing a disservice to a player if we were to give him any false expectations.

By: John Sikma

John Sikma — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:05:10 +0000

Great post. I don’t think most readers realize that this is what it takes to try to start an agency. I hope your clients make it. I was wondering when can you ever get this money back? do the players only have to pay you if they make it to the NBA? is there any rules placed on minor league contracts or would you just not feel right about asking for this money back until they are making at least $30,000 or so? Also, what colleges did your guys play at? do they all have the same idea to play in the NBA or are some more realistic about their opportunities? I think you would have plenty of clients if you treat them all this way – you have the right idea about believing in your clients, but is there any criteria you set for the type of skills necessary in order for you to spend money to send them places? or would you give most former college basketbvall players who call you a chance? thanks.

By: Jamar L

Jamar L — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:47:02 +0000

hey,
i liked the way you handled things making sure you put your clients 1st than you second. some agency’s are mostly for the money and not the player. keep up the good work, “like your work ethic”.