https://shubhoai.com/blog Insights on careers, job search, and building your professional edge — from the team building ShubhoAI. en-us Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:02:39 GMT https://shubhoai.com/blog/why-professional-athletes-have-agents-fb482ahttps://shubhoai.com/blog/why-professional-athletes-have-agents-fb482aWed, 09 Sep 2026 13:46:30 GMTProfessional athletes hire agents because performance alone does not determine pay. Agents use market knowledge, negotiation, contract expertise, and sponsorship strategy to turn short careers and strong performance into better-protected earnings.https://shubhoai.com/blog/why-authors-have-agents-35dfcahttps://shubhoai.com/blog/why-authors-have-agents-35dfcaWed, 09 Sep 2026 13:41:09 GMTLiterary agents do more than open publisher doors: they filter manuscripts, match books with receptive editors, track shifting market demand, and negotiate advances, royalties, and subsidiary rights. Their typical 15% commission aligns their incentives with the author's success.