I'm surprised this "start a new agency" nonsense is still on. As others pointed out many times, it's a totally hopeless undertaking. Unless you're backed by investors willing to poor a few million $ into your business, you don't stand a chance. It's not even worth talking about. It's just hot air. If you have time to kill and some money to burn, i'm sure you can find more profitable niches. This one is dead.

Quote from: Uncle Pete on June 25, 2020, 07:51

Quote from: ppdd on June 25, 2020, 01:15

GL Stock had 3 million image and you could have bought it for 15k. It's a tough business.

Did someone finally buy it? That guy, the latest owner spent a load of money, having the operating software re-written, I think he said $100,000 if I remember right.

Quote from: Tenebroso on June 25, 2020, 03:25

Well, for my part, the topic is closed. The answer to my questions, of course, is DEPENDING. It depends on many factors and circumstances. I appreciate the collaboration of those who have participated in the thread.

Gracias.

Thank you very much.


I'm going to open a Platform.

OK but here's another answer and I'm not joking. Buy an existing faltering agency. You have the name, the software, the foundations, identity, and a big step forward, instead of having to develop everything from nothing.

In the current market, I don't think you'll have any problem getting files. Maybe the second biggest complication, after the site itself, is reviews, legal, and how you will create an attractive choice for buyers, not just "we have more files".

Good luck I wish you and your platform success.

Not sure I understand the how much would I invest? You mean, making a co-op, artist owned? Interesting concept.

Exclusive images? What kind, subjects, Editorial or "art", scenic, or illustrations? Is this an indication your site would only have exclusive images, to attract buyers on that feature?

I am not interested in creating any agency. There are already consolidated Agencies in a very competitive market with millions of files and established in the industry for years and seen the environment and the current panorama, it seems that some Agency has been nervous for a long time. I have been late to this business and at the right time to find a possible alternative to complement those who want to join me, I will be proud to fight by your side if you decide to enter.

The initial project came up with the idea of writing a book about the adventure of experiencing for myself if I can live earning money online, among the various possibilities that exist. The paradox is that the book is part of those possibilities that the internet offers to earn a living. Another thing is, that someone is interested in buying the book.  I haven't started writing it.

An agency that does not work is double credibility work towards the client in a saturated market. I don't think there is room for more agencies, rather everything is heading towards a certain monopoly in the matter of Agencies. If you turn me, not a single coin falls. However, it is a possibility for those who want to make an agency, get an existing portfolio. But it is not my illusion, not even if I had the money.

Thank you for wishing me luck, since in the past you and I have had strong differences of opinion, in matters unrelated to this archives business, but it does not prevent us from having a peaceful conversation. Thank you.

Out of respect for the Artists collective, I can answer some of your questions to some extent, but I'm not comfortable right now in this post for many reasons. Mainly because this is the internet, and if it's on the internet, you should question everything, as a rule. This phrase is not mine, it is from a well-known hacker.

We believe we have the solution to all the problems described in this thread, and in previous threads on this forum. Most of us already know what the problems are. And we also know that we face unforeseen problems and that interpersonal relationships are very complicated.

It will be each Artist who sells their products. A certain number of Artists may not be exceeded for each sector; vector, video, photography and illustration. The initial group of artists will determine all the norms that will govern the group, following established norms and general rules.

It will be decided to approve or reject the application of the candidates to enter among the Artists who are already in the group. There is no type of review, we are only among professionals with established portfolios in the market and with a minimum of seniority. Thieves will not enter. Together we will watch over the common good and work for the benefit of the group.

Each Artist is responsible for what they sell. Together we will watch and watch to avoid funnels towards sunflowers and tomatoes, we are a group that knows the market and work, as well as working the special campaigns outside the portfolios. We will decide between all what is Special Campaign.
Serious offenses will be grounds for expulsion. There will be no editorial or images with a recognizable product. Whoever leaves does not enter again. Whoever wants to form another group, form it, there is no problem and it is not a reason for expulsion.

Each Artist is responsible for their work and we are all adults. If a model does not sign the authorization, the problem may be with the Artist. A maximum number of files per Artist. Each Artist can decide to upload the number of files they want, whenever they want up to the stipulated maximum.

You can take any file to the Agency you want after removing it from the Platform when you deem it appropriate. In addition, it is recommended to have fresh material.
I must not sell the bear's skin before going hunting. Out of respect for everyone, I have commented on some brush strokes. It wasn't in my plan to talk about any of this now. What has been discussed in this thread confirms that we can achieve it. Much work is still needed. But we are going to get it.

We can try to work with the first small group of artists to outline the details together, in a short period of time.
But this department is within a larger project.
Free, nothing is valued and no one wants to pay. There will be an affordable fee and facilities because one or two people can be fooled, but not the collective during the course of time.

I do not make a platform to fool anyone. I am not in the habit of cheating and there are already too many difficulties to build it well, to complicate life voluntarily.
We are talking about many Terabytes of space. In addition to a lot of management, coordination, collections and......... problems to solve. This group is a very special guild, I consider it a philosophy by way of life.