Grossman & Jack Talent

What Grossman & Jack Talent does

Grossman & Jack Talent is a privately held, SAG/AFTRA/AEA franchised talent agency founded in approximately 1994 and headquartered at 40 E. Huron St. in Chicago, Illinois. The firm represents performers across five categories: On-Camera/Theatrical (commercials, film, TV, theatre), Voiceover (commercial, narration, animation), Models/Influencers (including hand models, parts models, non-binary models, and social media influencers), Youth Talent (teens and children for theatrical work), and Youth Voiceover (union and non-union). Its exclusive roster is marketed to production companies, casting directors, advertising agencies, and brands across major U.S. markets (Chicago, NYC, LA) plus Canada and selected states (Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin). Notable production credits highlighted on its public materials include the TV series FARGO, 4400, and THE BIG LEAP, and commercial campaigns for LUMIN Skincare, CASEY'S, Chromebook, and TYSON.

The agency's business model is commission-based: it earns fees on bookings secured for its represented talent. Distribution is conducted through direct sales to casting professionals and production companies, with talent submissions accepted via email and hard copy. The firm maintains a small staff (11-50 employees) under owner Robert Schroeder, with all senior agents reporting 15+ year tenures and prior casting-industry backgrounds. The company has no proprietary technology platform; its digital footprint consists of a Wix-hosted website and Facebook/Instagram profiles, with workflows executed manually by agents.

Over its 30+ year history, Grossman & Jack Talent has sustained operations as a mid-sized regional agency with national reach into selected commercial and TV bookings, without outside investment, acquisitions, or disclosed expansion beyond product-line extensions (Youth and Influencers categories) added incrementally to the core on-camera/theatrical franchise.

Name

Grossman & Jack Talent

Legal name

Grossman & Jack Talent

Website

https://grossmanjack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grossman & Jack Talent is a Chicago-based SAG/AFTRA/AEA franchised talent agency representing exclusive performers in on-camera, theatrical, voiceover, youth, and influencer categories for casting directors and brands across Chicago, NYC, LA, and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Talent Agency Services

NAICS

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (711410), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Talent Agency & Representation Services (HSACAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Talent Casting & Auditions (Casting Directors, Open Calls) (HSACAHAL), Celebrity & Influencer Talent Booking (HSACAHAE), Creator Talent Management & Representation (MPAAAHAB)

Keywords

• Talent representation
• Casting services
• Voiceover agency
• Commercial talent
• Union franchised agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Talent Representation and Booking Commissions: As a traditional talent agency, Grossman & Jack Talent generates revenue by representing performers (actors, models, voiceover artists, influencers) and earning commissions on bookings secured through casting calls, commercial work, theatrical productions, and brand partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Grossman & Jack Talent is a full-service SAG/AFTRA/AEA franchised talent agency that exclusively represents performers for on-camera commercial and theatrical work, voiceover, models/influencers, and youth talent. The agency earns commissions by placing its roster of actors, models, voice artists, influencers, hand/parts models, teens, and children into productions, commercials, and brand campaigns for casting directors, production companies, and advertising clients in Chicago, NYC, LA, Canada, and select U.S. states.

Product overview

Grossman & Jack Talent is a full service SAG/AFTRA/AEA Franchised Talent Agency representing exclusive talent across multiple disciplines. The agency operates a portfolio of talent representation services organized by category: On-Camera/Theatrical Talent Representation for commercial, film, TV, and theater work; Voiceover Talent Representation for commercial, narration, and animation; Models/Influencers Representation including hand models, parts models, non-binary models, and social media influencers; Youth Talent Representation for teens and children in theatrical work; and Youth Voiceover Representation for young performers. The company has been operating for over 30 years with agents having 15+ years of experience in casting and entertainment business.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On-Camera/Theatrical Talent Representation Exclusively represents performers for on-camera commercial work, film, television, and theatrical productions in major markets including Chicago, NYC, LA, and Canada. Source for booking on-camera adult talent across commercial, TV, film, and theater projects for production companies, casting directors, and advertising agencies.
• Voiceover Talent Representation Represents voiceover talent for commercial, narration, animation, and other voice acting work, including union and non-union adult voice performers. Source for booking voiceover artists for advertising agencies, animation studios, and production companies.
• Models/Influencers Representation Represents models including hand models, parts models, non-binary models, comedy performers, and social media influencers for commercial and lifestyle print work. Source for booking models and influencers in advertising campaigns and lifestyle print jobs.
• Youth Talent Representation (Teens & Children) Represents teen and child performers for on-camera theatrical work and commercial projects requiring young talent. Source for booking minors in union and non-union theatrical, TV, and commercial productions.
• Youth Voiceover Representation Represents youth performers (teens and children) for voiceover work, including both union and non-union talent. Source for booking minors in voice acting roles for commercials, narration, and animation projects.

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SAG-AFTRAcoreOthersSAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) franchised status. The agency holds franchised status with SAG-AFTRA, indicating compliance with union standards and requirements for representing union talent.
• Actors' Equity Association (AEA)coreOthersActors' Equity Association franchised status. The agency holds franchised status with Actors' Equity Association, indicating compliance with union standards for representing theatrical performers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Abrams Artists Agency: Large New York-based talent agency representing actors, voiceover artists, and commercial talent across all major categories. Larger and broader portfolio incumbent operating in the same overall talent representation space with overlapping capabilities across commercial, theatrical, and voiceover.
• Innovative Artists: Full-service talent and literary agency with representation across on-camera, voiceover, and commercial talent. Larger industry incumbent offering comparable multi-discipline services at greater scale.
• CESD Talent Agency: Established national talent agency with deep commercial, voiceover, and theatrical representation capabilities. Larger incumbent with overlapping service offerings across the same talent categories Grossman & Jack covers.

Direct peers

• Stewart Talent Agency: Chicago-based full-service SAG-AFTRA franchised talent agency representing actors, models, and voiceover talent across the Midwest and national markets. Directly comparable as a similarly sized, multi-discipline Chicago-rooted talent agency competing for the same regional casting opportunities.
• Big Ticket Talent Agency: Midwest-based talent agency with on-camera, theatrical, voiceover, and print representation. Comparable regional competitor targeting similar casting briefs from Chicago-based production companies.
• Paonessa Talent Agency: Chicago-based SAG-AFTRA franchised talent agency representing actors, models, and voiceover talent. Direct competitor in the Chicago market with comparable union franchised status and multi-category representation.
• BMG Talent Agency: Chicago-based talent agency representing actors, models, and voiceover talent with SAG-AFTRA franchised status. Comparable in scale, geographic base, and multi-discipline representation offerings.
• Shirley Hamilton Talent Agency: Chicago-based talent agency offering representation across on-camera, theatrical, voiceover, and print categories. Directly comparable Midwestern agency competing for similar commercial and theatrical casting opportunities.
• Gray Talent Group: Chicago-based full-service talent agency representing actors, models, and voiceover artists for commercial, theatrical, and industrial work. Closely comparable Midwestern agency with similar multi-discipline representation and Chicago HQ.

Emerging players

• Actors Access / Casting Networks: Digital casting platform providing online self-service talent sourcing and submission tools widely used in lieu of or alongside traditional agencies. Emerging technology-enabled player reshaping the casting workflow that Grossman & Jack's manual submission process currently relies on.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GrossmanJack
• Instagraminstagram.com/gjtalent

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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