Could the right agent help you earn more, protect your name, and say yes to better brand opportunities? In this episode of Master the Media, Amy Gorin sits down with Blair Taylor, owner of Taylor Talent Services, to talk about what healthcare professionals should know before signing a TV, commercial, or brand deal. Blair shares how doctors, dietitians, physical therapists, and other medical experts can get paid for spokesperson work, digital campaigns, commercials, and long-term partnerships. He also explains why the contract matters just as much as the paycheck, from usage rights and exclusivity to insurance, deposits, and deal length. This conversation is a helpful look at when an agent makes sense, what fair pay can look like, and why media training can give you a real edge. Blair Taylor is the owner and CEO of Taylor Talent Services, where he represents on-camera talent, product experts, celebrities, news reporters, and medical professionals for commercials, endorsements, brand partnerships, and media opportunities. With more than two decades in the entertainment industry, Blair has worked on national and international campaigns for major brands, including McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Chevy Trucks, and Verizon. His experience includes more than 6,500 commercial bookings and over 1,500 direct response and endorsement contracts. Blair has also built a strong focus in the medical space, helping doctors and healthcare experts connect with brands, production companies, and paid spokesperson opportunities. His work with Dr. Phil’s production company and The Doctors helped shape his path into representing medical experts for TV, digital campaigns, commercials, and long-term brand partnerships. Connect with Blair: Website: https://taylortalentservices.com/ Email: blair@taylortalentservices.com Grab Amy’s free pricing guide: https://masterthemedia.co/pricing Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (2:09) Blair’s path into representing medical experts (5:15) Who fits into the medical talent space (6:01) TV commercials, spokesperson work, and brand partnerships (9:29) Why healthcare experts may need help with offers (12:36) How an agent can improve a deal (15:46) What paid opportunities can look like (21:18) Why it is hard to negotiate for yourself (26:44) Contract terms beyond the paycheck (35:34) What to do before you agree to a contract (40:29) Insurance, indemnification, and real protection (46:46) How agents get paid (57:51) Why media training matters (1:02:19) Where to find Blair Taylor (1:03:00) Outro Support the show Master the Media for Dietitians, Physicians & Healthcare Professionals Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mediamasterywithamyDietitians on the Blog Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/789355101157569Need a Guest Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/264636544981623If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a tip on growing your income and impact through the media! And if you’re feeling extra generous, leave a review—it helps more healthcare pros like you find the show. Thanks for being here—I can’t wait to hang out with you again next time!
