I bet most actors have felt “behind” at some point in their career. They feel they should be “farther along by now.” It’s just the nature of a business so deeply centered around looks, sex-appeal, and youth. But when we start to feel behind, we start to scramble. Like when you’re super-late to an important […]
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Do You Need An Acting Website?
Do you need a website for your acting business? Is this something you need to spend your time and money on right now? In this post, we’ll look at the benefits of a website, who looks at them, when you’ll need one, and what the heck needs to be on it. Let’s do it! BENEFITS […]
Your Secret Commercial Audition Weapon
You’ve got a highly under-utilized commercial audition secret weapon in your pocket: your cell phone camera! Here are my tips on what to snap! CALLBACK AND BOOKING DETAILS Generally, the callback and booking dates for the job you’re auditioning for are posted near the sign-out sheet. Snap a photo so you can plan to be […]
Should You Sign Out For Commercial Auditions?
What’s the deal with signing out at auditions? The details can get confusing so I hope to help in this post. But you are running your own business and must do what feels right to you. This is my opinion for you to chew on and draw your own conclusions. THE PURPOSE OF THE SIGN-IN […]
Should You Tag Your Commercials On Ispot?
Using Ispot.tv is a great way to find your recent commercials and track when and where they’ve aired. But there’s an ongoing debate around tagging yourself in the commercial so people know it’s you. What’s the right answer? First of all, there is no “correct” answer, it’s a personal preference. Let’s discuss factors you might […]
5 Steps To A Sexy Agent Meeting
You’ve done the research, asked around for referrals, crushed the showcase game, and made those scary phone calls. You finally got a meeting with your dream agent… now what? Here are five quick tips to prepare for a sexy agent meeting. STEP 1: “Tell me about yourself”! It’s the one question you KNOW you’re gonna […]
Selling Yourself As An Actor (Tips We Got From The Farmer’s Market)
I was at my local farmer’s market last week, just browsing around. Ok, I’ll be honest, I was hunting for free samples – get off my back! I passed several fruit vendors without paying much attention. But one of them, toward the end, was offering free samples. Score! As I reached for a berry, the […]
What Should I Name My Corporation?
Due to the recent tax laws, many actors are weighing the options of turning their business into a corporation. In most cases, becoming an S-Corp. There are many financial variables that go into deciding to incorporate. There’s a great discussion of it in this episode of Audrey Helps Actors. And if you’re seriously considering making […]
3 Mistakes You’re Making In Your Acting Career
No more struggling actors! ?? Let’s talk about three mistakes actors make that slow them down. I’ll admit it, I did these for years. But all that matters is where we go from here. ☄️ So I’m inviting you to stop running on your lil’ hamster wheel ?and get a strategy that works for your unique career and […]
Stop Attracting The Wrong Auditions
I know you’ve been there. Minding your own business when BANG! You’ve got an audition. Only instead of doing your happy dance, you’re doing your panic dance. Your stomach starts turning, your throat is dry. You call your best friend, Nancy, for advice. STOP! Be honest. Are you writing special skills on your resume that […]