In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Chase Kim, a Hollywood actor who has starred in shows Magnum P.I., Bosch, and Silicon Valley. Chase discusses leaving the corporate world for a career in Hollywood, gaining support from those who originally doubted him, maintaining his calm when it matters most, and staying relevant over a 16 year acting career.

Show Notes:

• Why Chase Left His Corporate Job to Pursue Acting [1:02]
• The Actors Chase Admired Growing Up [3:45]
• The Challenging Barriers Chase Faced Transitioning From Corporate America to Hollywood [4:35]
• How Chase Gained Support from Those Who Originally Doubted Him [6:50]
• Why Chase Treated Acting as Just Another Job [9:13]
• The Relationship Between Sports and Acting [12:04]
• How Chase Calms His Nerves When it Matters Most [16:15]
• The Moment Chase Felt He “Made It” as an Actor [18:37]
• Why Chase Feels The Fundamentals for Every Audition Remain the Same [21:14]
• How Chase Grows and Develops to Stay Relevant [25:32]
• The Opportunities Chase is Looking Forward to in the Next Few Years of His Career [30:14]
• How Chase Maintains His Persistence [33:01]

Links:

• Chase’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2101748/