➡️ Want to see how I could help you? Let's have a conversation.https://calendly.com/act_bold/discoveryEver wonder how to make it in acting when you didn't start as a child? In this game-changing episode of Act Bold, I chat with David John Clark, creator of "The Late Bloomer Actor Podcast" and second-act actor from Adelaide, Australia.We break down the business side of acting that drama school never teaches you - from understanding your unique castable qualities to marketing yourself authentically without feeling sleazy. David shares his journey of building an acting career and podcast from scratch, plus the exact strategies that helped him land roles through unconventional self-tapes.Whether you're struggling with self-doubt during audition dry spells or trying to figure out your "brand" as an actor, this conversation gives you practical tools to take control of your acting journey. Learn how to create your own opportunities, build a supportive actor community, and stay motivated when the industry feels impossible.Perfect for: mid-career actors, career-changers, acting students, working actors looking to level up, and anyone interested in the business side of creative careers.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Actor Journey Origins00:52 How to Create a Successful Industry Podcast02:32 Building Your Platform as an Actor05:37 Weekly vs. Monthly Content Creation Strategies07:48 Creating Supportive Actor Communities09:54 Handling Rejection and Audition Dry Spells11:59 Self-Tape Techniques That Get You Noticed25:27 Discovering Your Unique Acting Brand29:40 First Impression Exercise for Actor Branding30:44 Headshots That Actually Book You Work31:21 Finding Authentic Truth in Performance32:01 What Modern Casting Directors Really Want33:07 Leveraging Your Natural Casting Type35:49 The Business of Acting Beyond Technique37:27 Maintaining Motivation During Career Plateaus48:55 Unconventional Audition Success Stories53:36 Final Career Advice for Actors#ActBoldPodcast #ActingCareer #ActingAdvice #ActorBranding #LateBloomingActor #SelfTapeStrategy #ActorMarketing #AuditionTips #ActingBusiness #CreativeCareer #SecondActCareer #ActingTips #ActorPodcast #CreativeEntrepreneur #ActorLifestyle #FilmIndustry #AustralianActor #ActorCommunity #CastingDirectorTips #CareerChange◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Find David:https://www.instagram.com/thelatebloomeractor/https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjohnclarkactor/https://thelatebloomeractor.buzzsprout.com/◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Find Anne:https://www.instagram.com/annealexandersieder/https://www.instagram.com/act_bold/