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In this episode of 'The Late Bloomer Actor,' David John Clark delves into the business side of acting, sharing insights and advice for actors at all stages of their careers. He emphasizes the importance of treating acting as a small business, understanding one's brand, and maintaining professionalism. David discusses the significance of headshots, showreels, and online presence, while also touching on the challenges of rejection and the value of resilience. He encourages actors to create their own work, stay organized, and continuously develop their skills.
Takeaways
- Acting is a small business; treat it professionally.
- Know your brand and communicate it effectively.
- Invest in current headshots that represent you.
- Create a showreel that showcases your work.
- Build and maintain a strong online presence.
- Rejection is part of the journey; stay resilient.
- Create your own work to maintain control and creativity.
- Stay organized with an acting tracker spreadsheet.
- Continuously develop skills and seek professional growth.
- Community and joy are essential in the acting journey.
Support the show
Please consider supporting the show by becoming a paid subscriber (you can cancel at any time) by clicking the 'Support' button in your player and you will have the opportunity to be a part of the live recordings prior to release.
And please Rate the show on IMDB.
This episode was recorded on RiversideFM - click the link to join and record.
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Check out The Secret Actor Society a community and educational platform to help propel your career forward. Use this link for 40% off your first two payments (after two free trial months.)
I am a huge advocate for and user of WeAudition - an online community for self-taping and auditions. Use the PROMO code: LATEBLOOMER for 25% of your membership.
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Text The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment.
In this episode of 'The Late Bloomer Actor,' David John Clark delves into the business side of acting, sharing insights and advice for actors at all stages of their careers. He emphasizes the importance of treating acting as a small business, understanding one's brand, and maintaining professionalism. David discusses the significance of headshots, showreels, and online presence, while also touching on the challenges of rejection and the value of resilience. He encourages actors to create their own work, stay organized, and continuously develop their skills.
Takeaways
- Acting is a small business; treat it professionally.
- Know your brand and communicate it effectively.
- Invest in current headshots that represent you.
- Create a showreel that showcases your work.
- Build and maintain a strong online presence.
- Rejection is part of the journey; stay resilient.
- Create your own work to maintain control and creativity.
- Stay organized with an acting tracker spreadsheet.
- Continuously develop skills and seek professional growth.
- Community and joy are essential in the acting journey.
Support the show
Please consider supporting the show by becoming a paid subscriber (you can cancel at any time) by clicking the 'Support' button in your player and you will have the opportunity to be a part of the live recordings prior to release.
And please Rate the show on IMDB.
This episode was recorded on RiversideFM - click the link to join and record.
And I listen to my favourite podcasts on TrueFans. TrueFans is a podcasting marketplace where listeners discover the podcasts they love but only pay the price they want for the value they receive. Download in your Apple or Google playstores.
Check out The Secret Actor Society a community and educational platform to help propel your career forward. Use this link for 40% off your first two payments (after two free trial months.)
I am a huge advocate for and user of WeAudition - an online community for self-taping and auditions. Use the PROMO code: LATEBLOOMER for 25% of your membership.