From music, to comedy, to acting, David Banks has done it all! This was a particularly fun and interesting interview because David shared an honest look into what it's like to find a calling (music), then pivot to something new (acting), and find success in it.

I love having guests from all sorts of different industries on the podcast because there are fundamental lessons that all feel the same as long as you're chasing a career doing something you love. David's story is exact proof of that. Enjoy!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:09 - Setting Goals

6:41 - David’s Pivot From Music to Acting

10:46 - Getting into Acting

12:34 - Bringing NorCal Energy to LA

14:25 - Improv Roots

19:42 - Getting No’s and Fighting Discouragement

22:04 - The Vibe of a Waiting Room

23:54 - How Agents and Managers Work in Acting

27:40 - Acting is like Dating

32:32 - How Much Does Commercial Acting Pay?

36:40 - Commercials are a Great Starting Point

39:57 - Doing the Hard Time

48:28 - Not Wanting Stability

49:48 - Life is Supposed to be Hard

51:28 - Getting Bigger Roles

55:02 - Dream As Big As You Want

56:55 - Doing What You Love

1:01:33 - Conclusion

David Banks:

Instagram: @dynamitedork

Andrew Cramb:

Instagram: @andrew_ftw

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Produced & Edited by: Deanna Elise