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The Truth Behind the Business of Acting with Valorie Hubbard - CEO & Founder of Actors Fast Track
Actors Fast Track Accelerate Live Training: https://www.accelerate-live.com/aft-2022
In today's episode, Valorie Hubbard explodes the myths around the business of acting. We discuss why actors aren't taught that they are entrepreneurs and why having an agent isn't the holy grail. We talk about the importance of mindset, and with all the recent changes in the industry, reveal how now really is the best time to be an actor.
Join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The acting industry is changing at a phenomenal rate, which is creating some fantastic opportunities.
- For decades, actors have been told they need others to help their careers take off. They are conditioned to do this. But the person who is going to create your career is you.
- Whoever pays for your business is the boss.
- Never perform for no or a low fee. You should get paid for rehearsals too.
- Voice acting is huge today. It pays well and there are lots of jobs available.
- Keep pace with technology and be a continuous learner. Get a coach.
- Don´t let perfectionism hold you back.
- Making yourself known, is not being pushy. It is simply promoting what you have to offer.
BEST MOMENTS
‘It's really the best time ever to be an actor. ´
‘We´ve given away all of this power.’
‘I had a client that made $100,000 last year doing non-union voice overs.’
‘I do believe if I change the way enough actors do business that I will collectively change the business.’
‘If you consistently do something for 18 minutes a day you will be better than 97% of the population at that particular thing.’
ABOUT THE GUEST
Bio
Valorie Hubbard owns the company, Actor’s Fast Track, where she consults with working actors about their career paths. Having navigated her own career, she knows the pitfalls and successes of the path and how to avoid the one and create the other. She gives actors the tools they need to get recognized.
In her newest book, RULE BREAKERS: Changing the Way Actors Do Business, she shows professional actors how to create and operate their acting career as a successful business – and how to move from being “stuck” into the limelight.
Credits include roles on Castle, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D; How I Met Your Mother; Glee; American Horror Story; Workaholics; True Blood; and pretty much every Disney show plus tons of important theatre and commercials, and video games.
Valorie lives in Irvington New Jersey with her husband Chef Gill Boyd and dog Gracie.
EPISODE RESOURCES
TikTok and IG are both @actorsfasttrack
Web Site: www.actorsfasttrack.com
Upcoming Event: https://www.accelerate-live.com/
Upcoming Challenge: www.theactorschallenge.com
ABOUT THE HOST
Bio
Caroline Partridge is a unique and creative individual. She is an actress, puppeteer, educator, and artist with funny bones. She loves a story and is an expert at conveying wit and wisdom with warmth, understanding, and empathy.
CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
This is a podcast series about discovery, understanding, revelation, and stories.
How we perceive the world is rooted in everything that has influenced us throughout our lives, emotionally and psychologically. We become the sum of our parts and each of us has our own unique view of the world. 'Vision' truly is an act of interpretation.
In this podcast series through fascinating conversations, I set about trying to understand how we form our perceptions, view different perspectives, and examine how perception has influenced, inspired, or hindered the lives of each of my unique guests.
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By Caroline PartridgeActors Fast Track Accelerate Live Training: https://www.accelerate-live.com/aft-2022
In today's episode, Valorie Hubbard explodes the myths around the business of acting. We discuss why actors aren't taught that they are entrepreneurs and why having an agent isn't the holy grail. We talk about the importance of mindset, and with all the recent changes in the industry, reveal how now really is the best time to be an actor.
Join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The acting industry is changing at a phenomenal rate, which is creating some fantastic opportunities.
- For decades, actors have been told they need others to help their careers take off. They are conditioned to do this. But the person who is going to create your career is you.
- Whoever pays for your business is the boss.
- Never perform for no or a low fee. You should get paid for rehearsals too.
- Voice acting is huge today. It pays well and there are lots of jobs available.
- Keep pace with technology and be a continuous learner. Get a coach.
- Don´t let perfectionism hold you back.
- Making yourself known, is not being pushy. It is simply promoting what you have to offer.
BEST MOMENTS
‘It's really the best time ever to be an actor. ´
‘We´ve given away all of this power.’
‘I had a client that made $100,000 last year doing non-union voice overs.’
‘I do believe if I change the way enough actors do business that I will collectively change the business.’
‘If you consistently do something for 18 minutes a day you will be better than 97% of the population at that particular thing.’
ABOUT THE GUEST
Bio
Valorie Hubbard owns the company, Actor’s Fast Track, where she consults with working actors about their career paths. Having navigated her own career, she knows the pitfalls and successes of the path and how to avoid the one and create the other. She gives actors the tools they need to get recognized.
In her newest book, RULE BREAKERS: Changing the Way Actors Do Business, she shows professional actors how to create and operate their acting career as a successful business – and how to move from being “stuck” into the limelight.
Credits include roles on Castle, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D; How I Met Your Mother; Glee; American Horror Story; Workaholics; True Blood; and pretty much every Disney show plus tons of important theatre and commercials, and video games.
Valorie lives in Irvington New Jersey with her husband Chef Gill Boyd and dog Gracie.
EPISODE RESOURCES
TikTok and IG are both @actorsfasttrack
Web Site: www.actorsfasttrack.com
Upcoming Event: https://www.accelerate-live.com/
Upcoming Challenge: www.theactorschallenge.com
ABOUT THE HOST
Bio
Caroline Partridge is a unique and creative individual. She is an actress, puppeteer, educator, and artist with funny bones. She loves a story and is an expert at conveying wit and wisdom with warmth, understanding, and empathy.
CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
This is a podcast series about discovery, understanding, revelation, and stories.
How we perceive the world is rooted in everything that has influenced us throughout our lives, emotionally and psychologically. We become the sum of our parts and each of us has our own unique view of the world. 'Vision' truly is an act of interpretation.
In this podcast series through fascinating conversations, I set about trying to understand how we form our perceptions, view different perspectives, and examine how perception has influenced, inspired, or hindered the lives of each of my unique guests.