Someone called me a con artist for suggesting actors use a teleprompter. So… let's talk about it. I'm breaking down when I use one, why I use one, and why the rules of self-taping have changed.

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Vertical dramas already stealing actors' likenesses? Bet you thought that was just an urban legend. Nope. It's here.

When I read Ashley BeLoat's story in Business Insider, I had to have her on the pod. She joins me to talk about what happened, the reality of working in verticals, and what actors need to understand now that AI isn't some future threat. It's already here.

Want more auditions—and a better shot at booking them?

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What happens to your acting career when the auditions slow down?

Is your whole vision for your acting career contingent on your reps?

Oof. Been there...think I might still be there if we're being honest.

In this Re-Think, I revisit my conversation with theatrical agent Anthony Boyer after I listened to a talk with a showrunner where they said they work harder than their reps, and gets most of their jobs themselves. And it made me think, am I working harder than my team. Do you think you are? You say you're the boss of your acting career. Well, let's go down this road together.

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Want more auditions—and a better shot at booking them?

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Stop putting your life on hold for a job you haven't booked.

Live yo' life!

In this episode, listen to a real coaching session I have with one of my actors inside First Team Collective. We all do this. We don't take the trip. We don't make the appointment. We don't make the move. Because… what if they call?

But what if they don't? And even better—what if they do, and it all works out?

If you've been putting something on hold or just need to hear this one more time… this is your episode.

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Today is all about your mindset. Now is the time to do the work. It's okay to grieve the industry you once knew, as long as you get back up and keep moving forward.

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From Malcolm in the Middle to the upcoming revival, Eric Nenninger shares what it really takes to build a sustainable acting career—including self-tapes, life after a hit show, and why he chose to leave Los Angeles.

What if the thing holding your career back isn't a lack of opportunity—but waiting for someone else's yes? Pam Carbonero joins me for a conversation about leadership, reputation, and creating your own momentum.

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Instagram: @latinadirector

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Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching

WHO IS THIS GUY? Check me out at: www.thinkbiggercoaching.com

What if the thing holding your career back isn't a lack of opportunity—but waiting for someone else's yes? Pam Carbonero joins me for a conversation about leadership, reputation, and creating your own momentum.

CONNECT WITH PAM:

Instagram: @latinadirector

CONNECT WITH ME:

Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching

WHO IS THIS GUY? Check me out at: www.thinkbiggercoaching.com

What if the thing holding your career back isn't a lack of opportunity—but waiting for someone else's yes? Pam Carbonero joins me for a conversation about leadership, reputation, and creating your own momentum.

CONNECT WITH ME:

Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching

WHO IS THIS GUY? Check me out at: www.thinkbiggercoaching.com

I'm back.

In this State of the Industry episode, I open up about the cancellation of Electric Bloom, what I learned from losing another series, and why nobody talks enough about what happens after the job ends. I get into why your community is your ceiling and why who you surround yourself with matter more than people think. I also talk about reimagining what it means to be an actor in 2026, why I've leaned into directing this past year, and why self-tapes and verticals are both worth your attention right now, whether you like it or not.

If you're feeling stuck or unsure where you fit in this version of the industry, this one's for you.

CONNECT WITH ME:

Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching

WHO IS THIS GUY? Check me out at: www.thinkbiggercoaching.com