185. Actor & TikTok Star Drew Talbert on Advice for Actors on the Internet, Finding Success, and the SAG Influencer Contract

In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Drew Talbert, the creator behind the popular TikTok account @drew_talbert. I met him during a panel at the Groundlings and he has so much to share with you all. We talked about his journey as an actor and how he stumbled upon success with his hilarious characters that live within his restaurant, Bistro Huddy. Inspired by his years working as a waiter, Drew's skits continuously go viral for his hilarious and real portrayal of the hospitality business. He also gets into the importance of community and connection in content creation, as well as the ins and outs of revenue on TikTok. Drew shared some valuable insights and advice for actors looking to put themselves out there on the internet to start creating their own content. If you're an actor, or anyone who wants to break into the online space, Drew's advice this episode will set you up for success! Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Intro 03:03 — All about Drew 04:05 — Let's Talk TikTok 09:25 — Lessons Learned from YouTube 13:55 — Groundlings Background 16:05 — Internet Success & Acting Career 20:30 — Making Money Online 25:24 — Drew's Day-to-Day as an Entrepreneur 28:52— SAG Influencer Contract, Healthcare, and Pension 35:14 — Actors who Leave in Their 30s and 40s 39:20 — Community 42:00 — Acting Classes & Improv 43:08 — Patreon Q: TikTok Revenue 47:47 — Advice for Anxiety Around Posting 53:04 — Patreon Q: Joining SAG & SAG Eligibility 54:01 — Drew's SAG Story Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ★ Follow Drew on TikTok @drew_talbert ★ Follow Drew on Instagram @drewtalbert ★ Support Drew Here! ★ Drew's Official Website ★ Drew's YouTube @drewtalbert ★ The Groundlings ★ Caitlin Reilly's TikTok @itscaitlinhello ★ Leo González's TikTok @leogonzall ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! And don’t miss all the content on IG and as always at, OneBrokeActress.com And if you're needing some personalized help from Sam, you can schedule a chat with her right here. Don't forget to join the mailing list here!