Ep. 175: How Aaron Marcus Landed 1,300+ Acting Gigs Over 40 Years Without Burning Out

Are you struggling to land your first union-level speaking role as an actor?In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Marcus, a full-time actor for over 40 years with nearly 1,300 bookings under his belt. He shares the exact steps he took to break into union work and how today’s actors can rise above industry challenges.You’ll discover:A common mistake actors make that keeps them from getting seen by agentsThe quiet trick Aaron used to land his very first union role (and how it still works today)What to do when your emails to agents go unanswered - even with solid credits and strong footageListen now to learn how you can move closer to union-level work and start landing roles faster.Contact Aaron at howtoactandmodel.comContact Info:Email: [email protected]: https://www.martinbentsen.comAdditional Resources:Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.comShoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.comEdit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.comThis show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.