Slow Down, $$ Goals As Actors, Mascots

In this episode of That Actor Couple, Jesse and Candace Malinowski break down a powerful lesson for actors: trying to move faster can actually slow your career down.Using a real-life analogy from Jesse’s recent agility competition with Maverick, they talk about how rushing, overloading yourself with auditions, and chasing volume can lead to mistakes, burnout, and missed opportunities. The conversation draws clear parallels between competing too fast in agility and actors trying to book too quickly without focus.They also discuss:Why fewer auditions done well can be more effective than high volumeCandace’s voiceover work and how repeat clients compound incomeHow investing in skills (like VO training) can pay off long-termWhy actors underestimate how little most working actors actually earnThe importance of supplemental creative incomeBreaking income goals into smaller, realistic piecesWhy enjoying the audition process matters more than chasing bookingsThis episode reframes success for actors as patience, focus, and sustainability, not speed.👇 Comment below:Do you feel pressure to move faster in your acting career—or are you learning to slow down?📩 Join the Get Scene newsletter:https://getscenestudios.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7660af20fdb3c04d6b6516591&id=eecb804958Use Code PODSUMMIT2025 for $20 off your ticket!https://www.getscenestudios.com/southeast-actor-summit