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How To Be A TV Star Podcast

by Nick Piper & Derrick Siu

TV Host and Tutor Nick Piper secured his first Prime Time TV Job within 6 months. Learn how you can fast track your success in TV with Nick and his co-host Derrick Siu, as they share ideas, strategies, and their experience to help you in your entertainment career!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 11: Get Your Reel Done!

    Nick talks about the need to get a showreel produced in order to have a better chance at picking up work. He also talks about the recent spate of presenter opportunities that have arisen and the direct effect they have on your showreel production.

  2. Episode 10: Having The Skills

    In this week's podcast Nick details the necessary skills that a presenter needs to proceed. Together with a practical understanding, the mental applications are just as important and Nick determines several methods of refining your skill base. Hosted By Nick Piper. Engineered by Clint Doughan.

  3. Episode 9: First Training Steps

    The time has come to make some kind of practical commitment. Your research is complete, your TV watching has defined your place in the market, you are ready to part with some money and enrol in a course. This podcast, Nick details a few of the main steps you need to take when seeking the best...

  4. Episode 8: Listen To The Experts

    Nick talks about the value of asking people for help and advice. Too often we fail to ascertain the most important information from the most reliable sources: working professionals in the business. Textbooks, websites, courses and seminars will help provide a good sound base but interacting with...

  5. Episode 7: Your Career As A Business

    This week, Nick and Derrick discuss the importance of treating your television career as a business instead of a simple hobby or interest. Important issues such as time allocation, business administration and even work space are covered. Warning: This podcast contains information ONLY for the...

  6. Episode 6: Developing Your Game Plan

    This week Nick and Derrick talk about the importance of planning your career. Nick provides a basic structure to your plan and the approximate timeframe in which to be working.

  7. Episode 5: Where Do You See Me?

    This week Derrick and Nick discuss the importance of finding your place in the market. Where you see yourself is a vital component in the search for your ideal niche - although the subjective nature of the business will offer many varying opinions, your research into your ideal 'fit' will provide…

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  8. Episode 4: Become A Moving Train!

    In this podcast, Nick and Derrick talk about the necessity of becoming a 'moving train' or an active entity in the business. Discover the secrets behind building your resume, experience and skillset by actively participating in training, multi-skilling and research. This will enable agents,...

  9. Episode 3: Compile Your Contact List

    This fortnight, Nick Piper & Derrick Siu discuss the importance of compiling your contact list, and some of the best ways of creating your own contact list. And of course we answer some of our listeners most pressing questions! Don't forget our special PRE-LAUNCH offer on our How To Be A TV Star...

  10. Episode 2: Watch TV!

    The first step in your TV Career is. .. watch TV!. .that's right you need to watch TV!. .Listen to Nick and Derrick discuss why you need to watch TV, and how a structured and analytical approach to watching TV will help you in your TV Career. . Plus TV Trivia and answers to your questions! If you...

  11. Welcome to the How To Be A TV Star Podcast

    We are proud to present the very first How To Be A TV Star Podcast! Get ready to kick start your career in the New Year and find out what we'll be covering over the next 6 months to help you with your career in broadcasting, plus we have a very special holiday season offer!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

TV Host and Tutor Nick Piper secured his first Prime Time TV Job within 6 months. Learn how you can fast track your success in TV with Nick and his co-host Derrick Siu, as they share ideas, strategies, and their experience to help you in your entertainment career!

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How many episodes does How To Be A TV Star Podcast have?

How To Be A TV Star Podcast currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is How To Be A TV Star Podcast about?

TV Host and Tutor Nick Piper secured his first Prime Time TV Job within 6 months. Learn how you can fast track your success in TV with Nick and his co-host Derrick Siu, as they share ideas, strategies, and their experience to help you in your entertainment career!

How often does How To Be A TV Star Podcast release new episodes?

How To Be A TV Star Podcast has 11 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts How To Be A TV Star Podcast?

How To Be A TV Star Podcast is created and hosted by Nick Piper & Derrick Siu.
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