All Episodes

Ep. 260: Why Acting Success Doesn’t Start With Getting an Agent

Ep. 259: How Actors Boost Their Acting Career by Becoming SAG Eligible

Ep. 258: How to Improve Your Acting Profile to Book More Auditions Fast

Ep. 257: Why Acting Talent Alone Won’t Get You Cast (And What Actually Will)

Ep. 256: How To Get More Acting Auditions By Adding Personality to Submission Notes

Ep. 255: How Acting Pros Become Their Agent’s Favorite Client and Book More Roles

Ep. 254: Why Inconsistent Acting Is Killing Your Audition Momentum

Ep. 253: How Letting Go of Competition Transforms Your Acting Career

Ep. 252: Do You Know Your Acting Numbers? They're CRITICAL.

Ep. 251: Is Your Acting Slate Making You Unbookable?

Ep. 250: Ep. 250: What Most Actors Do WRONG When Shooting Reels (and how to avoid it for more acting work)

Ep. 249: What is a Chemistry Read + How to Use it Get More Acting Work

Ep. 248: Acting Hack: Use Humor to Get More Audition Callbacks

Ep. 247: Acting Mistakes With Accents That Can Cost You Auditions

Ep. 246: How to Balance Confidence with Flexibility in Your Acting Choices

Ep. 245: Memorize Your Acting Lines Faster with "The Variance Method"

Ep. 244: How Tracking 3 Metrics Can Transform Your Acting Career

Ep. 243: What Acting Jobs Really Pay: Film & TV Actor Rate Guide

Ep. 242: 3 Acting Mistakes That Make You Hard to Direct

Ep. 241: Acting Contract Red Flags That Could Hurt Your Career

Ep. 240: Is my accent good enough to list on my acting profiles?

Ep. 239: Hidden Acting Profile Errors Blocking Your Career

Ep. 238: From Unhirable to $50M: The Acting Comeback of Robert Downey Jr.

Ep. 237: How to Create a Custom Acting Reel on Actor's Access

Ep. 236: How to Avoid Freezing Up in Acting Auditions

Ep. 235: Why “Am I Good Enough?” Is the Wrong Question to Ask in Your Acting Career

Ep. 234: Why Creating Projects Boosts Acting Confidence & Helps You Book Roles Early

Ep. 233: Feeling Stuck? How to Know Exactly What to Focus on Right Now in Acting

Ep. 232: Keep Your Choices Simple to Book More Acting Roles

Ep. 231: Get Your Acting Profile Noticed With This 30-Second Video

Ep. 230: How One Actor Gets Consistent Acting Auditions Without Burning Out

Ep. 229: Is it Safe to Sign ‘In Perpetuity’ Clauses to Grow Your Acting Career?

Ep. 228: You Don’t Need a Studio for Great Acting Self-Tapes

Ep. 227: Never Blame Others or Your Acting Career Will Stay Stuck

Ep. 226: 5 Proven Steps to Help You Memorize Acting Lines Faster

Ep. 225: How To Memorize Lines Twice As Fast By Making Them Personal

Ep. 224: Dennis Connors on the Simple Acting Game That Builds Real Emotion

Ep. 223: Should You Be a Reader to Boost Your Acting Career?

Ep. 222: 3 Ways to Target a TV Show Before It Casts (No Agent Needed for Acting Opportunities)

Ep. 221: How To Add Unfinished Roles To Your Acting Resume Without Looking Unprofessional

Ep. 220: Should You Widen Your Acting Age Range to Book More Roles? Here’s the Truth

Ep. 219: Why Most Acting Careers Stall & How One Actor Fixed It To Book More Auditions

Ep. 218: How to Watch Your Acting Tape Like a Casting Director

Ep. 217: How Terry Knickerbocker Trains Top Talent to Master Their Acting Craft

Ep. 216: Why Simplifying Acting Choices Creates More Powerful On-Camera Moments

Ep. 215: Is it OK to Film Custom Reel Scenes To Book Acting Roles Faster?

Ep. 214: Should You Simplify Acting Prep If You Want More Auditions/Bookings? Here’s the Truth

Ep. 213: Why Silence Doesn’t Mean You’re Failing in Acting (And What To Do About It)

Ep. 212: How to Film Great Acting Self-Tapes from Any Location

Ep. 211: Try This Advanced Strategy to Book More Acting Roles

Ep. 210: How To Handle Kissing Scenes in Acting Without Damaging Your Relationship

Ep. 209: How To Start Getting PAID for Acting

Ep. 208: How To Build an Acting Profile That Gets You Auditions - No Matter Your Experience

Ep. 207: Signs You’re Mishandling Last-Minute Acting Auditions & How To Turn It Around

Ep. 206: Think You Need to Be “Tech-Savvy” to Succeed in Acting? You Don’t

Ep. 205: Should You Do Free Acting Work If You’re Serious About Booking Legit Roles?

Ep. 204: Got Sent the Wrong Acting Sides? Don’t Panic - It Might Be Your Breakout Moment

Ep. 203: How to Make a Strong Acting Testimonial Clip on Backstage That Grabs Attention Fast

Ep. 202: How Lloyd Helps Actors Shift Accents Without Losing Identity

Ep. 201: How To Get Footage Back From Unresponsive Directors to Build Your Acting Reel

Ep. 200: Why Signing Too Early Can Stall Your Acting Career

Ep. 199: Why Acting in Vertical Shorts Might Be the Fastest Way to Build Your Reel

Ep. 198: How to Get Sag Background Vouchers for Acting FAST

Ep. 197: The BIG Mistake to Avoid in Self-Tapes & Acting Auditions

Ep. 196: How to Do Single-Line Acting Auditions Properly

Ep. 195: 3 Numbers You MUST Track To Boost Auditions & Book More Acting Roles

Ep. 194: How to Use "Local Hire" Status to Unlock Hidden Acting Opportunities Nationwide

Ep. 193: Stop Playing It Safe: Acting Auditions That Give Casting Directors Goosebumps

Ep. 192: How to Format Acting Self-Tapes So You Don’t Get Skipped Over

Ep. 191: How a Mentor Can Help Land SAG-AFTRA Roles and Level Up Your Acting Game

Ep. 190: How to Use a Booked Acting Role to Get SAG-AFTRA Agent Meetings Fast

Ep. 189: The Hidden Agent Practice That Could Sabotage Your Acting Career - Double Dipping

Ep. 188: Stop Just Listing Acting Skills - Start Showing Them To Get Cast

Ep. 187: How a Successful Actor Landed His First Union Role & What You Need To Hear to Grow Your Acting Career

Ep. 186: The Truth About Why You’re Not Booking Acting Roles

Ep. 185: Stop Expecting Your Acting Agent To Do All the Work

Ep. 184: Should I Call an Acting Agency? Or Only Submit Online?

Ep. 183: Avoid This BIG Mistake in Your Acting Reel

Ep. 182: How To Rebuild Confidence After Setbacks in Your Acting Career

Ep. 181: Reasons Your Agent Stopped Sending You Auditions - And How to Fix It FAST

Ep. 180: An Agent's Top Tips for Getting Signed and Building Your Acting Career

Ep. 179: Why Imagination Matters in Acting & How To Build It

Ep. 178: Can You Use a Male Reader for a Female Role in Acting Auditions?

Ep. 177: How To Create Great Acting Clips Fast Without Scripts or a Crew

Ep. 176: How to Use a Career Pause to Reignite Your Acting Journey with Confidence

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

Ep. 174: Where to Mention SAG-AFTRA Eligible in Your Acting Profiles to Get Noticed

Ep. 173: How to Improve Your Acting for Any Audition or Self Tape by Shifting Your State

Ep. 172: Cheesy Writing? How Shifting Your Delivery Can Make Your Acting Look Stronger

Ep. 171: Why Accent Proficiency Is Essential for Advancing Your Acting Career

Ep. 170: Joshua Nelson on Building Acting Confidence and Mastering Self-Tapes

Ep. 169: The Best Platforms for Connecting with Casting Directors & Acting Agents

Ep. 168: Why Acting Feels So Unrewarding - and How to Reclaim Your Power in This Industry

Ep. 167: Should You Move for Acting? NYC vs LA vs Atlanta Explained for New Screen Actors

Ep. 166: How to Be Consistent With Your Acting Submissions... By Using a Virtual Assistant

Ep. 165: Ivana Chubbuck Shares Her Secrets To Turning Pain Into Award-Winning Acting Performances

Ep. 164: Should You Join SAG-AFTRA Now or Wait for More Acting Roles?

Ep. 163: How Taking Control Can Help Transform Your Acting Career

Ep. 162: Why On-Camera & Improv Acting Training Impress Casting Directors

Ep. 161: A Step by Step Breakdown of the Casting Process for Acting Auditions

Ep. 160: Award Winning Acting Coach Rita Litton Shares Tips and Tricks for Aspiring Actors

Ep. 159: No Acting Agent Yet? Here’s Why That’s Not Your Real Problem

Ep. 158: How To Build Your Acting Career Without Compromising Your Day Job

Ep. 157: How to Meet Casting Directors and Build Relationships for More Acting Auditions

Ep. 156: How To Label Acting Clips So Agents and Casting Directors Actually Watch Them

Ep. 155: CAUTION! Avoid Small Acting Tics & Habits That Can Ruin Your SAG-AFTRA Auditions

Ep. 154: 3 Key Elements Every Acting Submission Note Needs To Get Auditions from Casting Directors

Ep. 153: When to List Commercial Acting Credits Separately - and When It Just Looks Weird

Ep. 152: Is Your Acting Profile Scaring Off Casting Directors & Agents? Fix These Mistakes Fast

Ep. 151: How to Restart Your Acting Career Without Quitting Your Day Job

Ep. 150: Why You Need Both Monologues AND Dialogues Now On Your Acting Profile

Ep. 149: Emmy-Award Winning Actress Alisha Gaddis Shares Why Diversifying Your Skills Is Critical In Today’s Industry

Ep. 148: Why Offering More Than Acting Can Land You Bigger Indie Roles

Ep. 147: How to Hook Casting Directors in the First 5 Seconds of Your Acting Reel

Ep. 146: 3 Proven Ways To Get Netflix Casting Calls (No Acting Agent Needed!)

Ep. 145: Want an Acting Agent? Stop Waiting to Be Discovered & Do This Instead

Ep. 144: A Breakdown of Top Acting Agencies (Part 3 of 3)

Ep. 143: A Breakdown of Top Acting Agencies (Part 2 of 3)

Ep. 142: A Breakdown of Top Acting Agencies (Part 1 of 3)

Ep. 141: Will an Agent Really Help You? Here's What Acting Agents Actually Do

Ep. 140: 4 Ways Actors Can Highlight Their Producing Work To Land More Acting Roles

Ep. 139: Here's Why You Should NOT Get an Acting Agent... Yet

Ep. 138: 11 Mistakes Actors Make When Reaching Out to Acting Agents (And How to Avoid Them!)

Ep. 137: How to Join SAG-AFTRA FAST Through Non-Traditional Methods (background acting, etc.)

Ep. 136: Is Your Eyeline Sabotaging Your Acting Auditions? Here is How To Fix It NOW

Ep. 135: Here's Exactly What Acting Agents are Looking For

Ep. 134: A Day in the Life of an Acting Agent (What They Don't Want You to Know)

Ep. 133: Habits That Will Help You Book Major Acting Roles and Land Great Agents

Ep. 132: Forget Complicated Acting Self-Tapes - Why Keeping It Simple Wins Every Time!

Ep. 131: 5 Mistakes Actors Make When Choosing Audition Outfits & How to Avoid Them for More Acting Success

Ep. 130: Stop Using Weak Clips in Your Acting Profiles - Here’s How to Choose the Best Ones for More SAG-AFTRA Auditions

Ep. 129: How Mastering the First 5 Seconds of Your Self-Tape Can Transform Your Acting Audition Success

Ep. 128: 4 Ways Actors Struggle With Self-Tape Prep (And How To Fix Them for More Acting Opportunities)

Ep. 127: Does Submitting Early Increase Your Chances? Here's Why Early Self-Tapes Can Boost Acting Opportunities

Ep. 126: Are Your Evening Habits Hurting Your Acting Career? Here's How to Fix It

Ep. 125: Stop Ignoring Audition Data! The Secret to Getting Bigger Acting Roles

Ep. 124: Why "First Refusal" Is Good For Your Acting Career, & How To Turn It Into Success

Ep. 123: How to Leverage Social Media to Book Bigger Film Acting Roles

Ep. 122: When to Start Worrying About Social Media in Your Acting Career

Ep. 121: What It Really Means When You Keep Auditioning for the Same Show (And How to Turn it Into More Acting Work)

Ep. 120: How to Stand Out From 5,000 Submissions... Audition and Acting Secrets

Ep. 119: From Local Theater to Prime-Time TV as a Series Regular: Eddie Ramos Shares his Acting Journey

Ep. 118: Are Slate Shots Really Optional for Acting Auditions? Here's the Hard Truth

Ep. 117: How to Upgrade a Background Acting Role into a SAG-AFTRA Speaking Role

Ep. 116: From Stroke Recovery to Acting & Modeling Career: Paulette Szaley's Inspiring Story

Ep. 115: How To Turn a Minor Acting Role Into a Bigger Opportunity... Step by Step

Ep. 114: Why “Playing It Safe” in Auditions Could Be Sabotaging Your Acting Career

Ep. 113: The Secret Steps Casting Directors Take When Choosing Who to Invite to Acting Auditions – What You Need to Know

Ep. 112: Unlocking the Secret to Memorable Performances and WAY More Acting Auditions – Mastering the "Likability Factor"

Ep. 111: 3 Ways Struggling Film Actors Can Find Acting Work and Auditions... Despite Low Industry Production Rates

Ep. 110: Major Red Flags That Will Make Film Acting Agents Pass on You – And How To Avoid Them

Ep. 109: Is Your Agent Actually Helping You? Why a Manager Could Get You MORE Film Acting Auditions

Ep. 108: Build a Thriving Acting Career & Get More Auditions - Interview with Rahti Gorfien

Ep. 107: Get More Film Acting Auditions by Creating a Stage Name

Ep. 106: Improve Your Acting Mindset & Strategy - Interview with Andrew Roth

Ep. 105: How to Request an "Audition & Submissions Report" Without Offending Your Film Acting Agent

Ep. 104: How to Deal With Unsupportive Family & Friends in Your Film Acting Career

Ep. 103: "The Actor Career Chapters" for a Successful Acting Career, More Film Auditions, and Agents

Ep. 102: How to Stop Being a "Classroom Actor" and Start Booking Real, SAG-AFTRA Acting Auditions

Ep. 101: Not Hearing Back from Agents for Film Acting When You Submit? Do This.

Ep. 100: How to Get Acting Auditions for Any High-Level Television Show

Ep. 99: Becoming a Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor - Leonardo DiCaprio (Titanic)

Ep. 98: How to Become SAG-AFTRA Eligible for Bigger Acting Auditions

Ep. 97: Mistakes to Avoid When Looking for New Film Acting Coaches and Classes

Ep. 96: How to Feel More Confident in Cold Reads for Acting Auditions (Interview)

Ep. 95: How to Analyze Scripts to Book More SAG-AFTRA Acting Auditions

Ep. 94: Christopher Walken's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Pulp Fiction)

Ep. 93: Avoid These Mistakes in the "Training" Section of Your Acting Resume to Get More SAG-AFTRA Auditions

Ep. 92: Gene Hackman's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (The French Connection)

Ep. 91: Not Located in a Major City? Here's How to Get a SAG-AFTRA Acting Agent Anyway

Ep. 90: Steve Buscemi's Secrets to Becoming a Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Boardwalk Empire)

Ep. 89: A Trick to Stand Out to Casting Directors... Before You Even Audition

Ep. 88: How to Create a Strong Video Slate to Land Auditions & Capture Acting Agents' Attention

Ep. 87: Tips for Acting in Film & Getting Auditions from Working Actress Tracee Loran

Ep. 86: Denzel Washington's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Cry Freedom)

Ep. 85: Three Traits You MUST Develop to Book Major SAG-AFTRA Acting Roles and Auditions

Ep. 84: How to Know if Your Acting is Really "Good Enough" to Book SAG-AFTRA Auditions

Ep. 83: Sigourney Weaver's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Alien)

Ep. 82: How to Build an Acting Brand You’re Proud of to Book More SAG-AFTRA Auditions

Ep. 81: Jennifer Aniston's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Friends)

Ep. 80: Slow Summer Months? Here are Some Tips to Find Auditions & Get Film Acting Work

Ep. 79: How to Master the American Accent for More Auditions Acting in Film – Interview with Lloyd Moss

Ep. 78: Chris Pratt's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Guardians of the Galaxy)

Ep. 77: Start Booking Superhero Acting Auditions by Improving Your Physique Naturally

Ep. 76: Bryan Cranston's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Breaking Bad)

Ep. 75: Am I Ready for Real Acting Auditions? A Checklist for Aspiring Film Actors

Ep. 74: Harrison Ford's Secrets to Becoming a Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (Indiana Jones)

Ep. 73: How to Network With Casting Directors to Unlock Major SAG-AFTRA Acting Auditions

Ep. 72: How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" When Meeting with an Acting Agent

Ep. 71: Natural vs. Unnatural Acting – The Key to Booking Bigger Auditions in Film

Ep. 70: How to Use Casting Workshops to Get Major Auditions for SAG-AFTRA Acting Roles

Ep. 69: How to Access Hidden SAG-AFTRA Auditions... Without Acting Agents

Ep. 68: Are Your Acting Skills Good Enough for Bigger, SAG-AFTRA Auditions?

Ep. 67: Is Acting School Necessary for SAG-AFTRA Roles and Agents?

Ep. 66: Am I Ready for an Acting Agent? A Checklist for Aspiring Film Actors

Ep. 65: Mindy Kaling's Secrets to Becoming a World-Famous SAG-AFTRA Film Actor (The Office)

Ep. 64: Are A.I. Headshots OK for Acting Auditions & Agents?

Ep. 63: The Artist Visa for Acting in Film & Auditioning in the USA

Ep. 62: How to Be More Consistent with Submitting Yourself to Acting Auditions

Ep. 61: How to Become a Voice Actor & Get Acting Auditions with David Goldberg

Ep. 60: Specific Resources & Websites to Find Legit Agents for Film Acting

Ep. 59: Is this Audition Really Worth Your Time? Tips for Acting in Film

Ep. 58: How to Transition to a New SAG-AFTRA Acting Agent (Proper Protocol)

Ep. 57: Struggling to Find Acting Auditions You're Right For? Here's How to Fix it.

Ep. 56: Is Social Media Really Necessary? Tips for a Successful Film Acting Career

Ep. 55: How to Memorize Lines FAST for Acting in Film & Auditioning

Ep. 54: For Kids or Retirees... How to "Fast-Track" Getting an Acting Agent

Ep. 53: How to Negotiate Your Pay (Without an Acting Agent)

Ep. 52: How Many Film Acting Agents Can I Have?

Ep. 51: How to Capture Your "Type" in Your Headshots... and Use it for More Film Acting Auditions

Ep. 50: How to Find Network-Level Auditions... Without an Acting Agent

Ep. 49: How to Land a Legit Acting Agent – Interview with Tony DeSouza

Ep. 48: Not Getting Paid by Your Agent? Here's What to Do (Film Acting Tips)

Ep. 47: Stop Acting in Unpaid Student Films! Here's Why.

Ep. 46: Auditioning but Not Booking? Let's Fix That... It's Time to Start Acting in Films!

Ep. 45: How to Use "The 4 Levels of Acting" to Book Major, SAG-AFTRA Auditions

Ep. 44: The #1 Mistake to Avoid in Auditions (When Acting in Film)

Ep. 43: How to Deal With Stage Fright in Auditions for Film Acting

Ep. 42: Are Casting Director Workshops Worth it? Will I Really Get SAG-AFTRA Acting Auditions?

Ep. 41: What Casting Directors Don't Want You to Know About Acting Auditions – This is Why Casting Info is so Vague

Ep. 40: Feeling Stuck? Here's How to Unstick Your Film Acting Career (Seriously).

Ep. 39: How to Get Your Agent to Submit You More for SAG-AFTRA Acting Auditions

Ep. 38: Are Agent Showcases Really Worth It for Film Acting?

Ep. 37: "The Singular Task" System to Grow Your Career Automatically... Get Acting Agents, Join SAG-AFTRA, and Access Major Auditions WAY Faster

Ep. 36: Should You Quit Your Job to Pursue Acting & Auditioning Full Time?

Ep. 35: Auditioning vs. Financial Security... Which Should Come First in Your Acting Career?

Ep. 34: How to Get Memorable Headshots that Get Noticed by Casting Directors & Acting Agents

Ep. 33: How to Improve Acting Skills Without Paying for Classes

Ep. 32: How to Prepare for Important SAG-AFTRA Acting Auditions, Step by Step

Ep. 31: How Important is Accent to Getting Auditions and Acting in Film?

Ep. 30: How to Have a Great Meeting & Audition with an Acting Agent

Ep. 29: For Non-American Citizens, Here's How to Start Getting Auditions & Acting in Film in the USA

Ep. 28: Film Acting Skills You MUST Master for Bigger, SAG-AFTRA Auditions

Ep. 27: For Kids, Here's How to Get Started Acting in Film & Auditioning

Ep. 26: How to Shorten Your Acting Reel to Impress Agents & Get More Auditions

Ep. 25: Should I Drop Out of College to Pursue Acting in Film?

Ep. 24: The Most Common "Types" Casting is Looking For for SAG-AFTRA Acting Auditions

Ep. 23: Is Versatility Important for Acting Auditions in SAG-AFTRA Productions?

Ep. 22: Took a Career Hiatus? Here's How to Start Acting in Film & Getting Auditions Again.

Ep. 21: Will Having a Side Hustle HURT Your Acting Career & Auditioning?

Ep. 20: Is Your Technique Good Enough for SAG-AFTRA Acting Agents?

Ep. 19: Is Acting School Required to Become a SAG-AFTRA Actor & Get an Agent?

Ep. 18: Hit an Acting Career Plateau? Here's How to Break Through and Book Bigger Auditions

Ep. 17: How to Use "Type" to Get More Film & Acting Auditions

Ep. 16: How to Nail a Major, SAG-AFTRA Acting Audition

Ep. 15: Should I Quit Acting in Film & Give Up? Some Advice.

Ep. 14: How to Find Acting Auditions ASAP, Without an Agent

Ep. 13: What Kind of Communication to Expect from SAG-AFTRA Franchised Acting Agents

Ep. 12: Are You a Teenager? Here's How to Start Acting in Film and Getting Auditions

Ep. 11: How to Get Disney Auditions and Start Acting in Films & TV Shows

Ep. 10: How to Get a Film Acting Coach... for Free

Ep. 9: Near/Past Retirement Age? Here's How to Start Acting in Film and Getting Auditions

Ep. 8: Are Casting Websites Worth the Money for Auditions & Acting Agents?

Ep. 7: Live in an Area with Limited Acting Work? Here's How to Find Auditions and Still Be "Type-Specific."

Ep. 6: Struggling to Get Film Acting Auditions? Here's How to Fix it ASAP.

Ep. 5: A Breakdown of Fees that Legit, SAG-AFTRA Acting Agents Should Take

Ep. 4: Agent or Manager... Who Should You Get First for Acting Auditions?

Ep. 3: How to Know if You're Ready for an Acting Agent (Mistakes to Avoid)

Ep. 2: How to Get an Acting Agent STEP by STEP... For WAY More Film Auditions

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