As an agent, I can’t teach you how to be a better actor. That’s not my thing. But I am definitely your man if you want to be a smarter actor.
The business side of your career can be tricky to navigate. There are dangers and frustrations lurking behind every corner. So the trick is to get past them in one piece.
To that end, I now present you with the six golden rules I believe will serve you well:
1) Everyone is out for themselves. The only person who is really looking out for you is you. Agents and managers don’t sign actors because they want the pleasure of their company, they do it because they believe they can make money by representing them. And that’s fine, but it would be a mistake to trust anyone completely and blindly with your career. Every decision is and should be up to you.
2) Hold on to your money. Pilot season seminars taught by actors who have never tested on a pilot. Workshops designed to help you find your brand. Classes on how to become a social media superstar. These are just a few of the ways you can throw out your hard-earned cash. Be very, very selective about how you allocate your funds.
3) Think before you speak. Creative people often speak impulsively, but that’s not a
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