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Are you sitting on a gold mine without even realizing it? As an actor, you are the CEO of your own career, but without a systematic approach to your business, you are leaving money and opportunities on the table.

In this episode of Acting Smarter Now, Lydia Nicole sits down with funnel expert Alyssa Pitts, also known as Curissa, to reveal how creatives can transform from undiscovered to unstoppable. Alyssa breaks down the complex world of sales funnels into simple, actionable steps specifically for actors. You will discover how to use lead magnets to capture your audience, build a professional digital presence that you actually own, and diversify your income through brand deals and affiliate marketing.

Alyssa shares her 3S Strategy—Social, Sites, and Scale—to help you move fans from social media to your own platforms where you have total control. We also dive into the mindset shifts needed to overcome the fear of being seen and how to use cutting-edge tech, like NFC chips, to make a lasting impression in every room you enter. Stop waiting to be discovered and start building the system that makes you a magnet for success.

Chapters

0:00 Intro and meeting Alyssa Pitts
2:45 What is a sales funnel for actors
5:30 Lead magnets and building your community
8:15 The importance of digital real estate and EPKs
11:00 Creating additional income through brand deals
14:30 Alyssa's journey and finding sponsors
17:45 The Passenger Princess brand and small wins
21:00 Monetizing hobbies and skincare routines
24:15 The 3S Strategy: Social Sites and Scale
27:30 Using GoHighLevel for automations
30:45 Common mistakes and getting started for free
33:15 How to use Gumroad to lock your content
36:45 DIY vs. done-for-you funnel options
39:15 Mindset and overcoming the fear of posting
42:30 High-tech networking with NFC chips
45:00 Where to find Alyssa and closing thoughts
46:42 Video End

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You can connect with Alyssa at
https://www.fearlyssfunnels.com/portfolio-homepage-page-8496
https://www.instagram.com/curlyssa

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