Hey there, hero!

Wow. That’s dark.

A BTS look at my updated audition background, and why I chose to simplify my look.

(I’ll likely be back to the bricks next episode.)

But why the severe change? Because I look for any distraction from my acting and try my best to remove it. And I do it so that all the casting director has to pay attention to…is my acting.

That’s it.

So…what have you been adding to your look or sound or writing that you might want to let go of? Let me know in the comments below.

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Hey there, hero!

The perfect server not only gives you great service…

…they are actually nowhere to be found when they aren’t needed.

Ever notice that?

It’s an art and skill to know when you’re needed and when you’re not - and that applies to us when we’re auditioning and pursuing the work.

I have some thoughts, and how to make our “level of appropriate service” rival that of our fave bartender, hair cutter or customer service rep.

Care to share any experiences you’ve had with that perfect service worker? Or how you’ve been able to master that appropriate level of service when auditioning? Let me know in the comments below.

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...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/

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Hey there, hero!

A marketing mashup…what the heck is that?

It’s what I call those quick little phrases that give someone a clear idea of your creative essence: who you are, how you sound, what kind of characters you play…that sort of thing.

What’s my marketing mashup? “Paul Giamatti meets Uncle Fester.” Simple. Direct. To the point.

And maybe, for all the profiles and bios and headlines and signatures you’re asked to create in our business, maybe you could use one. Heck, maybe you already have one.

Either way, let’s arrive at one, and if you would, post it in a comment below, and include your headshot if appropriate.

So…what’s your marketing mashup?

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...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/

...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
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Hey there, hero!

The concept of open loops has come up so much in the last few weeks for me that I wanted to revisit an episode from 2019 that explained open loops and how powerful they can be for you.

Writers use open loops to create cliffhangers.

VO talent can use open loops in their profiles and bios.

Actors can use open loops in their slates and “tell us more about yourself”s.

And on and on it goes.

After you watch this episode, can you think of some ways I didn’t mention that let you use open loops in your performance practice? Let me know in the comments below.

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...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/

...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/

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Hey there, hero!

In another episode, I threaten you with harsh words if I ever catch you minimizing yourself.

And it’s not just in how you describe yourself, it’s specifically about how you set your fees.

And, of course, there’s a TED talk on this:

Casey Brown gave that talk over a decade ago, and it’s timeless. And she has two big takeaways that are so on point for performers like you that it’s as if she was vacationing in our heads.

How do you stack up in the self-worth conversation? How confident are you when setting your rates? Let me know in the comments below.

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https://acxmasterclass.com/

...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/

...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/

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Hey there, hero!

I was at a party a couple of years ago, and someone in our group was asked, “What do you do?”

In Los Angeles, it’s rare that the answer to that question isn’t “I’m an actor.”

In this case, the woman answered with a bit of a twist:

“I'm a bit of an actor."

Please don’t let me catch you saying this. That would be an issue.

And I’ve heard versions of that: "I dabble in audiobooks." "Occasionally, I write some stuff."

In this episode, I want to impress upon you that words do matter. You have every right to be proud. Try not to minimize yourself - be clear and precise. And own your life’s work and career choice.

How do you describe what you do? Do you find yourself less-than-ing yourself? Let me know in the comments below.

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...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/

...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/

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Hey there, hero!

Lagom is not “just OK.” It’s not “good enough for government work.”

It’s actually a cultural concept in Sweden that is really useful in lots of different ways.

In a nutshell, it means “not too much, not too little, but just right.”

Kinda like Goldilocks and her interaction with those three bears.

And we, as performers, can embrace lagom to help us try just a bit harder…

…and not get wrapped around the axle trying to be perfect.

Your thoughts on this? Does the concept of “just right” feel just right to you? Let me know in the comments below.

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...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
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Hey there, hero!

You’ve likely heard many times in life the pithy quote, “Winners never quit!”

(And sometimes, the additional converse of “Quitters never win!”)

Yeah. You can safely ignore that.

This episode is all about the truth: winners do sometimes quit.

Let’s discuss a bit deeper when and how and why.

When do you decide to give up? What are your personal standards for abandoning an effort? Let me know in the comments below.

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https://acxmasterclass.com/

...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/

...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/

...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
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