The Business of Acting - Think Like A CEO.

Описание: You need to stop thinking like an actor and start thinking like an entrepreneur. In this video, I’m breaking down the "Business" of Show Business. I’m Darren—a professional headshot photographer and 25-year veteran of the acting industry. With 15 years as a SAG member and experience inside the casting room, I’ve seen exactly where actors succeed and where they self-destruct.

If you treat acting as just a "craft," you’re missing half the battle. We’re diving deep into the unpleasant decisions you have to make, from firing agents to moving markets, and why understanding your "Type" is the most profitable thing you can do for your career.

🚀 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS VIDEO:

The "Product" vs. The "Craft": Why YOU are the brand.
Finding Your Type: How misclassifying yourself kills your booking rate (and the Young Dan Aykroyd story).
Headshot Strategy: Why cheap headshots are the most expensive mistake you’ll make.
Training for the Room: From Meisner to Ivana Chubbuck—finding the technique that vibes with you.
The Salesperson Mentality: Treating the audition room like your showroom.
Business Expenses: The honest reality of what it costs to stay in the game.

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The Entrepreneurial Actor
0:27 - Why Acting is a Business (No Exceptions)
1:03 - Hard Decisions: Firing Agents & Moving Markets
1:55 - The Power of Saying "No"
2:36 - You Are the Product (TV/Film is Just the Medium)
3:25 - Finding Your Type: Leading Man vs. Character Actor
5:16 - Storytime: The Extra who thought he was a Leading Man
7:03 - How to Research Your Type
7:54 - Headshot Strategy: Getting into the CD’s Office
9:11 - Training: Finding Your Vibe (Chubbuck, Meisner, Adler)
10:42 - Developing Your Resume (DIY Student Films & Creating)
11:45 - You Are the Salesperson (Branding & Networking)
12:17 - The Truth About Auditions: Best Performance vs. Best Fit
14:17 - The Reality of Expenses (Headshots, Casting Sites, Wardrobe)
16:20 - Why Good Training is Worth Every Penny
17:52 - A Quick Note on Taxes & Business Expenses

📸 CONNECT WITH DARREN:

Website: http://www.dmillerheadshots.com
Instagram: @darrinrmiller
TikTok: ** coming soon **

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Casting Sites Mentioned: Actors Access, Casting Networks, Backstage.

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