134 | Actors The “Training vs Networking” Debate Is a Scam

About this episode

This episode discusses how actors can build connections and advance their careers without relying on traditional networking or training methods.

Join the Side Door Challenge ➡ https://go.act-bold.com/sdc-yt How to build connections as an actor without networking events or taking another acting workshop or class. Acting career strategy that actually pays you. Actors The “Training vs Networking” Debate Is a Scam Actors keep asking whether they should spend money on training or networking and it keeps them stuck. This video breaks down why that question is the problem and what to do instead. You will see how to build connections as an actor while getting the training you actually need, at the same time, without waiting around to be chosen. I walk through the curator method, the S.I.C.K. factor, and a real example of how one actor built relationships with people who could hire her and created momentum in her local market. In this video, you'll learn: How to build connections as an actor without mixers or cold networking An acting career strategy that builds skills and relationships at the same time How to figure out what is actually keeping your acting career stuck How to create a paid workshop that covers your training and builds real connections How a small group of actors can create opportunities instead of waiting for…

People in this episode

Host: Anne Alexander-Sieder

Topics covered

• acting career strategy
• networking for actors
• training vs networking
• building connections
• creating opportunities

Keywords

• acting
• networking
• training
• career strategy
• connections
• workshop
• opportunities

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Organizations: Act Bold, YouTube

Products: Actor Career DNA Decoder

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