Let me get to it. I started my professional acting career in 1988. There are aspects of my actor life that pre-date that, but that year is when I moved to Los Angeles to continue my actor pursuit \u2014 for money.<\/p>\n
You read that right. For money. Make no bones about it. That was the bullseye. Make money as an actor. I would love to tell you that I did that almost immediately upon arrival, but it took time. And over time, I learned some lessons.<\/p>\n
What did happen is that I saw a space where I could work both as an actor and an actor “business coach” (for lack of a better word). It became clear there was an absence of shared knowledge about the for-profit monetary actor pursuits. This was 1991, people! Despite brick-shaped cellphones in black velcro bags that plugged into cigarette lighters, I decided to start The Actors Network<\/a>.<\/p>\n At least twice weekly, I will post my thoughts, experience and practical knowledge to help all actors in this industry and as importantly the 21st Century. I truly want whoever reads this to succeed.<\/p>\n I grew up in the rural South. I was a competitive golfer in college and later I started my acting career in Atlanta. My move to Los Angeles was a financial pursuit, but it, like many of yours, was filled with hopes and dreams. I had limited finances and no referrals or industry connections.<\/p>\n I share this for perspective. Today, perhaps more than ever, a higher percentage of performers embark on this pursuit with a name or connection that at least gives them an incentive to realize their Hollywood or Broadway dreams.<\/p>\n Since 1991, I have spent a lot of time speaking to and coaching for fellow actor peers! When I founded the award-winning organization, The Actors’ Network, it was important, in an industry sometimes full of empty promises and half-truths, that I stand for integrity, reality and mostly truth.<\/p>\n A few thoughts:<\/p>\n\n