Making It In Hollywood: The Twitter (X) Effect
I’m fascinated, and often annoyed, when people are too brief in communicating with me. I provide career coaching, helping people improve how they navigate their careers and projects to achieve greater success. The first contact with me is usually by email, generated by a page on my website, and this is the first chance I […]
The Raindrop Moment: The End of Hollywood As We Know It
Greetings to all of you in showbiz and on the worldwide web. I haven’t written in a while, and I hope this year is turning out to be a great year for you all. While those of us at ShowBizCentral have been preparing to launch a brand new suite of tools for casting directors, which […]
SHOW BUSINESS AND THE ART OF DATING
When was the last time you were at a party, in a bar, at the grocery store, saw a person you were really attracted to, approached them, and immediately told them (before saying anything else) exactly what you want from them? How did that work for you? I get many inquiries for help with projects, […]
END YOUR CAREER…IN 140 CHARACTERS (OR LESS)
Now a word about X, TikTok, etc. It’s extraordinary how much damage someone can do to themselves in just 140 characters. Yes, we all hear and read the celebrity horror stories on TMZ and the gossip magazines. But there’s another way to waste your time (and mine). The other day, I talked about people whom […]
Making it in Hollywood: Who are your buyers?
In a previous blog about asking the right questions, I mentioned that in order to sell anything, you must know your buyers. So, who are your buyers? Your buyers are anyone you speak to or meet with about your career, your idea or script, or a job. When you are having these conversations or meetings, […]
Making it in Hollywood: Are you in the game, or trying to get in the game?
I was recently asked by a very talented 18-year-old aspiring country western singer whether she should try to get on a singing competition tv show. She was concerned about their requirement that contestants sign management contracts with the show producers. She felt that this would limit her options going forward. I’ve encountered versions of this […]
Making it in Hollywood: Are you asking the right questions?
One of the questions I hear most often is “How can I get an agent?” One of the most important ways to figure out how to get signed by an agent, indeed, to get anything you want in life, is to ask the right questions. By asking a different question, one is likely to get […]