You have the gift of...
Invisibility
It seems you left the biz for some time. Maybe to try other things, start a family or hell, maybe you just needed a break!
Just like Doctor Strange your invisibility has served you well and allowed you time away. Time to replenish, recharge and refocus.
You may feel like you're starting over, but really you're just starting anew.
Here's what I know - Now it’s time to make moves. You. Are. Ready.
Your Actor Biz Assets
Because of your invisibility, there are some things you're pretty freakin' great at.
Sometimes you negate these things because you just see them as who you are and what you do.
It's time to own your strengths!
Please know, that not everyone has these qualities. They don't. But you do.
They are an asset. Own them.
A well-rounded, experienced life
You have a rich well to draw from. You've lived your life and are full of the human experience. You can't teach that.
Grounded and ready
You've been here before and know what to expect. You've got wisdom on your side. Nothing can sway you. You're ready.
Aware of the biz of the biz
A lot of newbies become actors because it's fun. They don't realize what it really takes. You know what it takes and you know how this biz works. You're aware and committed.
Areas of Your Biz That Need Attention 💪🏻
#1
Unsure of new trends and technology.
Trends change and you've been out of the loop. Remember black and white headshots? Or when agents mailed in our submissions by courier? Or when generals were actually a thing? Yeah, me too. Now there are new trends you get to know. Time to educate yourself on what's happening today.
#2
Trying to approach the biz
as you once did.
The digital age is upon us and your systems need an upgrade. You're probably dusting off your old marketing tools and notebooks. But you can't fit a square peg into a round hole. You can't approach the biz as you once did. It's a new landscape and you're a new person.
#3
Insecure about where you stand now.
New phase, new you - it's time for a rebrand. Most actors don't go deep enough on branding. I know you have an idea of who you were then, but who are you now? It's time to get even more specific about what you bring to the table and sell today. That's what's really going to open doors, faster.
🔥 Two Tips To Support You NOW 🔥
Take Your Power Back
Actors give their power away all the time!
And most of the time, you don't even realize you're doing it.
What it comes down to is this - What can you control?
In this video, I share how you can take your power back in your career right now.
Business of Self Tapes
Mastering the business of the self-tape process will make it much more enjoyable AND allow you to do multiple auditions with ease when the auditions gods shower you with abundance.
Let's look at the self-tape process from start to finish and see it through the lens of a business perspective.
In this video, I share my process with each and every self-tape, where I put on my business hat versus my actor hat, and how I let it go.
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Hey! I'm Jodie Bentley.
I'm a NYU Tisch trained actor, producer, and audiobook narrator who has worked for Netflix, Hulu, ABC, CBS and many more.
Since 2008, I’ve been a career coach for actors and in 2022 was named one of the Top 20 Coaches in Los Angeles by Influence Digest. I'm also the former CEO of The Savvy Actor and Accelerated Artist.
I help actors take back their power and build the career they desire.
I've taught workshops at SAG-AFTRA, Actors Equity, Comicon, and over 50+ universities and training programs. I've been an adjunct professor and built the Business of Acting Programs at New York Film Academy, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Pace University, and Studio School.
I know how frustrating it is to be an actor. Not to mention, actors are not trained in what it takes to run a business, efficiently and effectively. Typically, it’s the last thing you want to focus on! Then you wonder why you falter, plateau or never hit your goals.
Competitive, impactful, business skills are the main thing you are missing in our oversaturated industry. And you need a roadmap.
So...you can continue to spin your wheels hoping to be noticed, relying only on your craft or charm, and keep daydreaming on the career you want, OR you can be a proactive savvy actor who understands business principles and how to leverage them to fast track your career.
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