#130 The Official 2023 Actor Survival Guide Vol 4 - PART ONE

Buckle up, actors, cuz this episode is about to step up your audition game 🚀 In this episode, I sat down with Mel Brown, the Customer Success Manager for Performers at Spotlight, and trust me, you’re going to want to hear this. If you’ve ever stared at your Spotlight profile and thought, "Am I doing this right?" — I’ve gotchu! 💁‍♂️ Here are just a few juicy takeaways: 🎯 How to optimize your profile so casting directors actually find you 🚫 The biggest mistakes actors make on Spotlight (and how to fix them, stat!) 🌍 Why you need to be on Spotlight (even if you're not in the UK) This is only one of my four-part series devoted to helping you get the most out of these casting sites. REMINDER:💰You already pay for these sites — you deserve to get your money's worth! 👉 So make sure to check out episodes 134, 135 and 136 where I delve into Casting Workbook, Actors Access and Casting Networks. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions?  Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻‍♂️ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects  Snag your spot 👉 https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.   CONNECT WITH SPOTLIGHT Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spotlightuk/ Website https://www.spotlight.com   Listen to #132 with David Flynn from Spotlight https://link.chtbl.com/Ep132   Subscribe To The Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/BrianBreaksCharacterPodcast   Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/   Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

🎙️Get ready to level up your audition game because in this episode, I chat with Lucky Mackey, Client Success Manager at Talent Systems, and Katie O'Connor, Enterprise Sales Manager for the West Coast at Casting Networks. We dig into all things casting networks—especially how you can make your profile work for you, not against you. 💥 If you're ready to make your profile shine ✨ and get seen, this episode is for you! Here’s what you’ll learn:   What kind of headshots casting directors need to see 👀 How to use multiple takes during self-tapes 🎬 to your advantage without overthinking it All about the new features and global opportunities 🌍 on Casting Networks and why now’s the time to update that profile.📲 This is only one of my four-part series devoted to helping you get the most out of these casting sites. REMINDER:💰You already pay for these sites — you deserve to get your money's worth! 👉 So make sure to check out episodes 134, 136, and 137 where we delve into Casting Workbook, Casting Networks and Spotlight. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions?  Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻‍♂️ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects  Snag your spot 👉 https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.   CONNECT WITH CASTING NETWORKS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/castingnetworks/ Website http://castingnetworks.com/   Subscribe To The Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/BrianBreaksCharacterPodcast   Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/   Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat  

If you're looking to get noticed by casting directors and make your profile really work for you, this episode is full of practical advice to help you stand out. I sat down with Blair Hickey—consultant for Breakdown Services & Actors Access, and founder of CastingAbout—to dish out how to get casting directors to notice you. 💥  We’re talking about why your profile isn’t just “a thing you fill out”—it’s your key 🔑 to unlock opportunities. Listen & Learn:  Why a fully filled-out profile helps casting directors pitch you with confidence 👍 How your headshots should sell your unique vibe 😎 Why staying up-to-date on what casting directors are working on right now can give you a competitive edge—and get you called in 📝 This is only one of my four-part series devoted to helping you get the most out of these casting sites. REMINDER:💰You already pay for these sites — you deserve to get your money's worth! 👉 So make sure to check out episodes 134, 136, and 137 where we delve into Casting Workbook, Casting Networks and Spotlight. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions?  Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻‍♂️ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects  Snag your spot 👉 https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.   CONNECT WITH ACTORS ACCESS & CASTING ABOUT Instagram https://www.instagram.com/actorsaccess Website https://castingabout.com https://actorsaccess.com   Listen to #74 HOW TO SAY THANK YOU (without being weird) https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp74   Subscribe To The Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/BrianBreaksCharacterPodcast   Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/   Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat  

Join Casting Workbook Now 👇👇 https://signup.castingworkbook.com/register/actor?src=brian-patacca You know me as the go-to guy to get more auditions with your casting profiles. 👨🏻‍✈️💪 So, when Casting Workbook popped into my inbox, my first thought was, “Do we really need another casting site?!?” 🙄 But then, I discovered you can submit FOR FREE! ← Sounds too good to be true, amiright? No other casting site offers that... 🤔 As your self-declared Casting Website Defending Champion, before I introduce you to any other casting site, I had to reach out to their head honcho to get the scoop... Casting Workbook CEO Susan Fox joins me for this Special Bonus Episode of Brian Breaks Character. Here are my takeaways from our conversation... Casting Workbook is not just a game-changer for actors, but for the entire entertainment industry (I’m not being dramatic here... Allllllll the fancy streamers are talking about this And the One Reason to Rule them All... 💍 🧙🏻‍♂️ Casting Workbook’s global platform is committed to bringing FAIR PRICING back to actors. 🙏 LISTEN NOW & LEARN HOW TO: Maximize your free submissions with Susan’s strategies to make your profile standout → And get noticed by CDs around the world 🌎 Use Casting Workbook to auto-create an inexpensive and always-up-to-date website (...so you can quit trying to learn Wix!) 😅 Get a free self-tape setup consultation so you know your tapes stack up with what other actors do 🎬 This episode will open your eyes to why you’ve gotta join Casting Workbook now... → And listen now to hear exactly what you need to know before you click submit (for free)! 🎧 PS: I’m not being paid, or getting a kickback for sharing Casting Workbook with you. I’m sharing it because I believe that casting sites need to be a core focus if you plan to have a successful acting career. Period. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions?  Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻‍♂️ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects  Snag your spot 👉 https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/   Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH CASTING WORKBOOK https://signup.castingworkbook.com/register/actor?src=brian-patacca Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/   Listen to: #133 with Katie O'Connor & Jason Teresi from Casting Networks https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp133 #132 with David Flynn from Spotlight https://link.chtbl.com/Ep132 #83 with CastingAbout & Actors Access – Part One https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp83 #84 with CastingAbout & Actors Access – Part Two https://link.chtbl.com/BBCEp84   Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490 Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat  

On this episode of Brian Breaks Character, I sat down with the powers that be from Casting Networks (again!), Katie O'Connor, Enterprise Sales Manager (West Coast) 🌴 and Jason Teresi, Client Success Manager 💫. They join me to give the inside scoop on all the exciting developments since the Casting Networks overhaul three years ago, and trust me, they do not disappoint. 🙌 👉 Casting Networks is a staple in this industry and they work hard over there to continuously improve the experience for both actors and casting directors. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 🌍 Global Expansion: Casting Networks is working to establish itself as a global platform.  📸 Headshot Tips: Ever wondered how many headshots you should have on your profile? Katie and Jason share valuable insights to help you present your best self on your casting profile. 🚫 Avoid This Common Mistake: Find out the biggest mistake actors make on their profiles and why it's crucial to keep your profile updated and fully filled out. This episode is packed with Casting Networks tips TO MAKE YOUR PROFILE MO’ BETTA. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!   If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.   CONNECT WITH KATIE & JASON Instagram https://www.instagram.com/castingnetworks/ Website http://castingnetworks.com/   Subscribe To The Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/BrianBreaksCharacterPodcast   Watch Uncut Behind-The-Scenes Videos Of Past Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca   Want More Auditions?  https://www.yourauditionmagnet.com/   Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

In this episode, we've got a surprise for all you actors out there! Spotlight’s Customer Success Manager, David Flynn, joins me to reveal why every actor who wants to work in the UK and beyond (no matter where you're from) should be on this global casting platform. Here are three key takeaways: 🌎 Global Opportunity - Spotlight's reach is massive with 80,000 active performers registered on the platform plus over 2,000 agencies and pretty much every casting director you can name are active on the site.  ⭐️ Profile Perfection - David walks us through the art of crafting your profile, from highlighting your skills to maximizing searchability and how to put your best foot forward when submitting for roles. 🎭 David's Journey - As a former actor on London's West End and a music industry insider, David brings a wealth of experience and energy to the table. Wanna learn more about how to get more auditions?  Join me for GIMME GIMME MORE AUDITIONS 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻‍♂️ A Proven 3-Part Framework to Get More Auditions for Worthwhile, Paid Projects  Snag your spot 👉 https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.   CONNECT WITH DAVID Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flynny50 Website www.twitter.com/David_Flynn  https://www.spotlight.com   Subscribe To The Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/BrianBreaksCharacterPodcast   Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/   Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat  

🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ Run, Don't Walk to Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com  This is Part Two of the Actor Survival Guide. 🎭 Look, we've been living through two strikes! 💥💥 And right now it might not even feel like you're in your acting career because what does an acting career even look like at this point? 🤔 So, I reached out to the crème de la crème of coaches for actors – the über-experts who wholeheartedly devote themselves to your fulfillment & success in this wild career – and asked them: What is a strategy actors can apply when things are just slow?  ALLLLLLL TWELVE OF THEM showed up for this very special pop-up Brian Breaks Character Podcast 2-Part Episode: The Actor Survival Guide to 2023… And Volume 4 of this guide was born! 🌟 And.. You know I love an actionable strategy, whether that's something you do with your hands or your mindset, so this guide is full of measurable steps to supercharge your acting career and shake off that strike funk. 💪 On this episode you'll hear from Sam Valentine, Anthony Meindl, Jo Kelly, Shannon Bills, Elise Arsenault, DaJuan Johnson & Me! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!   If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Grab Your FREE Download with Must-See Advice From These All-Star Coaches https://actorsurvivalguide.com   CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/actresschristinehorn/ Website: https://christinehorn.com/   CONNECT WITH SARAH  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realactorslab Website: https://realactorslab.com/express   CONNECT WITH MONIQUA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquaplantewellness Website: https://www.moniquaplantewellness.com/   CONNECT WITH EMILY GRACE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ Website: http://pickfordwest.com/   CONNECT WITH JODIE  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jodiebentleycareercoach Website: https://www.jodiebentleycareercoach.com   CONNECT WITH TONY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tony.rossi Website: https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com   CONNECT WITH SAM  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress/ Website: https://onebrokeactress.com/   CONNECT WITH ANTHONY  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonymeindl/ Website: https://www.anthonymeindl.com/   CONNECT WITH ELISE  Instagram: www.instagram.com/theglobalactor Website: www.audiobookadventure.com   CONNECT WITH SHANNON  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonbillscoaching Website: https://shannonbills.com   CONNECT WITH DAJUAN  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkbiggercoaching/ Website https://thinkbiggercoaching.com/   CONNECT WITH JO  Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/tobeornottoact_jokelly Website: https://www.tobeornottoact.com/   Subscribe To The Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/BrianBreaksCharacterPodcast   Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS:  https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+131+2023+Actor+Survival+Guide+Vol+4+Part+Two+-+TRANSCRIPT.pdf  

🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ Run, Don’t Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com This is Part One of the Actor Survival Guide. Whenever the bizniz feels S L O W 🐢 ... ...my thoughts start to get W E I R D.  I'm not gonna give a lot of airtime to my trash thoughts cuz I'm gonna guess you know them intimately (E.g., Should I still be doing this, Does anyone care, Why am I banging my head against the wall, etc.). Wallowing in weirdness won't get us anywhere, so I reached out for help from TWELVE (yup, 12) of the best acting bizniz coaches on the planet ...oh yeah, and me which makes it a baker's dozen!  I asked these rockstar coaches to answer one question: What is a strategy actors can apply when things are just slow? ALLLLLLL TWELVE OF THEM showed up for this very special pop-up Brian Breaks Character Podcast 2-Part Episode: The Actor Survival Guide to 2023… And Volume 4 of this guide was born! 💥 What's in it for you? 🤔 💪 Actionable Strategies - Measurable steps to supercharge your acting career & shake off that strike funk 📚 13 Mini Masterclasses - We want you to be able to put these strategies into action when you need them so we've broken up this hot advice into 2 episodes that are like having 13 easy-to-digest mini-masterclasses right in your ears.  📝 Ready-To-Go Action Guide - We already taken notes for you in this quick (& ADORABLE) download. We collected these coach-approved strategies in one place – just head over to ActorSurvivalGuide.com 🏹 Your Career's Secret Weapon - These strategies will help you navigate the ups & downs of the acting bizniz 👈 and these apply to you whether you're reaching for your first co-star, moving from regional to Broadway, or on track for your 15th Series Regular! On this episode you'll hear from Christine Horn, Jodie Bentley, Emily Grace, Moniqua Plante, Tony Rossi, & Sarah Gaboury.  Let's ride the acting roller coaster with joy instead of fear! 🎢  Hands up! 🙌 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!   If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.   Grab Your FREE Download with Must-See Advice From These All-Star Coaches https://actorsurvivalguide.com   CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/actresschristinehorn/ Website: https://christinehorn.com/   CONNECT WITH SARAH  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realactorslab Website: https://realactorslab.com/express   CONNECT WITH MONIQUA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquaplantewellness Website: https://www.moniquaplantewellness.com/   CONNECT WITH EMILY GRACE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ Website: http://pickfordwest.com/   CONNECT WITH JODIE  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jodiebentleycareercoach Website: https://www.jodiebentleycareercoach.com   CONNECT WITH TONY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tony.rossi Website: https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com   CONNECT WITH SAM  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebrokeactress/ Website: https://onebrokeactress.com/   CONNECT WITH ANTHONY  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonymeindl/ Website: https://www.anthonymeindl.com/   CONNECT WITH ELISE  Instagram: www.instagram.com/theglobalactor Website: www.audiobookadventure.com   CONNECT WITH SHANNON  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonbillscoaching Website: https://shannonbills.com   CONNECT WITH DAJUAN  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkbiggercoaching/ Website https://thinkbiggercoaching.com/   CONNECT WITH JO  Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/tobeornottoact_jokelly Website: https://www.tobeornottoact.com/   Subscribe To The Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/BrianBreaksCharacterPodcast   Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS:  https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.+130+2023+Actor+Survival+Guide+Vol+4+Part+One+-+TRANSCRIPT.pdf  

We’ve got something special for you in this pop-up episode of Brian Breaks Character. You know, I couldn't stay silent with the strikes that are still going on. 👉 On today’s episode, we dive into the state of the business and the creatives inside of the strike. And… the truth that cannot be denied regardless of what's going on in the business - You were born to do this. 💪 Plus, I'm thrilled to introduce my new Make Lemonade program – devoted to actors who want a healthy dose of focus, less toxic-positivity, and MORE JOY in their lives & careers. 🍋 Life's thrown us some curveballs lately, but guess what? We're turning lemons into lemonade with this exciting membership program. Feeling stuck creatively? We've got your back. Craving that artistic community? Get ready for virtual hangouts and bonus Zoom Calls that'll reignite your passion. 🌟🎭 Oh, and about the podcast – we're taking a break until 2024 so I can focus on Make Lemonade. But remember, your creative journey is worth it. Stay inspired, take care, and let's make some lemonade together. See you in 2024! 🎉 Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.   JOIN ME FOR MAKE LEMONADE https://www.actorsmakelemonade.com   Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490   Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Videos Of The Pod On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca   Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

🏳️‍🌈 This is the fourth and final episode of our LGBTQ+ Podcast Series. All this month, we've been elevating and uplifting the voices of LGBTQ+ podcasts and content creators. 🎧🎥 Today, we are happy to highlight LGBTQ&A podcast. LGBTQ&A has been featured in The New York Times, MSNBC, and was nominated for Outstanding Podcast at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards. 🙌 Jeffrey Masters is the host and creator of LGBTQ&A. He's also the former Director of Podcasts at The Advocate and he is currently the Senior Producer of the New Yorker Radio Hour. 😲 Jeffrey's guest on this particular episode is none other than the queer icon, Janelle Monáe. 🤩  Now, I know if you listen to this podcast that you have a passion in your heart 💗 and that passion extends to helping make the world a better place. And, Janelle Monáe puts those words into action in this episode. Janelle talks about their journey to becoming a queer icon, new album, and debut book, The Memory Librarian. And… Just a quick reminder 👉 Brian Breaks Character is on vacation for June and July 🏝😎, but we will be back to you in August with season 3️⃣. Can't wait to see you then! 🎉 Check out these episodes while we're away:  #124 Breaking Down The Writers’ Strike: A Candid Conversation with Golden Globe & Emmy Award-Winner Michael Sucsy, Creator & Director of HBO’s Grey Gardens https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/124-breaking-down-the-writers-strike-a/id1570747490?i=1000615267288 #26 ‘Book the Room’ from Your Living Room with Christine Horn https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/26-book-the-room-from-your-living-room-with-christine-horn/id1570747490?i=1000532369203 #61 Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life with author Francesc Miralles https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/61-ikigai-the-japanese-secret-to-a-long-and/id1570747490?i=1000551985538   Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.   CONNECT WITH LGBTQ&A Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lgbtqpod https://www.instagram.com/jeffmasters1 Website https://www.lgbtqpodcast.com/   Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490   Watch The Uncut Behind-the-Scenes Video Of the Podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca   Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat