Actors Are People Too!
How Actors and Entertainers Can Jump On The Fast Track
If you are an actor, actress or know an actor or actress, you need to read this article on how you can better launch your career by focusing on what many actors do once they are successful. Read on and I will show you how you can begin to network like crazy in circles of successful actors like you never thought possible.
We have all seen the commercials and ads when a famous actor or celebrity jumps onboard with a charity or “save the world” cause. Suddenly that actor seems more “touchable” and real. It helps us consider what we could do to make a difference in the world and focus our attention on those that need our help. The fact is, lots of well known actors do all types of non profit charity work and not only does it bring awareness to the cause, but helps them network with others in their field. Many successful actors actually own non profits which promote their cause and accept donations. Why then, if successful celebrities and actors can own their own non profit, promote great causes, take advantage of the high-end networking, and accept loads of donations, don’t up-and-coming actors take advantage of these same opportunities? Most simply do not know how easily it is to jump-start their career and influence by doing so. In this short post I will explain the benefits that every actor or person in the entertainment industry can leverage by owning their own non profit and shift their entertainment career into high gear.
The Power of Networking
Everyone knows that networking is powerful in any career or endeavor. Sometimes the toughest decision is where and how to network the most effectively. In the world of entertainment, competition is fierce and “who you know” is many times critical to getting the gig, the audition, or being cast. Sure, once you get the part or gig then you must turn on your best social skills and network like crazy with those for the short time you are working with them. However, what if there was an easier and more effective way to network 24 hours a day with actors, directors, producers, and support staff even when you are not on the set or even employed? What if that networking tool could even financially support you while you were between gigs? How exciting would it be if you also learned that the same avenue of networking could be highly satisfying in itself, and help make the world a better place? The type of networking I am talking about can do all that plus include you in circles of influence and contacts that you never thought was possible until you were walking the red carpet. What is this amazing tool? Read on.
When the Director says “Cut”
Even if you were on a set or playing a gig there is work to be done and little time to network and when the director says “cut” everyone is in a hurry to get to their family, gala, fundraising dinner, etc. Wait, what if you could be involved in those people’s lives and interests after the final scene of the day? You can and its not hard. What if you were off to the same galas, fundraising dinners, and nonprofit volunteering that the other stars were off to? That is where the “real” mingling takes place. Even if you were between acting or music gigs you could still be off to the same events. There are two easy ways to do that and one that assures you more success than the other. Follow along.
Scenario One
Say there was a particular actor, director, producer or casting director you knew being associated with would give you much better exposure? With very little research you could find with which non profit causes and charities they were involved. If they are involved with a cause then most likely others are also involved that are in your industry. If those charities and causes are something that you are interested in then simply get involved with the cause. Here is where you need to check your heart and integrity because if you are not sincerely interested in those same causes there is no integrity in you being involved. Once involved, focus on helping and being involved with that non profit, they will appreciate your help. Stay involved to help the nonprofit and you never know, you might find yourself networking with those in your industry that will give you a leg up. See http://oceangrand.org/6-steps-to-making-a-bigger-splash/ on how to get seriously involved in helping a non profit in the right ways.
Scenario Two
Most people in non profit work associate with others in the non profit arena. Instead of waiting until you are famous to find a cause you could help to make the world a better place, start now. You could easily start, build stable funding, and run your own successful non profit. I am sure you are saying “Yeah, if I had that kind of time.” You eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, right? Then you have time to create and manage a well funded and world-changing non profit. Really. Once you are finished reading this article jump over to http://oceangrand.org/6-steps-to-non-profit-freedom/ for all the information you need to, step-by-step, get a non profit successful over breakfast, lunches and dinners.
By starting your own non profit or charity you get to decide what world-changing task you are going to focus on. You create the non profit around your passions and interests. Then you start networking with all the other non profits in your city attending their fundraisers, benefits, and likewise them attending yours. If you have a world-changing non profit cause and you begin to network, it does not have to be long before you are in the same room and at the same events that those you would like to network with about your career. However, this time you are the one with whom they are wanting to be involved. Now you have two levels in which to network with them. You would be amazed at who you might have involved in your non profit.
No More “Starving Artist”
One of the great advantages of the second scenario is that your non profit can employ you. Yes, say goodbye to the days of the starving artist. Once your non profit has steady donations coming in it can employ you with a salary for the work you do on its behalf. Not only are you building a successful non profit that can change the world, but it can provide you an income while you are between or in addition to gigs. Now you get paid on and off the “clock.” Meanwhile your non profit cause is networking for you 24 hours a day as those involved are telling others about the great charitable cause of yours that they are involved in.
Why Not “Arrive” Through the Back Door?
While many are trying to network, get auditions and gigs through the front door, by starting a non profit you may just find that you “arrived” through the back door. You can change the world even before you become famous, supplement your income, and be working on your career all at the same time. If nothing else, you can leave a legacy for your family and friends to carry on when you depart. You may have noticed that a lot of charities are focused around the arts and could be an easy passion for you to discover. We at Ocean Grand would enjoy helping you start, learn to fund, and run a successful nonprofit. You never know, you might be starring in your own movie one day that documents the success of the non profit you started.
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