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How to make agents want you - with Brian Patacca

Actor Problems

Release Date: 03/30/2023

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Today's special guest is the one and only, Brian Patacca. 

Brian helps actors get what they want without all the struggle. He’s helped 542 actors find representation and is even known as “The Representation Whisperer.

Through his wildly popular online courses (Audition Magnet® and #agentgoals®) and entertaining podcast, Brian teaches actors how to market themselves authentically, use gratitude to open doors, and make more money.

His coaching clients include Tony Award-winners, Broadway stars, Series Regulars, filmmakers, writers, and stand-up comedians. He proves that when they follow their purpose instead of playing by a tired set of industry rules (read: limiting beliefs), they can skip the drama, generate momentum, and build excitement around who they are and what they love to do the mostest.

Brian is a graduate of Northwestern University, CTI’s Co-Active Coach Training Program, Marianne Willamson’s Teaching the Teachers – and on top of the training you’d expect a coach to have – Brian brings a spiritual and grounding approach to the bizniz rooted in his training as a non-denominational Reverend. Not only does he promise the how-to’s, he has zero doubt that acting is your divine birthright. 

 

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In this episode, you'll hear...

  • Why the things that annoy us can be a gift 

  • Tips on submitting to agents (that don’t fit the norm…) 

  • Why loyalty might not be something helpful for you and your reps…

  • Why having a to-do list of action items for your career isn't enough
  • How having franatic energy can stop us from getting reps 
  • The really cool thing that happens when we lean into our authenticity
  • How people don't relate to our perfect (and what they do relate to instead) 

 

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