Spend a hot second on the Internet looking into marketing tactics and you’ll see the word “conversion” pop up. Often. How do we convert interested parties into buyers? Yada yada yada. I’ve never liked this…
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Sarah Demeestere: Self-Tape Challenge
Earlier this year, I issued a Self-Tape Challenge based on something brewing in one of my ongoing mastermind groups. It was an inspiring time for those masterminders and — turns out — for Sarah Demeestere…
Actor with Glasses Told to Give Up on Acting
Dear Bonnie, Glasses. I’ve ALWAYS worn glasses. I HAVE to wear them. I have 20/750 vision, which means I need to remember where I put them, or else I can’t find them! I have never…
Revelation on Stillness
Hi Bonnie, I have a tip I wanted to share. Recently while I was on a run with no music playing for once I had a revelation. I realized (and not the first time but…
Split Focus
This week’s column is a follow-up to last week’s column. Last week, the topic was how to set binary focus to achieve goals. This week, it’s an exploration of the ways in which split focus…
Stennar Strom: Branding, Branding, Branding!
I was talking with some actors recently and the topic was how *limiting* it feels to have A brand. A singular type. A bullseye. Of course, my response was (and always is) that structure isn’t…
Feedback on Rank the Reps
Bonnie! Your email today about rep ranking couldn’t be more ON TIME. As an un-repped artist, I’m constantly trying to just do great work, build up my resumé, and target away so that I can…
Help for SAG-AFTRA Initiation Fee
You may recall that a wonderful union-eligible actor wrote in a bit ago asking about options for getting that good ol’ SAG-AFTRA initiation fee more affordable. She had already learned about the loan offered by…