What happens when you challenge the gatekeepers of your career?
On this episode of The Wealthy Actor Podcast, acclaimed actor, musician, and comedian Corey Landis pulls back the curtain on the opaque power structure of the casting world. Corey reveals the full, uncensored story of how he was kicked off the Actors Access platform—the single most important road to work—after daring to expose a loophole in their new user agreement.
You'll hear:
- The Showdown: An unfiltered breakdown of Corey’s surreal, 45-minute confrontation with Actors Access CEO Gary Marsh, detailing the ego and power dynamics that govern how actors are treated.
- The Blacklist Fear is Real: How one person's decision can isolate you from the entire job market, and why every actor needs to stop being afraid and start fighting back.
- The Unpaid Labor Trap: We kvetch (and commiserate) about the soul-crushing "busy work" of modern auditions—the endless self-tape protocols, the technical demands, and the frustrating reality that the pay is often less.
- The Mandatory New Skill Set: Why business and negotiation savvy are now non-negotiable for success, and how to start finding new revenue streams outside of traditional bookings.
- Survival and Longevity: Corey shares the surprising secret to enduring a seven-year dry spell without booking a job, and how he balanced a major music career (working with a legendary Beatles producer) to maintain his creative drive.
This episode is a must-listen for any actor ready to turn frustration into empowerment and take control of their career.
Follow and connect with Corey here:
IG: @coreyleelandis TikTok: @corey.landis4 Twitter: @coreylandis
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What happens when you challenge the gatekeepers of your career?
On this episode of The Wealthy Actor Podcast, acclaimed actor, musician, and comedian Corey Landis pulls back the curtain on the opaque power structure of the casting world. Corey reveals the full, uncensored story of how he was kicked off the Actors Access platform—the single most important road to work—after daring to expose a loophole in their new user agreement.
You'll hear:
- The Showdown: An unfiltered breakdown of Corey’s surreal, 45-minute confrontation with Actors Access CEO Gary Marsh, detailing the ego and power dynamics that govern how actors are treated.
- The Blacklist Fear is Real: How one person's decision can isolate you from the entire job market, and why every actor needs to stop being afraid and start fighting back.
- The Unpaid Labor Trap: We kvetch (and commiserate) about the soul-crushing "busy work" of modern auditions—the endless self-tape protocols, the technical demands, and the frustrating reality that the pay is often less.
- The Mandatory New Skill Set: Why business and negotiation savvy are now non-negotiable for success, and how to start finding new revenue streams outside of traditional bookings.
- Survival and Longevity: Corey shares the surprising secret to enduring a seven-year dry spell without booking a job, and how he balanced a major music career (working with a legendary Beatles producer) to maintain his creative drive.
This episode is a must-listen for any actor ready to turn frustration into empowerment and take control of their career.
Follow and connect with Corey here:
IG: @coreyleelandis TikTok: @corey.landis4 Twitter: @coreylandis
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Ready to take your acting business to the next level? Join us live and be part of the conversation by registering here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__2beZZQQSF2JKjudxFmnYQ#/
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Ep#12 Beyond Acting: Building a Sustainable Creative Career with Yaron Urbas
The Wealthy Actor Podcast
1 hour 7 minutes 54 seconds
10 months ago
Ep#12 Beyond Acting: Building a Sustainable Creative Career with Yaron Urbas
Join us for an insightful conversation with Yaron, a dynamic entrepreneur and seasoned marketing expert who brings over 16 years of experience as a working actor in prominent TV series like Law & Order, FBI, Manifest, and Orange is the New Black. In this episode, Yaron shares candid perspectives on the evolving entertainment industry, discussing everything from the shift to self-taping auditions to the importance of personal branding and PR. He offers valuable insights on reinvention in the industry, the balance between artistry and business, and why actors need to think beyond traditional paths in today's digital age. Drawing from his unique background in both entertainment and business, Yaron provides practical advice on navigating union versus non-union work, the value of content creation, and making a sustainable living as a creative professional.
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The Wealthy Actor Podcast
What happens when you challenge the gatekeepers of your career?
On this episode of The Wealthy Actor Podcast, acclaimed actor, musician, and comedian Corey Landis pulls back the curtain on the opaque power structure of the casting world. Corey reveals the full, uncensored story of how he was kicked off the Actors Access platform—the single most important road to work—after daring to expose a loophole in their new user agreement.
You'll hear:
- The Showdown: An unfiltered breakdown of Corey’s surreal, 45-minute confrontation with Actors Access CEO Gary Marsh, detailing the ego and power dynamics that govern how actors are treated.
- The Blacklist Fear is Real: How one person's decision can isolate you from the entire job market, and why every actor needs to stop being afraid and start fighting back.
- The Unpaid Labor Trap: We kvetch (and commiserate) about the soul-crushing "busy work" of modern auditions—the endless self-tape protocols, the technical demands, and the frustrating reality that the pay is often less.
- The Mandatory New Skill Set: Why business and negotiation savvy are now non-negotiable for success, and how to start finding new revenue streams outside of traditional bookings.
- Survival and Longevity: Corey shares the surprising secret to enduring a seven-year dry spell without booking a job, and how he balanced a major music career (working with a legendary Beatles producer) to maintain his creative drive.
This episode is a must-listen for any actor ready to turn frustration into empowerment and take control of their career.
Follow and connect with Corey here:
IG: @coreyleelandis TikTok: @corey.landis4 Twitter: @coreylandis
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Ready to take your acting business to the next level? Join us live and be part of the conversation by registering here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__2beZZQQSF2JKjudxFmnYQ#/
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