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#6 The Power Of Community & Lifelong Learning With Maggie Egan-Cummings
The Wealthy Actor Podcast
1 hour 23 minutes 5 seconds
1 year ago
Ep#6 The Power Of Community & Lifelong Learning With Maggie Egan-Cummings
Episode Highlights:
- Maggie Egan-Cummings shares her 44-year journey as an actress, with over 60 movie/TV credits and 600 commercial credits.
- Discussion on the importance of persistence and passion in an acting career.
- Maggie talks about her transition into screenwriting and producing, focusing on creating roles for women of a certain age.
- Inspiring stories about Maggie's interactions with industry icons like Carol Burnett and Norman Lear.
- Insights into Maggie's current project "Cupid Fest" and the process of writing, rewriting, and pitching it.
- The value of acting communities and continued learning.
Key Takeaways:
- Persistence is key in building a successful acting career.
- Creating your own projects can open new opportunities.
- The importance of community and continued learning in the acting industry.
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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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