Acting Successfully with Michelle Dyer

Acting Successfully with Michelle Dyer

Hear me chat with friends and interview experts on everything about your career, other than how to sing, dance, and act. Basically, I want to share everything I wish I would have known starting out in Musical Theatre. Send me an email on what other topics you'd like me to discuss. I'd love your input. Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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June 12, 2019 13 mins

Emergency Fund:


An emergency fund is money that you put into an account in case of a rainy day.


Actors – this is not money you use from one job to the next – it’s money kept for true emergencies.


I like setting up an emergency fund in a money market account (that’s liquid – aka can sell at any time) that doesn’t show up on my online banking, so it’s out of sight and I’m less tempted to spend it.


Experts recommend...

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The dreaded “B” word.


Budget:


For some reason I shrivel up at the word budget.


I associate it with restriction, which I associate with losing weight – it’s just not a pleasant thing for me.

But, we do need to know where we are, before we achieve where we’re going.


So – here are my tips on discovering how much goes in and out each month (yes, even on an inconsistent actors’ salary).


If you have more money going ...

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**Disclaimer: I (Michelle Dyer) am not a financial advisor, please contact one. The views in this video are strictly my own and do not reflect my employer.**


This audio is taken from a series of videos I made on YouTube called Finances for Actors - the playlist can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7SaDpSM3GOH0lDaEuEvEvSv_VDps0bs7



https://MichelleDyer.com


https://SurvivalJobsForActors.com


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**Disclaimer: I (Michelle Dyer) am not a financial advisor, please contact one. The views in this podcast are strictly my own and do not reflect my employer.**


Since they don't teach the basics of a financial education in school, instead of being frustrated & just complaining, I made some YouTube videos. Well, I wanted to bring that info to the podcast. So click Here if you want to check out the Playlist on YouTube.


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**Disclaimer: I (Michelle Dyer) am not a financial advisor, please contact one. The views in this video are strictly my own and do not reflect my employer.**


In this interview with Clayton Howe, we talk about his path in managing his finances as an actor.


For more information on Clayton Howe:

  • Podcast: Entertainment x
  • Social: @InClayNation


The books we discussed:

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This episode is only for those of you who have been in acting for a little while - for those of you just starting out - thanks for listening, but I'll talk to you next time. :) Now that it's just us - I wanted to share with you my story on transitioning from an acting career to the office world. If you're thinking of doing the same thing, or just looking for something a little more stable, maybe you'd be interested in learning from...
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January 28, 2018 10 mins
I might be listening to a little too much Gary Vaynerchuk lately, because I started ranting (speaking passionately) about why I think we should all talk about money and finances. It’s fun to talk about your interests or the things in which you’re an expert, but it’s usually not fun to talk about finances. Money doesn’t buy you happiness, but it certainly buys you choices. You should be planning for your future. Don’t depend on Soci...

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I knew SETC’s (Southeastern Theatre Conference) as a great audition opportunity for college students, but I learned they have opportunities for actors at all stages of their career. Check out my conversation with Marci Duncan, the audition committee chair, as I get some insider info on how to prepare for and what to expect at the big spring auditions. www.setc.org Marci Duncan -Actor -Audition committee chair for SETC -Florida Thea...
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Actor Websites – An Interview with Tom Lapke – Two Cats Web Design Tom Lapke –
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    • Programs classes, workshops, and social events linking up actors with agents, managers, CDs, industry professionals to help actors further their reels
    • Reel Arc: Produces reels. If you don’t have a lot of great footage yet, Interview you, then write, direct, produce scene that is indistinguishable from a...
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NYC Temp Agencies Kelly Services – Call (212) 949-5313 Career Group - Send your business resume to CGINY@careergroupinc.com Atrium Staffing (212) 292-0550 Green Key Resources - artist@greenkeyllc.com rgatti@greenkeyllc.com RJL Resources Beacon Hill Staffing - Sarah O’Brien sobrien@beaconhillstaffing.com or (212) 231-4231 NYC Catering Companies Abigail Kirsch Great Performances At Your Service Staffing Amerivents NYC Promotional Age...

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The conversation has now grown bigger than just Survival Jobs. So join me on my Podcast, Acting Successfully with Michelle Dyer, and let's connect on Social! I'm @MichelleDyerLaT on   Thanks for listening! ~Michelle

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I don't care if you ever listen to any of my other episodes... if you currently are, or one day hope to be a working actor, you need to listen to Meredith Patterson - NOW. Ok, now it would be super cool if you listened to my other episodes, too, but this one is kinda epic, because the advice I'm trying to share with 'yall is not coming from me - it's coming from Broadway Star (42nd Street, White Christmas) Meredith Patterson! Golde...
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    What can you do before you make the big move to NYC? If you're anything like I was, I was so eager for the big move to New York City. I can still remember scouring Amazon.com for books on the acting profession trying to prep while I was still stuck in the Midwest. Whether you're in college, on a cruise ship, or at home saving up for the big move, here are something things you can do to get yourself prepped and ready to rock the sec...
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    May 6, 2017 29 mins
    In this interview with actress turned recruiter Regina Gatti learn about how Temp Work could make a great Survival Job and add experience to your resume for your future endeavors, whatever they may be! If you'd like to speak with her about opportunities she might have for you? Email your resume and a little bit about yourself to rgatti@greenkeyllc.com    

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    In this episode Melissa Robinette and I discuss Healthy Eating on the Road for performers. We've got some great tips for your regional and touring gigs. [caption id="attachment_411" align="alignright" width="300"] Melissa Robinette[/caption] MelRob was born into the circus and constantly works as an actor. She started putting together, advertising, booking, and negotiating her own contracts for her one woman show at age ten, comp...

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