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Finances. They are the backbone of our business. Here are three small things you can do to get a better picture of your finances and a better grasp of your financial life. Jodie Bentley is an entrepreneur, career coach, teacher and professional actor in NYC. After graduating with a BFA in Acting from NYU’s Tisch [...]

All right, Savvy Actors!  Time for a little self-examination of your values and how they’re jiving with your career. Are you self-sabotaging your career? Are you constantly resisting advice? Are you avoiding asking yourself the hard questions? I recently had an extremely rewarding phone coaching with a remarkable woman whom I will call “Colleen.”  Colleen [...]

A great way to be a savvy networker is to be a master at introductions. Want to know out how? Check out our video and see for yourself! Jodie Bentley is an entrepreneur, career coach, teacher and professional actor in NYC. After graduating with a BFA in Acting from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts [...]

In our society, thankfully, it’s the people who take action that get the glory. Not the people who ONLY dream of taking action. In other words, it’s the people who DO that get the glory. Not the people who want to do, or talk about doing, or intend on doing… In college, I had a [...]

The Daily Six Balancing life, career and relationships can be challenging. By structuring your day better and prioritizing what needs to be done, we can all get a little closer to that balance. Watch this video with Savvy Coach Christina Shipp to help organize your Daily Six system. Christina Shipp is a professional actor and career [...]

This is not a go it alone business We all need a group of like-minded people around us, helping each other achieve our goals. Want to know a start a MasterMind group or even what the heck it is? check out this video from Savvy Actor Coach Doug Shapiro. Doug Shapiro, a career consultant with The [...]

Ah, September…the month leaves begin to change from green to shades of red and yellow. Sounds of fall sports and school buses fill the chilled autumn air.  And my thoughts turn to the holiday season and the pageantry, colored lights, office parties, family and a new year upon us. Huh?  Are we still talking about [...]

A few weeks ago, right smack in the middle of the day, the opportunity to ride a Segway was presented to me. I had never ridden one before but I knew I really wanted to do it. Unfortunately, my schedule was pretty packed that afternoon and evening… DAMN! What to do? Well, I began adjusting [...]

At age seven, I was sure there was something living under my bed. Some nights I was certain I could hear the shallow breathing of the beast just waiting for me to dangle a leg or arm out. I’d tighten the covers, tuck in my feet and sleep in a blanket cocoon. Miraculously, the next [...]

It feels like back to school time doesn’t it? A brand new ‘semester’ of meeting agents, managers and casting directors lies ahead. Here are three Savvy Actor tips to ace the interview, showcase your Brand and show them you!! Christina Shipp is a professional actor and career coach in NYC. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, as a [...]