3 Things to Do When Acting and Modeling Work is Slow

Hi, my name is Aaron Marcus. And look, even though I've been a full-time actor and a commercial model for over 30 years, the fact is, for me and for pretty much, you know, most actors and models, there are time periods where things are slow. I mean, that's just normal, like in any, in any business. And so one of the things that's really tough for people in the industry is what Knowing what do you do when things are slow. So there are a couple of options. There are people who will just sit by the phone, kind of wait for things to happen. They grumble, they get angry with their agents, they feel like they're ready to give up in the industry. And look, those are, those are options. Those are things that people do. I have a very different approach. And in this article that I wrote, I talk about the 3 key things that you should always do. When work is slow. So just follow the link. You can read this really helpful article. Let me, let me just tell you the 3 basic things, and then you'll read more about how to go about accomplishing these things. Number 1, you've got to make sure your materials are great. You've got to make sure that your headshot is effective, your resume is up to date and in the right format. I also suggest making sure that you've got great marketing business cards. You just never know when you're going to bump into somebody and you want to make sure you've got the right information, updated information. It's also a time period to start marketing yourself. That's the time when things are slow. The other thing too is continue to study, continue to read books. My book, How to Become a Successful Actor or Model, will be really helpful to you whether you're working or not working, but continue to take And so, anyhow, I just wanted to share this article with you. I know you're going to find it really helpful, and I'd love to hear and let others know what you suggest people do. Like, what do you do when things are slow? Share it. You can share it on my Facebook page. It's facebook.com/howtomodel. You can also leave it at the bottom of this article as well— this video— because I'd love to have you share your ideas and let other people know. A very last thing, actually 2 other last things. Make sure that if you haven't done this yet, click the subscription button if you're watching this on YouTube and the notification button, the little bell, so that way you will always know when I upload a new video. This information is really helpful. The very, very last thing, I'd love to ask if you would be a part of this channel, this Acting and Modeling Quick Tip channel, and make a donation. There's a link. Once again, if you're watching this on YouTube, just scroll down in the text. You'll see a PayPal link, and it's a very easy place you can make a donation whether you have PayPal or not. So that way you can help be a part of the channel. You can help support the channel. And as you can imagine, I spend a lot of time, energy, and, and finances too, making sure that everything's up to date, looks clean. I have people help me put all this together. So yeah, making a donation, I greatly appreciate it, whatever fits your budget. And so I never ask for a specific amount, but whatever you can do to help would be greatly appreciated. I'm Aaron Marcus, and I can't wait to talk with you again soon. See ya. See ya.