Good question. Here are a couple of things that pop up and you can word smith them to make it sound better:


1. When they approach someone who can hire, their attitude is more..what can this person do for me rather than what can I do for this person.  Some whinny actor type begging for a job versus someone who wants to make MY life easier. Again, the entitlement issue...they assume we are all on this world to give them something.  This goes across the board with auditions, contacts, networking.  a sales guy make the other person feel empowered.  he understands that the role of the sales guy is to fill the need of the buyer, not the other way around

2. being respectful of time and knowing when to "SELL" AND WHEN TO BACK OFF.

3. Fear of being told "NO" if they put themselves out there...ironically, they don't seem to mind hear no when they go to an audition.  Its a business, not a closed society.  Fear of looking "silly" or "too pushy".  Won't happen if you do it right!


On Aug 27, 2009, at 10:38 PM, Barrett Brown wrote:

Hi, Pat-

I'm working on the proposal this week and wanted to ask you another question: what are a couple of common mistakes that actors make, particularly when seeking roles, trying to obtain contacts, or otherwise handling the business/acquisition side of things?

Thanks,

Barrett Brown
Brooklyn, NY
512-560-2302