Parhaat Acting Business Podcastit (2025)

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Episode 324: Work Harder, Nobody Cares 14:06

1d ago14:06

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Today we're talking about a phrase that might hit you right in the gut. “Work harder. Nobody cares.” And I say it with love because it's a funny phrase and it's also a tough pill to swallow because it's one of the most freeing truths that you can embrace as a person and as an artist. This episode is inspired again by one of my posts on Substack whi…

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$1.1M Audition! Why I PASSED and Maybe YOU Should Have Too 14:43

14d ago14:43

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Why would anyone in their right mind PASS on a $1.1 million audition? And Paul, aren’t you the one always beating us over the head with, “Stand up for pro rates, “Know your worth,” “Make it worth your time,” and on and on? First of all, who ever said I was in my right mind? Secondly, I absolutely beat the drum of “Stand up for pro rates, “Know your…

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From Corporate Layoff to Business Success: How Kristen Lettini Built Her Fairytale Career | #183 25:54

3d ago25:54

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What if getting let go from your corporate job was actually the best thing that ever happened to you? That’s exactly what happened to Kristen Lettini, host of the Build Your Own Fairytale Podcast, who turned a career setback into the ultimate opportunity to build a thriving business. In this episode #183 of Second Act Success, Kristen shares how sh…

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Episode 323: The Power of Three 11:41

8d ago11:41

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I'm excited to explore a concept that has sort of a strange and spooky and undeniable power in our lives, which is the power of three. This episode is inspired by one of my recent Substack posts that I called three, and if you haven't read it yet, please go check it out. But don't worry, I'm going to break it all down for you right here. So, why Th…

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Closing Credits 0:59

12d ago0:59

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You and Your Business You—and every entrepreneur—will inevitably face challenges at some point in your career. These challenges might include: Feeling stuck or stagnant. Realizing you’ve outgrown who you are, what you do, why you’re doing it, and who you’re doing it for. Desiring to do something new that brings m…

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Chapter 8: Next Steps for Your Category of One Brand 5:26

12d ago5:26

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You and Your Business You—and every entrepreneur—will inevitably face challenges at some point in your career. These challenges might include: Feeling stuck or stagnant. Realizing you’ve outgrown who you are, what you do, why you’re doing it, and who you’re doing it for. Desiring to do something new that brings m…

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Chapter 7: Multipliers: Taking the Accelerators to Another Level 19:30

12d ago19:30

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You and Your Business You—and every entrepreneur—will inevitably face challenges at some point in your career. These challenges might include: Feeling stuck or stagnant. Realizing you’ve outgrown who you are, what you do, why you’re doing it, and who you’re doing it for. Desiring to do something new that brings m…

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Chapter 6: Media: Fish Where the Fish Are Biting 21:06

12d ago21:06

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You and Your Business You—and every entrepreneur—will inevitably face challenges at some point in your career. These challenges might include: Feeling stuck or stagnant. Realizing you’ve outgrown who you are, what you do, why you’re doing it, and who you’re doing it for. Desiring to do something new that brings m…

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Chapter 5: Message: Tell a Powerful Story 19:57

12d ago19:57

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You and Your Business You—and every entrepreneur—will inevitably face challenges at some point in your career. These challenges might include: Feeling stuck or stagnant. Realizing you’ve outgrown who you are, what you do, why you’re doing it, and who you’re doing it for. Desiring to do something new that brings m…

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Chapter 4: Model: What’s Your Brand Promise, What Transformation Do You Deliver, and How Do You Make Money? 21:27

12d ago21:27

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You and Your Business You—and every entrepreneur—will inevitably face challenges at some point in your career. These challenges might include: Feeling stuck or stagnant. Realizing you’ve outgrown who you are, what you do, why you’re doing it, and who you’re doing it for. Desiring to do something new that brings m…

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Chapter 3: Market: Claiming Your Turf 22:07

12d ago22:07

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You and Your Business You—and every entrepreneur—will inevitably face challenges at some point in your career. These challenges might include: Feeling stuck or stagnant. Realizing you’ve outgrown who you are, what you do, why you’re doing it, and who you’re doing it for. Desiring to do something new that brings m…

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Chapter 2: Mindset: How to Win at Business and Life 21:23

12d ago21:23

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You and Your Business You—and every entrepreneur—will inevitably face challenges at some point in your career. These challenges might include: Feeling stuck or stagnant. Realizing you’ve outgrown who you are, what you do, why you’re doing it, and who you’re doing it for. Desiring to do something new that brings m…

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Chapter 1: Accelerating Growth with the 6Ms 11:35

12d ago11:35

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You and Your Business You—and every entrepreneur—will inevitably face challenges at some point in your career. These challenges might include: Feeling stuck or stagnant. Realizing you’ve outgrown who you are, what you do, why you’re doing it, and who you’re doing it for. Desiring to do something new that brings m…

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Intro: Your Category of One Business 7:23

12d ago7:23

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You and Your Business You—and every entrepreneur—will inevitably face challenges at some point in your career. These challenges might include: Feeling stuck or stagnant. Realizing you’ve outgrown who you are, what you do, why you’re doing it, and who you’re doing it for. Desiring to do something new that brings m…

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Bonus Chapter: The Best and Fastest Way to Make a Billion Dollars 7:18

12d ago7:18

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You and Your Business You—and every entrepreneur—will inevitably face challenges at some point in your career. These challenges might include: Feeling stuck or stagnant. Realizing you’ve outgrown who you are, what you do, why you’re doing it, and who you’re doing it for. Desiring to do something new that brings m…

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Your Next Act- Opening Credits 2:01

12d ago2:01

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You and Your Business You—and every entrepreneur—will inevitably face challenges at some point in your career. These challenges might include: Feeling stuck or stagnant. Realizing you’ve outgrown who you are, what you do, why you’re doing it, and who you’re doing it for. Desiring to do something new that brings m…

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Your Next Act: Teaser 4:11

12d ago4:11

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing You and Your Business You—and every entrepreneur—will inevitably face challenges at some point in your career. These challenges might include: Feeling stuck or stagnant. Realizing you’ve outgrown who you are, what you do, why you’re doing it, and who you’re doing it for. Desiring to do something new that brings m…

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Episode 322: Interview with Diane Strand 25:34

15d ago25:34

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About Diane: Diane Strand is a multi-award-winning serial entrepreneur, executive producer, best-selling author, nonprofit founder, and a TEDx and national speaker. Strand has over 22 years of entrepreneurial experience. She is the majority owner of JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. and JDS Actors Studio, and the founder of the 501(c)3 nonprofit …

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Turn Your Skills Into a Business: Business Brainstorming Strategies | #182 26:46

17d ago26:46

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Have you been wondering if you have what it takes to start a business with your skills and experience? In this special episode of Second Act Success Episode #182, host Shannon Russell shares a replay of her popular Business Brainstorm Masterclass. You'll learn how to plan your exit strategy, discover the right business idea for you, and take the fi…

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Voiceover Beginner Starter Pack: What Gear Do You REALLY Need? 16:47

21d ago16:47

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So, you’ve decided to get into voiceover. Whether you’ve decided you want to do this as a career or just looking to make some cash on the side, you need gear. But not just any gear. The RIGHT gear. Because no one wants to overspend on a mic that makes you sound like you’re recording in a rest stop bathroom. Lucky for you, I’m here to guide you thro…

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Episode 321: The 3 Elements of Personal Branding 10:52

22d ago10:52

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I am talking about all things voiceover and creative entrepreneurialism. Hope you are having a fantastic Wednesday. Let's jump right into today's topic, which is branding. And I want to sort of unpack the essence of what branding is because we are drawn in to people who do this for a living. People who create brands for actors. And I just want to g…

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Career Assessments Explained: Find Clarity and Launch Your Second Act With YouMap | #181 13:22

24d ago13:22

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Are you ready to leave your 9-to-5 and start a business that's perfectly aligned with who you are? In this episode of Second Act Success Career Podcast, host and career transition/business coach, Shannon Russell dives into the power of the YouMap® assessment—a personalized career tool that helps you discover your strengths, values, skills, and pers…

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The Voice Actor’s SURVIVAL Guide to Direct Marketing 14:48

28d ago14:48

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Marketing directly to prospects as a voice actor can feel like standing on a diving board, staring into the deep end, and wondering if there’s a shark or a nuclear bomb in the water. You’ve probably heard about cold emailing and thought, “That’s just spam, right?” Or maybe the idea of bothering someone with an unsolicited email gives you flashbacks…

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Launching a Network and Clothing Line: Cookie Zito’s Inspiring Second Act | Ep 180 32:56

29d ago32:56

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Are you ready to turn your career into your own business and ask yourself, “Why not me?” In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast Episode #180, host Shannon Russell sits down with media powerhouse and entrepreneur Cookie Zito. Cookie shares her inspiring journey from MTV and Yahoo to launching the Christy Maz Network, a digital hub …

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Episode 320: Specificity 14:43

29d ago14:43

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My co coach over here at Acting Business Bootcamp, VO expert extraordinaire, Mandy Fisher will now be joining the podcast as my co host. Today for her first episode ever on the Acting Business Bootcamp podcast, she is going to be talking about specificity, being clear about who you are and what you offer. And also about who you are reaching out to …

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8 MUST-HAVE Resources Voice Actors CAN'T Ignore, Newbie or Pro 16:51

1M ago16:51

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You have the passion, the talent, and the excitement to kill it into the world of voiceover. But there is more to success in this industry than having a smooth voice and good gear. Voiceover is a mix of artistry, business, and endurance. It requires strategy, dedication, and a commitment to long-term growth. To make it past the early stages and bui…

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Episode 319: The LA Fires & Dealing with Stress 5:42

1M ago5:42

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I hope you had A safe week. I am actually recording this podcast from New York. However, I do live in Los Angeles and I own a house there. And, like so many, all of us Angelenos, it's been a terrifying week, and I'm saying it's been a terrifying week, and I haven't even been there. But I've been watching the fire creep closer to my house, and at th…

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Mastering Content Strategy for Business Growth: Lindsay Smith’s Journey from Corporate to Creative Entrepreneur | Ep #179 33:02

1M ago33:02

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Are you a creative thinking about going into business for yourself? You'll want to tune in for this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, where host Shannon Russell chats with Lindsay Smith, a seasoned copywriter and content strategist, about her inspiring career journey to building her own business. From her beginnings at the Canadian …

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The 10 COMMANDMENTS of VO Every Voice Actor NEEDS 14:12

1M ago14:12

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Completely unlike Moses from the mountaintop, I bring you these 10 Commandment of Voice Over. Trust me, it’s not every day you get 10 commandments from an atheist. 😉 Now before you get your hackles up, we’re playing fast and loose with the word commandments here. There are no hard and fast rules that you should never, ever, ever violate, but these …

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Episode 318: Are You Too Nice As An Actor? 17:01

1M ago17:01

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Book a Free Consultation with Peter Today is a podcast request. Yes! I take requests. So if you have an idea for a podcast, send me an email. So this is a listener who wanted to talk about the idea of being too nice. So being too nice. She said, how often have you heard, “You're too nice.” I have had a few times and while I appreciate the other per…

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3 Steps to Achieve Your Goals and Start a Thriving Business in 2025 | Ep #178 13:06

1M ago13:06

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Ready to truly achieve your biggest goals in 2025? In this episode of Second Act Success, Shannon Russell shares the three essential steps to set yourself up for entrepreneurial success by hitting your goals this year. From creating clear, actionable goals to building your knowledge base and growing your network, Shannon breaks down the process to …

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Advocating for WOMEN in VO: Building Doors w/ Christy Harst 41:44

2M ago41:44

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Fact: Women account for over 40% of the fan bases of the NFL, MLB, and NHL. Fact: Women comprise 47.7% of viewership of Super Bowl 58. Fact: Media coverage of women's sports has nearly tripled in the last five years. So why isn't a female voicing this? "NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship. Attendance is encouraged. Passion is mandatory.…

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Career Reflection to Business Action: 2025 Success Starts Here | Ep #177 9:39

2M ago9:39

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In this reflective and inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, host Shannon Russell wraps up 2024 with a heartfelt message of gratitude and encouragement. Whether you’ve already started your second act, are exploring new career options, or are taking the leap into building your own business, this episode is packed with motivation to ce…

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Episode 317: Meditation For the New Year 15:43

2M ago15:43

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Book a Free Consultation with Peter Hi, everyone. I hope you had a wonderful holiday week and let me be one of the first to wish you a very happy new year. Last week it was to close out 2024 and this week it is to welcome 2025. So allow yourself to find a comfortable position and if that means you need to push pause and get settled that's just fine…

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Episode 316: Meditation to Close Out the Year 15:50

2M ago15:50

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Book a Free Consultation with Peter Today I'm going to be doing a meditation to close out the year. And you can feel free to do this meditation as many times as you want. Because you can also think of this meditation as being something to close out your day, or your hour, or your morning, or your month, or your week. But for our purposes today, it …

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Dentist turned Consultant: Dr. Jessica Metcalfe on Finding Purpose Beyond the Profession | Ep #176 (Encore) 41:07

2M ago41:07

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In this encore episode of Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, a dental oncologist turned author, speaker, and consultant. Jessica shares her journey of breaking free from the box she felt trapped in after years of dedication to dentistry. Discover how she transitioned to part-time practice, l…

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The 7 BEST Tools for Voice Actors to FIND CLIENTS in 2025 13:17

2M ago13:17

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Voice acting is an art, but landing clients? That’s a science—and one that can feel like a unicorn hunt if you don’t have the right tools in your box. Sure, word of mouth, referrals, and P2P and gig sites are all fine and well, but if you’re serious your business and about building a steady stream of clients, scalable lead generation and outreach i…

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Episode 315: Practice Self Care At This Time of Year 11:17

2M ago11:17

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Book a Free Consultation with Peter Today I'm going to do a podcast on self care. And the reason why I'm doing it now is that I find that December January time to be in some ways the hardest time. And I just had this idea. I'm recording this a couple weeks before the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays. And I'm like, Peter, you're going to need to real…

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Graphic Artist turned Cookbook Author: Cindy Bertram’s Journey of Creativity and Reinvention in Media | Ep #175 32:51

2M ago32:51

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In this episode of Second Act Success, host Shannon Russell interviews Cindy Bertram, a former graphic artist turned television producer and writer who has crafted content for HGTV, Dr. Phil, and TV Guide Network. Cindy shares her fascinating career pivot story, from graphic artist to TV producer, and her latest endeavor as a cookbook author. Disco…

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Episode 314: Your Important Morning Routine 8:35

2M ago8:35

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Today is going to be a short podcast, but it's going to be a very useful one. I'm going to talk about morning routines. I'm going to be using, I haven't used it in a while, the fabulous Melody Beattie. The Language of Letting Go And this reading that I'm going to be coaching off of is called Morning Cues. Melody says, “There is an important message…

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From Glass Creations to Body & Life Coaching: Meet Courtney Gray | Ep #174 32:58

2M ago32:58

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In this inspiring episode of Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell chats with Courtney Gray, a former CEO of a glass and jewelry business turned certified body and life coach. Courtney shares her incredible journey from running a successful multiple six-figure business to finding her true calling in coaching. Discover how Courtney…

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Casting Director Libby Clearfield of Voiceover Activate 34:26

3M ago34:26

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Today we sit down with Casting Director, VO Coach, voice actor, and head of Voiceover Activate, Libby Clearfield. Libby shares her journey from theater to voiceover, her experiences in casting, and the challenges and rewards of freelancing. She also chats about the impact of AI in the industry, the importance of following directions in auditions, t…

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Episode 313: Interview with Matthew Corozine 35:39

3M ago35:39

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About Matthew: Matthew Corozine is a multi-hyphenated creative artist. Not only an actor, director, producer, and teacher, Matthew is also the founding artistic director and creator of Matthew Corozine Studio (MCS), which just celebrated its 24th anniversary. He is now one of New York City’s leading Meisner-based acting coaches, teaching and creati…

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Hallmark Movie Magic Meets Real Life: A Hallmark Guide to Starting Your Business | Ep #173 20:19

3M ago20:19

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year—and the perfect time to overcome your fears and chase your entrepreneurial dreams! In this special holiday-themed Episode #173 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell explores the parallels between your business journey and a classic Hallmark Christmas movie. Just like our favorite hol…

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Episode 312: The Hazard of Making Excuses 14:06

3M ago14:06

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Book a Free Consultation with Peter Today I'm going to talk to you about the hazard of making excuses as an actor. And I'm going to start with perhaps something that if you were like me, or you are like how I used to be the idea of it's only me. So it's only me and therefore it doesn't count or, I'm tough, I can handle it. One of the things that ma…

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Employee to Entrepreneur: The Mindset Shift for Building Your Dream Business | Ep 172 18:25

3M ago18:25

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Transitioning from a 9-to-5 job to running your own business is more than a career change—it’s a complete mindset shift. In this special episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell shares insights from her limited series podcast, How to Quit Your Job and Start a Business. Learn how to embrace risk, develop a growth mindset, an…

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SEO for Voice Over: 7 Strategies to Improve Your RANK 14:01

3M ago14:01

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So recently a big healthcare advertising agency reached out to me through my website and handed me a great non-broadcast project for a massive pharmaceutical company. They handed me the project, no audition necessary. And there are more jobs on the way. It looks like, fingers crossed, they’re going to be a great partner and a recurring client. So h…

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Episode 311: Interview with Tim Phillips 36:07

3M ago36:07

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Book a Free Consultation with Peter About Tim: With more than 60,000 coaching sessions and 40+ years in the business, audition coach and premiere acting teacher Tim Phillips knows what works. Audition For Your Career, Not The Job was written after 30 years of teaching and designed as a practical manual for the working actor. What Phillips is after …

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She Had No Business: Jessica Varian Carroll’s Inspiring Path to Entrepreneurship | Ep #171 27:02

3M ago27:02

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In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with Jessica Varian Carroll, founder and CEO of Organista Home. Jessica shares her incredible journey from becoming a mom at 19 and working in the automotive industry to launching her home organizing business and publishing her memoir, She Had No Business.…

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Going Full-Time in Voice Over? 10 CRUCIAL Mindset Shifts! 18:56

3M ago18:56

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Alright, let’s talk about the mental game of going full-time as a freelancer. I’m talking about the shifts that take you from “Hey, I’m doing this voiceover thing on the side” to “This is what I do. Period.” The mindset stuff is just as gritty and real as all the tangible things you’re already doing to make the work happen. But the mental side is w…

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