62 episodes

Tactical tips and strategies to grow your acting career fast.

Learn how to get agents, network with casting directors, find your brand, and more!

The Actor's Career Compass Martin Bentsen

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 7 Ratings

Tactical tips and strategies to grow your acting career fast.

Learn how to get agents, network with casting directors, find your brand, and more!

    Ep. 62: How to Be More Consistent with Submitting Yourself

    Ep. 62: How to Be More Consistent with Submitting Yourself

    Martin Bentsen shares tips on managing time to ensure actors can consistently submit themselves for roles. He suggests automating, delegating, and prioritizing submissions to maintain a steady flow of auditions and bookings.

    • 9 min
    Ep. 61: Getting into Voiceover Work with David Goldberg from Edge Studio

    Ep. 61: Getting into Voiceover Work with David Goldberg from Edge Studio

    In today's podcast episode, Martin Bentsen speaks to David Goldberg of Edge Studio to discuss how actors can get started in VoiceOver work. Also covered is how to deal with the growing threat of A.I. and numerous other challenges new actors face when getting into VoiceOver and voice acting work.

    • 24 min
    Ep. 60: How to Find Acting Agents: Specific Websites

    Ep. 60: How to Find Acting Agents: Specific Websites

    In this episode, Martin Bentsen explores where to find listings of legitimate acting agencies, emphasizing that real agents don't charge fees upfront but take commissions and usually represent more experienced actors. He recommends specific resources and websites for reliable agency directories.

    • 6 min
    Ep. 59: Is This Project or Audition Really Worth Your Time?

    Ep. 59: Is This Project or Audition Really Worth Your Time?

    In this episode, Martin Bentsen explores how to assess whether an acting project is worth pursuing, focusing on the project's team, the challenge the role offers, logistical considerations, and personal instincts. His insights help actors make informed choices about their career moves.

    • 7 min
    Ep. 58: Protocol for Transitioning to a New Agent

    Ep. 58: Protocol for Transitioning to a New Agent

    In this episode, Martin Bentsen discusses what actors should do if they want to switch to a new agency, emphasizing the importance of reviewing contracts, assessing relationships, and maintaining open communication to navigate the transition smoothly.

    • 6 min
    Ep. 57: "I Can't Find Acting Work That's Right for Me"

    Ep. 57: "I Can't Find Acting Work That's Right for Me"

    In this episode, Martin Bentsen tackles the challenge of finding suitable acting roles, offering practical advice on adjusting search filters, the importance of realistic expectations, and exploring other casting platforms.

    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

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