The Hollywood schmooze Freelancer Nation

Alex Ho moved from the US Army National Guard to The Walt Disney Company’s Incubator Executive Program. What exactly is an Executive in Hollywood? What exactly is the Hollywood schmooze? Do you really need it to get a start in the industry?
 
Alex weights in on these matters.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
0:00 Intro
3:02 Alex's Life & Career Journey
5:15 Production Roles in TV Shows
9:18 Cultural Differences of Communication Style in the US
14:33 Life in LA and New York City
19:41 The Meaning Behind "Hollywood Schmooze"
26:25 Personal Growth in Los Angeles City
28:10 Switching Between Military and Entertainment Industries
33:12 Breaking into the Hollywood Industry
40:10 Getting Your Hollywood Project Started
44:22 Alex's UNCOOL Self
45:26 Alex's Portfolio Work
 
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