How to Become an Actor: Use LinkedIn Effectively

As someone who primarily runs a creative photography business for a living, I was rarely on LinkedIn. I would constantly hear from my colleagues that I should update my LinkedIn profile and use it to network with people and make more money, but I was always confused as to what that meant.

I’m not into social media and I don’t work in the corporate world, so why should I spend my time on LinkedIn? Lots of actors think the same thing, but the truth is, actors need LinkedIn just as much as business people!

Having great LinkedIn skills meant I could connect with virtually anyone I wanted to. It meant I could quickly get access to the resources I needed to move myself and my business forward.

Think for just a moment…

• If you could meet anyone to help move your acting career forward, what would that mean to you? Imagine being able to meet with filmmakers and casting directors whenever you wanted to and not having to go to showcases or auditions?
• If you could connect with anyone who is in a position to give you whatever opportunity you need, what would that be like?
• What would it feel like if you knew that your next opportunity was literally within a few clicks on LinkedIn?

I guess that sounds like an advertisement for LinkedIn. But it’s true! That’s the power of it and it's extremely important.

Look out for my next blog post. I’ll show you the specific strategy I use to connect with anyone and virtually create new opportunities out of thin air. 👌

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