Interview with Joshua Desjardins
I had the pleasure of interviewing Joshua Desjardins, who is not only an awesome actor, but is someone who's able to earn extra income to support his acting career by designing websites and editing reels for other actors!
Key Takeaways:
Joshua's Bio:
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Joshua graduated with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. He is currently living in New York City where he’s been recording music since 2011. His most popular single, “I’m a Nerd,” is a huge success on iTunes, and the music video on YouTube is up to 100k views and counting! He also takes pride in his original one-man show, “Nerds Among Us,” and two-man show, “Joshing Around,” which also stars Joshua Warr. In 2016, Joshua published his first children’s book, “The Tale of Two Princes“ along with his illustrator and friend, Michael Hetrick of Hetrick Designs. Desjardins has a passion for technology and loves editing video reels together for fellow performers, and also includes web development for actors in his “special skills.”
www.joshuadesjardins.com
Key Takeaways:
- Use freelance services to earn extra income for yourself. Josh talks about how he has built up a client list to do website services so he can bring in extra money to support his acting career. He explains how other actors can do the same!
- Keep a schedule & stay focused. Keeping a specific schedule and planning out your week ahead of time is crucial to ensure you're moving your career forward. Josh explains how he is able to stay focused to consistently move himself forward.
- Network properly. Josh explains how he networks with people in the industry using CD & Agent classes and how he keeps in touch with these people to keep opportunities coming.
- And lots more...
Joshua's Bio:
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Joshua graduated with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. He is currently living in New York City where he’s been recording music since 2011. His most popular single, “I’m a Nerd,” is a huge success on iTunes, and the music video on YouTube is up to 100k views and counting! He also takes pride in his original one-man show, “Nerds Among Us,” and two-man show, “Joshing Around,” which also stars Joshua Warr. In 2016, Joshua published his first children’s book, “The Tale of Two Princes“ along with his illustrator and friend, Michael Hetrick of Hetrick Designs. Desjardins has a passion for technology and loves editing video reels together for fellow performers, and also includes web development for actors in his “special skills.”
www.joshuadesjardins.com