entertainment industry coach question 600: What have you done for 600 days straight?

This is my question to you, my readers, on this 600th day of my consecutive blogging. Yes, sometimes I've been jarred awake at 2am as I was about to fall asleep for the night, realizing I forgot to post that day, and got it in there, with my disclaimer, "I have not gone to sleep yet, so this still counts for today," which, by the way, it does.

I have been blogging for 600 days straight, for my business. What have you done for 600 days straight? Let's leave out the basics:

Sleep

Eat

Shower

Go to the bathroom

Smile/laugh

You can include things like:

Exercise

talk to someone I care about

journal

Once you have a list of things that you've done everyday for 600 days straight, make a list of all the things you have done for your business 5 days/week for the last two years.

This exercise is to bring to your attention, at what level you are working, as well as the effectiveness of the work you're doing.

Feel free to ask questions, once you've done the exercise.

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entertainment industry coach question 599: As a parent, how do I find time to use social networking like Facebook?

Great question! Your time is valuable so allocate what works for your life. My suggestion would be 15 minutes at least 2 times per week. This gives you enough time to update your status, reach out to industry connections, and comment and "Like" people's statuses whom you follow.

Facebook can be a real time suck, especially in the beginning when you start searching for people from your past, but it wears off... or not, and if not, have a schedule and keep to it.

I think that social networking is a free, easy, non-threatening way to market yourself and create relationships and should not be neglected as part of your business tool belt.

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entertainment industry coach question 598: If I have a celebrity in my film do I have to get her a trailer?

If this is a union film, you'll have to check if there is anything in the contract. If it's not union, you don't "have to" do anything. Did the actress request a trailer? Is it a deal breaker for her? If it's budget inhibitive, discuss it with the actress or her reps. Ultimately, only you can make the decision.

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entertainment industry coach question 597: Seriously! How many Housewives of "whatever" shows are there?

Well, being that the only Bravo show that I'm an avid watcher of is Top Chef (and possibly Just Desserts, if this cattiness doesn't continue) I will have to consult the website. Hold please...

Wow! Currently airing are THW of Beverly Hills, THW of Atlanta, & THW of DC. However, not to be forgotten, because I'm sure they'll be back are THW of Orange County, THW of NY & THW of NJ. That's a lot of Housewives.

Not to mention that Joel McHale on The Soup said that Dr Phil has his own version of "Real Housewives," and thought it was an original concept.

And of course there are my favorite ones... The Desperate Housewives on ABC!

Thanks for asking, though now I feel just a little dumber for knowing.

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entertainment industry coach question 596: Is it true that things slow down at Thanksgiving?

It depends on what you mean by "things". Purchasing slows down. Executives and decision makers have historically wrapped things up in anticipation of vacation time, by Thanksgiving. So, pitching something at holiday time isn't necessarily the best timing.

However, networking is full speed ahead during the holidays. There are tons of holiday parties at studios, production houses, unions, vendors, and at people's homes. It's also a great opportunity to send a holiday card to re-establish relationships.

The old saying, "when one door closes another door opens..." could be applied here.

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entertainment industry coach question 595: Do I need a Facebook "Like/Fan" page?

This is a personal question. There are bells and whistles you can use on a "like" page, that you can't use on your personal page, the question is do you have time to maintain two pages? I have a "like" page that I don't maintain because I haven't figured out what value I can offer "fans" that I don't already offer on my regular page.

I feel people get to know me personally on my personal page, and some of that is lost on a "like" page. This is more of a "throw some spaghetti against the wall and see what sticks." If it works for you and you have time for both, then there's no reason not to do it. When I hit 5000 friends, I'll have no choice, but to move people over, so I'm still trying to decide when the time is right to start converting people over.

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entertainment industry coach question 594: How do people get to see movies at the DGA?

For those of you who don't know what the DGA is, it's the Directors Guild of America; the union that represents Directors, ADs and other classifications that fall under their jurisdiction. The DGA happens to have one of the best theaters in town (no surprise), but to see a movie there, you must be in an organization that is screening a movie there, invited by a member of an organization that is screening a movie there, or attending a film festival there. It is not a regular theater where you can just show up and pay.

Another good reason to reach out and create relationships with people. Some of the organizations that screen movies there in addition to DGA are: The SAG Film Society, The Cinematographers Guild and The Editors Guild.

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entertainment industry coach question 593:Why do some shows like Lone Star get cancelled so fast?

That would be a great question for Fox. Personally, I was enjoying it (which as my loyal readers know is the kiss of death- although No Ordinary Family got a few more episodes ordered yay!).

Look, it's about ratings/money. Bottom line. Things have changed. If networks were axing shows like they do now back when Seinfeld and Friends were on, they would have been axed in the first season.

If you're asking for personal reasons like Jimmy is cute (I told him he looks like a younger, cuter George Clooney and he acted like he'd never heard it before, did I mention humble and sweet?) then I really can't give you a good answer. But if you have a serious interest in the networks and how and why they make the decisions they do, then I suggest you seek out mentors in that area.

I also get a lot of "political" insight from my writer friends, but it's different for every show.

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entertainment industry coach question 592: What do I say when people ask who my favorite actor is? I have so many.

People who ask you this are trying to make conversation. It's not a quiz. There are no wrong answers. So say exactly what you just said, "I have so many." Tell them who and why. I'm sure you like different actors for different reasons. I like Ed Norton for completely different reasons than I like Adam Sandler. It makes for good conversation.

Now if they say "If you were going to be trapped on an island with an actor for the rest of your life who would you choose?" Then, my friend, you must choose... and choose wisely.

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entertainment industry coach question 591:Things have changed so much in the last 10 years. How do I stay on top of it?

There was a little more to this question about how technology both for craft and networking are changing so quickly how does one know where to focus attention?

When it comes to buying equipment, it's all a gamble. Every time I buy a Mac they come out with a new update the next year. And yes, change is happening at a very quick pace and predicted to get quicker.

The way to stay on top of it, is to have mentors in high places. You want to be "in" with those who are "in the know."

You want to read all of the trades that have to do with your craft and stay on top of business trades as well to learn best practices and apply it our industry.

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entertainment industry coach question 590:why do people see movies more than once?

This may be one of the strangest questions I've ever received... but no judgement. I can only speak for myself.

The movies I've seen more than once have either, inspired me, made me laugh over and over, moved me... actually I realize this list could go on and on.

People see movies more than once because they enjoyed them. Sure there's some who see them over and over for research, but for the most part I'm going to go with, because they enjoyed them.

Now I'm going to ask you a question... no 2 questions:

1. Why did you ask me that?

2. Have you never seen a movie more than once?

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