191. Adam Shapiro on Building a Business while Becoming a Successful Actor

Adam Shapiro (Never Have I Ever, Steve Jobs, Central Park, The Continental, and so much more) is a force to be reckoned with. Not only has he been building up a solid list of on screen credits, but he has launched his own pretzel company during the pandemic. In fact, he's been on the picket lines since the very beginning handing out those pretzels for free. Today I was able to sit down with him and really get into the nitty gritty of what it's like to build a business while also pursuing an acting career. Adam shared stories about his unique approach to marketing himself, including using a tiny resume and creating a hilarious DVD demo reel with commentary. We discussed the importance of building genuine relationships in the industry and positioning oneself for success. From navigating auditions and casting to utilizing social media effectively, Adam is giving tips for everyone, and trust me, I was taking notes.

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00:00 — Intro
02:03 — Checking in & Shappy Pretzels
04:37 — Adam's Love of Cooking & Philly
10:37 — Adam's Dream Career & Henry Winkler's Advice
15:24 — Find Something Besides Acting
18:22 — Actors & The Need to Show Success
22:45 — "So...Are You Still Doing the Acting Thing?"
25:17 — Lessons Learned from Being an Assistant Manager & Advice for Actors Post-Strike & Post-Pandemic
28:55 — Stay for the Eventually's
31:11 — What Has Worked for Adam
36:09 — Win The Room and Nail The "Be Smaller, Do Less" Note
43:16 — Figuring Out Who You Are
46:10 — Why Your Goal Shouldn't Be to Book Something
51:22 — Social Media & Marketing
1:01:18 — Networking and Auditions
1:08:30 — Wrap Up

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
★ Adam's IMDb
★ Follow Adam on IG @shappyshaps
★ Follow Shappy Pretzel on IG @shappypretzel
★ Shappy Pretzel Website: https://www.shappypretzel.com/
★ Ebon Moss-Bachrach's IG @ebonmossbachrach

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