This Page Accompanies Tele-Seminar Event #1 for June 30, 2007
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FIRST OF ALL ...
Please download the 13-page reference book that we will be using for this and future calls:
RocksSuccessTips4APSNEW.pdf 

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90+ Minute Recorded Call Now

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PLEASE NOTE:  Due to a technical glitch, the quality of this particular recording is less than perfect.  The audio is understandable, but you will need to listen carefully and probably adjust the volume several times.  The value of the information definitely makes the inconvenience worthwhile.  Once you listen to this call, you'll LOVE the quality of the others.  Thank you!

Special note:  Gary J. Levinson, CEO of Hollywood International Pictures has confirmed that he will be our special guest speaker for the August 25 Tele-Seminar Call and our In-Person guest speaker for the actual seminar in Studio City the next day, August 26.  Mark your calendars.  This is an opportunity that rarely presents itself.  Gary is a very busy producer/director and is seldom available to speak at our events.

"Alien Actor" Bill Blair will also be listening today.  We hope to have him as a guest speaker within the next several weeks.

Rock introduced Trena Marie Hill.  Trena spoke of the importance of attitude in achieving success in the industry.  "Enjoy the journey" was one of the points.  Appreciation and joy.  Hear the applause for you.  Imagine it ... 

Rock added, "Every day above ground is a good day.  Celebrate life, celebrate Hollywood.  Celebrate the amazing opportunity that Hollywood offers.  Celebrate the information, insight, inside information, and solutions we are sharing with you today."

Failures vs. Successful People.  Wishes of both ...

Producer/director/casting director and PR professional Bill Hooey was introduced.  Bill asked where people on the call were and suggested that all in the Southern California area come meet him, Trena Marie Hill, and Rock Riddle at tomorrow's live seminar event in Studio City, CA.  www.HollywoodSuccess.com/special_event.htm

Bill talked about film degrees and their lack of any relationship to success in the industry.  "If you want to make a living, you must approach the industry as a business."  Not even the best colleges and universities teach "how to get work."  People ask those who are failing for advice.  Those who are failing can only give advice on how to fail.

Bill discussed what works in the industry and what doesn't.  He suggested that people make 20 phone calls a day in pursuit of film/TV work -- and how to do that.  How to make connections ... how to build business relationships and bonds.  How to share leads, make connections for others and have others make connections for you.  He discussed who can get you work in the business.  When to move on.  How to filter out all the people who don't come through.  How to develop your personal network consisting of people who are looking out for you.  "It's like buying lottery tickets all the time.  Eventually, you're going to win something."

Don't waste time and energy.  Eliminate the negative people from your life.  When to share and when not to share information with people.  Why you need to oftentimes keep your personal network a secret.  Keep networking, keep using the phone.  Keep in touch with everyone you meet in the industry.  At the very least, send them an e-mail every six weeks.

What to expect from the William Morris Agency if you call.  What they're looking for.  Reality.  Always have a master plan.  Take your ego out of the equation. 

The "audience" was un-muted and asked questions of Mr. Hooey.  Stephen Bruce from the Chicago area was the first to thank Bill.  ET, Access Hollywood-type shows were discussed.  The industry is very much a business.  You must be reliable and be a person of your word.  Never be late.  How to picture the industry -- musical chairs.  "Anybody who doesn't file a police complaint against me is a potential networking contact."  What scares potential employers.  What not to say ... ever.  Successful people can read people in 30 seconds.  How to project success.

Jerry Scott from Fresno, CA asked about older actors.  Bill shared information on talent agencies and made suggestions.  Get the SAG and ATA lists of agents.  What to say to get to the "right" representation.  "If you know 50 producers, in any given week at least one of them is starting a new project ..."  Do something different in the industry if you're tired of what you're doing now.  Keep it fresh.  Don't let it get stagnant.

Gwen O'Dell called from Burbank on behalf of her son, Dalton.  Bill talked about auditioning children and why parents are kept out of the room.  Follow-up to interviews was discussed.  How to get honest feedback.  The lack of value of multiple-year classes was discussed.  "There are a number of major stars who have never taken an acting class."  How not to be inhibited.  When acting classes are of value...  Why many casting directors appear to be "extremely rude."

"The warm & fuzziness of casting people burns up quickly."  Send notes, thank-you cards.

Rock shared a casting director story and talked about under what circumstances casting directors, producers, etc. are accessible, open, and helpful.  It's not in the casting office.  The secret is networking.  Upcoming conference calls were discussed.  "This is a relatively simply industry in which to succeed ... when you have the roadmap." 

If you want to get our #1 Best Selling Amazon.com book, "How to Become a Magnet to Hollywood Success," please buy it through our website, www.HollywoodSuccess.com .  There are links to the book at the best discounted Amazon.com price.  And, we pick up a few cents when you click through and buy the book, the DVD, or the CD.

Why we, the producers, pay so much attention to the people on the call and at the in-person seminars.  Now you have friends in the industry.  Now you have industry insiders who are looking out for your interests.

We are providing tremendous information and free publicity for all of the people on the calls.  We are going after the biggest people -- producers, directors and major stars -- in the industry.  We hope to have many dozens of them join us for future calls. 

Prizes will be given on future calls.  Those who refer other listeners will get a nice price.  A bigger prize goes to the person who refers the most listeners.  A really big prize goes to the person who refers the most people who join us for calls during the month of July.

Congratulations are in order for our friend and APS member Janét Vincent Lee, an amazingly talented lady, who landed a fairly large role in a feature film with ... oh, no; we can't say the name of this number one box-office star until it is officially announced in the trades.  Hmmm.  I suppose we can only say that the feature is shooting in France (her role, at least, with this person we can't name who makes France his home now) and that the star has a connection to a certain attraction at Disneyland and has broken a couple of box office records.  We won't mention anything about a skull and crossbones because that might give it away.  Hopefully, we can break the suspense soon and let you know this actor's name.    Anyway, Congratulations, Janét!

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We're looking forward to having you on Saturday's call!