15 Lessons After 15 Years | My Best Acting Career Advice After 15 Years In The Industry

Here's my best acting career advice after 15 years in the industry.
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0:00 - Intro
1:41 - You're Not Too Old to Start
2:50 - Avoid the Comparison Trap
3:56 - Slow Down
4:58 - Train Consistently
6:31 - Network Network Network
7:36 - Find a Way to Get On-Set Experience
8:40 - Bookings are Few and Far Between
10:27 - Have a Life Outside of Acting
11:54 - Have an Income Outside of Acting
13:30 - Don't Set Arbitrary Deadlines
15:00 - Create Your Own Content
15:56 - Find Your Tribe
16:54 - Luck Plays a Major Role
18:16 - Professionalism Will Take You Far
19:18 - There is No One Path to Success
20:36 - Outro
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[@jeffHughWilliams]

I just started this year 2023. Booked my first paid gig, took professional head shots last week, studying Sandy and starting classes next month. Your videos have been a tremendous help!!! THANK YOU 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jamesmckenzie5994]

If you don’t mind, what did you use, platform or such to book your gig out the gate like that?

[@jeffHughWilliams]

@@jamesmckenzie5994 casting network. I submitted to about 50 jobs and got two or three requests for auditions and out of those three landed one. I have had most my luck with casting network I’m still trying to understand and navigate actors access.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Congrats on your first gig! Here's to many more!

[@jeffHughWilliams]

@@ActingCareerCenter bro I really owe it all to you! You are the one who gave me the REAL no nonsense information to make it happen!!! THANK YOU!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Hope to see you on set one day!

[@Songoku9k]

I've started acting last year around 2023 on June graduated with the degree on November and now I'm doing backstage

[@thaimkoconteh3639]

I started acting when I was 31, by producing a short starring myself. That led to a network which led to an agent. All the tips rang true for me. Thanks for sharing. And congrats! 🙏🏾

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Congrats to you! That is great progress!

[@KalvinPatel]

Dude I wanna pick your brain and ask you questions. I’m 30 but have this interest but still haven’t yet to take classes. It’s something I wanna do just to ‘try’ it and connect with other people

[@thaimkoconteh3639]

@@KalvinPatel well I'm basically just doing what Kurt is suggesting to do on this channel. I don't know if I have mich to add. I think the trick to making something happen is immediate action. Just schedule your first acting class or workshop within the next hour and go from there.

[@thaimkoconteh3639]

@@ActingCareerCenter Thx!

[@yourgrandfather4]

Congrats Kurt! 🎉🎊 Thank you so much for making these videos, it’s been my dream since I was six to become an actor. Now I’m twelve and finally convinced my parents to let me go do something about it. I seriously don’t know where I’d be without you- thank you so much for all of your advice, you’re such a role model to future actors. I’m really lucky to live near Atlanta, hope to meet you one day. I can’t thank you enough :)

[@erikvanconover]

Love your videos, Kurt. I’m finishing up a 2 year Meisner conservatory here in NYC. Your videos had a huge impact on where I chose to study, congratulations

[@pengwang6359]

wow!

[@eyeofhorus99]

I’m 42 and just took my first class at Houde School of Acting last week after work.

[@KalvinPatel]

dude I still need to start mine and take acting classes smh! 30 year old trying to though lol

[@TheBrianAndrus]

10:30 I personally think number 8 is a huge one! I was serving tables and bartending and auditioning in ATL all of 2021 and I let most other areas of my life take the back burner. I realize now there is more to life than just acting!

[@solomman1]

Congratulations on 15 years Kurt! I’m 15 years old going into 16. I’m actually planning on doing acting for my career, but I had no idea where to start so I started looking up KZbin videos on how to start acting and came across one of your videos on “How to Become an Actor with No Experience” l absolutely loved it. I plan on starting after I finish high school, because of the limited availability that I have, but still thinking about starting earlier. I’m glad my parents are supporting this decision of pursuing acting as my career. I really do need motivation. Again, congratulations on 15 years Kurt!

[@timsparrow7087]

I’m 38 and started acting classes in December here in the UK in Nottingham. Since then I’ve had pro headshots, screen acting course and filmed a couple of pro showreel scenes and had my first self tape audition for a local short film. Just wanted to say that your videos have been so amazingly helpful to me and want to say a huge thank you for sharing your vast knowledge with us all 😊

[@theodoroskhreich5973]

You’re videos have helped me a lot man. I now feel like I fully belong in my acting classes and I don’t feel like a fool. Thank you.

[@SabrinaUmstead]

"let's say you take up rock climbing" out of all the hobbies to use as an example the one that just so happened to be my hobby and my day job caught me off guard 🤣

[@rushilshetty]

Watching your videos really inspires me.I feel like "yes,you can achieve this".But,in India, there's a problem for outsiders to enter the movie industry ie,"Nepotism".

[@Filmmantake1]

Kurt, thank you for the great advice!

[@jonytep]

Thanks for sharing the wisdom Kurt, appreciate it.

[@umanilakantam]

Congratulations Kurt! 15 years is a big milestone! Also inspiring, the value you are adding in videos is really fantabulous... Happy to be part of your subscriber's family Bro

[@TheNYCActorsGuide]

CONGRATS 🎉🎉 KURT!! Thank you for all you’ve shared with us!!!

[@OlivierMillaire]

Congratulations Kurt! 15 years is a big milestone! Also thanks for your advices, your channel helps me a lot to improve even though I haven’t started classes yet :)

[@chazroberts4570]

Honestly thank you for the tips and I hope I can be able to share with you on how I wanted to start my acting career: hopefully that big event will let me get my foot in the door and know some great people , I also hope you had a wonderful anniversary as well Mr. Yue !🤗🙂

[@noodlesm8282]

@noodlesm8282 0 seconds ago I just started my acting career in February. My 69th birthday comes up next month. Have swung two gigs already - one of the them well-paid🙏 Now waiting to hear if I’ve swung the movie audition that I submitted yesterday. You have been like an Audition Angel 😇 I couldn’t possibly have managed my new journey without your kind skilled and generous inspiration. Will definitely get some training as soon as I can here in Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪 Bless you 🙏💫⭐️

[@mackenziemosieur]

This was incredibly helpful, and just what I needed. Thank you!

[@AnibalFraquelli]

Great information! Thank you Kurt

[@angieebabyy]

These are great reminders for anyone in the industry!

[@dianakanlee]

happy anniversary! love these tips, thank you for sharing 🥰 and i hope to see you on set one day too~

[@alxpal]

Congratulations Kurt! 🎉 You inspire so many. Thank you

[@tomaslegat_official]

Thank you for this video, always pleasure to see vids by you Kurt.

[@bradstein8776]

Been a long time, happy to see you pop up again

[@anthonyx9481]

Your truly an inspiration to us beginners.

[@jaybucketz_]

Kurt you’re the man !

[@jedidiadyer6708]

Congratulations on 15 years Kurt. I'm so happy I've had the opportunity to follow and learn from you on my journey. You are such a wealth of knowledge and so very generous to share it. Hope to see you soon. jedi

[@randomvideo4399]

Congrats on your 15th anniversery kurt. Thanks for ur helpful videos. God bless u brother.

[@osamaogbeide]

Thank you for the inspiration

[@Abaddon.H]

Congratulations Kurt🎉❤!! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us!! Your videos have been so helpful 😊

[@irynaschannel]

Thank you! Your channel is the best and you are very inspiring! Good luck with your future auditions:)

[@zerx..]

Congratulations on 15 years Kurt

[@stephaniekao8831]

👍🏻 🤗 You are so great and helpful

[@joliestars1842]

You are amazing, thanx for sharing those info ❤

[@simplynaturalcai2661]

Congrats 🎉 thank you for always sharing knowledge & inspiring those who dream 💙

[@thenewfunny1]

You always have such great advice!!

[@regularnarration9058]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@actorpoet53]

Congrats on your 15 years in the biz Kurt! 🥳 Your KZbin videos have been an integral part in my journey to become a skilled actor, at the ripe age of 69! And the story you told of Dorothy Steel was so inspiring. Thank you for all that you do to help us actors! 🙏

[@user-ox3nm9uk3m]

Congrats and thx for all! Greetings from Germany!

[@TinaPonce888]

Happy 15th anniversary, Kurt!!! 🫶 Thank you so much for your existence! We appreciate you, your wisdom and generosity. I wish you all the best! ✨️✨️✨️

[@mufui5000]

Congrats on your 15 years! Thanks for the advice!

[@stacy.mahend]

Love you sir! You are such an inspiration to me

[@LifeWithNandC]

Kurt! 🎉congratulations 🍾 first of all in your journey in acting and thank you 🙏 so much for saying the things I need to hear in the correct time, just started to build up my whole acting career with classes , demo reels , headshots etc this year and you have been a tremendous help in helping me know what to do or where to start in my journey , I appreciate all your information and can’t wait for the future ! By the way any online acting coach or clases that you recommend??

[@AlexCitroen-zt8xv]

Congrats on your journey! Your videos are very informative and they had help me greatly! ✌🏻

[@srh369]

Great advises!!!

[@wutamamama]

So helpful as always Kurt! And congrats on 15 years in the industry already! woohoo! 👏👏🔥🔥🙌🙌 Excited to see what comes down the line for you in the future!

[@gwen3779]

Congratulations on 15 yrs.! Very encouraging to hear about never being too old to start with acting. Your videos are top notch, so clear and practical, and even include incredible bonuses like helpful links, where to purchase items, and the transcript of the video. Wow. Please keep them coming. Thank you for all your generosity in sharing these!

[@ltsahagian]

Thanks for this informative, sincere clip. Be memorable, stay focused and never give up!

[@amara_ranze]

Thank you so much and congratulations 🎉

[@tim-8642]

Thank you so so so much for your inspirational videos. Im an actor myself and every time Im in like a down phase you alway get me back on track. After every single one of your videos I get this feeling of wanting to do something big and that is indescribably awesome.

[@robertmofford395]

I'm learning so much from you Kurt. Thank you so much.

[@amouzout]

Thank you so much for these incredible tips!! “ having an income outside of acting” is exactly what I’m working on right now !!

[@A.Jthatsme]

Thanks for this amazing lesson it really helped me as a young actor i learned things i never knew before and things to help me improve i am so glad you made this video its been a while since you posted but i am very happy that you did 😀

[@nelbo5370]

Sage advice Mr Yue, bravo to your first 15yrs!👏

[@addicted2anxiety559]

This is an amazing video literally all the negative thoughts I had about were answered. Age, comparison, etc thank you for his valuable informations and congratulations on 15 years 🎉

[@estherAgbe]

Thanks Kurt!

[@johncrouch1772]

Thanks for sharing.

[@benchavarria]

Happy anniversary 🎉 👏👏👏👏

[@Jack-hz1iq]

Congrats Kurt🎉🥳

[@katietimakova]

Congratulations!

[@firemedic096]

Love your videos. 44 years old and I'm just getting started. I'll be taking classes online at Houde starting in April. Can't wait to get going!

[@santiescorcia]

Muchas gracias por tus videos

[@lisalee5995]

Congratulations Mr.Yue !😊

[@the_shekhar_maharaj]

I am watching this before auditioning for an LA Talent show....great help and great advice! Also congrats on 15 years🎉🎉🎉

[@terrenceroyster2031]

Very helpful

[@ferlinammons9868]

I was just watching "FLORIDA MAN" and I saw you in episode 4 season 1. Congratulations, my wife and I noticed you right away.

[@harshdhadse6078]

Congratulations🎉 Kurt for your 15 Years❤

[@trackstar6742]

Wonderful advice. Thank you so much for compiling this. I love it! The "make your own content" is great, but I'd say the vast majority of people don't have the skills to shoot and edit scenes that are beyond embarrassing. So they can partner with aspiring filmmakers who know how to shoot, light, and record audio, AND who are developing THEIR own portfolios. Also I'd say, making entire short films is unnecessary. It's likely better for the actor AND the filmmaker to have a variety of SCENES with different tonalities and different characters. That way, when they edit their demo reels together, they look like they've done more things and can handle a variety of tones and styles. My two cents on top of your masterful list. Thanks again! I love your smart, helpful ideas!

[@RealCosmicFilms]

I’ve been acting now for about 5 months, it’s so surreal because I’ve wanted to do this for years. Your videos really help build my confidence! Hope to work with you one day

[@AriaFrancescaStella]

Wow! i loveeee this video❤️ Every piece of advice you gave is literally what I needed to hear right now, Gold!,Gold! and Priceless. Thank you sooo much Kurt🎞️🎬💃🥰😭😭😭🙏

[@glacialfoxx7361]

Being a little over a year since you posted this.. congrats for 16 years! :) I am starting my own journey into voice over and have been finding your videos really helpful!

[@deanneatkinson]

I THINK I JUST SAW YOU ON FLORIDA MAN! Congrats :)

[@theight06]

Lesson number 7 is very encouraging.

[@georgedywili1972]

Happy Anniversary 🎉

[@frankdalvin9643]

Thank you ❤ a lot

[@Joe161964]

Happy Anniversary 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🍷🥂

[@dianacorpeno5431]

This is ALL INCREDIBLE INVALUABLE ADVICE. Thank you so much for sharing it 💛. And Happy 15th Anniversary 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@apbrix4501]

Hey Kurt I Watch all of your videos and want to thank you for your acting advices. 😊 I have just bin in a film as a background actor, here in Denmark.😀

[@adhamabugazzalla5924]

Hello, I love your videos. I am 13 years old going on 14. I’ve been thinking about starting an acting career. I’m trying to start but I don’t know how to. I still have not been to any acting classes or went to any auditions, so I have just been browsing KZbin trying to figure out how to act and how to go to auditions, so I watch your videos, and your videos really help I just want to say thank you and hopefully I will apply the skills that you teach and become a successful actor one day. I just feel like I need some guidance to start. Thank you and happy 15 years.

[@khaleemaalkainaat8178]

I love this so much. I am feeling so lost. I have wanted to do theatre and acting since I was a child but always made myself swallow my dreams and tuck them into a corner of my soul. I think this year I will take the leap and take a class to meet some new friends and have a fun time. Life is too short to play by imaginary rules and go after the things I don’t even want in life. I want excitement, fun, and creative outlets. I want to write and act and direct so why not go for it! I hope any other 20 somethings watching this video get the courage to live as their authentic selves ❤❤❤

[@metrowild6521]

Congratulations you’re amazing person in the industry

[@JemoradHarper]

Thanks to you i booked my first paid short after 2years of using your advice and taking classes i wont forget you much love

[@thewarrior2184]

So glad I'm finding this channel right before I'm gonna start my acting career. I'm 14 and I wanna be an actor and I'm gonna start taking acting classes. Thank you for getting me ready kurt.

[@grimreaperwizill]

im going to start acting classes this year and use that knowledge to make a demo reel and keep the classes going as well so i can have the confidence to book my first audition

[@TamaraRivera-lo6yx]

Gracias, gracias, ❤

[@janetsanderss]

Kurt! This video is SO GOOD. And I'm definitely here for the comments...

[@CHATSTV]

Loved seeing you on Will Trent

[@dusker7043]

These videos have been extremely helpful to me in the past month or so that I’ve watched them, god bless

[@josephspeed]

Same!

[@carls.2649]

Congrats and happy anniversary. Been following you since you were Small Market Actor (I think it was called then). It's been cool watching your growth and success. Now we're always pointing at the tv going "There's he is again!"

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Yes it was Small Market Actor! Thanks for following since the beginning!

[@sanskarrawal2046]

Thank you for spreading Wisdom. Love from. INDIA 🇮🇳

[@ldtzone]

Congratulations on 15 years Kurt, well done! Thanks for the age support. 😂 I acted professionally from the age of 19 to 45 (studied at AADA, then Hollywood, then working/studying in Toronto). Then I took a long long break. I am now 66 and coming back!! Started with some BG work to get my feet wet again and have now had some nice film auditions. No bookings yet but the self tape experience is invaluable. I'm back in classes for sure - I love training and know how much confidence it brings. I also know how much new life experience I bring into this phase of my journey. Thank you for your videos, they're so on point and perfect for anyone at any stage of their development. Maybe see you on set one day!! 😊🎬

[@brokenjukebox4294]

Did you have a successful career as an actor from 19-45 ? And what made you want to take a long break ?

[@AntwainMusic]

Excellent video! It must be a sign that this video was recommended to me on my birthday.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Merry Birthday! 🎉

[@user-sx3cl6rk9o]

Great share and certainly well thought out. My fav was your 15th. I would liken what you are calling "professionalism" to the "Golden Rule". Just do unto others... No matter what you do or where you go in life.

[@rusudaneloshvili8357]

you are amazing... I notice your video just 1h ago, and it was enough for me to see your charizma and how your advices useful. thank you so much for your videos and advices, it's always important for me to find not only channel with good advices, but a person who pleasant for me. I'm 16 and I noticed that I really interested in acting, I always wanted to play catwoman, harlyqueen and such cool roles, but I didn't really interested in acting, maybe because I can't just even stop smiling when it's indeed. but now I understand that it's not only about a talent. I'm Georgian girl so I need to improve my English and the American accent, because I want more possibilities, like go to Hollywood. also I know Georgian and Russian like a native speaker, ant that's great because It's about more possibilities in different countries. and it's amazing advice that we need to live our lives with different hobbies, not only thinking about acting, that's really will be useful in acting also, for example I love dancing, boxing, do some somersaults, running, parkour (I want to learn how to parkour), so it will be really useful for cool woman roles, and my chance to get this role will becomes higher. also I love drawing and do dress designs (since childhood I wanted to became dress designer, now I live in France so here is more possibilities to become a designer) so i can get role abut this. It's really interesting... thank you.

[@mr.j7162]

Congratulations.

[@trystinpulscher4658]

Could you do a video on the pros and cons of acting studios vs acting school

[@gamefan8552]

Hey I think I saw you in Wolf Pack Series in Paramount + Episode 2, playing a doctor who gives a kid an injection, but they react badly. Was surprised to hear some cast members mention working 15 hours per day (hope they still had one day off the week) and having to stick to a strict diet, since the characters needed to be very fit and strong looking. I think it is also important to learn the challenges of acting, to manage expectations.