Ryan Basham

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Ryan Basham
  • Meet Ryan Basham: An Introduction To Branding

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    What is Branding?
    Learning about the importance of branding for an actor.
    What is the relationship between Actors and Branding?
    How do I brand myself?
    Can I brand myself?
    Who is Ryan Basham?
    What is Ryan ...

  • Do I Need A One Sheet As An Actor Starting Out?

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    Are one sheets mandatory for new actors?
    What is a one sheet?
    How can one sheets benefit my overall branding strategy?
    Who should I give my one sheet to as a new actor?
    How important is a one sheet for a ...

  • Should My Red Carpet Outfits Reflect My Actor Branding?

    w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
    https://www.ryanbasham.com

    Should I dress on brand?
    At an event, do I need to dress according to my brand?
    Can I break from branding on the red carpet?
    Does branding extend to the clothes I wear at premieres?
    Do I need to st...

  • Is It Better To Use A Mailing List Or Send Personalized Emails?

    w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
    https://www.ryanbasham.com

    Is it illegal to send mass emails regularly?
    How do I make mass emails not illegal?
    What is a legal way to send email marketing?
    How do I do email marketing correctly?
    What are the ethics of email ...

  • Should I Hand Write The Message On The Back Of My Postcards?

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    Do I need to personalize my post cards to casting?
    Do I write a note on my post card to casting?
    What are post cards?
    What do I say on my post card note to casting?
    Can I just type a general message on my...

  • How Do I Brand Myself As An Actor?

    w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
    https://www.ryanbasham.com

    Where do I start with branding?
    How do I work out my brand?
    What are the beginning tools for branding myself?
    Who brands me?
    What are some measuring tools for branding?
    Any tips on branding myself ...

  • How Often Should I Send A General Postcard?

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    How do I make contact with casting?
    How can I get casting to notice me more?
    What can I send to casting that will remind them of me?
    Will casting appreciate post cards if I send them?
    How many post cards ...

  • What Is The Difference Between A Website Domain Name & Hosting?

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    What is a website?
    What is a domain name?
    How does a domain name effect a website?
    Is a website a domain name?
    Is a domain name the same as a website?

  • My Character Is The Opposite Of My Personality, What Should I Do In Interviews?

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    How should I talk about my character in interviews?
    Do I have to stay on brand in interviews?
    Can I be myself in an interview if it conflicts with my branding?
    I am much more flamboyant than the character...

  • Can My Social Media - Instagram, Twitter, Facebook - Cost Me A Job?

    What should I be careful of on social media?
    How can being off brand affect my career?
    If I get political on social media, is it good or bad?
    Are sexy photos bad for my brand?
    How can branding guide my social media?

  • What Information Needs To Be On My Business Cards?

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    Should I put my social media handle on my business card?
    Do I need a photo for my business card?
    Should I list my personal address on my business card?
    What goes on my business card?
    What details should I...

  • What Are Good Times To Send Emails To My Network List?

    w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
    https://www.ryanbasham.com

    What is the best time to do direct email marketing?
    Is there an online service that can look after my email marketing?
    What is the optimal time of the week to send emails?
    Should I create a monthly...

  • How Can I Show My Agent of Manager I Can Play Outside My Type & Brand?

    w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
    https://www.ryanbasham.com

    How do I demonstrate my range to my agent?
    How can I prove my acting chops to my manager?
    How do I brand my age range to my reps?
    What can I do to define my age range with my agent and managers?
    Ho...

  • Why Send Postcards If The Intern Is Just Going To Throw It Out?

    w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
    https://www.ryanbasham.com

    Will my postcard be seen?
    Will a post card get me another audition?
    How do I know if casting a seeing my post card?
    Won't they just ignore my postcard?
    What if they throw my postcard out?

  • Should I Send An Annual Newsletter Detailing All The Work I've Done This Year?

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    Are annual newsletters effective?
    Should I send a yearly wrap of all my successes at christmas?
    How can I make my annual recap interesting?
    How can I do an annual recap without sounding like I'm bragging?...

  • What Links Should I Include On My Website Home Page?

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    Should I link my socials to my webpage?
    Do I put links to my casting pages on my webpage?
    How can my brand determine the links I include on my webpage?
    What are the must links for my webpage?
    What should ...

  • I Signed An NDA, How Do I Promote This Project To My Professional Contacts?

    with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
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    Does an NDA stop me from marketing this news?
    Is it illegal to share a project to my network if I signed an NDA?
    What is an NDA?
    How do I get around an NDA to market myself?
    Does an NDA prevent me from ma...

  • Should I Send Press Out To My Network?

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    How do I send press out to my network?
    Is it OK to send press in a mass email?
    Can I directly send press to casting directors?
    Should I send press to agents?
    How do I send press without looking like I'm b...

  • Are Business Cards Important As A New Actor?

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    Should I get business cards?
    Are cards with my contact details a good investment as a beginner actor?
    Should all actors new to the business have a card with my details on it?
    Why do I need a business card...

  • What Should I Write On A Thank You Card To Casting?

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    How can I be memorable in my thank you cards?
    How do I get casting to remember me on thank you cards?
    How do I personalize my thank you cards to casting?
    What do I write on thank you cards?
    How should I p...

  • Should I Send Out Career Updates To My Network Regularly?

    with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
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    How much is too much with updating associates on my career?
    What is the best way to communicate my successes to my network?
    How many times a month can I send career updates?
    What is the best method to sen...

  • What Should I Include In My Email Signature?

    with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
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    What info should I put in my email signature?
    Should I include a photo in my email signature?
    What contact details should I include in my email signature?
    Should I link my casting sites in my email signat...

  • Should I Email My Industry Contacts When I Have Exciting News?

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    What is the best way to let my network know when I have great news?
    How an I make sure my exciting news doesn't get lost in the email shuffle?
    Should I have a newsletter?
    Should I have a weekly or monthly...

  • Should I Put A Business Card In My Thank You Cards?

    w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
    https://www.ryanbasham.com

    How will casting know the thank you note is from me?
    How do I include a photo of myself with my thank you card?
    What else should I include with my thank you card?
    Is it cheesy to enclose my busines...