Ryan Basham

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Ryan Basham
  • My Branding Isn't Working, What Should I Do?

    with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
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    Is my branding working?
    How do I know if my marketing is working?
    How can I know if my brand as an actor is effective?
    Am I being aggressive enough with my self promotion?
    Is my marketed identity working...

  • Can My Brand Evolve Or Change Over Time?

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    Can branding evolve?
    Will my brand change over time?
    Is branding forever?
    Can my marketing identity shift or change?
    Can I be rebranded?
    Can I rebrand at any given time?
    When could my branding change?
    Is ...

  • How Can Digital Branding Help Me Get Jobs?

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    What is digital branding?
    How can I brand myself digitally?
    What is digital branding?
    What is passive marketing?
    How can I set my digital marketing up so they are in sync?
    Is digital branding helpful to m...

  • Can My Brand Be Very Different Types Of Characters?

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    How do I go about branding myself?
    Why can't versatility be my branding?
    What determines my branding?
    Why is branding important?
    How do character actors brand themselves?
    Can I brand myself as a chameleon...

  • What Is A 'One Sheet' And Do I Need One If I Have A Resume?

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    Why do I need a one sheet?
    What do I put on a one sheet?
    How can I make a one sheet?
    Are one sheets essential?
    Do I need one sheets?
    How big should a one sheet be?
    What do I need to put on a one sheet?
    Ca...

  • What Is A One-Sheet & What Should I Include On It?

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    How do I make a one sheet?
    Can you tell me what a one sheet is?
    How do I write a one sheet?
    What is a one sheet used for?
    What do I do with a one sheet?
    What should I include on one sheets?
    What do you in...

  • What Do You Use A One Sheet For?

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    What is a one sheet?
    What do I do with a one sheet?
    Can I drop off my one sheet?
    Do I mail my one sheet?
    Do I use my one sheet as a leave behind?
    Do I need a one sheet?
    What do actors use a one sheet for?...

  • 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 ...

  • One Sheets Look Cheesy - Do I Have To Do One?

    with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
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    Are one sheets mandatory?
    Why a one sheet?
    How do I make my one sheet not look lame?
    Are one sheets tacky?
    Do you think one sheets are a good look?
    Are one sheets still used in the industry today?
    How eff...

  • Can I Do A One Sheet That Isn't Like A Fake Magazine Cover?

    w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert

    Who can I make my one sheet pop?
    Are there boundaries to creating my one sheet?
    Do you have any tips on creating a good one sheet?
    How do I make my one sheet look more professional?
    Do I need multiple one sheets?
    Any tips on...

  • Should I Post My One Sheet On My IMDb Or Website?

    w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
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    Should I include my one sheet up online?
    Does my one sheet go online?
    Where do I put my one sheet on my imdbpro?
    Are one sheets necessary on IMDB?

  • What Is A Postcard For Actors?

    with Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert

    How do I make a post card?
    What is on a post card?
    Tell me what a post card is?
    Is a post card necessary for me as an actor?
    What is a post card printed on?
    How do I get my post card out there?
    Do actors need post cards?
    S...

  • What Is The Appropriate Time To Send A Postcard?

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    When should I not send a post card?
    Is there a bad time to send a post card?
    What is the optimal time to send a post card?
    What is the right time to send a post card to casting?
    What is an 'on-brand' reas...

  • 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 ...

  • 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...

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

    w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
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    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 Leave Post Cards For Shows I'm In At Coffee Shops?

    with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
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    What is the best way for me to market a show I'm in?
    Should I leave post cards randomly in public places for promoting live events?
    How effective are post cards on pin boards at coffee shops for marketing...

  • Do I Send A Postcard When I Book A Job Or Just When It Airs?

    with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
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    When do I send a post card?
    Do I mail a post card when my episode broadcasts?
    Do I send post cards when I book the job?
    Do I disseminate post cards when the show goes to streaming?
    What's a good moment to...

  • Should I Get A Mailing Service To Automate My Postcard Mailings?

    w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
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    What are your thoughts on automated postcard services?
    Handwritten vs typed postcards to casting?
    What is an automated mailing service?
    Are there any drawbacks to an automated mailing service for m...

  • Are Business Cards Important As A New Actor?

    with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
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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...

  • Do I Need Business Cards For My Acting Career & Brand?

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    Are business cards necessary?
    What is a business card?
    Any tips on how to design my business cards?
    Do actors need business cards?
    Should I get business cards?
    Are business cards necessary for the actor?
    ...

  • 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 Kind Of Design Should I Have For My Business Card?

    with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
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    What should I put on my business card?
    How to design an effective business card?
    How can my business card reflect my brand?
    Is banding important when considering business card design?
    How can branding be ...

  • Should I Put My Headshot On My Business Cards?

    with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
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    How many head shots should I put on my business card?
    Do I need to put photos on my business card?
    Should I put character shots on my business card?
    Would you recommend me putting my photo on my business ...