Hi Everyone!

Thanks for all the great feedback! I love writing these newsletters, and I'm so glad they are helping so many of you!

Here's a question to ask yourself this month: Is there something you'd like to have happen in your career that might require assistance? Do you want to be seen by a certain Casting Director, read for a particular TV show or expand into a different area of your career?

When was the last time you ASKED for what you wanted? So many actors spend their time complaining about what isn't happening instead of taking action to create what they say they want.

ASKING improves your chance of receiving by 200%! Instead of resenting someone (ie. your current representation) for not offering to get you in certain offices, why not ask for what you need! With all the clients they have, they might not even know a certain CD has never met you, and you won't know unless you ASK!

So, why don't you try it? Find time this month to...
ASK FOR WHAT YOU WANT!

~Wendy Braun

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The Focus of AUGUST is...

I ASK FOR WHAT I WANT!

I actually began my voice-over career by ASKING the vo agent in my commercial agent's office if she could recommend a good VO class. I respected that VO was a skill all its own and that I needed proper training. I then wrote her a thank you note, kept her up to date with my progress in class, and she became my first voice-over agent! What if I didn't ask?

Is there something you want but are afraid to ask? The biggest reasons most people are afraid to ask are fear of looking stupid, appearing needy and experiencing rejection. But, by not asking, you are already saying no to yourself before anyone has a chance to! First, you have to believe what you want is possible or you may not have the courage to ask for it.

How do you deepen your belief?

See yourself having already accomplished the goal. Visualize yourself getting a "yes!" Fill yourself with positive expectation first, and then ask for what you want. This will help motivate you to take action.

Be clear and specific. Agents know you want more auditions. Don't ask "Can you get me in more doors?" How about getting specific and saying "I would love to work on Mad Men, can you help get me in to read for their casting director?"

Expect a positive response. Don't back-pedal your request. Ask, expect a yes, and listen for the answer.

Take nothing personally. If someone says "no" to your request, don't give up, and don't take it personally! On a different day, you may get a different answer. And in the meantime, instead of being offended, you might just discover another way to get what you want! Be persistent and you will reach your goal!