The Acting Business Boot Camp Podcast

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Welcome to the Acting Business Bootcamp Podcast! 🎙️ Today, we’re diving into a topic that every creative entrepreneur needs to master:

🔥 Branding.

Branding isn’t just about logos, colors, or catchy taglines—it’s about how people perceive you, connect with you, and remember you.

In this episode, I break down:
✔️ What branding really is (and what it isn’t)
✔️ How to build a personal brand without all the bells and whistles
✔️ How to stay consistent while evolving as a creative entrepreneur
✔️ How to stand out in an oversaturated market

Let’s unpack what makes a strong brand and how you can build yours—without getting caught up in unnecessary gimmicks.

🎯 Branding: More Than Just a Logo

When most people hear “branding,” they think of:
✔️ Logos
✔️ Colors
✔️ Taglines

While these can be part of branding, they’re not the most important piece.

💡 Branding is about perception. It’s the emotional connection people have with you—how they feel when they hear your nam...

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🚀 Big News! Mandy Fisher, VO expert extraordinaire, is now officially joining me as a co-host on the Acting Business Bootcamp Podcast! 🎉

For Mandy’s first episode as co-host, we’re diving into a game-changing concept: specificity.

💡 Why is specificity so powerful? Because when you’re clear about who you are, what you offer, and who you’re reaching out to, you’ll:
✔️ Cut through the noise and reach the right people
✔️ Build trust with casting directors, agents, and clients
✔️ Strengthen your branding, marketing, and outreach
✔️ Increase your chances of booking work

In this episode, we cover:

✅ Why vague messaging gets ignored (and how to avoid it)
✅ How to be specific in your emails, website, and portfolio
✅ The role of specificity in social media, branding, and direct marketing
✅ Actionable homework to refine your approach right now

👉 Grab a notebook, take a deep breath, and let’s dive in!

🎯 Why Specificity is a Game Changer for Actors & Creatives

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This week’s episode is a bit different.

I’m recording from New York, but my heart is in Los Angeles, where wildfires have been creeping dangerously close to my home.

Beyond that, I’ve been facing another personal challenge—my mom suffered a stroke over the holidays, her seventh stroke. Navigating hospital visits, stress, and uncertainty has tested me in ways I didn’t expect.

💡 So today, I want to focus on one simple but powerful tool: journaling.

When stress feels overwhelming, sometimes the only thing we can do is focus on one thing that keeps us grounded. For me, that’s stream-of-consciousness journaling.

🔥 Navigating Stress in Difficult Times

The Past Two Weeks Have Been a Lot

✔️ My mom had a stroke on Christmas night – Her seventh.
✔️ I helped get my parents settled post-hospital stay.
✔️ The LA wildfires began creeping toward my home.

And while I am safe, my family is safe, and my home is safe (for now), I know that so many others have lost thei...

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Is it possible to be “too nice” in the entertainment industry?

A listener asked me to tackle this topic, and I’m diving in today. 🎙️

As an actor, creative, or performer, you’ve probably heard:
❓ “You’re too nice.”
❓ “You need to be more aggressive.”
❓ “Don’t be a pushover.”

💡 But what does that really mean? And how do you balance kindness with assertiveness—without getting taken advantage of?

👉 In this episode, I break down five key strategies to help you set boundaries, make decisive choices, and stand up for yourself—while still being a respected, professional, and kind person in the industry.

🔥 Does Being “Too Nice” Hold You Back as an Actor?

There’s a fine line between being:
✔️ Kind vs. People-Pleasing
✔️ Assertive vs. Aggressive
✔️ Generous vs. Getting Walked On

💡 Actors & artists often struggle with this balance.
✔️ We want to be liked (which can lead to overcommitting).
✔️ We fear burning bridges (which can stop us from setting boundaries).
✔️ We hes...

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Hi, everyone. I hope you had a wonderful holiday week and let me be one of the first to wish you a very happy new year.

Last week it was to close out 2024 and this week it is to welcome 2025. 

So allow yourself to find a comfortable position and if that means you need to push pause and get settled that's just fine do that now.

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Today I'm going to be doing a meditation to close out the year. 

And you can feel free to do this meditation as many times as you want. 

Because you can also think of this meditation as being something to close out your day, or your hour, or your morning, or your month, or your week. 

But for our purposes today, it will be to close out 2024.

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Today’s episode is all about self-care—because let’s be honest, December and January can be tough.

✔️ December = Overwhelming & chaotic.
✔️ January = Cold, rainy (even in LA!), and filled with pressure for the year ahead.

💡 Self-care isn’t just important—it’s essential.

If you’ve ever felt overworked, spiritually drained, or overwhelmed by all you need to do, this episode is for you.

👉 I’m sharing powerful self-care insights, including:
✅ Why neglecting yourself always leads to burnout
✅ How small moments of care (water, rest, journaling) change everything
✅ How to reframe overwhelm & trust that you can handle what’s ahead

Let’s dive in. 🎙️

🌿 Why Self-Care is Non-Negotiable

Whatever you put before taking care of yourself, you’re going to lose.

And what do we usually lose first?
❌ Sanity
❌ Peace of mind
❌ Emotional balance

💡 The truth I wish I learned earlier?
✔️ Taking care of myself pays enormous dividends.
✔️ I spend ...

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Today’s episode is short but powerful—we’re talking about morning routines and how they set the tone for your entire day.

💡 Inspired by Melody Beattie’s The Language of Letting Go, I’ll share:
✅ The importance of morning cues & listening to your first thoughts
✅ My own morning routine (and why it’s non-negotiable)
✅ How to affirm what you want & set daily intentions
✅ How to tune into what needs your focus & healing

Want to start your day with more clarity, confidence, and purpose? Let’s dive in. 🎙️

🌅 Why Your Morning Routine Matters

First thing in the morning, your mind is open, your defenses are down, and you’re the most in tune with yourself.

🔹 “There is an important message for us first thing every day.” – Melody Beattie

💡 What is the first feeling that floods through you?
✔️ Are you excited? Anxious? Avoiding something?
✔️ Are you frustrated, hurt, or confused?
✔️ What do you need to focus on today?

The answer is important—because that’s where your en...

About Matthew:

Matthew Corozine is a multi-hyphenated creative artist. Not only an actor, director, producer, and teacher, Matthew is also the founding artistic director and creator of Matthew Corozine Studio (MCS), which just celebrated its 24th anniversary. He is now one of New York City’s leading Meisner-based acting coaches, teaching and creating opportunities for students to “get outta your head” in order to build a meaningful life with art. Already with an established student base in New York City, Washington DC and internationally (via online coaching), MCS has expanded to Miami .

Over the years, Matthew has coached actors and performers on Broadway, TV, Film, including platinum-selling America’s Got Talent finalist, Jackie Evancho. Matthew directed the original show “Going Through Life With No Direction” at 54 Below (NYC), produced by Alicia Keys.

Matthew recently acted in THE NORMAL HEART benefit at the legendary LGBT Center 40th Anniversary with Broadway for Arts Educ...

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Today I'm going to talk to you about the hazard of making excuses as an actor. 

And I'm going to start with perhaps something that if you were like me, or you are like how I used to be the idea of it's only me. 

So it's only me and therefore it doesn't count or, I'm tough, I can handle it. 

One of the things that making excuses as an actor does is it stalls personal growth.

And anything that would affect me in a negative way, I used to be like, “Hey, I'm young. I can take it. Hey, no worries. I can overcome it.” 

Until I couldn't. 

And so the first thing I'm going to talk about in terms of the hazards of making excuses as an actor is just that. Stalling personal growth. 

See, now, as a middle aged woman, I don't want to do anything that stalls me.

I don't want to have any energy that is moving against me. 

I want everything moving for me. 

Because you know what? I deserve it. 

And so do you and this making excuses and stalling my perso...