BONUS: The Business of Acting – 5 Golden Principles with Rose Rosen & Rob Peterpaul
Casting ConfidentialShow Notes
In this special bonus episode of Casting Confidential, host Rose Rosen sits down with actor and podcast host Rob Peterpaul for a candid and insightful conversation originally featured on How We Roll, brought to you by Casting Networks. Together, they dive deep into what Rose calls the "Five Pillars of Best Business Practices"—essential strategies every actor should embrace to build a sustainable, fulfilling career in entertainment.
From treating yourself like a business to navigating the ever-evolving audition process, Rose and Rob break it all down with practical tips, personal stories, and plenty of laughs.
Host of How We Role podcast : Robert Peterpaul (@robpeterpaul)
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Host, Creator and Producer: Rose Rosen, CSA @roserosencasting
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Artwork: Ace Anderson @aceshotthat
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