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The Actors' Network is a highly professional and the most industry endorsed business information, and education organization in the world. With business curriculums available that require actors to set goals and reach them month after month, the Network helps actors build not only lasting relationships with one another but also viable careers. Created in 1991, The Actors’ network has a simple goal: to educate actors and debunk common myths and misperceptions about the industry. They provide a large variety of resources, including events with industry guest speakers, topical discussions, a library brimming with 3,000 titles, a demo-reel editing bay, power groups, and auditions held at the organization's studio space. Network members possess a certain seriousness and dedication toward their craft, and 265 of them have been with the organization for three years or more.

Holdon Log, LLC, a Los Angeles-based company, was founded in 2001 by performers who realized the need for organizational tools specifically designed for the performing community. The company launched with a single paper-based audition organizer entitled Holdon Log for Actors which was named one of "the absolute top 10 books" for actors by Back Stage West, Los Angeles' largest circulated weekly publication for performers. The company has since expanded their paper-based product line, and also has a software division responsible for creating ActorTrack v2.0 - The Standard In Career Management Software For Actors, reviewed by ActorPoint.com as, "...the software program you need to organize your entire career. Holdon Log has quickly become the Entertainment Industry's number one provider of niche-specific organizational tools designed to give performers the professional edge they need to log, track and manage their careers in a simple, yet effective manner.

Judy Elkins is one of the West Coast's top active Casting Directors with more than 25 years experience. She has worked with some of the most prominent directors in the commercial marketplace and is known for the consistency with which she delivers an eclectic array of faces and personalities. In her full day on-camera commercial auditioning classes, adults learn about agents, headshots, reels, and every step of the auditioning process. They also receive invaluable advice on marketing themselves. Participants work with sides, scripts, cue cards, single and multiple partner scenes, as well as focusing on the improv skills critical for a commercial audition. All participants will see their on-camera work played back and get specific feedback.

Kristine Oller is an organizational expert and career strategist specializing in helping talented, creative artists who are drowning in the details of daily life. Having spent a decade as a working actor, Kristine intimately understands the unique challenges and unpredictable lifestyle most actors and creative people must learn to manage. Offering on-site organizing and one-on-one career strategy coaching, she is passionate about and very successful at transforming the environments and minds of clients nationwide – teaching them how to remove obstacles in their path and enabling them to start moving forward faster. Kristine founded her business, Personalized Organization, in 1999 and has since become a Golden Circle member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and the national columnist on organizing for BackStage. She is currently developing materials to share her insights about developing a focus and strategy, organizing home offices, networking, and marketing service businesses. Her book, Feeding Your Focus, debuts in July 2007.

Live Out Loud was founded by Loral Langemeier. Recognized by her peers for her personal commitment to helping people create unimaginable success, and acknowledged by thousands of clients for the substance, insight and applicable value her programs provide, Loral has emerged as one of the most successful business and motivational speakers to hit the lecture platform. Loral's Wealth Cycle™ process is a straightforward, strategic approach to creating wealth and generating cash through a virtuous cycle of assets and income. The Wealth Cycle focuses on making money, creating cash flow and building wealth through direct investments, business ventures, and asset generation. Every program offered by Live Out Loud centers around this concept. As proven by thousands of Live Out Loud clients, once a person learns how to live in a Wealth Cycle, they never look back.

The Network Studio was opened by actors for actors in 2004. The Network’s goal is to introduce LA's finest actors to LA's top Casting People, Producers and Agents. We believe that learning how to book jobs from the people that can hire you is a great way to make the connections and relationships you need in this business. The Network is a warm, professional and fun environment were actors can feel comfortable while they are learning. All actors must audition to become a member. There are no membership fees involved.

Personal Intention was created by Matthew Solomon, a working actor, music producer and metaphysical practitioner. He has combined his talents and experiences to develop a series of empowering products and services for individuals who want to transform their lives. The popular CD programs, "The Audition Tune-Up" and "Transformational Declarations for Actors" (co-produced with Renita Casting) have both received critical acclaim. Actors report being significantly more relaxed throughout the audition process, resulting in an increased number of callbacks and bookings. Matthew is remarkably skilled at working directly with you to create a unique and customized recording that meets your particular individual and/or business needs. He co-produced and composed original music for the audio portion of The Abundance Bound Artists' Prosperity Home Study System.

Talent Pool was founded to help make actors experts in the business of show business. There are 350,000 actors in Los Angeles. What are you doing to stand out? Talent Pool builds its members into better business people through community and culture, coaching services and powerful show business classes on the phone, online, on your iPod and in person. The values-based online community aims to help artists excel at their careers, exchange opportunities, and further their personal and financial goals.

ActorsInsider.com is a free site by actors, for actors. Build your network with an extensive industry database complete with notes, mailing tracking, follow-up reminders and address book functionality. Keep on track by managing your goals, tasks and calendar. Many of the resources you need to build and manage a successful career are available for free at Actor's Insider.

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