"Engage Your Passion" Podcast

Tony N Sarah talk with the Program Director of Industry AXS, Sara Ebinger.  Industry AXS is a talent development and brand activation firm for aspiring artists, performers, and influencers.  Get insights about her journey and how AXS allows her to engage her passion on a daily basis.

Tony N Sarah dive into why there are "No More Excuses!" when it comes to making it in today's arts and entertainment industry.  Get tools, tips, insights, and resources on how to have success when engaging your passion!www.industryAXS.comaxs@adamsdavy.com+1 646-877-2329Industry AXS Brand development & activation for aspiring artists, performers, creatives, and influencers

Tony & Sarah discuss ways to manage rejection when pursuing a career within the arts & entertainment industry.  Everyone will experience rejection when navigating this industry.  What can you learn from it?  How does rejection affect you?  How do you maintain your confidence?   Get tips and tricks on how to use rejection to fuel your career.Industry AXS Brand development & activation for aspiring artists, performers, creatives, and influencers

Tony & Sarah's EYP Spotlight are two Talent Management & Booking specialists that are celebrating their 40th year in the Arts & Entertainment Industry.  Victoria Barclay & Louis Epstein own and operate the Best Entertainers Talent Agency out of Houston, TX.  They have booked and managed some of the largest talent in the world.  They sit down and share their insights and knowledge on networking, representation, work ethic, and more.  Engage your passion with us today with Vic & Lou!Industry AXS Brand development & activation for aspiring artists, performers, creatives, and influencers

This week Tony and Sarah discuss their favorite moments from the podcast thus far. Also, get their top three tips for how to keep this year going and stay on track!

This week, Tony and Sarah are opening the mailbox and answering your questions! 1. How do you brand yourself when you are not on social media?2. Should I go to a 4-year college or conservatory? Should I go to an art school?3. How do you stop yourself from doubting yourself?4. How do I support my child without being a stage mom/ dad?5. When people don't respond to phone or email messages, how do you contact someone without being annoying?6. How do you pick what job is right for you and how do you decline jobs without burning bridges?7. How do you talk about yourself without seeming like you are bragging about yourself?Have a question for Tony & Sarah? Email us at axs@adamsdavy.com or send us a DM on social! 

Tony and Sarah talk about Virtual vs. in-person auditions. They discuss the difference between a self-tape and a live virtual audition setting. They discuss what you will need and how to prepare to make sure you are ready for your next big audition.

Tony and Sarah talk about how to start your personal brand. They discuss the very first steps you should be doing no matter if you have been an artist for a long time or if you are just getting started in High School. They discuss how following these tips allow you to launch your brand and career to the next level.

Tony and Sarah talk about having training and technique in the arts and entertainment business vs having the education in knowing what it takes to actually get in the business and become a professional. They discuss how to get work. How to get representation. And they even take a few questions from their staff.

Tony and Sarah talk to Dominique and Chef Adrian of In House Chefs about their challenges of being good enough and perseverance. They share their challenges and their triumphs and how they got through it and how they got through it together! Website: https://inhousechefs.com/Social Media: @inhousechefshtx

Tony and Sarah discuss their top tips for cultivating "Real" relationships in the arts and entertainment business. The talk about how to make sure they know you, they like you, and they trust you!1. Create Content2. Engage your community 3. Call to Action4. Quantitative Results5. Feedback & InsightsJoin our challenge at comchallenge.industryaxs.comFollow us on social @adamsdavyaxs

Tony and Sarah discuss their top steps for monetizing your brand by attracting scholarships to you.

Tony N Sarah discuss how to build successful habits and how that can help you with your mental and physical health and why that is important for a career in the arts and entertainment business.

Tony & Sarah talk to Nicole R Smith about taking chances and risks, that is what will help guide you in life. They discuss how growing up in the military, her track years, dance years, being a single mom, all prepared her for what she's doing now. Connect with Nicole!www.nicolersmith.net @nicolersmithnet on Social MediaListen to her podcast - From the Suggestion BoxDon't forget to pick up her book, Game On on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Game-Relentlessly-Pursue-Your-Dreams/dp/B08BWD2VQV/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=gAME+ON+BY+nICOLE+SMITH&qid=1603889795&sr=8-1

Tony N Sarah discuss the top 5 reasons why a personal brand can help you be successful in the arts and entertainment industry.1. Opportunities find you! (Attraction)2. Online Networking Power (Social Advocates)3. In-person connections and interests.4. Get hired.5 Confidence  - find your voice and "Engage Your Passion"

Tony N Sarah discuss "Skill vs Value" within the arts and entertainment industry.  Is skill enough to be successful in the industry today?  How do you show brand value and be attractive to industry decision makers?  Tony N Sarah provide insights into the successes and challenges they faced as directors, choreographers, and Emmy nominated producers.

EYP Podcast Recording - Skill Vs Value·        Welcome – Tony n Sarah Ep. 10 ·        Last week – Relationships ·        Feedback Thank you to listeners ·        Skill Vs. Value or EDU vs. Training o   It's not always the best dancer that gets the job because the biggest talent doesn't always bring the biggest valueo   Reliability – Respect – Teamwork over Talent·        David's Audition in Vegaso   David who didn't have a lot of dance training went to an audition anyway and was one of the final 6.  He didn't book the job he was auditioning for; The casting director did not cast him on the advice of someone else who wanted to cast him for another project. “You have the FIRE”o   You never know who's WATCHING·        What Sarah looks for in an audition: o   Can you follow along, are you catching on quickly, what is your work ethic? o   One of the best things a struggling dancer can do is approach the casting director and ASK what I need to work ono   DON'T BE ALL TALK – after you ask what you need to work on FOLLOW THROUGH. What are you doing to prove your work ethic? o   Show respect for all your classmates, teachers, etc. ·        Confidence vs. Conceited o   Conceited – When your ego is bigger than the room – has a tendency to be all about themo   Confidence – Is looking at a project and knowing what you bring to the table and how that brings VALUE to a project ·        How to tell the Difference o   Conceit – comes to an audition comparing themselves to everyone else; “oh she can only do a double, I can do a quad” o   Confidence – comes to an audition focused on themselves and what they bring to the table o   Auditions are your commercial – not only a display of skill but also what it's like to work with you. ·        How do you find the value that you bring? o   Follow up o   Do your research – are the TYPE for the cast you're auditioning for.o   Are you easy to work with? o   Is your parent easy to work with?o   Consistency is KEY·        Tony says “A one-person show is NOT REALLY a one-person show”·        Audition Coming up – NOT THE NUTCRACKER·        Sarah Talks about being a casting directoro   Your reputation is very important! Even if you have the skill, if you are hard to work with people will talk and you may lose out on work. o   How you handle yourself in the room speaks volumes o   Take ownership of whatever role is being presented to you ·        Sarah calls herself intimidating and Tony brags on her for a bit – all this to say know who your auditioning for ·        Skill Vs. Value Summary o   Build your skill o   Take masterclasses o   Network o   Know your why! – your WHY gives you your WHAT and your WHAT gives you your HOW.o   You why Provides your Passiono   Skill and Value are both important – Skill will get you in the room, but Value is what will keep you there. o   Look outside of you ego for what value you bring to a project ·        Feedback from the listenero   How do you bring value to any project (arts related or not)o   How do you actively bring value?  - There was no description on the difference be

Tony & Sarah explore and discuss the question; "Is it who you know when trying to make it within the arts and entertainment industry?"  Networking, building relationships, following up, and staying prepared for opportunities as they arrive is the key to success.  Listen and get tips on how to build your network of decision-makers as you strive to "thrive" and not just "survive" in the arts and entertainment industry.***Coming Soon***AXS Masterclass with Matt DoyleAXS Masterclass with David LaDucaAXS Masterclass with Tony SmithAXS Masterclass with Sarah Nave

Tony, Sarah, and seasoned performer, David LaDuca, continue to discuss the lessons learned on his artist journey in entertainment in part two of this EYP Spotlight.   We continue to discuss how to attract agents and managers, "who" you meet during your career goes a long way, how to become a work magnet within the arts and entertainment industry, and much more on this extended edition of the Engage Your Passion Podcast - Spotlight Edition.Show Notes:GAF Talking View-Master:Click Here To ViewScholarship Leads - myScholly.comPhotographers - https://www.christianwebbphoto.com/https://www.lillykphotography.com/https://altorresphotography.com/Building Your Resume - https://www.adamsdavy.com/axsAudition Websites -https://www.backstage.comhttps://www.actorsaccess.comhttps://allcasting.com/https://www.actorsequity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://auditionmagic.comFree Audition & Performance Resources -Local Chamber Of CommerceLocal Community TheatreLocal Regional TheatreLocal Television Stations

Tony, Sarah, and seasoned performer, David LaDuca, discuss the lessons learned on his artist journey in entertainment.   We also discuss how to attract agents and managers, "who" you meet during your career goes a long way, how to become a work magnet within the arts and entertainment industry, and much more on this extended edition of the Engage Your Passion Podcast - Spotlight Edition.Show Notes:GAF Talking View-Master:Click Here To ViewScholarship Leads - myScholly.comPhotographers - https://www.christianwebbphoto.com/https://www.lillykphotography.com/https://altorresphotography.com/Building Your Resume - https://www.adamsdavy.com/axsAudition Websites -https://www.backstage.comhttps://www.actorsaccess.comhttps://allcasting.com/https://www.actorsequity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://auditionmagic.comFree Audition & Performance Resources -Local Chamber Of CommerceLocal Community TheatreLocal Regional TheatreLocal Television Stations

Tony & Sarah answer questions from their listeners about Agents, Managers, Headshots, and more.  Discover resources on how to build your brand:Show Notes:Scholarship Leads - myScholly.comPhotographers - https://www.christianwebbphoto.com/https://www.lillykphotography.com/https://altorresphotography.com/Building Your Resume - https://www.adamsdavy.com/axsAudition Websites -https://www.backstage.comhttps://www.actorsaccess.comhttps://allcasting.com/https://www.actorsequity.org/https://www.sagaftra.org/https://auditionmagic.comFree Audition & Performance Resources -Local Chamber Of CommerceLocal Community TheatreLocal Regional TheatreLocal Television Stations

Tony & Sarah provide tips, insights, opinions, and resources on the way to maintain your financial stability within the arts and entertainment industry.  Now approaching 50 combined years in the entertainment industry they share their ups, downs, and successes that have allowed them to engage their passion!

Tony & Sarah discuss the importance of physical and mental health when pursuing your Financial Freedom within the arts and entertainment industry. They provide insights into the successes and challenges they faced when navigating the pitfalls and disappointments that encountered on their journey.

Sarah is Co-Owner of the Adams Davy Media Agency with her husband Tony.  Sarah danced professionally for the Houston Ballet, Colorado Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Austin, and competed in the world-renowned Ballet Grand Prix in New York City.  She currently manages the production and project design for Adams Davy media and production clients.  Her work has been seen live around the world as well on broadcast television, short films and TV commercials.This EYP episode allows you behind the curtain to get to know "why" and "how" Sarah decided to "Engage Her Passion"

Tony is an Emmy Nominated Producer who has worked on Oscar and Grammy-nominated projects.  He is the Executive Director of the Adams Davy Media Agency and his work has been seen on television, film, and international events like the Olympics, World Cup, and Super Bowl.This EYP episode allows you behind the curtain to get to know "why" and "how" Tony decided to "Engage His Passion"

This is the first episode of the EYP Podcast.  We are Tony & Sarah and we talk about our "Why" and what this podcast means to us.  We have been through some serious ups and downs but chose to stay together.  This choice allowed us to learn from each other's successes and failures to become stronger, happier and determined to live our best life on our terms.  The struggle continues on a daily basis to dream a dream that is big enough to scare you but inspiring enough to keep us going.  This is our journey and we invite you to join us as we engage our passion and make the choice every day to live our best life. 

Tony, Sarah, and Broadway Star Matt Doyle (Spring Awakening, The Book Of Morman) discuss how artists and creatives can pursue their passion in the age of Covid19.  The discussion includes what pitfalls to avoid and how to prepare to come out on the other side of this pandemic emotionally and financially stable.Industry AXS Brand development & activation for aspiring artists, performers, creatives, and influencers