Aaron Marcus on Transitioning Careers, Acting Insights, and Overcoming Challenges

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In this episode, Ross and Aaron Marcus delve into Aaron's multifaceted career, starting with his transition from musician to actor and the learning curve involved. Aaron shares techniques actors use to convey emotion and how they handle mistakes on set. They discuss the experience of watching oneself in films and offer insights into the commercial modeling industry, including headshot tips. The conversation touches on the importance of networking in the acting world, the filming process, and the unique challenges of extra work. Aaron shares strategies for dealing with rejections and preparing for auditions, drawing parallels between job interviews and auditions. The episode wraps up with a nod to Aaron's online presence and social media handles. (0:00) Introduction of Aaron Marcus and career overview (2:19) Transition from musician to actor and learning process (7:19) Techniques actors use to show emotion and handling mistakes (17:57) Watching oneself in films and modeling career insights (30:01) Aaron Marcus's start in commercial modeling and headshot tips (34:34) Networking in the acting industry (41:14) Filming process and extra work challenges (47:26) Dealing with rejections and audition strategies (57:48) Comparing job interviews to auditions and preparation tips (1:03:05) Aaron Marcus's website promotion and social media handles (1:05:51) Episode wrap-up