Vertical dramas — those two-minute, phone-first shows on apps like Tubi, ReelShort, and MyDrama — are now an $8 billion business. SAG just launched a Verticals Agreement. Fox is producing hundreds. Disney's investing millions. In this episode, DaJuan breaks down how to do verticals — what they are, why they matter, and how actors can use this moment to stop waiting for permission and start creating in the new storytelling lane that's already here. Featuring a conversation with producer Guy Chachkes. CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching WHO IS THIS GUY? Check me out at: <a href= "https://www.thinkbiggercoaching.com">www.thinkbiggercoaching.com</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Vertical dramas — those two-minute, phone-first shows on apps like Tubi, ReelShort, and MyDrama — are now an $8 billion business. SAG just launched a Verticals Agreement. Fox is producing hundreds. Disney's investing millions.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, DaJuan breaks down how to do verticals — what they are, why they matter, and how actors can use this moment to stop waiting for permission and start creating in the new storytelling lane that's already here.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Featuring a conversation with producer Guy Chachkes.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH ME:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;WHO IS THIS GUY? Check me out at: &lt;a href= "https://www.thinkbiggercoaching.com"&gt;www.thinkbiggercoaching.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

How to Create Verticals — Let's Talk!

Go ahead and sit down for this one! CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching WHO IS THIS GUY? Check me out at: <a href= "https://www.thinkbiggercoaching.com">www.thinkbiggercoaching.com</a>

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He Said I Manipulated Actors

Talent Manager DaVida Chanel Baker breaks down what reps are really looking for—and how to turn your rep relationship into a true partnership. A must-listen for actors ready to take control of their careers. Casting Network: For a limited time, Casting Networks is offering our listeners $65 off a Premium Annual membership when you use the code "THINKBIGGER" at checkout, and start submitting to casting calls right away. Terms and conditions apply. Visit https://www.castingnetworks.com/promo-codes/ to learn more. CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching WHO IS THIS GUY? Check me out at: <a href= "https://www.thinkbiggercoaching.com">www.thinkbiggercoaching.com</a> CONNECT WITH DaVida: Instagram: @davidachanel

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong id= "docs-internal-guid-f3cc86ee-7fff-5b2c-3083-7e3b179f68dc"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Talent Manager DaVida Chanel Baker breaks down what reps are really looking for—and how to turn your rep relationship into a true partnership.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;A must-listen for actors ready to take control of their careers.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Casting Network:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;For a limited time, Casting Networks is offering our listeners $65 off a Premium Annual membership when you use the code "THINKBIGGER" at checkout, and start submitting to casting calls right away. Terms and conditions apply.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit https://www.castingnetworks.com/promo-codes/ to learn more.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH ME:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;WHO IS THIS GUY? Check me out at: &lt;a href= "https://www.thinkbiggercoaching.com"&gt;www.thinkbiggercoaching.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH DaVida:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Instagram: @davidachanel&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Episode 610: DaVida Chanel Baker - How to Build a Real  Partnership With Your Reps

So you want to be an actor and also something else? Good, let's talk about it! CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching WHO IS THIS GUY? Check me out at: <a href= "https://www.thinkbiggercoaching.com">www.thinkbiggercoaching.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;So you want to be an actor and also something else? Good, let's talk about it!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH ME:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;WHO IS THIS GUY? &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Check me out at: &lt;a href= "https://www.thinkbiggercoaching.com"&gt;www.thinkbiggercoaching.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Your Other Dream

Showrunner Shaz Bennett (Queen Sugar, Bosch) reveals what makes a self-tape stand out—and what casting is really looking for. A must-listen for actors who want to stop guessing and start booking. Casting Network: For a limited time, Casting Networks is offering our listeners $65 off a Premium Annual membership when you use the code "THINKBIGGER" at checkout, and start submitting to casting calls right away. Terms and conditions apply. Visit https://www.castingnetworks.com/promo-codes/ to learn more. CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching WHO IS THIS GUY? Check me out at: <a href= "https://www.thinkbiggercoaching.com">www.thinkbiggercoaching.com</a> CONNECT WITH SHAZ Instagram: @shazbennett

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Showrunner Shaz Bennett (Queen Sugar, Bosch) reveals what makes a self-tape stand out—and what casting is really looking for. A must-listen for actors who want to stop guessing and start booking.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Casting Network:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;For a limited time, Casting Networks is offering our listeners $65 off a Premium Annual membership when you use the code "THINKBIGGER" at checkout, and start submitting to casting calls right away. Terms and conditions apply.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit https://www.castingnetworks.com/promo-codes/ to learn more.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH ME:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Instagram: @thinkbiggercoaching&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;WHO IS THIS GUY? Check me out at: &lt;a href= "https://www.thinkbiggercoaching.com"&gt;www.thinkbiggercoaching.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH SHAZ&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Instagram: @shazbennett&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Episode 609: Shaz Bennett - Special Edition: Booked & Busy Actors Retreat

Success in the Entertainment Industry is an inside job and it starts and is sustained with your mindset and the thoughts you hold dominate in your mind. Hosted by working actor and certified life coach, DaJuan Johnson (Amazon's Bosch, Grey's Anatomy). The TBAP brings listeners into the minds of their fellow artists and industry professionals with honest conversations about their inside journey and path to "making it."

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