Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Barry Katz answers real questions from artists and creatives navigating the entertainment business. Drawing on four decades of experience, Barry speaks candidly about resilience, rejection, growth, and what it really takes to build a lasting career—turning setbacks into momentum and surviving, then thriving, in a brutal industry.Blueprint for Success⁠https://barrykatz.com/blueprint⁠Are you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more & join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience!Barry Katz Entertainment⁠https://barrykatz.com⁠Connect with Barry⁠⁠:INSTAGRAMFACEBOOKTIKTOKLINKEDIN#BarryKatz #TalentManager #Comedy #AskMeAnything

Originally recorded in 2018, this classic Industry Standard episode features Barry Katz in conversation with legendary comedian and Las Vegas headliner Carrot Top. In this throwback interview, Carrot Top opens up about his decades-long career, building one of the most successful residencies in comedy history, and the discipline required to stay relevant year after year. From touring to television to dominating the Vegas stage, this episode offers timeless insight into longevity, reinvention, and what it really takes to survive — and thrive — in stand-up comedy.Blueprint for Successhttps://barrykatz.com/blueprintAre you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more & join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience!Barry Katz Entertainmenthttps://barrykatz.comConnect with Barryhttps://instagram.com/barrykatzhttps://facebook.com/BarryKatzOfficialPagehttps://tiktok.com/@barry_katzhttps://linkedin.com/in/barrykatzbkehttps://x.com/BarryKatz#BarryKatz #StandUpComedian #Comedy #CarrotTop

In this Industry Standard episode, Barry Katz sits down with comedian, actor, and writer TJ Miller to talk about comedy, career longevity, and the deeper responsibility of making people laugh. Known for his breakout role on Silicon Valley, scene-stealing performances in blockbuster films like Deadpool and Transformers, and years of stand-up touring, TJ reflects on how his career across television, film, commercials, and live comedy has shaped his perspective on entertainment. He opens up about why he sees comedy as a form of escape for audiences dealing with real-life struggles, and how creating laughter has become both a creative mission and a personal calling.Blueprint for Successhttps://barrykatz.com/blueprintAre you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more & join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience!Barry Katz Entertainmenthttps://barrykatz.comConnect with Barryhttps://instagram.com/barrykatzhttps://facebook.com/BarryKatzOfficialPagehttps://tiktok.com/@barry_katzhttps://linkedin.com/in/barrykatzbkehttps://x.com/BarryKatz#BarryKatz #TalentManager #Comedy #AskMeAnything

<p>In this Industry Standard episode, Barry Katz sits down with stand-up comedian Andy Huggins for a candid conversation about comedy careers, creative momentum, and the moments that unexpectedly change everything. Andy breaks down how a simple Facebook thought turned into a full comedy special, the power of decisive collaborators, and why he’s never chased success the “traditional” way. The conversation also touches on Andy’s breakout Don’t Tell Comedy sets, his appearance on America’s Got Talent, and what he’s learned from letting opportunities come to him instead of forcing them — a refreshingly honest look at timing, talent, and trusting the process in stand-up.</p><p>Blueprint for Success<br><a href="https://barrykatz.com/blueprint">https://barrykatz.com/blueprint</a><br>Are you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more &amp; join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience!</p><p>Barry Katz Entertainment<br><a href="https://barrykatz.com">https://barrykatz.com</a></p><p>Connect with Barry<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/barrykatz"></a>https://instagram.com/barrykatz<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BarryKatzOfficialPage"></a>https://facebook.com/BarryKatzOfficialPage<br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@barry_katz"></a>https://tiktok.com/@barry_katz<br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrykatzbke">https://linkedin.com/in/barrykatzbke</a><br><a href="https://x.com/BarryKatz">https://x.com/BarryKatz</a></p><p>#BarryKatz #StandUpComedian #Comedy #AndyHuggins</p>

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Barry answers real questions submitted by artists and creatives navigating the entertainment business. Drawing on four decades of experience representing legends like Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, and Bill Burr, Barry speaks candidly about resilience, rejection, growth, and what it really takes to build a lasting career. From getting “crushed like a bug” to turning setbacks into momentum, this AMA is a raw, motivational deep dive into mindset, career strategy, and surviving — and thriving — in a brutal industry.Blueprint for Successhttps://barrykatz.com/blueprintAre you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more & join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience!Barry Katz Entertainmenthttps://barrykatz.comConnect with Barryhttps://instagram.com/barrykatzhttps://facebook.com/BarryKatzOfficialPagehttps://tiktok.com/@barry_katzhttps://linkedin.com/in/barrykatzbkehttps://x.com/BarryKatz#BarryKatz #TalentManager #Comedy #AskMeAnything