From music, to comedy, to acting, David Banks has done it all! This was a particularly fun and interesting interview because David shared an honest look into what it's like to find a calling (music), then pivot to something new (acting), and find success in it.


I love having guests from all sorts of different industries on the podcast because there are fundamental lessons that all feel the same as long as you're chasing a career doing something you love. David's story is exact proof of that. Enjoy!




Timestamps:


0:00 - Intro


1:09 - Setting Goals


6:41 - David’s Pivot From Music to Acting


10:46 - Getting into Acting


12:34 - Bringing NorCal Energy to LA


14:25 - Improv Roots


19:42 - Getting No’s and Fighting Discouragement


22:04 - The Vibe of a Waiting Room


23:54 - How Agents and Managers Work in Acting


27:40 - Acting is like Dating


32:32 - How Much Does Commercial Acting Pay?


36:40 - Commercials are a Great Starting Point


39:57 - Doing the Hard Time


48:28 - Not Wanting Stability


49:48 - Life is Supposed to be Hard


51:28 - Getting Bigger Roles


55:02 - Dream As Big As You Want


56:55 - Doing What You Love


1:01:33 - Conclusion




David Banks:


Instagram: @dynamitedork




Andrew Cramb:


Instagram: @andrew_ftw




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