The Tao of Show Business: How to Pursue Your Dream Without Losing Your Mind

by Dallas Travers

The Tao of Show Business dispels the industry myths that keep actors stuck. This book generously offers a delightful, practical, and digestible approach to mastering the entertainment industry one day at a time. Through inspiring examples and unique insight, Dallas Travers outlines how to live the day-to-day life of an actor. Readers gain out-of-the-box strategies for business mastery along with powerful exercises for personal growth. This book reveals over forty essential tools that allow actors to discover a personal path to acting success while enjoying the ride. Free downloadable companion workbook also included.

Genres: Business

210 pages, Paperback

First published February 23, 2009

About the author

Dallas Travers is an IPEC certified Creative Career Coach, motivational speaker, President of Sage Creative, Inc. and author of the groundbreaking and award-winning new book, The Tao of Show Business. Infusing practical knowledge with inspired ideas, she has helped hundreds of actors and artists generate remarkable personal and professional breakthroughs. She provides lectures, training, and private coaching for actors, writers, and creative entrepreneurs across the globe.

In 2001, Dallas founded Sage Creative, Inc., an innovative consulting firm for actors, artists and other creative entrepreneurs. Since then, she has worked to counteract the many myths and stumbling blocks of the entertainment business by creating an environment where artists easily control of their own career paths.

During her time at Sage, Dallas noticed that her clients shared the same questions about career mastery, confidence, and basic marketing and management skills. She created workshops to address these very issues and continues to motivate actors and artists throughout the country at various events.

In the summer of 2008, Dallas released the acclaimed educational CD, Living Mantras: Mastering the Art of Positive Speaking. This CD introduces the simple yet transformative practice of consciously asking empowering questions in order produce new results in your career as well as your life. Dallas is also a contributing author to the award-winning anthology, Conscious Entrepreneurs, compiled by Christine Kloser.

Dallas Travers has recently launched her highly anticipated book, The Tao of Show Business. Applauded by entertainment industry writers, actors, coaches and directors, this book teaches actors the career and life skills often left out of traditional training programs. Dallas’ new companion program, Thriving Artist Circle, takes it to another level with laser coaching, monthly mastermind call and teleclasses with experts in the industry!

Dallas also practices what she preaches. She continually educates herself, sets and meets new career goals, and works to add value to the lives of everyone she meets. Dallas enjoys life in Los Angeles, CA where she lives with her husband and two dogs. When she’s not teaching, Dallas love to relax with her family, enjoy a great meal, and spend time with her friends.

Reviews

[Andrea Gio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una guía básica para actores que se sientan estancados, frustrados, o sin rumbo claro en su carrera, también puede servirle a principiantes, prácticamente es un manual del medio y todas las aristas a tomar en cuenta para tu carrera, cualquier carrera en realidad creo que podría beneficiarse de este libro. Me reconectó con el gozo de hacer lo que hago, creo que inspira muchísimo a creer que es posible alcanzar el sueño, PERO al ser un libro publicado en el 2012 y con lo rápido que el entretenimiento (lo digital) y el medio evolucionan, hay varios capítulos obsoletos que suman poco. Me dio gusto leerlo, lo recomendaría, pero tampoco lo considero indispensable en la biblioteca del actor. También tiene un “workbook” pero ya no está disponible.

[Teaandbooksplease · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the most innovative book, but gets down the solid basics for success (in any career really): visualize your ideal and take at least one step towards it every day. I've heard a lot about positive affirmations, but I also really like Travers idea about asking positive questions instead of self-defeating ones. This book is worth a look, though it may not be necessary to read all the chapters in depth.

[Cliff Yates · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good book on running your creative life as a business with soul. I definatley think anyone with a creative spirit would enjoy this book.

[Hope · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the most innovative book, but gets down the solid basics for success (in any career really): visualize your ideal and take at least one step towards it every day. I've heard a lot about positive affirmations, but I also really like Travers idea about asking positive questions instead of self-defeating ones. This book is worth a look, though it may not be necessary to read all the chapters in depth.

[Nick Vona · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is an excellent book that gets into the mind of the reader. It also has a workbook so you can figure out just what you want in the show buisness industry. This is the kind of book where you only get out what you put into it.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fantastic book on the business of acting, as well as some inner work. Really it is fantastic for any small business owner starting out, but the verbiage is geared towards actors.

[Adelaide · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will change your acting business.

[Marlane Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for starting actors, especially a mastermind group that keeps each other motivated and on track with the tasks!

[Kayla Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative and gets you thinking business minded. I can't wait till I can put the things in motion. Defiantly need to read more than once.

[Karmyn Tyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

An actors MUST have book!!! Hands down!!