In this episode, Janet discusses our thoughts about overspending and what leads to the cycle of spending money that doesn't put us in the mindset to move forward.

In this episode, Janet discusses the importance of connections and the pathways that connections bring you. Being about to navigate your way in a connections based business is what will push your career forward.

In this episode, Janet discusses what makes a belief. A belief is just a thought that you repeat to yourself so much that you feel it is true. That means we can repeat thoughts of success and our own personal goals so much that they come into fruition. Listen/watch now and you too can believe in your future in the professional film industry!

In this episode, Janet continues the conversation surrounding how we normally think about money. What does it mean to be valuable and create value? Why is it different than becoming someone that can earn a lot of money?

Have you ever felt stuck by the amount of your own time that you trade for money? In this episode, Janet talk about how we think about money and how changing our thinking towards money will help generate more value.

There can be a lot of confusion transitioning into a full-time film industry professional. There is a strategic way to transition from your survival job to working in the film industry. They don't teach this in film school. This is how you learn the business aspect of creating a career in film.

In this episode, Janet talks about people who want to become directors and how spending all of your time trying to gain experience through passion projects will not get you results.

How you do anything is how you do everything- so if your emails look sloppy and have poor punctuation, spelling, and grammar, then your emails are more than likely to be overlooked by someone who's seeking to hire a professional. Janet discusses why that's the case.

Janet and Omar talk about a difficult shoot Omar did not get paid for. He production designed an indie film for free, even though he has paid work coming in. We talk about why he did this and how to overcome the mental hurdles associated with starting your career in film.

In this episode, Janet talks about the latest strikes that are developing right now and how that will affect your pathway to get into the business.

In this episode, Janet hosts an intervention with someone who feels like they don't belong on film sets. Listen now and hear what Janet has to say to help them out!

I talk with Omar who just wrapped an NBC reality show. He explains how we can make mistakes but still get hired back. Also, how powerful embracing failure is. Fail and learn as much as you can now on the lower budget shoots so that you are prepared for the big budget shoots in the future.

In this episode, we take a look at some of the many jobs that you can get on a film set. Janet covers the very obvious ones like directing and acting but there are many others that create great opportunity, give you experience, and most important, will pay you!

In this episode, Janet discusses those who opt to cold reach people in the industry in order to create opportunity. While it may sound like a good idea and very "go-getter" of someone to do, there are many downsides to this process.

To many of us, success is defined by that amount of money that we make. But in today's episode, Janet talks about how the amount of money that you make compared to the amount of your time that you exchange for that money is not a true indicator of success. Janet speaks about creating value, and the intangible ways that we act that can turn into money and lifestyle and relationships that are incredible.

Have you ever thought about bringing your passion project to life? Do you get excited while envisioning what the finished product will look like but unsure of the process to create it? In this episode, Janet discusses why it's important to have your project done professionally after you are already connected inside of the film industry.

In this episode, Janet breaks down the key differences between those who are motivated by necessity and those who are motivated by possibility within their careers.

In this episode, Janet is on a call speaking about the skill to have self-confidence and why it's necessary to have it even in the most negative times.

In this episode, Janet talks about those who aspire to be a director and are working video editing jobs.

We've probably all heard about the writers strike that is currently happening in the film industry. You may be thinking, "how does this affect me?". In this episode, Janet reassures you that it doesn't and in fact will help ensure a better future for whatever career path you choose in the industry.

In this episode, Janet has a conversation with academy award nominated art director and A-lister Jake. From working at a call center, to office PA, to being a union art director, Jake shares his experiences and approach to creating connections and moving up in the film industry.

In this episode, Janet dives deep into the reasons that lead people to enroll in film school and the detriment it poses when trying to work in the film industry upon graduating.

This episode features several guests that Janet was on call with that have different experiences but have a common goal- wanting to be full-time in the industry.

Shooting passion projects is the slowest way to break into the film industry. I understand why you'd think it was the right thing to do if you want to direct. But it's actually slowing down your career. How many connections on professional film sets do you get from shooting passion projects? A big zero. So what should you do? Watch the video to find out about doing professional projects that you do with peers you meet on professional film sets and never shoot a "passion project" again!

Do you dream of having a career working camera for big budget shoots? Are you pursuing your career but the local music videos and wedding shoots aren't your dream? You may feel like you've settled for a life that has become easy for you, but isn't what you want. What you always wanted was to make an impact, to get your ideas out into the world, and to do your own projects, instead of running around for other people. What you don't know is you can have the most amazing life working in film. You had it right before, when you wanted to get into film, and then the video jobs came along and got you busy. Now, it may be time to go back to the life you always wanted.

In this episode, Janet discusses why applying to film jobs on the internet is basically useless.

In this episode, Janet discusses the misconception of being "too late" to get into the film industry, and how to change your thoughts to get out of that mindset.

In today's episode, Janet says all that she needs to show why film school graduates have trouble getting paid professional jobs on set.

“How am I going to make money with my creativity?” You may be a filmmaker, actor or a creative who has dreams of making a living with your art. It doesn't have to be a struggle. The key you might be missing is getting out of survival mode. When you're stuck in a survival mentality then you can not truly feel fulfilled. The career comes from creating out of a fulfilling place instead of a surviving place.

In this episode, Janet discusses with Omar about a shoot that had recently contacted him inquiring to hire him for sound. They discuss what to say when figuring out more information about the shoot, and how to properly negotiate a rate for a low budget shoot such as this one.

In this episode, Janet shares her experiences of her early career, her days selling copy machines in Wisconsin, and the thoughts that raced through her mind when she left her hometown and took her life savings with her to Africa. In this, we learn that it wasn't just Janet's travels that attributed to her success, but how Janet applied what she learned throughout her journey to every other aspect of her life. We hear what Janet's mentality was that let herself and anyone who hears this story know that she was going to be successful in the film industry, even before she knew how to begin. 

In this episode, Janet talks about a thank you email she received after working on set. These emails are really important in maintaining and establishing connections but also are great opportunities to consistently get hired for jobs.

In this episode, a Janet speaks with Larry, an actor and crew member from Hawaii who shares his experiences that coincide with Janet's methods from the A-list Program. Larry shares that by just being on set, he was thrust into so many new and exciting opportunities that helped grow his career in a relatively short amount of time. Check out Inside Actor: A New Way To Break In by Janet Urban  https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Actor-New-Way-Break/dp/B0B3V34998

Janet answers a viewers' question about what to do if you don't get put on the credits for something that you recently worked. What does it mean for future opportunities and how should you go about it? 

In this episode, Janet tells us how a small holiday-time gesture for the industry professionals she works with allows her to maintain those relationships which continue to give her many opportunities. She recalls how a seemingly out-of-the-blue call ended up tracing it's way back to a holiday treat that she sends out to people on her Christmas list. 

Omar is a Los Angeles film professional. In this episode he talks about his first big check, his first reality show, and his first time working for MTV and Netflix.

In today's episode, Janet and Omar join forces to tackle the seemingly insurmountable feelings of self doubt and discouragement. They both give anecdotes that help us relate to those feelings and their process of overcoming it. 

In this episode, Janet recalls a discussion she had with a young PA on set. How far into your career will you get if all your energy comes off as desperate to succeed? Janet discusses ways of thinking that will allow us to have a clear and confident mindset that will allow us to grow in our career and develop strong relationships. 

In today's episode, Janet talks about how to shift your perspective on what you are focusing on when it comes to the film industry. People tend to focus on the end goal and not the steps in front of them. With this episode, Janet shows us where to put our focus in order to get actual results. 

In this episode, Janet tells of a recent time on a big budget set and discusses the characters and personalities of film professionals. Janet gives us ways to "show up" the way we want to in the professional film industry and how that is one of the most important factors in further developing your career. 

In this episode, Janet talks about the kinds of adversity we may face trying to develop and step into our professional film careers. You will experience bumps in the road, of course! You're getting into the most desirable business in the world! But that adversity makes you good at your job. It's the constant improvement, the practice of having your own back, as you do something really amazing... that makes YOU amazing. 

If you want to experience a magical life then you need to do things that others don’t do. Janet Urban quit her corporate 9-5 job when she was 25 years old and cashed her retirement to go travel the world. No one in her small town was traveling the world. She wanted to attract amazing people and experiences into her life. She decided to do something others don’t do, in order to live an adventurous life that others don’t live. On her travels, she saw a wildlife film crew in Africa and realized that she could work for Nat Geo. How did this small town girl from Wisconsin go from working a boring 9-5 sales job to winning an Emmy for National Geographic? Listen to this episode if you’ve always wanted an exciting life, maybe even traveling the world working in film. It’s possible! You can do it too.

In this episode, Janet receives an email for a job opportunity but has to do a bit of negotiating with the sender in order to agree on a rate. This is how Janet does this in a way that positively impacts both ends! 

Are you relying on luck to make your dreams happen? What if we told you that there are better ways to actually build the life that you want other than hoping for your big break, hoping that some ambiguous moment in the future will just solve all your problems? There are ways to actually create your own luck, to put yourself in positions to receive good fortune and abundant opportunities. The paradox is that once you stop relying on luck then you start creating your own luck. In this episode, Omar talks about how to create your own luck. Omar is a Los Angeles based film professional who has worked for MTV, 21 Pilots, Mod Sun, Netflix, PBS, Microsoft, Panda Express and many more film productions. 

Janet shares an anecdote posted in Yammer, detailing the proper communication necessary to ensure a young industry professional gets hired consistently for their career. 

In this episode, Janet overviews a Yammer post from A-lister Uriel, who is unsure whether or not their job opportunity is a scam or not. Janet goes over the language used in the post to reveal the correct and incorrect ways of communication that real film industry professionals use. 

In this episode, Janet discusses a recent story from set, and what she learned about those looking to express themselves using the film industry as their platform. No matter what your goal is or what you're trying to achieve, having an understanding of your artist identity and what you want to put out into the world is one of the most powerful things that will motivate you to keep moving forward. 

Do you feel like you have a powerful, creative gift you want to share with the world but you don't know how? Maybe you're stuck in a survival job where you're not living your fullest potential. The film industry naturally attracts artists and creative people. Omar talks about how great it feels to be paid for creativity and working on fun and interesting shoots.