Ep. 108: David Banks Interview | The Come Up Story of an Actor
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
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