Acting is EXPENSIVE. Some people aren’t aware of just how expensive it can be. I’m here to give you an LA actor reality check: making and spending money as an actor is hard. There are so many things we have to invest a lot into without any certainty of a return like demo reels, headshots, and classes. So how much money do you need to be an actor in LA? The financial cost of an acting career can vary from one person to another, but I’m taking you through the average costs in LA and what an actor would make in a good year. I break down living expenses, bills, and what you can expect to make as an actor in LA. What survival job tips have you found to be helpful while pursuing your actor career?
 
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00:00 — Celebrating a Successful Year as an Actor
01:12 — Reality Check: The Cost of Living in LA
02:28 — Breaking Down a Slim LA Budget
05:48 — Analyzing Your Acting Income
09:27 — The Importance of Multiple Income Streams
12:21 — Introducing Side Hustle Academy
13:34 — Final Thoughts and Encouragement
 
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
★ <a href="https://tally.so/r/mO0EZR" target="_blank">Side Hustle Academy Waitlist</a>
★ <a href="https://abundancebound.com" target="_blank">Miata Edoga, CEO of Abundance Bound</a>
★ <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27713897/" target="_blank">Arnold Schwarzenegger Documentary “Arnold”</a>
★ <a href="https://www.wrapbook.com/blog/essential-guide-sag-rates" target="_blank">SOURCE: “Essential Guide to SAG-AFTRA Rates 2024”</a>
★ <a href="https://housinganywhere.com/Los-Angeles--United-States/cost-of-living-in-los-angeles" target="_blank">SOURCE: “Cost of living in Los Angeles: Beginner's guide to expenses”</a>
 
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