A Mentor’s Guide To Working in the Entertainment Industry: Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Working in the Entertainment Industry But Didn’t Know Who to Ask Paperback – October 23, 2025

Aspiring" isn't a job title. It doesn't pay the rent.The entertainment industry can feel like a confusing maze. You have the talent, but you don't have a map. You’re told to get an agent, but you can’t get one without experience. You see scams everywhere and don't know who to trust.This is the book you’ve been looking for.Written by a 35-year industry veteran, Kim Pease Hale is a 7-time "National Talent Agent of the Year," a casting director for network television , an award-winning development coach , and a mother agent. She's been a makeup artist on major film sets and a guest judge for America's Next Top Model.Now, she’s giving you the entire playbook.A Mentor's Guide is the no-nonsense roadmap to stop being an "aspiring" talent and become a "working" professional. It’s packed with the insider secrets and "this 'n' that" that can take decades to learn.Inside, you will master:The "CEO of You" Philosophy: How to build your personal brand , create a business plan , and clean up your "digital storefront" .The Professional Toolkit: The 5 headshot mistakes that are costing you auditions and how to build a resume and reel that gets you in the room .The Audition Playbook: Master the self-tape , learn the 10 rules for mastering the in-person audition , and discover the "magic words" every casting director wants to hear.The Model's Playbook: Find your lane—from high-fashion to the highly lucrative commercial market —and learn the step-by-step guide to mastering the "go-see".The Business of You, Inc.: Learn why "the wrong agent is worse than no agent at all," how to navigate contracts , demystify SAG-AFTRA , and spot the red flags that scream "SCAM!".The Long Game: How to survive the 100 "no's" and turn your vision board into a paycheck.This isn't just a book; it's a career-in-a-box. If you're ready to stop dreaming and start working, your mentor is waiting.Scroll up and get your copy today. Read more