"No one lays out advice for actors in a more clear, concise way than Kevin E West. He's practical, compassionate and dedicated to the success of fellow artists. As someone who's career benefited greatly from the resources Kevin has offered...I can't recommend him enough!"
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"What I love about Kevin is that he has been in the trenches as a working actor in Hollywood for years. He knows the in's and out's of what it takes to be successful in this business. It is scary traversing the show business landscape, anywhere in the world, and the actors life. If anyone can help guide you on your path it's Kevin E. West."
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"What I've always loved about Kevin is his practical approach to this inherently emotional business. In his book, discussions and coaching he deftly points out what to avoid in show business and, more importantly, what to embrace."
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"Nobody hustles more or knows the business part of acting more than Kevin E. West. HIs book breaks it down with practical do's and don'ts' in the most succinct and actionable way."
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"Kevin's extensive knowledge and wisdom is invaluable. This book provides any actor and interesting and poignant view into this crazy 'biz of show' from his veteran career experiences. He offers unique insight in a witty yet direct approach that is sure to inspire and educate."
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“My career had solely been in the live theater prior to moving to Los Angeles to pursue work in film and television. Finding Kevin and The Actors Network was a life saver for me. He really helped to demystify this business for me, allowing me to become what I’ve always wanted to be: a Working Actor in TV & Film.”
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"No one lays out advice for actors in a more clear, concise way than Kevin E West. He's practical, compassionate and dedicated to the success of fellow artists. As someone who's career benefited greatly from the resources Kevin has offered...I can't recommend him enough!"
![David Ziff](https://i0.wp.com/theactormba.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ziff.png?fit=538%2C556&ssl=1)
"What I love about Kevin is that he has been in the trenches as a working actor in Hollywood for years. He knows the in's and out's of what it takes to be successful in this business. It is scary traversing the show business landscape, anywhere in the world, and the actors life. If anyone can help guide you on your path it's Kevin E. West."
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"What I've always loved about Kevin is his practical approach to this inherently emotional business. In his book, discussions and coaching he deftly points out what to avoid in show business and, more importantly, what to embrace."
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"Nobody hustles more or knows the business part of acting more than Kevin E. West. HIs book breaks it down with practical do's and don'ts' in the most succinct and actionable way."
![Ben Whitehair](https://i0.wp.com/theactormba.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/whitehair.png?fit=556%2C544&ssl=1)
"Kevin's extensive knowledge and wisdom is invaluable. This book provides any actor and interesting and poignant view into this crazy 'biz of show' from his veteran career experiences. He offers unique insight in a witty yet direct approach that is sure to inspire and educate."
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“Kevin E. West has saved me years of my life - truly, the information and lessons imparted help you skip the years where your wheels are spinning and you're not getting anywhere. Or, when you're not sure what your next step should be. It's a comfort to know you have someone to guide you”
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"As a business coach, Kevin has the perfect combination of extensive experience combined with a unique ability to breakdown complex actor business issues into clear and digestible solutions. And perhaps most importantly, he is able to do so with a level of empathy that allows you to move forward from past mistakes compassionately, leaving you empowered to pursue the career of your dreams, not only with passion, but with purpose"
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"Kevin has an intimate knowledge of an actor's life and challenges. He has put that knowledge to use for years, teaching actors how to navigate the challenges of their craft and, most importantly, the business sense needed to succeed as an actor. Common sense answers to an unwieldy business. That's Kevin's specialty, and he is the best in the business at providing the answers they need to succeed!"
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“What I love about Kevin is his honesty, no BS approach. He cares deeply for actors and wants to give them the best tools possible to succeed. Kevin has an approach and mindset that has accelerated his career as well as coaching fellow artists. If you want someone to give it to you straight, guide you with his years of experience and prepare you for this Business of Show, no one better than Kevin E. West.”
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"In a field full of bad advice, shoddy instruction, and self-serving nonsense, this book stands alone. Kevin E. West has created a smart, soulful and hopeful guide to the business of acting. His unique background and considerable talent gives the reader the clearest vision I’ve seen of how to navigate the entertainment industry."
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"I am not a person to say nice things just because Kevin is a friend. I find that his book really speaks to me, even after 30 years in this business, with 20 years of running a film festival within that. Everyone, not just actors, should read this book as one to guide them through their career choices, no matter what their path is. It’s practical, it's smart, and will be relevant for many years to come. Congrats, Kevin."
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“The insight that Kevin E. West gave me about the business side of acting is definitely part of why I suddenly booked 8 co-stars in one year (having booked exactly zero before that). When I transitioned into being a full-time writer, I applied the same principles that I learned from Kevin and as a Lifetime member of The Actors’ Network to help me level up, and it worked - again. You have to be good at your craft AND smart at your business. That's what Kevin helped me see!”
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"There are few in this business whose work with actors I trust more than Kevin E. West. As the very first speaker - almost 25 years ago - at legendary The Actors’ Network, which was the prototype for every networking organization that came after in Los Angeles, I saw that Kevin was capable of changing the paradigm for actors in Hollywood. He’s taken his decades of experience and expertise and put it into an easy-to-understand book, and delivers the message with passion and humor. Highly recommended!"
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"If you are an actor that is thinking of making ‘Show’ your ‘Business’ then there is no one more experienced and educated than Kevin E. West. Kevin knows because he does. As a professional actor for more than 25 years, he has made it his mission to both make a living and to make sure others have the tools to do it as well."
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“Kevin E. West - the man, the myth, the legend! Honestly, without studying and learning from Kevin, I'd only know the Show side of Show Business. He taught me much about how to approach this craft as a business, how to be proactive, the importance of relationships & your network, and many many other useful tools that I use frequently to push my business forward. Forever grateful for this guy!”
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