Ask Me Anything" with Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto: State of the Industry, Where We Are Headed - Now Available On-Demand

In this Ask Me Anything, RB answered questions from Stage 32 members, both new and old, about multiple facets of the entertainment industry from craft to business. No matter where you live or what hat(s) you wear in the industry, you are sure to get inspired and stay motivated during this honest and candid talk about the state of the entertainment industry. Here's just some of what RB covered:

• Where does the Great Content Gold Rush stand in 2023?
• With HBO removing entire shows and shows in progress, do you see this as a continuing trend?
• What is coming up with potential strikes - DGA, WGA, SAG-AFTRA?
• How will the strike (if it comes to fruition) impact companies picking up content?
• Will the popularity of movie theaters return?
• How should you approach a career in entertainment?
• How do you see the trends in mediums (A.I., V.R., etc.) influencing the genres of stories we tell?
• What is the future of Stage 32? What future classes does Stage 32 plan to bring?
• Any advice for introverts on networking?
• How do you handle rejection?
• I'm a music composer. How do I pitch my music to a producer or director?
• You once spoke on a podcast about mental health. How important is mental health to you?
• I'm making traction with my career through screenwriting contests, but it's not moving the need in my career. Any advice?
• And so much more!

And, as always, RB had a funny rapid-fire question session at the end so we got to learn more about our fearless leader. You can keep the conversation going on the dedicated lounge discussion for the AMA. We hope you enjoy all the industry craft and business knowledge RB brought to the table.

As always, this exclusive and inspirational webinar from RB is free to download and watch on-demand!

Here at Stage 32, we are a community built on supporting one another's careers and adventures in entertainment. If you know someone who could benefit from RB's inspirational talk, kindly share it with them! If you chose to share the webinar via social media, please tag us @Stage32 on Instagram and Twitter and @rbwalksintoabar on both Instagram and Twitter. As RB says, we're all in this together!

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