The Network Effect
"Making It"
Knowledge, Wisdom, and Guidance for The Talented 
by
David Hamilton

 Being Prepared, Always!
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I have this philosophy that has followed me all my life, everything happens for a reason, everything, as a matter of fact, wherever you learned about this book and everything you a learning happened for a reason. If your friend Becky told you about this book, imagine if you never would have met her...  That is how Networking takes it's place in your road to success in the entertainment business! I have mentioned networking a few times in this book, and up until now, you heard the word and accepted it as meeting people or coming across them. Being in any form of business means you are networking all the time in some way shape or form.

I was an intern for a HUGE rock station called 93 Qfm in Milwaukee, Wi. While I was preparing for a concert by the band Skid Row, the band decided to make a personal appearance at the station which was on a Saturday night. Sebastian ( lead singer ) decided to pay a surprise visit to the station to do an interview for the promotion of his concert. It was such a surprise that the part time person on the air ( wasn't prepared ) for doing a live interview. Media also caught on that Skid Row was making there way to the station, so of course they wanted to also be involved in capturing some sort of coverage. The part time person called our program director at the time to find out if there was anyone else that could do the interview and of course a full time talent came in to do the interview. I guess this would be the time to say to all of you young up and coming talent, always dress the part, have your game face on, and always be prepared for surprises. This could have been one event where this part time talent proved they had the ability to handle any situation. While the drama was going down, I was busy taking pictures and getting business cards from the record reps, the management, and of course getting a few radio station giveaways signed. This was my networking time, the time to meet a few people that I might someday need to call on for another event, maybe the manager might be managing another big band in the future, future shows etc....... The part time girl learned a hard lesson as the whole interview was taped and run on a local music show in North Chicago, and our Program Director learned very quickly who not to count on in the future. 

Even if your an intern, on a set as an extra, or an assistant.... Always Dress The Part ! Always be prepared for a surprise artist to pop into your world for whatever reason. This is entertainment baby, always be prepared for the camera ! Next ....... A woman who used her networking and ability to always be ready for the camera...... Meet Lil Kim !
 
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David Hamilton
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