The entertainment industry is lying to you.
Everyone is chasing 15 minutes of viral fame on TikTok, while the real money is being made by people who treat their brand like a fortress.
I just interviewed
@entrancetohell. He’s been a SAG-AFTRA actor since 1980, a pro wrestler, and the founder of a podcast empire (The Grindhouse Radio) with millions of listeners.
Here is the brutal truth he shared about surviving in entertainment for 40 years:
1. You Don't Own Your Brand (Unless You Trademark It)
Most actors are broke because they don't own the characters they make famous. Brimstone trademarked his name. That’s why he has comic books, action figures, and animated series. If you don't own the IP, you're just an employee.
2. AI is Coming for the Middle Class of Creators
We talked about a new show that is 100% AI-generated, where they just paid the lead actor $1M for his likeness. AI is a tool, but it's also going to wipe out the people who refuse to adapt.
3. Respect the Grind
There is a massive difference between a social media influencer complaining about the algorithm and a guy who dragged his drum set into grungy clubs or took bumps in a wrestling ring for 20 years. Real entertainers are entrepreneurs.
If you want to build an empire instead of just a following, you need to hear this.