Hey everybody I just want to take a moment to talk about a new thing I'm doing.

Over the years many of you reached out to me telling me how much you love the podcast,

but also wish there were more personalized takeaways and more in-depth interactions with our guests

to hear what they think about comedy.

This is why I'm now launching my new digital academy, Blueprint for Success.

With exclusive interviews and comedy philosophies of stars and industry veterans, personalized

versions of the Industry Standard Podcast, commercial-free, and one-on-one coaching time with me.

Blueprint for Success will give you the powerful tools that will take you up the elevator

beyond the competition and reach the highest possible levels to achieve your dreams.

Whether it be stand-up sketch, improv, acting, writing, producing, directing, hosting, radio podcasting, social media influencing, or even if you want a career

behind the scenes as a manager or an agent.

Now I'm here to help, personally.

We'll go on an express train of comedy

and entertainment like nobody else has before.

You can find out more about Blueprint for Success

and the comedy business on my website at Barrycats.com.

Together will take your career where you want it to go. Welcome

Welcome back to another episode of Industry Standard with me, Barry Katz. I'm so, so

happy to be here talking to you and happy holidays to everybody listening. I'm so

grateful to all of you for an amazing, amazing year and I truly, truly wish you all the best that life has to offer.

This has been an amazing year and next year proves to be even better for all of us.

And before I get started, just know that you can always reach me at Barry Cats on Instagram and Twitter and I'll always reach back out to you and let you know what's up, what I'm feeling and answer all of your questions.

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