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.

You've been even in it to go. You believe in it, go for it. Keep on knocking on walls. Don't be afraid of rejection.

rejection is only a word no and oh means nothing to me and oh doesn't mean anything to me you know keep on

There's always a way if you want it. There's a way you got to find the way

Don't give up. All right, welcome to another episode of Industry Standard with me, Barry Katz. I'm very, very excited today about my guest a guy who's been nominated and his

films have been nominated for so many Academy Awards you can't even count them

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