The Money Episode

Should you tell others how much money you make? Should you pay for your own productions? How should you be properly allocating your money? 

In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman, GG Hawkins, and Yaro Altunin discuss:

• The weird social taboo of not talking about money 
• Publishing everyone’s day rates out in the open
• Advocating for yourself and valuing your work 
• How having a mentor can change the trajectory of your career
• Why profit sharing is tricky
• Different ways to invest your money for the future
• How working in this industry is a long game marathon
• When you should pay for your own passion projects
• How community building is so important for your career and finances

Memorable Quotes

• “It should be illegal for people to ask you what you’re currently making, because it is irrelevant to what they are currently offering.” [4:35]
• “The side hustles are what bridged the gap and paid the rent for me.” [32:45]
• “You never know what curveball Hollywood is going to throw at you.” [36:13]
• “Spend longer casting than you think you need to.” [43:10]
• “Coffee is fancy and delicious.” [49:48]

Mentioned Resources:

How Much Money Do You Need to Survive in Los Angeles

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