Ask Me Anything 14 w/ Barry Katz

Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

In this heartfelt “Ask Me Anything” episode of Industry Standard, Barry Katz answers audience questions about navigating the entertainment industry, emphasizing the importance of originality, adaptability, and resilience. He shares how he evaluates projects based on unique characters and fresh concepts, and how longevity in comedy often stems from the ability to evolve—citing George Carlin and Dave Chappelle as prime examples. Barry opens up about personal loss, career redirection, and the powerful ways rejection and tragedy shaped his path, leading a successful career in the comedy business. The episode closes on a poignant note, with a life lesson from his son about treating people, time, and purpose with the value and care of a diamond, not a rock.Blueprint for SuccessBarryKatz.com/BlueprintAre you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more & join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience!