How I Got a Hollywood A-lister Interview

Keeping in mind the old expression that “it takes ten years to become an overnight success,” as much as we all would love a shortcut, a golden ticket, a Fast Pass, the truth is that you DO have to put in the time and get the reps. BUT, the good news is that along the way you’re starting to build the foundation to eventually make a successful pitch from, to whoever it is that you’re trying to get in front of.

I’m not only talking the talk but walking the walk, having recently seen a culmination of my eight years of efforts that climaxed with an interview with actor Mark Wahlberg.

I will sometimes laugh to myself when I interview someone and people will ask me, “How did you get him/her as a guest,” but not this time. I fully expected the “Whoa! Tell me the way that played out” reaction.

Laying the Groundwork

As someone who does a lot of speaking engagements, I prefer How To-type presentations. Specific steps, resources, mouse clicks, useful websites, and other related tips and tricks are practical takeaways for an audience hungry for actionable advice, rather than pie-in-the-sky speeches that are either self-serving and/or aimed at making you feel good — hopefully.

So, while I know the desire here is to learn HOW to get one-on-one with a Hollywood A-lister…