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Have you ever wanted be a fly on the wall in the edit suite of a high profile tv show to see what it’s really like working in the trenches?

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get the attention of high profile producers and showrunners so you can build a relationship with them and possibly work on their shows someday?

And if you do land the job working with your dream creators, have you ever wondered what steps you can take to not only do a great job but also build relationships for life so you are always invited to work on future projects?

All these questions are answered (and a lot more) in my interview with Cobra Kai creators and showrunners Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg.

In this episode we have a candid no-topics-off-limits conversation about the realities of editing and collaborating on a show like Cobra Kai. We discuss how in the world the Karate Kid saga ended up becoming a hit series on YouTube of all places, the psychology I used to land myself this job not having any previous relationships with Jon, Josh, or Hayden, and we also dive deep into the creative process on the show including managing the tight schedule, why then insisted on sending hundreds of pages of notes for every cut (and how I prioritized that work with the other obligations in my life), and ultimately what showrunners and producers are looking for in potential talent they might hire for future projects.

If you want to work in scripted television or features someday, this is a masterclass on the psychology of networking and building relationships with high profile producers.

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Here's What You'll Learn:

• How John, Josh, and Hayden pivoted from Harold and Kumar and American Pie to furthering the Karate Kid saga
• Why now is the perfect time for Cobra Kai to exist
• "Knowing what you want" as healthy alternative to perfectionism
• Learning who to trust when being given feedback on your work
• Adapting to the storytelling language of your showrunners in the edit bay
• How you should be interviewing your interviewer
• Adjusting to the unique flow of your creative relationship with new executives
• Finding the BEST story instead of clinging to ideas just because they're yours
• Knowing when it's healthy for you to throw your creative instincts into the mix
• Why you should be watching Cobra Kai Season 2!

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