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From Director to Coach: Michael Franks on Building a Sustainable Creative Career
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In this powerful episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Michael Franks, career coach for the film and television industry and a 35-year director and cinematographer, to explore what it really takes to build a sustainable creative career.
Michael shares the advice his father gave him early on: “Don’t go into entertainment to make money. Go into it because you love it.” That philosophy became the foundation of his own journey — from landing dream opportunities like working in New York television to navigating the uncertainty of freelancing in Los Angeles.
When industry shifts, strikes, and longer work gaps forced him to rethink his path, Michael made a pivotal move: he hired a coach. Within months, he transformed his network, repositioned himself, and landed the narrative projects he truly wanted. Now, through Dauntless Coaching, he helps creatives stop spinning their wheels and start building intentional, relationship-driven careers.
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Website: https://www.dauntless-coaching.com/
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