It Ain’t All Glamour

The Business of Show Business

Joan Sheets, aka Staley, enjoyed a successful career as an actress before becoming a Hollywood talent agent. I give her much credit for the early successes of our career. She epitomizes glamour and business, so I’m proud to use her image to feature my article because it ain’t all glamour! RIP Joan! Miss you!

I’m not the best business person. I’m a creative who performs on stage, and those two distinct worlds of artistic ability and business often collide for inventive souls. I am always amazed by the artists, actors, or musicians who successfully manage their business affairs. When I entered the industry, I was not taught that skill set, and it didn’t come …