Episode 105: Figure It Out

Featuring former Hollywood Agent, Producer, and Executive. His previous clients include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ray Romano, Kevin James, Chuck Russell, and many others. He produced The Call starring Halle Berry, and was instrumental in putting together The Shawshank Redemption, The Mask, Terminator 3, among other films. He is one of the founders of big three Hollywood agency, United Talent Agency (UTA), and is now CEO of RobEri Media; Robert Stein.

 

(2:26) We have discussion about figuring things out for yourself. We talk about will vs. skill, and learning from your failures. (10:53) Following that conversation, we discuss being an agent. Robert shares what it takes to be a Hollywood agent.

 

(19:40) During the interview, Robert shares his thoughts on Hollywood agencies having more requirements for entry level positions. Robert shares his thoughts about being successful and coming from an immigrant family. Robert tells us what he thinks about HBO's Entourage and compared to the reality of being an agent. Lastly, we get Robert's honest opinion about UTA 30 years later after it's conception.