Welcome to the only course and consulting company for protecting and growing your investment as a performing artist to become an industry-ready business and brand.
Business Literacy for The Artist is a full-service consultancy and online CURRICULUM for serious artists and the people who support them to gain access to a realistic road map of the performing arts industry, develop actionable goals, and stay up to date on professional development with the guidance of an industry expert.
Act 1
Schedule a virtual meeting with CorBen and bring your supporting actors with you, be it your parents, partner or agent.
Act 2
If BLFTA is a fit for you, choose to invest in the course in a way that works for you. You can take it chapter by chapter, or all at once.
Act 3
Be prepared for your final run through with a full checklist of where you’ll want to be based out of, the cost of living and logistics for that city or town. a songbook that matches your strengths, the right gear to get you through auditions and call backs and confidence for how to handle yourself in the room.
Encore
It doesn’t have to end with the completion of the course. CorBen is an Equity Actor who has been on Broadway and beyond. He’s an educator, coach, and confidant who will be there to support you and your biggest fans every step of the way.
Learn the Business. Launch Your Career. Build a Life on Stage.
Business Literacy For the Artist is a 14+ hour online course broken into digestible modules that illuminate business skills you were never taught in art school
Your Instructor,
Corben Williams
Example introduction to Chapter 1
PRACTICAL
PROFESSIONAL
SUSTAINABLE
Without Learning the business side of acting, you risk…
Relying on luck instead of a proven plan for landing roles.
Watching less-prepared but business-savvy actors book the jobs you wanted.
Burning out chasing auditions without turning them into real opportunities.
Staying stuck in the “starving artist” cycle instead of building a sustainable career.
You’ve put in the hours to hone your craft — now give yourself the knowledge to turn it into a lasting career.
The Missing Piece in Your Acting Career
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Practical
A practical, on-demand course that fills the gaps your training skipped
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Professional
Tools to protect and market yourself professionally
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Sustainable
A sustainable career aligned with your talent, not just a string of gigs
Learn From an Actor Who’s Walked Your Path
I know how it feels to leave school full of talent but unsure how to turn that into a career. You’re not alone, and it’s not your fault.
I’ve worked as an actor for more than 20 years. I’ve been where you are. I’ve made the mistakes, learned the hard lessons, and built a career that is more than just bookings. This course is everything I wish I’d known when I started.
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From Class to Cast
Your 3-Step Path to a sustainable ACTING career
1 | Enroll in the Course
Get immediate access to videos, worksheets, and tools.
2 | Watch the Videos and Complete the Worksheets
Learn how to handle contracts, agents, branding, and finances.
3 | Implement It All
Step confidently into your career with clarity and professionalism.
From Class to Cast
Your 3-Step Path to a sustainable ACTING career
1 | Enroll in the Course
Get immediate access to videos, worksheets, and tools.
2 | Watch the Videos and Complete the Worksheets
Learn how to handle contracts, agents, branding, and finances.
3 | Implement It All
Step confidently into your career with clarity and professionalism.