In A Theatre Geek’s Guide to Disney, Google, and the NFL, Brett Axler pulls back the curtain to reveal the steps from his journey and the lessons he learned along the way. From his early years in community and regional theater to landing his first job with an NFL-team, Axler shares the simple and normally overlooked steps applicants can take to land their dream job. He busts the classic experience and education requirement myths and outlines the powerful alternatives that make applicants stand out from the crowd. Using his own personal victories and defeats along with stories from the dozens of students and young professionals that he’s mentored, Axler shares the step-by-step do’s and don’ts of navigating a young career.
Through his years at Comcast and Disney to his recent adventures that led him to Google, Axler shares his insights about education, professional networking, job searching, applying for the job, getting a resume to the top of the pile, and nailing an interview. With A Theatre Geek’s Guide to Disney, Google, and the NFL, buckle up for a wild story full of priceless know-how from a theatre geek that accidentally found himself in professional sports and corporate America.
- Price: $18.95
- Pages: 240
- Carton Quantity: 30
- Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
- Imprint: Morgan James Publishing
- Publication Date: 5th October 2021
- Trim Size: 6 x 9 in
- ISBN: 9781631954863
- Format: Paperback
- BISACs:
SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Careers / Job Hunting
SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success
"Brett lays it all on the line in his energetic and contagious voice with great insight and wisdom as he shares his experience from his early days to his continued successes. Brett's consistent reminders of networking and relationships, reading the room and self reflection span all industries. His blueprint serves as a wonderful foundation to anyone looking to succeed." -Michael Kelberg Actor For Life (ABC), FBI (CBS), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)"For the young entertainment professional looking to level up, this is it. Brett’s words are honest, motivating, and practical in a way that will empower anyone chasing an impactful career in the industry. His colorful anecdotes of both blunders and triumphs are a reminder that skills can always be taught, and success will grow where there is hunger and positivity. The lessons in this book are a powerful tool for anyone at the start of their professional journey and an encouraging refresher for those already building momentum." -Emmy Levine Public Relations Professional
"Brett N. Axler uses life as his classroom. Guided by his passions, career goals, personal choices, advice from trusted mentors, and self-made connections, Brett reveals to the reader his journey into the corporate world. Brett keeps it entertaining with a unique approach of using theater talk to share what it takes to land your sought after job. Brett’s easy to read format with his “Show Notes” at the end of each chapter makes this book a valuable tool for your personal journey." -Kristine M. McGovern Public School Educator & Administrator (Retired)
"This was a wonderful book about getting ahead in the most important part of your life, your career.. Everything else depends on that. I wish I had this book earlier in my career." -Mike Michelsen NetGalley
“Brett Axler conveys wisdom not often gained by a twenty-seven year old through a compelling account of practical life and career lessons learned from his personal and professional experiences beginning with acting stints in grade school theatrical productions to his current position with Google. Whether beginning your career or looking to make a change, Brett’s story teaches you the simple truth that the journey begins not alone but by confidently taking the first step and never looking back.” -Ronald J. Maniglia, Ed.D. Science & Technology and Business Supervisor RVRHS
"We can never follow someone else’s path for success exactly, but we can absolutely learn from their experience and use those lessons to build our own success. Brett has laid out his journey—the peaks and the valleys—for all of us to plan, gain, and learn from his experience." - Rob A. Lott, Owner & Lead Creative, Blue Trumpet Creative
“Brett Axler has provided a template for motivated young professionals to achieve career success by sharing his own personal journey in “A Theatre Geek’s Guide to Disney, Google, & the NFL”. Brett outlines how he strategically set goals, built his resume, networked, and earned his way into positions with some of the world’s most sought after companies. A tremendous read that provides practical advice & inspiration to those aspiring to land their own dream job.” - Brett M. Burchette, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President – Development & Adjunct Professor of Sport Business, Drexel University
In A Theatre Geek’s Guide to Disney, Google, and the NFL, Brett Axler pulls back the curtain to reveal the steps from his journey and the lessons he learned along the way. From his early years in community and regional theater to landing his first job with an NFL-team, Axler shares the simple and normally overlooked steps applicants can take to land their dream job. He busts the classic experience and education requirement myths and outlines the powerful alternatives that make applicants stand out from the crowd. Using his own personal victories and defeats along with stories from the dozens of students and young professionals that he’s mentored, Axler shares the step-by-step do’s and don’ts of navigating a young career.
Through his years at Comcast and Disney to his recent adventures that led him to Google, Axler shares his insights about education, professional networking, job searching, applying for the job, getting a resume to the top of the pile, and nailing an interview. With A Theatre Geek’s Guide to Disney, Google, and the NFL, buckle up for a wild story full of priceless know-how from a theatre geek that accidentally found himself in professional sports and corporate America.
- Price: $18.95
- Pages: 240
- Carton Quantity: 30
- Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
- Imprint: Morgan James Publishing
- Publication Date: 5th October 2021
- Trim Size: 6 x 9 in
- ISBN: 9781631954863
- Format: Paperback
- BISACs:
SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Careers / Job Hunting
SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success
"Brett lays it all on the line in his energetic and contagious voice with great insight and wisdom as he shares his experience from his early days to his continued successes. Brett's consistent reminders of networking and relationships, reading the room and self reflection span all industries. His blueprint serves as a wonderful foundation to anyone looking to succeed." -Michael Kelberg Actor For Life (ABC), FBI (CBS), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)"For the young entertainment professional looking to level up, this is it. Brett’s words are honest, motivating, and practical in a way that will empower anyone chasing an impactful career in the industry. His colorful anecdotes of both blunders and triumphs are a reminder that skills can always be taught, and success will grow where there is hunger and positivity. The lessons in this book are a powerful tool for anyone at the start of their professional journey and an encouraging refresher for those already building momentum." -Emmy Levine Public Relations Professional
"Brett N. Axler uses life as his classroom. Guided by his passions, career goals, personal choices, advice from trusted mentors, and self-made connections, Brett reveals to the reader his journey into the corporate world. Brett keeps it entertaining with a unique approach of using theater talk to share what it takes to land your sought after job. Brett’s easy to read format with his “Show Notes” at the end of each chapter makes this book a valuable tool for your personal journey." -Kristine M. McGovern Public School Educator & Administrator (Retired)
"This was a wonderful book about getting ahead in the most important part of your life, your career.. Everything else depends on that. I wish I had this book earlier in my career." -Mike Michelsen NetGalley
“Brett Axler conveys wisdom not often gained by a twenty-seven year old through a compelling account of practical life and career lessons learned from his personal and professional experiences beginning with acting stints in grade school theatrical productions to his current position with Google. Whether beginning your career or looking to make a change, Brett’s story teaches you the simple truth that the journey begins not alone but by confidently taking the first step and never looking back.” -Ronald J. Maniglia, Ed.D. Science & Technology and Business Supervisor RVRHS
"We can never follow someone else’s path for success exactly, but we can absolutely learn from their experience and use those lessons to build our own success. Brett has laid out his journey—the peaks and the valleys—for all of us to plan, gain, and learn from his experience." - Rob A. Lott, Owner & Lead Creative, Blue Trumpet Creative
“Brett Axler has provided a template for motivated young professionals to achieve career success by sharing his own personal journey in “A Theatre Geek’s Guide to Disney, Google, & the NFL”. Brett outlines how he strategically set goals, built his resume, networked, and earned his way into positions with some of the world’s most sought after companies. A tremendous read that provides practical advice & inspiration to those aspiring to land their own dream job.” - Brett M. Burchette, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President – Development & Adjunct Professor of Sport Business, Drexel University