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WELCOME TO STRIVE FOR SUCCESS,

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ROBERT GAUGE

Financial Coach / Speaker/ Mentor

Being financially free isn’t just about making money. You also have to manage it well. The Strive podcast dives deep into saving, investing, and building lasting wealth.

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Scripted Series: Story Structure and Writing for Emotional Impact- Workshop with Screenwriter Neil Landau

Crafting a compelling logline and developing strong story structure. Building act breaks that keep audiences hooked. Strengthening dialogue, voice, and point of view to maximize emotional impact.

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Scripted Series: Pitching & Sustaining a Long-Term Career in TV- Workshop with Screenwriter Neil Landau

Creating a pitch deck and show bible that sell your series. Strategies for pitching to networks and streamers. Long-term career-building techniques to thrive in the TV industry.

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Break Through in the Unscripted Space: A Mastermind with Wayne Sampson (The Biggest Loser, The Ultimate Fighter) and Matt Sims (Disney, Ryan Seacrest Productions)

Unscripted content is one of the most in-demand, fastest-moving areas in entertainment—and it’s where careers are being launched right now. If you’ve got an idea for a docuseries, competition show, reality format, or brand-driven concept, you need to know how to package it, pitch it, and protect it. This is a one-hour Mastermind for Members.

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Turn Your Film Into a Money-Making Machine: with Marketing Exec. Steve Rossmann (Cast Away, Moulin Rouge, X-Men)

In this 4-week webinar series, Steve Rossmann, a seasoned entertainment marketing executive with experience at Twentieth Century Fox, Endeavor, Sony, and Marvel, guides you through the strategies needed to elevate your marketing game, secure funding, and maximize revenue. Learn insider tips on turning your film into a marketable, money-making venture.

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The Business of Selling Your Film – How to Market Like a Pro- Marketing Exec. Steve Rossmann (Cast Away, Moulin Rouge, X-Men)

Understanding your film as a brand—how top brands market themselves and what filmmakers can learn from them. The perfect pitch—how to position your film to investors, distributors, and brands. Marketing psychology 101—how to use persuasion, urgency, and storytelling to get people to say YES. Real-world case studies: What made Marvel, Honda, and Maserati’s entertainment campaigns successful?

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How to Attract Brand Partnerships & Sponsors for Your Film- Marketing Exec. Steve Rossmann (Cast Away, Moulin Rouge, X-Men)

Why brands invest in entertainment—what companies are looking for and how to position your project for funding. The art of the brand deal—how to approach, pitch, and secure sponsorships. Product placement strategies—how to integrate brands naturally into your film and get paid for it. Case study: How Steve helped Acura become “The Official Vehicle of S.H.I.E.L.D.” in The Avengers.

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Maximizing Film Revenue Beyond the Box Office- Marketing Exec. Steve Rossmann (Cast Away, Moulin Rouge, X-Men)

Alternative revenue streams—how filmmakers can monetize beyond ticket sales. Creating demand for your film—how to make your project irresistible to audiences and distributors. How to use digital marketing & social media for film sales success. Case study: How Steve worked with Bohemian Rhapsody and other major films to maximize marketing impact.

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Turning Your Film into a Long-Term Brand- Marketing Exec. Steve Rossmann (Cast Away, Moulin Rouge, X-Men)

Building your audience & personal brand as a filmmaker—how to leverage marketing for your future success. Selling your film like a product—using Hollywood and Madison Avenue strategies to sustain your film’s success. How filmmakers can transition into working with brands and agencies for long-term income opportunities. Final Q&A and action plan to implement everything learned in the series.

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AEB TEXAS VIP

$11/month

Billed Annually. Introductory Price.

  • COMPED TICKETS TO EVENTS - no fee for tickets to events (normally $15 per event)

  • OPEN MIC PRIORITY- Priority access to the open mic at events

  • GUEST SPEAKER MEET & GREET- Priority access to ask the guest speaker direct questions in a private circle after the event

  • SKIP EVENT LINE- Fast Track line to enter events

  • PRIORITY ACCESS to limited events

  • GOAL SETTING MASTERMIND:  1-hour virtual goal setting mastermind led by a seasoned producer within an intimate group setting
  • VIP HAPPY HOUR with producers in Texas
  • VIP HAPPY HOUR virtually with global with producers
  • DISCOUNTS to partner events, workshops & consultants
  • GIVING- 10% of Monthly is donated to Hopefully Sow, Sowing seeds of Love, Joy and Aspiration for Children in Foster Care.  
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AEB GLOBAL WARRIOR

$10/month

Billed Annually. Introductory Price.

Next Event: July 25 at 10AM PST/ 12PM CST/ 1PM EST

  • GOAL SETTING MASTERMIND:  1-hour virtual goal setting mastermind led by a seasoned producer within an intimate group setting
  • BIG PICTURE: We'll help you paint the broader picture of your career while effortlessly dissecting your aspirations into manageable weekly goals.
  • NETWORKING: Forge valuable connections with like-minded peers, benefiting from the collective support and advice within the mastermind group.
  • POWERFUL MINDSET: This select group empowers you with the strength, resilience, and steadfast determination required to tackle substantial goals with the bold fearlessness of a true industry warrior.
  • DISCOUNTS to partner events, workshops & consultants
  • VIP HAPPY HOUR- meet virtually with producers annually. 
  • GIVING- 10% of all memberships are donated to Hopefully Sow, Sowing seeds of Love, Joy and Aspiration for Children in Foster Care.  
  • Members Receive a monthly link emailed.
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Jun. 18- Round Rock YTexas/ AEB Summit: Opportunities in the Entertainment Industry

July TBD. Annual Former Guest Speaker Happy Hour

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