Darren Darnborough is a British-born Actor working in Hollywood. His TV & Film work includes hit US shows MacGyver, Magnum PI, 2 Broke Girls & True Blood. He is also the Co-Founder and CEO of WeAudition.com – the global video-chat community for auditions, rehearsals, self tapes & advice.
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Guest Resources
WeAudition Website – Checkout WeAudition website.
Darren’s Instagram – Follow Darren on Instagram.
WeAudition Instagram – Join the community of actors and learn more about WeAudition.
3 Value Bombs
1. Curating a community is an art — curate it like an art gallery or box of chocolates to create maximum value and connection.
2. Running a business alongside your passion career works best when both serve and strengthen each other.
3. Stay in the game — persistence, even when tempted to quit, often leads to the biggest breakthroughs.
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Show Notes
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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: Curating Community for Business and Personal Success with Darren Darnborough
[1:26] — Darren shares something about becoming successful that most people disagree with.
- There’s no such thing as overnight success — it’s all years of hidden hard work.
[2:20] — Darren tells us about the 10-year journey of WeAudition.
- Started as “WeRehearse” — a way for actors to find audition partners on demand.
- After experimenting with different offerings, they returned to the core concept.
- Now nearing 100,000 members; helps actors earn income between gigs; used in Oscar-winning performances.
[3:50] — Darren talks about how he juggle an acting career and running a business.
- It’s synergy, not juggling; being active actors helps refine the platform.
- They are the core customer avatars, constantly improving the product through real-world use.
[6:56] — Darren shares how he successfully curated a thriving community.
- His superpower is curating people, not just assembling them.
- It’s about intentionally gathering aligned individuals who add value to each other.
[10:02] – A timeout to thank our sponsors!
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[13:02] — Darren shares how we can run a truly great event for our brand.
- Darren’s 25% Rule:
- 25% of “right people” (target audience)
- 25% “cool people” (influencers, journalists)
- 25% “good-looking people” (aesthetic/energetic contributors)
- 25% “fun people” (those who energize the room)
[17:17] — Darren talks about why work-life balance is critical for entrepreneurs.
- Burnout serves no one; entrepreneurs must use their flexible schedules wisely.
- Celebrate the upsides of flexibility: take a weekday off, reward yourself.
[21:01] — Darren gives his final takeaway.
- Stay in the game — don’t quit too early. Tenacity and timing create new opportunities.
[24:02] — Call to action.
- WeAudition Website – Checkout WeAudition website.
- Darren’s Instagram – Follow Darren on Instagram.
- WeAudition Instagram – Join the community of actors and learn more about WeAudition.
[24:44] – Thank you to our Sponsor!
- Franocity: Franocity has helped hundreds of people leave unfulfilling jobs, invest in recession-resilient businesses, and create legacy income for their families through franchising. Get started today by downloading Franocity’s Franchise Funding Guide at Franocity.com!
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