Collin Egglesfield [hosted by Greg DeKalb]

The Science of Business Development

Best known for his portrayal as Dr. Josh Madden in the long-running soap opera All My Children, as well as Auggie Kirkpatrick in The CW's teen rendition of Melrose Place, Collin has been featured in other films such as Something Borrowed and Must Love Dogs. He joins Greg DeKalb to share how he’s transition from acting to business and how he likens experiences in acting to building relationships.

Growing up with a father who’s a gynecologist obstetrician, Collin recalls watching his dad deliver a baby and deciding it wasn’t for him.

“I think we all know in our heart, if something is right or not, but at 17, 18, 19 years old, how do you know what to do with that? Not knowing, you know, without having really had much experience in life. I think it's kind of crazy that we expect kids at such a young age to decide what they're going to do for the rest of their life.’

With his younger brother becoming a pilot, Collin recognized that finding your passion early in life was lucky. Yet to discover his own, Collin remembers driving home one day, while waiting tables, that would put him on the path to finding his identity.

“I was a waiter at the University of Iowa Athletic Club. I hated my job, I hated my boss. I was driving home one night, at like 10 30, with ketchup and frickin’ gravy on my shirt. It was the middle of February and was probably like five degrees below zero… and I heard on the radio

‘Do you want to travel the world, work in Europe, do runways with Giorgio Armani and make really good money? Come to the model search at the Devonport Holiday Inn next Tuesday night at seven o'clock.’”

That would be the catalyst that would launch Collin’s modeling and career, that included working with and meeting Georgio Armani himself.

With years of experience in Hollywood and television, Collin understands that chemistry is key to producing a moment worthy of others’ attention. He shares his insight on how acting is comparable to real life relationships.

“What pulls us in, not just with acting, but with anyone in life is whether it’s business or a personal relationship. When we watch a TV show, we can tell if the actor is really listening to the other actor or if they're in their own little world; when their response is not authentic to what the other actor is saying.

What acting taught me is that you've got to really get laser focused in who that person is across from you, because they are your fuel. They are your inspiration. You're co-creating something that is magical.”

Tune in to hear more on Collin’s journey that led him from Hollywood, back to Chicago, sharing what he’s learned along the way in his new book and series.

Watch the video episode here:

https://www.tfocb.com/tsobd/podcast/greg-dekalb/collin-egglesfield