Breaking Into the U.S. Market as an International Actor
What international actors must understand to enter the U.S. market with real traction and strategic positioning.
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Most international actors don’t struggle in the U.S. because of talent. They struggle because they enter the market in the wrong order.
Before we even talk about breaking into the U.S. market, we need to address the foundation most actors try to skip.
Legal readiness comes first.
If your goal is to work professionally in the United States, your visa strategy must be handled early and handled properly. I’ve already covered my full visa blueprint separately, and I will continue to break down—in detail—what actually goes into building a strong, credible package.
Get that step in motion first. Not perfectly. Not obsessively. But strategically and intentionally.
Because once your legal pathway is moving, the real work begins.