HOLLYWOOD - The power of positive thinking combined with the correct marketing and networking techniques WILL equal success – whether it be in Hollywood, the entertainment industry in general, or in any occupation or endeavor, say two locally-based entertainment executives.

Rock Riddle and Michelle Blood, both long-time entertainment veterans, have combined their collective talents and are planning to travel the world teaching their specific ways to achieve success, riches and happiness in the film and television industry and beyond.

Riddle, a former pro wrestler, actor and agent, is the president of "Actors Promotional Services," "Associated Producers Services," and "APS Productions." Located in Hollywood, his organization has been promoting and marketing a limited number of actors and actresses, as well as producers, directors, film financiers, and entertainment attorneys for more than 25 years.

Actress Masiela Lusha currently plays "Carmen," the teenage daughter of George Lopez on his self-titled comedy show on the ABC television network. Lusha is but one of hundreds of current or former APS clients who have secured starring, co-starring or principal roles on various television shows and in motion pictures over the last two and a half decades.

Blood, who is a professional singer, actress, songwriter, and producer, is the creator of MusiVation - a combination of motivational music and positive words and lyrics that together will empower anyone to achieve all of their goals.

"MusiVation affects both sides of the brain so that the learning process is rapidly accelerated," says Blood. "The music along with the positive words flows directly into the subconscious mind, without giving the conscious mind a chance to reject it."

Based in La Jolla, Blood has collaborated with many of today’s most notable speakers including Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Bob Proctor, Jack Canfield, Jim Cathcart and many others. Her motivational internet television show, MpowerTV.com, is seen in more than 50 countries where her inspirational products are sold as well.

In addition, she currently hosts three-hour and full-day, self-empowerment seminars throughout the United States and the world.

Riddle and Blood met one another through a mutual friend last December at a private networking event in Studio City. They realized the importance and urgency of bringing their type of joint, specialized instruction to mass audiences locally, nationally and around the globe.

"We now have two powerful forces that have come together," says Riddle. "This industry is one of the most difficult ones  in which to succeed . . . and believe me, we are taking the ABSOLUTE truth to the people."

Riddle is quick to acknowledge that many first-time actors are routinely given mass amounts of misinformation by other long-term actors. These people have been failing in show business for years, he says, and are in turn telling others how to do the same.

One example he cites is the fact that most actors are unaware of the producer’s specific role.

"The producer is the person who hires and fires everybody," says Riddle. "So, it’s very simple. If an actor wants more work, all he need do is meet more producers. We tell you how to network, what events to attend, and we give you the tools and guidelines to make this all happen."

While Riddle will debunk many of the myths and misconceptions in show business, Blood will counter with powerful music, words and advice -- all designed to overwhelm the subconscious mind into accepting that any want or need is achievable.

"I show them how to eliminate their old belief systems of ‘I can’t do it’ or ‘I’ll never succeed,'  says Blood, to ‘Any thing is possible’ or ‘I am a magnet to money.’"

Like two gears meshing together in a diesel engine, both know that their combined output will have the most compelling, life-changing affect imaginable on their audiences.

On March 7^th, Blood and Riddle held their first seminar at a conference room in downtown Hollywood where scores of actors and other entertainment-related people were in attendance.

The four-hour event was recorded as part of a complete multiple-DVD and CD training system package that is now available worldwide. An interactive workbook is included to guide the participant daily in their trek toward success.

"Above all", says Blood, "we teach them that their journey along the way should always be happy and fun."   Indeed, one additional CD included in the package contains nothing but the sound of children and adults laughing along with strong words of support.

"It has now been medically proven that continued laughter creates a higher vibration in the body," she says, "which will put you in the right mental place to attract all of the opportunities you want."

Blood has been a gifted singer since the age of five. As an adolescent she appeared on television and traveled Australia winning numerous talent shows and competitions at various schools. Later as an adult, she toured the country with several musical groups where she mostly wrote, co-wrote, sang and produced the songs.

In 1989 she was in a near-fatal car crash as her and a friend were returning from one of her performances in Sydney, Australia. Blood’s body was severely crushed in the accident and she was ferried to the hospital in critical condition.

Even if she survived, the doctors surmised that she would never have full use of her legs and would suffer from severe physical limitations.

During her more than two-month stay in the hospital and after two major surgeries, Blood was still in constant pain and required heavy sedation. At the suggestion of an aunt, Blood was encouraged to listen to several well-known motivational speakers on cassette tapes.

One was Earl Nightingale, which her brother Stephen had given to her earlier. On it, Nightingale spoke of the now-famous book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. The other speaker was Louise Hay.

"I listened to them both and was instantly hooked," she says.

Over a period of time, the constant saturation of positive words and support would enable her to gradually make a full recovery.

Riddle was a professional wrestler during the 1970s and early 1980s and toured the country performing on live television shows and in large arenas. Using the name "Mr. Wonderful" he would wear fancy robes, sport blond hair and sunglasses, and project the attitude of a bully in the ring. This was commonly known as a "heel" in the wrestling circles.

He grappled with many of the famous wrestlers of the era including Andre the Giant, Pat Patterson, Jerry Lawler, Ric Flair, Harley Race, Jack Brisco, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, The Iron Sheik, Gorgeous George Jr., Ted DiBiase and many, many more.

While touring the country in 1975 he landed in Hollywood. While he had no acting experience, he clearly understood the concept of marketing and promotion. This, he reasoned, could be applied successfully anywhere.

He collected volumes of information on many of the major producers, directors and casting directors in town. After months of exhaustive research, he set out on acting auditions. His first opportunity came when he was chosen for a small part alongside actor and comedian Robin Williams.

His knowledge of the business quickly grew and over the next 2 ½ years he had starring, co-starring or principal roles with many of today’s top actors including Sylvester Stallone, Richard Pryor, Danny DeVito, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto and others.

Seeing his success, a few of Riddle’s acting colleagues persuaded him to represent them on a limited basis. In 1976 he created APS and promoted a small number of clients. In 1979, Riddle devoted his full time to the company and to date has spent more than 100,000 hours of his time in doing so.

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